The Essex Human Rights Review (EHRR) is seeking submission of papers from a wide range of disciplines, including law, philosophy, political science, sociology, anthropology and economics for publication in its 2012 special issue. The special issue will discuss about the responsibilities of … [Read more...] about Essex Human Rights Review invites papers on a wide range of disciplines for publication in 2012 Special Issue
International Student Humanitarian Award opportunity for post-secondary students in impoverished or war-torn areas to pursue studies in Canada
University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus is currently seeking nominations for the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Humanitarian Award (ISHA) that recognizes outstanding international students from impoverished or war-torn areas, who have achieved academic excellence under difficult … [Read more...] about International Student Humanitarian Award opportunity for post-secondary students in impoverished or war-torn areas to pursue studies in Canada
China enters into agreement with 200 NGOs from 19 African countries to work together towards development in their countries
Source: http://www.ngonewsafrica.org/?p=9573 China in recent times has been actively taking interest in development activities in Africa and it has entered into an agreement with 200 delegates of Non Governmental Organizations from 19 African countries to work together to accelerate development in … [Read more...] about China enters into agreement with 200 NGOs from 19 African countries to work together towards development in their countries
IATED seeks papers for the sixth Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain
The International Association for Technology, Education and Development (IATED) is a non-profit private association dedicated to the promotion of international education and university cooperation in the field of Technology and Science. Through the organization of different international events, it … [Read more...] about IATED seeks papers for the sixth Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain
Yale University invites applications for the prestigious World Fellows Program 2012
World Fellows Program at Yale University each year brings to Yale 14-18 highly accomplished men and women from a diverse set of countries around the world. The Fellows spend an intensive semester exploring critical issues and undergoing leadership training, with the full resources of Yale University … [Read more...] about Yale University invites applications for the prestigious World Fellows Program 2012
University of Glasgow seeks papers for the international conference “Protecting Human Rights: Duties and Responsibilities of States and Non-State Actors”
Glasgow Human Rights Network at the University of Glasgow is hosting second international conference on the theme “Protecting Human Rights: Duties and Responsibilities of States and Non-State Actors” during 18-19 June 2012 in partnership with the Steering Committee of the American Political Science … [Read more...] about University of Glasgow seeks papers for the international conference “Protecting Human Rights: Duties and Responsibilities of States and Non-State Actors”
Papers invited for “Leuphana Sustainability Summit: Enabling a Transdisciplinary Approach”, to be held in Lüneburg, Germany
Leuphana Sustainability Summit, 29th February – 2nd March 2012 In 2012 the international community will celebrate 20 years of Agenda 21, the guiding vision agreed to by 179 nations at the Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. In this context, Leuphana Sustainability Summit is … [Read more...] about Papers invited for “Leuphana Sustainability Summit: Enabling a Transdisciplinary Approach”, to be held in Lüneburg, Germany
Leitner Center invites law graduates to administer the Asia Law and Justice Program
The Asia Law and Justice (ALJ) Program initiated by the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School is engaged in studying and promoting the rule of law and adherence to basic human rights throughout Asia. For the purpose of attaining its goals, the program engages in … [Read more...] about Leitner Center invites law graduates to administer the Asia Law and Justice Program
Finland grants Euro 190 000 to UNODC towards construction of prison in Somalia with minimum international standards intended to house convicted pirates
Source: http://formin.finland.fi/ Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has come up with a grant of Euro 190 000 for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Piracy Prisoner Transfer Programme (PPTP). Grant towards the program will be mainly used for constructing a new prison at … [Read more...] about Finland grants Euro 190 000 to UNODC towards construction of prison in Somalia with minimum international standards intended to house convicted pirates
2012 Public Eye Award: Highlight the corporate sins of a company you know, and get a chance to present your case at WEF in Davos, Switzerland
The Berne Declaration and Greenpeace Switzerland invites NGOs the world over to nominate (bring to the public eye) corporations that are interested only in making profits without any regard for social and/or environmental harm. For this purpose, the organizers welcome the critical eye of civil … [Read more...] about 2012 Public Eye Award: Highlight the corporate sins of a company you know, and get a chance to present your case at WEF in Davos, Switzerland
