The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) provides direct grants to NGOs working around the world in the field of human rights, an independent media, the rule of law and for the advancement of democratic goals. Activist organizations in diverse situations, such as transitional countries where the … [Read more...] about NED Grants Program for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy
OSI Grants Program to Promote Women’s Rights Issues in Central Europe, the former Soviet Union and Mongolia
The Open Society Institute's (OSI) recent call for applications under its Human Rights and Governance Grants Program is aimed at increasing legal advocacy to promote women’s rights issues in Central Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia. The program seeks to encourage the women’s movement … [Read more...] about OSI Grants Program to Promote Women’s Rights Issues in Central Europe, the former Soviet Union and Mongolia
UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund for NGOs in Developing Countries
The United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT) has launched the third round of funding for the UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund aimed at advancing the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and the Habitat Agenda by supporting youth-led projects implemented in cities and towns of … [Read more...] about UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund for NGOs in Developing Countries
Pakistan Ministry of Human Rights Call for Proposals
The Ministry of Human Rights, Government of Pakistan is calling interested NGOs/CBOs to apply as the "Implementing Partners" for the “Capacity Building of Regional Directorates of Human Rights for Effective Implementation of Legal Framework on Violence Against Women” The NGOs who apply have to meet … [Read more...] about Pakistan Ministry of Human Rights Call for Proposals
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award
The Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Center for Justice & Human Rights is accepting nominations for the 2011 RFK Human Rights Award. Established in 1984 in the spirit of Robert Kennedy's ideals, the award seeks to honor those courageous and innovative individuals striving for social justice throughout … [Read more...] about Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award
Indigenous Scholarships for Indigenous University Graduate
The Fund for the Development of Indigenous Peoples (FI) has launched a call for the fifth version of the Graduate "Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights, Governance and International Cooperation" to train native leaders and professionals. The scholarship is aimed at professionals and indigenous leaders … [Read more...] about Indigenous Scholarships for Indigenous University Graduate
Carr Center’s Gebran G. Tueni Human Rights Fellowship
The 2010-2011 Carr Center for Human Rights Policy Fellowship Program at the Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government has two opportunities available under its Gebran G. Tueni Human Rights Fellowship. The Gebran G. Tueni Human Rights Fellowship is a stipendiary fellowship. In … [Read more...] about Carr Center’s Gebran G. Tueni Human Rights Fellowship
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy accepting nominations for the 2011 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award
The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is open to accepting nominations from the public for its 2011 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award given to an individual or organization making significant contributions to the advancement of democracy or human rights in Asia. The Foundation offers this Award … [Read more...] about Taiwan Foundation for Democracy accepting nominations for the 2011 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award
Human Rights Research Partnership Opportunity for Developing Country Researchers
The Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) is organizing the Research Partnership Programme on human rights with the funding support of the Danish International Development Assistance (DANIDA) for a small number (4-6) of researchers from developing and transitional countries. The Programme offers … [Read more...] about Human Rights Research Partnership Opportunity for Developing Country Researchers
The May 18 Memorial Foundation accepting nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
The May 18 Memorial Foundation in Gwangju, Korea has announced the call for nominations for its annual Gwanju Prize for Human Rights 2011. The $50,000 Prize is offered to an individual or an organization contributed or struggled for the improvement and advancement of human rights, democracy and … [Read more...] about The May 18 Memorial Foundation accepting nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
