Key Facts of the Call for Applications 2011-2012 texte en français ci-bas, texto en español debajo The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights OHCHR will accept project applications from eligible applicants aimed at implementing recommendations made by the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) after a visit to a State party. Eligible applicants include [...]
Call for Applications for the 33rd Annual Intl Human Rights Training Program
Equitas will be holding its 33rd International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec, Canada, from June 3rd June 22nd, 2012. This annual, intensive three-week program brings together around 120 participants from approximately 60 countries. Goal of the Program The goal of the IHRTP is to strengthen the capacity of human rights organizations to undertake educational efforts aimed [...]
The United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society organizations to apply for funding
The United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society organizations to apply for funding for projects to advance and support democracy. Project proposals may be submitted on-line between 15 November 2011 and 31 December 2011 at http://www.un.org/democracyfund. You can find guidelines, FAQs and lessons learned from previous rounds at http://www.un.org/democracyfund/Applicants/applicants_index.html. Those who plan to apply are [...]
Nominations for Martin Ennals Award 2012
Dear friends, HURIDOCS has the pleasure to inform you that nominations for the 2012 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders are accepted until the 9th of December 2011. Forms can be filled out directly on the website at the following link: http://www.martinennalsaward.org/MEA/index.php?option=com_rsform&view=rsform&Itemid=65&lang=en. Please note that reception of nominations will not be acknowledged. The goal of the Martin [...]
10th Annual Global Linking and Learning Programme on Human Rights in Development
FINAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23rd OCTOBER 2011 “Good news! Due to many requests, we are extending the deadline for applications to the 23rd OCTOBER 2011. Please share the news with your colleagues, partners, networks, and friends who are keen to participate in our 10th Annual Global programme. Dignity International and our partners believe [...]
On-line Course: Postgraduate Diploma on Integral Protection for Human Rights Defenders and Social Activists
This course is aimed at persons involved in the fight for human dignity, NGOs and human rights association activists, civil servants from the different local, community and national administrations; volunteers and staff from international organisations; and citizens willing to be involved in social transformation processes. Above all, the course is designed for those who, as [...]
Call for applications for HREA e-learning courses — February-April 2012
Dear Colleagues, HREA is issuing a call for applications for the following upcoming e-learning courses: Specialised courses [application deadline: 15 November 2011]: - Child Rights Programming (1 February-17 April 2012) - La Programmation basée sur les droits humains (6 février-22 avril 2012) - Le Monitoring des droits de l’homme (1 février-17 avril 2012) - Monitoring Children’s Rights (1 February-17 April 2012) - Monitoring Women’s Rights (6 [...]
Short-term e-learning courses
Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) and the University for Peace Human Rights Centre are introducing a new e-learning course on international human rights law. Introduction to International Human Rights Law (Foundation Course) will be offered from 2 November-13 December 2011. This short certificate course offered jointly by HREA and the Human Rights Centre of the UN-mandated University [...]
Justice Sector Reform: Applying Human Rights Based Approaches
This annual IHRN training programme aims at enhancing the skills of justice sector personnel, consultants, managers etc, in applying Human Rights Based Approaches to Justice Sector Reform. The programme is designed for people working in the justice sector (with state or non state institutions) or undertaking Rule of law/Governance assignments (eg UN, European Commission Framework Contract [...]
Australian Human Rights Grant Scheme
The Human Rights Grants Scheme (HRGS) 2011-2012 of the Australian government/ Ausaid is now open. Eligibility of organisations To be eligible for funding under the 2011–2012 HRGS organisations must be based and operate in the following countries: Africa: Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Malawi, Morocco, South [...]
