On 7 July 2010 in Amsterdam, the International Federation of Human Rights launched a highly enriching and resourceful guide NGOs and victims on how to address abuse of human rights by the corporate world. The Corporate Accountability for Human Rights Abuses: A Guide for Victims and NGOs on Recourse … [Read more...] about Download the Free Guide on how NGOs can address Human Rights Abuses of the Corporate Sector
Travel grants for the representatives of indigenous organizations and communities to participate in the deliberations of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations to provide travel grants for representatives of indigenous organizations and communities to participate in the deliberations of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues … [Read more...] about Travel grants for the representatives of indigenous organizations and communities to participate in the deliberations of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Call for Applications for the French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” for 2010
Established in 1988, the French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” for 2010 is now open to applications. Individuals or NGOs from any country can submit nominations for this prestigious French prize, which is endowed by the Prime Minister of France and awarded annually by … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for the French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” for 2010
More information for the EIDHR “Support to Human Rights Defenders” call for proposals 2010
The main beneficiaries of the EIDHR "Support to Human Rights Defenders" call for proposals 2010 should be human rights defenders and their families. Expected results can include "increased financial, material and other forms of support available to human rights defenders, both to respond to … [Read more...] about More information for the EIDHR “Support to Human Rights Defenders” call for proposals 2010
Human Rights Advocates Program: Tools and Knowledge for Grassroots Leaders working for the Promotion of Human Rights
The Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is an opportunity for those working for the realization of human rights and build the capacities of their organizations through skill-building, networking, advocacy and academic knowledge in the context of human rights. It is a unique and successful model … [Read more...] about Human Rights Advocates Program: Tools and Knowledge for Grassroots Leaders working for the Promotion of Human Rights
AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10) -6
Maldives Hoadedhdhoo Association for Development Empowering youth human rights organisations: mainstreaming human rights into development plans of NGOs based in the Southern Atolls This project will raise awareness of, and empower youth about, their human rights, particularly their civil and … [Read more...] about AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10) -6
Disability Rights Fund for Disabled Persons’ Organizations
IMPORTANT: Only disabled persons’ organizations can apply for this funding “The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) seeks to strengthen the participation of Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs) in the advancement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Fund for Disabled Persons’ Organizations
NGOs that received Grants under UNIFEM’s Fund for Gender Equality
Under the catalytic category of the Fund for Gender Equality, UNIFEM announced that it has selected 27 projects to fund more than nine million dollars with each organization receiving between $100,000 and $500,000. Nearly 90% of this funding has been rendered to civil society organizations and the … [Read more...] about NGOs that received Grants under UNIFEM’s Fund for Gender Equality
Participation in the Youth Sexuality Institute
Fully-Funded Participation for the Youth Sexuality Institute The Youth Sexuality Institute is going to be held from 7-8 February 2010 in Addis Ababa, Ethopia preceding the main 4th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights. The goal of the Institute is “to contribute to the creation of a … [Read more...] about Participation in the Youth Sexuality Institute
amfAR Small Grant Funding in the Caribbean
amfAR Small Grant Funding in the Caribbean amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research has issued the Targeted Request for Proposals under the MSM Initiative Community Awards for organizations based in the Caribbean. The purpose of the call is to make available small award funding to support projects … [Read more...] about amfAR Small Grant Funding in the Caribbean
