The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) is starting a research project on study gender, empowerment and conflict in South Asia.The research is being carried out in Northeast India and Nepal. The aim of the project is to study and raise awareness about women’s empowerment and participation in … [Read more...] about Workshop on Gender, Empowerment and Conflict in South Asia-Making Women Count for Peace
UN Women Call for Proposals to build the Capacity of National Human Rights Institutions in Southeast Asia
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has announced a call for proposals to build the capacity of National Human Rights Institutions in Southeast Asia to promote and protect women's human rights. Civil society organizations, educational and academic … [Read more...] about UN Women Call for Proposals to build the Capacity of National Human Rights Institutions in Southeast Asia
Foundation De France: Second Session Call for Proposals: AIDS, health and development
Foundation De France's 2012 has issued the Call for Proposals for its Second Session on AIDS, health and development: gender and HIV to support projects that will help the targeted populations in the short or medium term. Through this call for proposals, the Foundation De France wishes to draw the … [Read more...] about Foundation De France: Second Session Call for Proposals: AIDS, health and development
Nestle MBA Scholarship for women executives especially for developing countries
Deadline- September 30, 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD MBA participants who wanted to encourage women to take the MBA. International Institute for Management Development (IMD), a non-profit … [Read more...] about Nestle MBA Scholarship for women executives especially for developing countries
Peace X Peace: The Women, Power And Peace 10th Anniversary Awards
Deadline- August 21, 2012 Each year Peace X Peace presents awards honoring extraordinary women and men on the frontlines of peacebuilding. In 2012, as Peace X Peace celebrates 10 years of connecting across divides and raising women’s voices for peace. Peace X Peace is adding a Peace Art Award and … [Read more...] about Peace X Peace: The Women, Power And Peace 10th Anniversary Awards
The IET’s Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards
Deadline- 30 July 2012 The YWE award recognises a young woman who has firmly established herself as an energetic and technically excellent professional. Additional prizes announced at the ceremony include the Mary George Memorial Prize for Apprentices and the Women's Engineering Society Prize. … [Read more...] about The IET’s Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards
Call for Applications- World YWCA Power to Change Fund
Deadline- August 31, 2012 The aim of the Power to Change Fund is for YWCAs to develop programmes for women that lead to access to health information, especially sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), promote and provide safe spaces and combat violence in all spheres, ensure economic … [Read more...] about Call for Applications- World YWCA Power to Change Fund
Changemakers and Intel Announce Competition for Technology Solutions to Improve the Lives of Women
Deadline- July 18, 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries Intel Corporation and Ashoka Changemakers are partnering to find solutions that bridge this gender and technology divide with the launch of the She Will Innovate: Technology Solutions Enriching the Lives of Girls competition. This challenge … [Read more...] about Changemakers and Intel Announce Competition for Technology Solutions to Improve the Lives of Women
De La Salle University-Manila Scholarship for Graduate Students, Philippines 2012
Deadline- 31 July 2012, 31 October 2012 Countries/Region- Philippines The Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program seeks to assist the University in achieving its vision of extending its educational facilities to Filipino students who are deserving of financial aid. The Scholarship and … [Read more...] about De La Salle University-Manila Scholarship for Graduate Students, Philippines 2012
Call For Submissions: Good Practices In The Elimination Of Discrimination Against Women In Political And Public Life
The Working Group on Discrimination against Women in law and in practice notes that situations of political transition provide a unique opportunity to address women’s participation in the political system and women’s human rights in the legal and social systems, including the elimination of … [Read more...] about Call For Submissions: Good Practices In The Elimination Of Discrimination Against Women In Political And Public Life
