The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) has made several publications that research and document relevant information about various funding options for women's rights. "Where is the Money for Women's Rights: 2008 Survey Results" is a presentation of a research study based upon the … [Read more...] about AWID Publications on Women’s Rights Funding
AWID’s Resource Mobilization Tools for Women’s Rights
The Association of Women in Development has compiled a list of useful tools and links that can assist women's organizations in seeking funds for issues related to women’s rights. Referred to as WITM or "Where is the Money for Women's Rights?" the guide is part of "a multi-year action research … [Read more...] about AWID’s Resource Mobilization Tools for Women’s Rights
Global Fund for Women’s “Fundraising for Change: A Practical Guide for Women’s Rights Organizations”
As resource mobilization remains one of the biggest challenges for women's organizations, the Global Fund for Women has been not only actively supporting NGOs for women's empowerment and development, but it has also been providing support to enable organizations reach out to funding sources. At the … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women’s “Fundraising for Change: A Practical Guide for Women’s Rights Organizations”
Fund for Gender Equality
The Fund for Gender Equality is designed to maximize national ownership, harmonization and alignment, and holistic strategies that will accelerate progress on gender equality in line with National Development Strategies (NDSs) and advance commitments to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the … [Read more...] about Fund for Gender Equality
United Nations Democracy Fund
UNDEF was established by the UN Secretary-General in 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to support democratization efforts around the world. UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic … [Read more...] about United Nations Democracy Fund
REDRESS invites practising lawyers and civil society experts from Asia to attend a regional meeting on torture to be held in Hong Kong
REDRESS, a human rights organisation that helps torture survivors obtain justice and reparation, and works with survivors to help restore their dignity and to make torturers accountable. REDRESS recently won the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. REDRESS in … [Read more...] about REDRESS invites practising lawyers and civil society experts from Asia to attend a regional meeting on torture to be held in Hong Kong
European Commission Call for Proposals for Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms where they are most at risk and supporting Human Rights Defenders
The European Commission through the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) has issued a call for proposals with the overall objective of enhancing the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries and situations where they are most at risk and where human rights … [Read more...] about European Commission Call for Proposals for Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms where they are most at risk and supporting Human Rights Defenders
Business and Human Rights: An Advocacy – Torcaire releases a manual to equip all the stakeholders in the concerned issues
Trócaire recently released a manual titled “Business and Human Rights: An Advocacy” aimed at helping its staff and partners focusing on issues concerning corporations and human rights, by providing a clear overview of the various mechanisms which exist to hold corporations to account for their … [Read more...] about Business and Human Rights: An Advocacy – Torcaire releases a manual to equip all the stakeholders in the concerned issues
Argentina’s Emilio F. Mignone International Human Rights Prize
Established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, the "Emilio F. Mignone International Human Rights Prize" grants recognition to foreign institutions and/or individuals residing abroad that are making or have made an outstanding contribution towards the promotion … [Read more...] about Argentina’s Emilio F. Mignone International Human Rights Prize
DRL seeks proposals for projects promoting Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Kyrgyzstan
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote the strengthening of democracy, human rights, and civil society in Kyrgyzstan. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Voter Education and Enhanced … [Read more...] about DRL seeks proposals for projects promoting Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Kyrgyzstan
