The Fair Trial Initiative (FTI) strives to ensure fairness for indigent defendants facing the death penalty. FTI furthers this purpose by: (1) recruiting and training lawyers and other professionals to assist with representation in individual cases; (2) promoting a multi-disciplinary approach and … [Read more...] about The Fair Trial Initiative seeks applications from law students for the two year Osborn Fellowship program in the United States
Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association honours Alec Muchadehama with Women’s human rights award
Sourced From: http://www.businesslive.co.za/africa/africa_generalnews/2011/08/02/women-s-human-rights-award-for-alec-muchadehama Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association (ZWLA) recently announced Alec Muchadehama to be the runner-up of the Women’s human rights award. Mr. Alec Muchadehama, the famous … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association honours Alec Muchadehama with Women’s human rights award
Delegation of the European Union in Turkey invites grant proposals to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law in the country
The European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) is a European Union programme that came into being in 2007 to promote democracy and human rights in the whole world by supporting the initiatives adopted by the civil society. This approach aims to work for sustainable development, the … [Read more...] about Delegation of the European Union in Turkey invites grant proposals to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law in the country
The Faculty of Law, University of Helinski to invite applications for doctoral studentships in law in August
Established in 1640 and known for its high-quality research, the University of Helsinki (UH) is ranked among the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world. The research carried out at UH creates a different level of knowledge that is used by professionals from different fields, and … [Read more...] about The Faculty of Law, University of Helinski to invite applications for doctoral studentships in law in August
The Library of Congress seeks applications for the Kluge Fellowships in humanistic and social science research from eligible candidates worldwide
The Library of Congress invites qualified scholars to conduct research in the John W. Kluge Center using the Library of Congress collections and resources for a period of up to eleven months. Established in 2000 through an endowment of $60 million from John W. Kluge, the Center is located in the … [Read more...] about The Library of Congress seeks applications for the Kluge Fellowships in humanistic and social science research from eligible candidates worldwide
REDRESS invites practising lawyers and civil society experts from Asia to attend a regional meeting on torture to be held in Hong Kong
REDRESS, a human rights organisation that helps torture survivors obtain justice and reparation, and works with survivors to help restore their dignity and to make torturers accountable. REDRESS recently won the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. REDRESS in … [Read more...] about REDRESS invites practising lawyers and civil society experts from Asia to attend a regional meeting on torture to be held in Hong Kong
DRL seeks proposals to fund projects aimed at promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the MENA countries
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the following regions and countries (unless otherwise noted): Algeria, Bahrain, … [Read more...] about DRL seeks proposals to fund projects aimed at promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the MENA countries
AIJI’s Khmer Rouge Tribunal (KRT) Monitoring and Community Outreach Program: Opportunity for lawyers and human rights professionals from ASEAN countries
Asian International Justice Initiative (AIJI) - a collaboration between the War Crimes Studies Center at the University of California, Berkeley and the East-West Center, Honolulu invites lawyers and human rights professionals from ASEAN countries to join AIJI’s Khmer Rouge Tribunal (KRT) Monitoring … [Read more...] about AIJI’s Khmer Rouge Tribunal (KRT) Monitoring and Community Outreach Program: Opportunity for lawyers and human rights professionals from ASEAN countries
The Royal Norwegian Embassy Small Project Funding opportunity for promoting development of civil society and democracy in Moldova
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Chisinau, accredited to the Republic of Moldova, from Bucharest, has announced a new call for proposals in the frame of the Small Project Fund for the Republic of Moldova aimed at promoting the development of civil society, rule of law, democratization and … [Read more...] about The Royal Norwegian Embassy Small Project Funding opportunity for promoting development of civil society and democracy in Moldova
US Embassy in Bangkok invites applications for Small Grants Program for Outreach to Civil Society
The Small Grants Program for Outreach to Civil Society of the U.S. Embassy has announced Small Grants Program for Outreach to Civil Society opportunity for Thai non-governmental organization (NGOs), Voluntary Private Organizations (VPOs), and other non-profit organizations. Purpose The purpose of … [Read more...] about US Embassy in Bangkok invites applications for Small Grants Program for Outreach to Civil Society
