The Open Society Institute’s (OSI) Open Society Fellowship Program is for individuals “who are developing solutions to pressing open society challenges.” It provides grants to individuals who seek innovative and unconventional approaches to address open society challenges and “enrich public … [Read more...] about Open Society Fellowship for individuals using innovative solutions to address open society challenges
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 Defenders Tulip 2010
Nominations are being accepted for the Human Rights Defenders 2010. Anyone can submit a nomination. The Human Rights Defenders Tulip is the human rights award presented by the Dutch government to an individual who has shown exceptional courage in protecting and promoting the rights of fellow … [Read more...] about Human Rights Defenders Tulip 2010
Call for Proposals: Global Drug Policy Program
Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org The Open Society Institute Global Drug Policy Program aims to broaden, diversify and consolidate the network of organizations actively challenging the current state of international drug policy. Stemming from the notion that the "war on … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Global Drug Policy Program
Call for Proposals: 2010 Democracy/Civil Society Grants Announcement
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the launch of the 2010 Grants Program. This competitive program offers grants of up to $20,000 to indigenous non-government organizations to strengthen democracy, increase respect for civil society and the rule of law, advance human rights and women’s rights, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: 2010 Democracy/Civil Society Grants Announcement
Young Women Knowledge and Leadership Institute (YOWLI)
The Young Women’s Knowledge and Leadership Institute (YOWLI) is one of the 3 Flagship programs of AWOMI. The other flagship programs are the African Women Economic Education and Empowerment Fund (WEFU) and the Accountability Tracking Program (ACT). YOWLI was set up to enable young women and men of … [Read more...] about Young Women Knowledge and Leadership Institute (YOWLI)
AUSAID Human Rights Grant Scheme 2010-11
The Human Rights Grant Scheme (HRGS) - managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) in consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian human rights experts and Australia’s network of Overseas diplomatic posts - involved in building the … [Read more...] about AUSAID Human Rights Grant Scheme 2010-11
Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11 Eligibility Criteria
The AUSAID Human Rights Grant Scheme (2010-11) has set down the following criteria for NGOs to apply for the funding support: Organisations must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for funding: Involved in promoting and defending human rights in an eligible developing country* *An … [Read more...] about Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11 Eligibility Criteria
What project activities are funded under the Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11?
AUSAID has provided the following list of project activities that can receive funding support under the Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: Projects eligible for funding must: (a) Aim to achieve one or more of the following objectives: prevent or end gross human rights violations such as … [Read more...] about What project activities are funded under the Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11?
What project activities are funded under the Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11? -2
Where relevant, projects should also: (a) involve the active participation of marginalised groups such as people with disability, women, children, youth, the elderly, people living with HIV/AIDS, prisoners, homeless people, refugees, internally displaced persons, indigenous peoples, ethnic and … [Read more...] about What project activities are funded under the Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11? -2
Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: Application Process
Funding will not be provided for: projects reasonably determined to be contrary to Australia’s interests projects that support independence movements evangelism or missionary outreach activities political party campaign activities emergency relief activities recurrent costs, unless … [Read more...] about Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: Application Process
