The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) provides NGOs the opportunity to obtain consultative status which benefits NGOs in attending international conferences and events, make written and oral statements at these events, organize side events, enter the United Nations premises and … [Read more...] about How NGOs can obtain Consultative Status with the United Nations’ ECOSOC
Mobile Security Survival-Guide for Journalists
The Mobile Security Survival Guide for Journalists helps users to better understand the risks inherent in the use of mobile technology. It also discusses some tactics users can use to protect them-self. The guide covers both local journalists and those on assignment in another country. It is … [Read more...] about Mobile Security Survival-Guide for Journalists
UNDP and OSF launch “Tools for Change” – A Free Manual
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Open Society Foundations have published the easy-to-use resource guide for advocates working on women’s housing, land, and property rights in the context of HIV. It is available for free download This resource guide brings together relevant … [Read more...] about UNDP and OSF launch “Tools for Change” – A Free Manual
Rio+20 Participation Guide: How youths can understand and influence the Rio+20 Conference
Rio+twenties, a youth-led, volunteer-based organization working to create a platform for the active participation of youth in the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development has published the Rio+20 Participation Guide. The guide provides information about the UN Conference on Sustainable … [Read more...] about Rio+20 Participation Guide: How youths can understand and influence the Rio+20 Conference
3ie Request for Proposals 2012 under Systematic Reviews Programme
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) along with NORAD, Sightsavers and Population Services International has issued a request for proposals for systematic reviews to strengthen the international community's capacity for evidence-based policy making. Systematic reviews are an … [Read more...] about 3ie Request for Proposals 2012 under Systematic Reviews Programme
Guide to discuss the Role of GROW, a Food Justice Campaign by Oxfam
A guide describing the purpose and aim of the new food justice campaign, GROW, was published by Oxfam. The guide entitled, ‘How to fix the System: An Activist’s Guide to Oxfam’s new food justice campaign – GROW’ throws light on the need for a food justice campaign, and provides instructions to … [Read more...] about Guide to discuss the Role of GROW, a Food Justice Campaign by Oxfam
A Guide: The International Convention on elimination of Racial Discrimination
A guide describing the international convention on elimination of racial discrimination has been published by Minority Rights Group International and International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR). The author of the guide is Atsuko Tanaka, assisted by Yoshinobu … [Read more...] about A Guide: The International Convention on elimination of Racial Discrimination
Guide on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of Minorities and Indigenous Population
A guide discussing the importance, implementation and impact of economic, social, and cultural rights of minorities was published by the Minority Rights Group International. The guide entitled ‘Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: A Guide for Minorities and Indigenous Peoples’ has been edited by … [Read more...] about Guide on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of Minorities and Indigenous Population
A Guide: Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A guide entitled ‘Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities: Opportunities for NGOs and Minorities’ has been published by Minority Rights Group International. The guide, authored by Magdalena Syposz, is published as part of the MRG’s Southeast Europe Diversity and Democracy … [Read more...] about A Guide: Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
Guide for protecting Minority Rights in Africa
A guide entitled ‘Protecting the rights of minorities in Africa: A guide for human rights activists and civil society organizations’ was published by Minority Rights Group International, in March 2008. The author of the guide is Ibrahima Kane, former Senior Lawyer at INTERIGHTS and AU Advocacy … [Read more...] about Guide for protecting Minority Rights in Africa
