The United Nations OHCHR is the principal United Nations office mandated to promote and protect human rights for all. The OHCHR leads global human rights efforts speaks out objectively in the face of human rights violations worldwide. It provides a forum for identifying, highlighting and developing … [Read more...] about The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Small Grants Program up to US$ 30000 in Maldives
Deadline: 7 December 2014 Call for concept notes for Small Grants Program up to US$ 30,000 in Maldives. The Small Grants Programme (SGP) is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) .It is rooted in the belief that global … [Read more...] about Small Grants Program up to US$ 30000 in Maldives
A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
By Janou Hooykaas Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) can be defined as any act that causes physical, sexual or emotional harm and reinforces gender inequality. Women are disproportionately affected by GBV (although it applies to men and boys, as well), yet women’s rights issues remain … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
The ICHD Human Development Fellowship entitled Social Security in the Global South
Deadline: 15 June 2014 The International Center for Human Development (ICHD) invites both mid-career and young professionals for Human Development Fellowships. The residential fellowship of 3-months duration is targeted at individuals 25-35 years of age. Academics, civil servants, and civil society … [Read more...] about The ICHD Human Development Fellowship entitled Social Security in the Global South
Top Ten Donors for HIV and AIDS Projects Worldwide
1. UNAIDS The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads and inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. UNAIDS unites the efforts of 11 UN organizations—UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN … [Read more...] about Top Ten Donors for HIV and AIDS Projects Worldwide
Submit applications for Indigenous Fellowship Programme
Deadline- 26 May 2014 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has announced The Indigenous Fellowship Programme (IFP) which focuses to give indigenous peoples the opportunity to gain knowledge on the UN system and mechanisms dealing with human rights in general and indigenous … [Read more...] about Submit applications for Indigenous Fellowship Programme
FundsforNGOs partners with World NGO Day
FundsforNGOs are pleased to announce a new partnership with World NGO Day, the International Calendar Day for NGOs. The event will celebrate and NGOs and the individuals behind them with an international forum scheduled to take place Helsinki, Finland on the 27th and 28th of February 2014. Erik … [Read more...] about FundsforNGOs partners with World NGO Day
Nominations open for Equator Prize 2014
Deadline: 22 March 2014 Equator Initiative is accepting nominations of community-based local groups or organizations working in rural area for Equator Prize 2014. The major aim of the award is to recognize twenty-five local sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Equator Prize 2014
Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Open Access to Law Initiative’
The Open Society Foundations' grant for 'Open Access to Law Initiative' is part of the Information Program that seeks to address the problem of public access to statutory and case law which remains restricted in many countries around the world, especially in the Sub-Saharan region. The Information … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Open Access to Law Initiative’
Somali Media Award 2013
Deadline- 6 November 2013 All interested journalists are invited to entries for 2013 Somali Media Awards offered by National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA). This program is being supported by UNDP, UNFPA, OCHA and UNESCO.The goal of this … [Read more...] about Somali Media Award 2013
