Nominations are now open for the World’s Children’s prize that is awarded for outstanding contributions for the rights of the child. It is an annual educational program for young people about the rights of the child, democracy, the environment and global friendship. Eligibility Criteria People … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the World’s Children’s Prize for contributions towards the rights of the child
Colby College beginning early September will be accepting applications from dedicated practitioners for Oak Human Rights Fellowship 2012
The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights at Colby College has announced the Human Rights Fellowship 2012 program and will start accepting the applications for the same from early September. The fellows are expected to teach and conduct research while residing at the College. The … [Read more...] about Colby College beginning early September will be accepting applications from dedicated practitioners for Oak Human Rights Fellowship 2012
RHM Journal invites papers on maternal health and maternal mortality
Founded in 1992, the Reproductive Health Matters (RHM) is a registered charity with editorial office in London, UK. RHM is engaged in publications of journals about laws, policies, research and service delivery related to reproductive health and rights. RHM also publishes papers and articles about … [Read more...] about RHM Journal invites papers on maternal health and maternal mortality
Mediterranean Women’s Fund seeks submissions for Photo Competition 2011
Founded in 2008, the Mediterranean Women’s Fund is the initiative of women involved in promoting women’s rights in the Mediterranean region. The fund provides financial support for the women’s rights movement in Mediterranean region. It advocates principles of equality, secularism and respect for … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Women’s Fund seeks submissions for Photo Competition 2011
Arab Human Rights Fund
The Arab Human Rights Fund (AHRF) is a not-for-profit organization working for the promotion and protection of all human rights in the Arab region. According to AHRD, 'all human rights' are the human rights that have been listed in the International Bill of Rights and all international instruments … [Read more...] about Arab Human Rights Fund
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
Margaret Sekaggya, an independent UN expert, launches guide on rights of human rights defenders
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ Margaret Sekaggya, an independent expert from United Nations recently launched a guide on the rights of human rights defenders as per the UN declaration. The 100-page guide is titled “Commentary to the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders” and has been created in … [Read more...] about Margaret Sekaggya, an independent UN expert, launches guide on rights of human rights defenders
Women’s Human Rights Training Institute, Bulgaria invites young lawyers from Central and Eastern European and the Newly Independent States (CEE/NIS) for litigation on women’s rights issues
Women’s Human Rights Training Institute (WHRTI) was established in 2004. It is managed by Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation (BGRF) and three other partners that founded the institute. WHRTI was established with the aim to build and enhance the skills of young lawyers from Central and Eastern … [Read more...] about Women’s Human Rights Training Institute, Bulgaria invites young lawyers from Central and Eastern European and the Newly Independent States (CEE/NIS) for litigation on women’s rights issues
The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies seeks applications from eligible candidates for the training programme on international and regional human rights mechanism
The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) are organizing a training programme on international and regional human rights mechanism tentatively in the month of October, 2011 aimed at building the capacity of … [Read more...] about The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies seeks applications from eligible candidates for the training programme on international and regional human rights mechanism
Centre for Human Rights Education – Pakistan invites applications for the 2nd Annual “Participatory Course on Democracy and Human Rights (PCDHR)”
The Centre for Human Rights Education (CHRE) is a unique non-profit, non-governmental institution founded to protect human rights across the world and especially Pakistan. The institution was founded by a group of committed human rights activists and works to strengthen human rights culture with the … [Read more...] about Centre for Human Rights Education – Pakistan invites applications for the 2nd Annual “Participatory Course on Democracy and Human Rights (PCDHR)”
