Par décret N° 2009-046/PR du 25 février 2009, le Gouvernement de la République du Togo a établi la Commission Vérité, Justice et Réconciliation (CVJR) dont le but est d’investiguer sur les violations de droits de l’homme survenues au Togo de 1958 à 2005 dans la perspective de la lutte contre l’impunité et du renforcement de [...]
E-learning course: Use of ICTs and Social Media for Human Rights Work
Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) will be offering the e-learning course Use of ICTs and Social Media for Human Rights Work again from 1 February-17 April 2012. This e-learning course is intended for staff members of human rights and social justice NGOs and inter-governmental organisations who are responsible for information and communication (i.e. information officers, web editors, [...]
UN Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women – Call for Proposals
The UN Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) was established by UN General Assembly resolution 50/166 in 1996 and is managed by UN Women on behalf of the UN system. The only multilateral grant-making mechanism exclusively devoted to supporting local and national efforts to end violence against women and girls, the [...]
Martin Ennals Award: vacancy for the post of Director
THE MARTIN ENNALS FOUNDATION (MEF) Vacancy for the post of Director Background: The mission of the Martin Ennals Foundation (MEF) is to enhance the visibility and the protection of human rights defenders and to build awareness and recognition for their work, through publicity and support, principally by granting of an annual award. Context: Created in 1993, the Martin Ennals Foundation (MEF) [...]
Call for Nominations for SIL Human Rights Award
The American Bar Association Section of International Law (SIL) invites nominations for its International Human Rights Lawyer Award. The award honors individual “foreign human rights lawyers who have suffered persecution as a result of their professional activities” on behalf of human rights defenders or against human rights abuses. Conferred periodically, the award has been presented [...]
Call for Applications to the Special Fund of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture 2011-2012
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 [...]
