By Janou Hooykaas Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) can be defined as any act that causes physical, sexual or emotional harm and reinforces gender inequality. Women are disproportionately affected by GBV (although it applies to men and boys, as well), yet women’s rights issues remain … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
A List of Open Grants from the Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations (OSF) is a network, formerly known as the Open Society Institute (OSI), which provides grants in areas of democracy, good governance, human rights and economic, legal and social reform. Founded by George Soros, an eminent investor and philanthropist in USA, the OSF has … [Read more...] about A List of Open Grants from the Open Society Foundations
First Open Call for Proposals under the NGO Programme–Bulgaria
Deadline- April 1, 2013 Open Society Institute - Sofia in partnership with the Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation has announced First Open Call for Proposals under the NGO Programme –Bulgaria to Strengthened civil society development and enhanced contribution to social justice, democracy and … [Read more...] about First Open Call for Proposals under the NGO Programme–Bulgaria
10th Right to Know Day Photo Contest Launched by FOIAnet
Photo contest open to members and non-members of the Freedom of Information network (FOIAnet) is being organized to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Right to Know Day, on the 28th September. Anyone who feels able to illustrate the right to information, transparency, accountability and openness … [Read more...] about 10th Right to Know Day Photo Contest Launched by FOIAnet
Concept Proposals invited under the International Higher Education Program
The Open Society Institute's International Higher Education Program is inviting concept proposals for projects for contributing to a program for junior university teachers in the humanities and social sciences in Southeastern Europe and Eurasia. Open Society Institute: Available Grants … [Read more...] about Concept Proposals invited under the International Higher Education Program
OSISA Call for Proposal in Southern Africa
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) has announced a call for proposal to evaluate gender and women’s rights programming. OSISA is part of the global network of the Open Society Foundations. It is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and works towards “the realization of a vibrant … [Read more...] about OSISA Call for Proposal in Southern Africa
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
