UN Women Singapore and MasterCard have started a joint initiative called "PROJECT INSPIRE: 5 Minutes to Change the World" to help you create a better world of opportunities for women and girls in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa. The initiative is inviting submissions of life-changing ideas on … [Read more...] about UN Women’s Project Inspire seeking Life-changing Idea
A Toolkit on the Freedom of Information and Women’s Rights in Africa
"Freedom of Information and Women's Rights in Africa" is a toolkit guide published by the African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) with the support of UNESCO. The book provides guidance for women's organizations in Africa on how to organize around freedom of information. It has … [Read more...] about A Toolkit on the Freedom of Information and Women’s Rights in Africa
Download the ILC’s Advocacy Toolbox for Securing Women’s Access to Land
The International Land Coalition (ILC) has published a resource book called "Securing Women's Access to Land" which is a comprehensive advocacy toolbox that can be used by organizations advocacy and action-oriented research. Specifically, the advocacy toolbox is useful for small organizations which … [Read more...] about Download the ILC’s Advocacy Toolbox for Securing Women’s Access to Land
AWARD Call for Applications for 2011 Fellowships
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has issued a call for applications for its 2011 fellowships. AWARD is a professional development program that strengthens the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural science, empowering them to contribute … [Read more...] about AWARD Call for Applications for 2011 Fellowships
African Leadership Centre’s Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women
The African Leadership Centre (ALC) in Kenya has announced a call for applications for African women to apply for the 2011/2012 Peace and Security Fellowship. This Fellowship is an intellectual and financial award to those who have demonstrated obvious or potential capacity to make a change in their … [Read more...] about African Leadership Centre’s Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women
International Women’s Media Foundation’s Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards
The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) seeking nominations for 2011 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Women journalists working full-time, part-time or freelance in print, broadcast or online media in any country can be nominated for the awards. For the Courage … [Read more...] about International Women’s Media Foundation’s Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards
Project Ideas to address Violence against Women in Developing Countries
Click here to see a list of innovative projects funded previously under the UN Trust Fund UN Women's UN Trust Fund to end Violence against Women provides grants ranging from US $100,000 to US $300,000 to both grassroots NGOs as well as large organizations. It is one of the largest source of funding … [Read more...] about Project Ideas to address Violence against Women in Developing Countries
Empowering Vulnerable Women through Knowledge and Awareness
Project Context The targeted group of women in the “project area” is vulnerable to violence, discrimination and silence! Existence of strong patriarchal traditions and poor knowledge and lack of confidence of women have hindered them from seeking their right to live and earn their livelihood. To … [Read more...] about Empowering Vulnerable Women through Knowledge and Awareness
Media Sensitization against Violence against Women
Project Context In a democracy, the media holds the key to bring about mass awareness on issues of political, social and economic importance. However, it is mostly observed that political and economic news items are given more preference over social issues in many of the media channels. This is … [Read more...] about Media Sensitization against Violence against Women
Addressing Trafficking of Women
Project Context Trafficking of women and girls to brothels is one of the worst forms of violence against women. Trafficking victims are usually deceived and once inside the prostitution ring, they are beaten up, forced to have sex and made to live in dirty conditions. It is a serious violation of … [Read more...] about Addressing Trafficking of Women
