The 2012 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award of Human Rights First seeks to recognize an individual or organization’s commitment to international human rights advocacy. There is an award of $25,000 prize which is presented during a Spring 2012 award ceremony in New York City. The award, … [Read more...] about Human Rights First Liberty Award
May 18 Foundation’s Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2012
The May 18 Memorial Foundation in Gwangju in the Republic of Korea has issued a call for nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights. The prize goes to one individual or an organization that has struggled for or contributed to the improvement and advancement of human rights, democracy and … [Read more...] about May 18 Foundation’s Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2012
Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights
Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights honors individuals and organizations that are most giving, innovative and influential in the development and human progress and to keep up with the human rights movements and activities, to appraise the innovators and activists, and to motivate them to continue … [Read more...] about Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights
The Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality-Social Change Program
DEADLINE- January 23, 2012 Countries/Region- MENA region The Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality is happy to announce its call for applications to its Social Change Program. The Program aims to develop the capacity of sexual and bodily rights and gender equality activists across the MENA … [Read more...] about The Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality-Social Change Program
The Global Network for Public Interest Law
Deadline: 31 January 2012 Countries/Regions: Europe Law can deliver justice and protect rights, but it does not happen automatically. The law needs advocates to see that its promise is fulfilled. That’s why PILnet is building a global network to activate, empower and connect those who use legal … [Read more...] about The Global Network for Public Interest Law
The May 18 Memorial Foundation-International Internship Program 2012
DEADLINE-January 27, 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries The May 18 Memorial Foundation was founded in 1994 with the precious funds of the May 18 victims, Gwangju citizens, overseas Koreans and Korean nationals in order to continue and develop the great democratic spirit and solidarity of the May … [Read more...] about The May 18 Memorial Foundation-International Internship Program 2012
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
A Guide: Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A guide entitled ‘Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities: Opportunities for NGOs and Minorities’ has been published by Minority Rights Group International. The guide, authored by Magdalena Syposz, is published as part of the MRG’s Southeast Europe Diversity and Democracy … [Read more...] about A Guide: Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
Guide for protecting Minority Rights in Africa
A guide entitled ‘Protecting the rights of minorities in Africa: A guide for human rights activists and civil society organizations’ was published by Minority Rights Group International, in March 2008. The author of the guide is Ibrahima Kane, former Senior Lawyer at INTERIGHTS and AU Advocacy … [Read more...] about Guide for protecting Minority Rights in Africa
A Guide for New European Union Member States
A guide entitled ‘Integration of the human-rights-based approach into development policies: A guide for the new EU Member States’ has been published by Minority Rights Group International. The guide was commissioned by MRG Europe, as a part of the EC-funded project ‘From Needs to Rights: Promoting … [Read more...] about A Guide for New European Union Member States
