The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) has issued a call for proposals to provide grant support to individuals, groups and civil society organizations working for democratization and freedom of expression. The call is part of the Special Initiative for Democratization and … [Read more...] about SIDA Grant for Democratisation and Freedom of Expression
Human Rights First: Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
Deadline: February 6, 2012 Countries/Region: Africa, Americas, Asia & Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Middle East & North Africa Human Rights First builds respect for human rights and the rule of law to help ensure the dignity to which everyone is entitled and to stem intolerance, … [Read more...] about Human Rights First: Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
EC Call for Proposals to strengthen the Role of Civil Society in Human Rights and Democratic Reform in Moldova
EC has issued an open call for grant proposals under the country-based support scheme (CBSS) aimed at strengthening the role of civil society of common agendas for human rights and democratic reform and enhancing political representation and participation in Moldova. Priority Issues Priority … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals to strengthen the Role of Civil Society in Human Rights and Democratic Reform in Moldova
DRL seeks grant proposals from projects promoting democracy, human rights, rule of law, and freedom of expression/press in Europe and Eurasia
Program Objectives and Grant Size DRL invites organizations to submit proposals outlining program concepts and capacity to manage projects targeting the following issues: Russia: Building the Capacity of Media to Increase Transparency and Counter Corruption (approximately $770,000 … [Read more...] about DRL seeks grant proposals from projects promoting democracy, human rights, rule of law, and freedom of expression/press in Europe and Eurasia
UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012
Nominations are invited by UNESCO, for next year’s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. Member States of UNESCO, regional and international organizations, and professional and non-government organizations that have been doing significant work in Journalism and freedom of expression are … [Read more...] about UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012
A New Report: International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF): “Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media”
An international report on the position of women in the news media was presented by International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). Freedom of press is an integral part of any democracy, and women are playing a key role in news media today. According to IWMF, the freedom of press to express its views … [Read more...] about A New Report: International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF): “Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media”
Human Rights Watch honours 48 writers with 2011 Hellman/Hammett grants
Human Rights Watch has honoured 48 writers from 24 countries with 2011 Hellman/Hammett grants. According to Human Rights Watch, these writers were selected for their commitment to free expression and the courage they showed in the face of persecution. Among the award winners are journalists, … [Read more...] about Human Rights Watch honours 48 writers with 2011 Hellman/Hammett grants
CE Youth Media Award 2011: Young journalists invited to submit their media entries
“Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers…” European Youth Press in collaboration with the Council of Europe (CE) invites … [Read more...] about CE Youth Media Award 2011: Young journalists invited to submit their media entries
2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival funded and launched by USAID receives unprecedented warm welcome
Sourced from: http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2250/USAID_Launches_2011_Afghan_Youth_Voices_Festival_in_Kabul Life for youth in Afghanistan has undergone unprecedented changes in the recent years irrespective of the fact that the country is still one of the most dangerous places on the … [Read more...] about 2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival funded and launched by USAID receives unprecedented warm welcome
Media Sustainability Index: A tool to gauge the media freedom in 80 countries around the world
It is a well known fact that media has played a vital role in shaping the lives of communities and countries around the world. But the fact remains whether the media in a particular community or country has the required freedom to undertake the unbiased reporting. There are many issues concerning … [Read more...] about Media Sustainability Index: A tool to gauge the media freedom in 80 countries around the world
