Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/ The Harry Frank Guggenheim foundation welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression. Highest … [Read more...] about Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation sponsors scholarly research on problems of violence and aggression
USG and INL seek proposals for funding to improve the criminal justice system in the DRC for combating gender based violence
The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, is seeking applications from qualified U.S. organizations with the requisite capability and experience to support rule of law programming in the Democratic Republic … [Read more...] about USG and INL seek proposals for funding to improve the criminal justice system in the DRC for combating gender based violence
Safe and Friendly Cities for All, a five-year program launched by UNICEF and its partner UN organizations
UNICEF in cooperation with UN-HABITAT and UN Women has launched “Safe and Friendly Cities for All,” a five-year programme aimed at making women and children feel safer in their local neighbourhoods, while improving their quality of life. The initiative will start with pilot project in select cities … [Read more...] about Safe and Friendly Cities for All, a five-year program launched by UNICEF and its partner UN organizations
Fundraising for Women and Girls: Multilateral Organizations
UN Women In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. UN Women provides grants to fuel innovative, high-impact programs by government agencies and civil society groups through two funds—the Fund for … [Read more...] about Fundraising for Women and Girls: Multilateral Organizations
UN Women
The UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) is the newest UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It has been established to accelerate progress on meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide. The United Nations General … [Read more...] about UN Women
Dr. Denis Mukwege of Panzi Hospital awarded the coveted King Baudouin International Development Prize for his work in treating and advocating for the victims of sexual violence and war crimes in Congo
Source Link: http://www.kbs-frb.org/pressitem.aspx?id=280888&LangType=1033 Esteemed Congolese gynaecologist, Dr. Denis Mukwege, has been awarded the 2010/2011 King Baudouin International Development Prize for his work in treating and advocating for the victims of sexual violence and war crimes … [Read more...] about Dr. Denis Mukwege of Panzi Hospital awarded the coveted King Baudouin International Development Prize for his work in treating and advocating for the victims of sexual violence and war crimes in Congo
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
The Joint Gender Fund seeks expressions of interest from organizations seeking funding for HIV prevention models and research
The Joint Gender Fund (JGF) has announced a specific call for expression of interest from organisations seeking funding for innovative and comprehensive initiatives and researches aimed at improving the strategic impact and effectiveness of donors to address gender based violence and how it relates … [Read more...] about The Joint Gender Fund seeks expressions of interest from organizations seeking funding for HIV prevention models and research
Dart Center seeks applications for 2011 Ochberg Fellowships from mid-career journalists
Dart Center seeks applications from mid-career journalists for an intensive program, to be held in Baltimore Oct. 31 to Nov. 5, aimed at helping them improve the coverage of traumatic events. It is quite a challenging job to report responsibly and credibly on violence and traumatic events — on … [Read more...] about Dart Center seeks applications for 2011 Ochberg Fellowships from mid-career journalists
EU’s Open Call for Proposals for Strengthening Civil Society in promoting human rights & democracy in Afghanistan
The global objective of this Call for Proposals is to strengthen and support the role of Afghan civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform. The specific objectives of this Call for Proposals are: i) The pursuit of common agendas for human rights and democratic … [Read more...] about EU’s Open Call for Proposals for Strengthening Civil Society in promoting human rights & democracy in Afghanistan
