Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), an umbrella organisation of groups working to protect the rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transsexuals and intersexuals in that country, has won the Rafto Prize for human rights work. In a country where homosexuality is considered to be a serious crime, SMUG, … [Read more...] about Ugandan Sexual Minorities Rights Organization wins the Norwegian Rafto Prize for Human Rights
Equitas invites Human Rights Workers and Educators to attend the 33rd International Training Program in Montreal, Canada
Equitas is currently seeking applications from organizations around the world to nominate eligible candidates to attend the 33rd annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP). This three week training program to be held during June 3 – June 22, 2012 in Montreal, Canada is intended for … [Read more...] about Equitas invites Human Rights Workers and Educators to attend the 33rd International Training Program in Montreal, Canada
Grants Opportunity for Strategic Research Cooperation Projects between the Organizations in Denmark and Developing Countries
Danida Fellowship Centre on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark within the framework of Danish development cooperation is seeking phase 1 applications (prequalification) for research grants related to development research from strategic research cooperation projects with developing … [Read more...] about Grants Opportunity for Strategic Research Cooperation Projects between the Organizations in Denmark and Developing Countries
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C invites Women’s Human Rights Lawyers in Africa for the 2012-2013 LAWA Fellowship Program
Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C is currently seeking applications for the 2012-2013 Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program aimed at training women's human rights lawyers from Africa who are committed to returning home to their countries in order to … [Read more...] about Georgetown University, Washington, D.C invites Women’s Human Rights Lawyers in Africa for the 2012-2013 LAWA Fellowship Program
International Human Rights Funders Group seeks Session Proposals for the 2012 Conference to be held in San Francisco
International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG) invites members to submit session proposals for the Semi-Annual Conference to be held in San Francisco during January 24-25, 2012 focusing on a timely issue in human rights and human rights funding. Any member of IHRFG may submit a session proposal. … [Read more...] about International Human Rights Funders Group seeks Session Proposals for the 2012 Conference to be held in San Francisco
AMSHeR seeks applications for scholarships to attend “Sexual Health and Rights Institute” and “MSM pre-conference”
The African Men for Sexual Health and Rights (AMSHeR) with the purpose of increasing the attention and visibility on MSM/LGBTI and HIV related issues is organizing a set of activities to be held prior and during the 16th edition of International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), to be … [Read more...] about AMSHeR seeks applications for scholarships to attend “Sexual Health and Rights Institute” and “MSM pre-conference”
DRL seeks grant proposals from projects promoting democracy, human rights, rule of law, and freedom of expression/press in Europe and Eurasia
Program Objectives and Grant Size DRL invites organizations to submit proposals outlining program concepts and capacity to manage projects targeting the following issues: Russia: Building the Capacity of Media to Increase Transparency and Counter Corruption (approximately $770,000 … [Read more...] about DRL seeks grant proposals from projects promoting democracy, human rights, rule of law, and freedom of expression/press in Europe and Eurasia
European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia
European Commission has issued a restricted call for grant proposals from eligible organizations under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia. A limited number of activities may … [Read more...] about European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia
World Press Photo and Human Rights Watch seek Applications for Tim Hetherington Grant for Photographers
World Press Photo, in association with Human Rights Watch, is inviting applications for Tim Hetherrington Grant providing support to complete an existing project on a human rights theme. World Press Photo and Human Rights Watch during a recently held evening projection program at the Visa pour … [Read more...] about World Press Photo and Human Rights Watch seek Applications for Tim Hetherington Grant for Photographers
Call for Applications: Humanity in Action (HIA) Fellowship Programs
Applications are invited for the Humanity in Action (HIA) Fellowship programs, which will be conducted for five weeks in the summer of 2012 in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Lyon, and Warsaw. Each program will be implemented simultaneously from June 1 through July 1, 2012. The HIA Fellowship … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Humanity in Action (HIA) Fellowship Programs
