Consultants are invited for short-term consultancy to write an article to be published in “Gender Equality in New Aid Modalities.” This consultancy will be a part of the project “Supporting the monitoring of aid effectiveness from a gender perspective” financed by the Government of Spain. The Paris … [Read more...] about Call for Consultancy: Preparation of an Article to appear in the Publication “Gender Equality in New Aid Modalities”
Faculty Seed Grants: Support for Scholarly Activities on Women and Gender at University of Michigan
Applications are invited by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender to grant support to scholarly activities on women and gender. The main aim of SEED is to enhance disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary scholarship or creative activities on women and gender at the University of Michigan. … [Read more...] about Faculty Seed Grants: Support for Scholarly Activities on Women and Gender at University of Michigan
USAID funding opportunity for Innovations in Gender Equality to promote Household Food Security Program
USAID has issued an Annual Program Statement (APS) seeking innovative ideas in the form of concept notes at the first stage from a variety of organizations that aim to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the agriculture sector, and expand the knowledge base and evidence for greater … [Read more...] about USAID funding opportunity for Innovations in Gender Equality to promote Household Food Security Program
International Journal Gender & Development invites Papers on Gender and Humanitarian Work for its July 2012 Issue
Gender & Development journal is currently inviting papers on Gender and Humanitarian Work for its July 2012 issue. The journal invites humanitarian and development policymakers and practitioners, and researchers, to share their views in this issue of the journal. Gender & Development is an … [Read more...] about International Journal Gender & Development invites Papers on Gender and Humanitarian Work for its July 2012 Issue
Canada and UN Women to Host Conference to boost Women’s Economic Empowerment
A Conference on Women’s Economic Empowerment will be hosted by Canada and UN Women next month. The main purpose of the conference is to identify ways to economically empower women, and to select tools and techniques that would prove to be beneficial for women to develop as economically strong … [Read more...] about Canada and UN Women to Host Conference to boost Women’s Economic Empowerment
Centre for Women’s Studies at the University of York seeks papers for Arab Women, Media and Sexuality Conference
Centre for Women’s Studies will host the Arab Women, Media, and Sexuality Conference at the University of York on the 26th of May 2012. This one-day conference will be a great opportunity for the participants to enrich their knowledge on the interdisciplinary study of sexuality, media, and gender … [Read more...] about Centre for Women’s Studies at the University of York seeks papers for Arab Women, Media and Sexuality Conference
Grassroot Soccer Announces Unique Program at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting to Provide South African Girls with Life-Saving HIV-Prevention through Sports
At the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, which was held in New York City, a special session, entitled "Sports as a Tool for Social Good”, was held. On the occasion, Ethan Zohn, co-founder of Grassroot Soccer, announced that they would be expanding the special program entitled "Skillz … [Read more...] about Grassroot Soccer Announces Unique Program at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting to Provide South African Girls with Life-Saving HIV-Prevention through Sports
Research Paper Highlights Women’s Disproportionate Vulnerability to Negative Climate Change Impacts in Developing Countries
Gender Action has recently published a research paper which draws attention to the women’s disproportionate vulnerability to negative climate change impacts in developing countries. The research paper also demonstrates how women and girls in these countries have been largely excluded from climate … [Read more...] about Research Paper Highlights Women’s Disproportionate Vulnerability to Negative Climate Change Impacts in Developing Countries
The Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade Invites Applications for Grants for Strengthening Civil Society Program in Serbia
The Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade is seeking applications for grants aimed at Strengthening Civil Society Program in Serbia (SCS-Serbia). The SCS-Serbia program aims for social and political development in Serbia by strengthening participation of the people of Serbia. The program intends to achieve … [Read more...] about The Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade Invites Applications for Grants for Strengthening Civil Society Program in Serbia
Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention, Colombo focussed on GBV
Partners for Prevention: Working to Prevent Violence against Women, is an interagency initiative of UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women and UNV in Asia and the Pacific. This initiative unites four UN partners under a single regional program team, and consolidates the unique strengths, experiences and areas of … [Read more...] about Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention, Colombo focussed on GBV
