The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland is organizing the Indigenous Fellowship Programme with sessions imparted in English, French, Spanish and Russian languages. Applications can now be submitted for this programme to be held in 2013. Under this … [Read more...] about United Nations Human Rights Indigenous Fellowship Programme
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
Abstracts and Papers invited for International Indigenous Development Research Conference 2012
The International Indigenous Development Research Conference 2012 will be hosted by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga from June 27 – 30, 2012. The conference will be held at the University of Auckland which is located in the CBD of the city of Auckland. Earlier this conference was known as Traditional … [Read more...] about Abstracts and Papers invited for International Indigenous Development Research Conference 2012
OHCHR seeks applications to attend the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Fund for Indigenous Populations was created in 1985 to encourage and help representatives of indigenous communities and organizations for participation in the meetings and discussions of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the former Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of … [Read more...] about OHCHR seeks applications to attend the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
WIPO Indigenous Intellectual Property Law Fellowship opportunity in Geneva for recognized and active member of any indigenous community in the world
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while … [Read more...] about WIPO Indigenous Intellectual Property Law Fellowship opportunity in Geneva for recognized and active member of any indigenous community in the world
Social Inclusion: Equator Prize 2012
10. “Describe how the initiative has facilitated the involvement of indigenous and/or economically marginalized segments of the community in its governance. What specific elements of the initiative promote community empowerment, community co-ownership, and participatory decision-making?” While … [Read more...] about Social Inclusion: Equator Prize 2012
IFAD and partners seek funding proposals for Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility 2011
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has more than 30 years of experience working with indigenous peoples. Since 2003, an average of about 22 per cent of IFAD’s annual lending has supported initiatives for indigenous peoples, mainly in Asia and Latin America. IFAD empowers … [Read more...] about IFAD and partners seek funding proposals for Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility 2011
Application Form for the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues
Proposals for the UNFPII’s Small Grants Programme have to be submitted in the given format. The format can be downloaded from this link: http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/en/tf_ha.html At the bottom of the web page, you will find the “Application Form” available in four different languages: … [Read more...] about Application Form for the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues
Project Rationale: Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues
In the “Rationale” section of the project proposal, we come across the following requirements: Thematic area of the project Indicate the country and locality where the project is to be implemented Indicate the indigenous peoples targeted in the project Provide a brief description of the … [Read more...] about Project Rationale: Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues
Project Objectives: Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues
In the “Objectives” section of the proposal format, you need to write the project’s main goal and then list out the specific objectives. There is always a difference between the Goal and the Objectives. A Project Goal generally has a broader perspective like for example, “to conserve the art forms … [Read more...] about Project Objectives: Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues
