The Australian Human Rights Commission recently posted "Mechanisms for advancing women’s human rights: A guide to using the Optional Protocol to CEDAW and other international complaint mechanisms." The guide provides lawyers, advocates and women experiencing violations of their rights with an … [Read more...] about Mechanisms for advancing women’s human rights: A guide to using the Optional Protocol to CEDAW and other international complaint mechanisms
WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies
Different natural and humanitarian calamities and emergencies like earthquakes, floods, droughts, or wars not only affect physical health of victims but leave a short to long term psychological traumas on their psyche and affect their social health and well-being. In order to help the fieldworkers … [Read more...] about WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies
Margaret Sekaggya, an independent UN expert, launches guide on rights of human rights defenders
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ Margaret Sekaggya, an independent expert from United Nations recently launched a guide on the rights of human rights defenders as per the UN declaration. The 100-page guide is titled “Commentary to the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders” and has been created in … [Read more...] about Margaret Sekaggya, an independent UN expert, launches guide on rights of human rights defenders
Fundraising Resources for Women and Girls Worldwide
This resource guide seeks to provide an overview of resources, guides, and sources of funding for organizations working with women and girls. Reports Untapped Potential: European Foundation Funding for Women and Girls A 2010 survey report that summarizes European foundation granting to programs … [Read more...] about Fundraising Resources for Women and Girls Worldwide
AWID’s Resource Mobilization Tools for Women’s Rights
The Association of Women in Development has compiled a list of useful tools and links that can assist women's organizations in seeking funds for issues related to women’s rights. Referred to as WITM or "Where is the Money for Women's Rights?" the guide is part of "a multi-year action research … [Read more...] about AWID’s Resource Mobilization Tools for Women’s Rights
Travel Grants for NGOs: Sources of Potential Funding
Introduction: fundsforngos.org receives many inquiries about donor funding for NGO travel. This guide will help give direction by summarizing options you can explore to get the travel support you need. Donor travel grants are not widely available and difficult to identify. There are some … [Read more...] about Travel Grants for NGOs: Sources of Potential Funding
Foundations providing Travel Grants to NGOs
Foundations Though the list is short and many restrictions may apply, some donors do provide travel support to NGOs. Examples of these include: Art Moves Africa (AMA) Travel Grants - AMA supports mobility within the African continent by providing the costs of travel, visa and travel … [Read more...] about Foundations providing Travel Grants to NGOs
Your Questions on “How to Obtain EC Funding” Answered
The European Commission (EC) is one of the biggest donor agencies providing regular funding opportunities to NGOs on a range of themes in various countries. But it is also true that applying to these opportunities is a challenging task for NGOs in developing countries because of its complicated … [Read more...] about Your Questions on “How to Obtain EC Funding” Answered
A Toolkit on the Freedom of Information and Women’s Rights in Africa
"Freedom of Information and Women's Rights in Africa" is a toolkit guide published by the African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) with the support of UNESCO. The book provides guidance for women's organizations in Africa on how to organize around freedom of information. It has … [Read more...] about A Toolkit on the Freedom of Information and Women’s Rights in Africa
A Guide for NGOs to apply for grants under the United Nations Democracy Fund
The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is an excellent opportunity for local NGOs to apply for funding support in areas of human rights, democracy, community development, women, youth and media. Since the Fund allocates 70% of its budget for projects in a country, it means that local NGOs can … [Read more...] about A Guide for NGOs to apply for grants under the United Nations Democracy Fund
