Importance of human rights funding in today's context The UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. It is worth noticing that this document was drafted after the end of the Second World War as a way to prevent the atrocities of the conflict occurring in the … [Read more...] about Free Guide on Human Rights Funding for NGOs: Why it is important and Where to find it?
Latest Grants, Jobs and Resources on Human Rights
Here you can get the latest grants, jobs and resources for the protection and promotion of human rights around the world.
Human Rights Funding: Types and Issues
If your organisation focuses on the strengthening of human rights, it is important for you to consider that your efforts shall ensure that your government meet international standards and comply with international laws guaranteeing basic rights for its citizens. This is different from, for instance, … [Read more...] about Human Rights Funding: Types and Issues
Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: The United Nations and Private Foundations
The United Nations The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) administers the United Nations’ funds to support civil society actors and organisations working towards the strengthening of human rights. There are five main grants offered; the OHCHR Humanitarian Funds for victims of … [Read more...] about Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: The United Nations and Private Foundations
Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: Government Donors
1) The Commonwealth Foundation is an inter-governmental organisation promoting human rights. It assists NGOs working in Commonwealth Countries; preference is given to projects developed within these countries although international projects are also considered. Proposals shall be submitted before … [Read more...] about Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: Government Donors
Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Human Rights
Additionally, you should consider that 2015 is the expected date for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). The Millennium Project began in 2000 as means of creating new global collaborations and sponsorship plans to solve pressing problems faced by the world’s most deprived … [Read more...] about Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Human Rights
The French Republic’s Human Rights Prize 2013 open to applications
Deadline- 9 September 2013 NGOs around the world are invited to apply for the French Republic’s 2013 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize, presented by the Prime Minister of the French Government. Five laureates will share the overall prize of €70,000 allotted by the Prime … [Read more...] about The French Republic’s Human Rights Prize 2013 open to applications
European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) : Country-Based Support Scheme (CBSS), South Sudan
Deadline- 11 July 2013 Proposals are accepted for European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR): Country-Based Support Scheme (CBSS) in South Sudan. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the South Sudanese civil society and to enable it to actively contribute to the promotion … [Read more...] about European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) : Country-Based Support Scheme (CBSS), South Sudan
Call for applications to participate in the First African School on Internet Governance in Durban
Deadline- 12 June 2013 The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency–e-Africa Programme are seeking applications for first African School on Internet Governance. This program will be held in Durban, South Africa, from 10-12 July 2013. The … [Read more...] about Call for applications to participate in the First African School on Internet Governance in Durban
EIDHR Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) 2013 Allocations to Nepal
Deadline- 22 July 2013 Europe Aid is seeking proposals for European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights(EIDHR) Country Based Support Scheme(CBSS) 2013 allocation to Nepal. The mission of this proposal is to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, … [Read more...] about EIDHR Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) 2013 Allocations to Nepal
VGIF Grant Cycle 2014: Small Grants for Grassroots Projects
Deadline: 31 August 2013 VGIF (Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund) provides small grants for grassroots projects that empower women and girls in developing countries. VGIF is named in honor of Virginia Gildersleeve, a noted leader in women's education and Dean of Barnard College. … [Read more...] about VGIF Grant Cycle 2014: Small Grants for Grassroots Projects
