Counterpart International in Armenia has issued a request for proposals for the Human Rights Small Grants HRSG). NGOs, foundations and union of legal entities registered and operating in the country can apply for this opportunity. The goal of this program is to support Armenian civil society … [Read more...] about Human Rights Small Grants Call for Proposals in Armenia
MacArthur Foundation Selects Eight Projects for Documentary Film Grants
The MacArthur Foundation has announced the eight documentary film projects that will be awarded grants totaling $1.23 million. The Foundation had issued a call for documentary film proposals in June and about 400 proposals were received in response to this call. After a detailed internal review … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation Selects Eight Projects for Documentary Film Grants
Child Rights Stakeholders in Nepal Make a Manual to Assist in Child Protection
Child rights stakeholders in Nepal have created a manual to assist childcare organizations in child protection. The manual, entitled “Ten Steps Forward to De-institutionalisation: Building Communities to Support Children’s Rights”, is claimed to better protect children in Nepal through a process of … [Read more...] about Child Rights Stakeholders in Nepal Make a Manual to Assist in Child Protection
Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa invites Applications to attend the 50th Ordinary Session of the ACmHPR to be held in Gambia
Founded in 1998 by two human rights lawyers, the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) works to make Africa a land where people have easy access to justice. IHRDA is dedicated to promotion of human rights with the help of national, African and international human rights law … [Read more...] about Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa invites Applications to attend the 50th Ordinary Session of the ACmHPR to be held in Gambia
Mechanisms for advancing women’s human rights: A guide to using the Optional Protocol to CEDAW and other international complaint mechanisms
The Australian Human Rights Commission recently posted "Mechanisms for advancing women’s human rights: A guide to using the Optional Protocol to CEDAW and other international complaint mechanisms." The guide provides lawyers, advocates and women experiencing violations of their rights with an … [Read more...] about Mechanisms for advancing women’s human rights: A guide to using the Optional Protocol to CEDAW and other international complaint mechanisms
Equality Now invites Videos on the Subject “Gender Equality”
Equality Now is the group dedicated to protect human rights of women and girls across the world. Since 1992, Equality Now is working with different human rights organizations for promotion of women human rights. Equality Now aims for a world where there is no violence and discrimination against … [Read more...] about Equality Now invites Videos on the Subject “Gender Equality”
The Open Society Justice Initiative and Central European University invite Applications for Justice Initiative Fellows Program
The Open Society Justice Initiative and Central European University (CEU) are inviting applications for the Justice Initiative Fellows Program for 2012-2014. This program was started in 1996 and aims to develop a network of lawyers and activists who will work to raise issues related to human rights … [Read more...] about The Open Society Justice Initiative and Central European University invite Applications for Justice Initiative Fellows Program
The Fellowship Magazine seeks article submissions for Its Human Rights Accompaniment issue
The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) is the group of men and women willing to explore the power of love and truth for resolving human conflict. FOR aims for a peaceful world where every human being can live with full dignity and freedom. FOR is always in search of people who will respond to … [Read more...] about The Fellowship Magazine seeks article submissions for Its Human Rights Accompaniment issue
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Seeks Nominations for 2011 Award
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is inviting nominations for the Human Rights Award 2011 to recognize the work of residents for advancing human rights. This award is presented every year by the Commission to a youth, individual or organization living or operating in Nova Scotia and whose … [Read more...] about Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Seeks Nominations for 2011 Award
US grant to five NGOs working with the disabled in war-torn Sri Lanka
A grant of 3 million rupees will be given to five local organizations of Sri Lanka, by The United States Agency for International Development (USAID). These organizations have been trying to help the disabled in the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka, which have witnessed severe conflict in … [Read more...] about US grant to five NGOs working with the disabled in war-torn Sri Lanka
