(July 2020)
Explore the list of 25+ open opportunities focused on Human Rights, Peace, Social Justice and Democracy.
Human Rights Prize of the French Republic 2020
Applications are now open for the Human Rights Prize of the French Republic “Liberté-Égalité-Fraternité” for 2020 to reward and allow to carry out, in France or abroad, individual or collective actions in the field, regardless of nationality or borders, which work to promote or protect the rights of the man….[more]
Entries Open for 2020 International Quality Awards
Entries are now open for the 2020 International Quality Awards, it is designed to recognise and reward the contribution of quality professionals, teams and entire organisations across the globe….[more]
‘2nd Cohort of Teaching Human Rights Fellows’ now open for Leaders around the World
The 2nd Cohort of Teaching Human Rights Fellows is now open for the leaders in human rights education in their communities. Fellows bring together groups of community members to learn about and discuss human rights….[more]
2020 Innovating Justice Challenge for advancing Sustainable Development Goals
Are you a startup addressing justice problems and want to grow into an impactful business? Do you want to be part of the unique ecosystem of justice innovators? If yes, then HiiL is looking for YOU!…[more]
Global Campus of Human Rights introduces new Course “MOOC – Promoting and Protecting Human Rights” for NGOs and Individuals
The Global Campus of Human Rights is proud to launch a new “MOOC on Promoting and Protecting Human Rights: a Global Overview” course for inter-governmental and non-governmental staff; social workers; researchers; committed citizens around the world…[more]
Thomson Reuters Foundation’s 2021 Stop Slavery Award
The Stop Slavery Award recognises and celebrates those dedicated to the fight against all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking….[more]
Law Society of Ontario seeking Nominations for Human Rights Award 2020
The Law Society of Ontario is seeking nominations for the Human Rights Award to recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of human rights and/or the promotion of the rule of law provincially, nationally or internationally….[more]
OTF seeking Applications for Community Prototype Fund
The Open Technology Fund (OTF) is seeking applications for the Community Prototype Fund (CPF) to support the rapid development of innovative, viable and open Internet freedom technology prototypes that serve the immediate needs of the Internet freedom and human rights communities…[more]
OTF announces Rapid Response Fund
The Open Technology Fund (OTF) has announced the Rapid Response Fund that aims to facilitate the digital emergency response community to resolve threats in a timely and comprehensive manner for individuals, communities, and organizations whose free expression has recently been repressed…[more]
Central European Initiative (CEI) seeking Applications for COME-IN Label promoting Museum Accessibility and Inclusion for All
Central European Initiative (CEI) is seeking applications for the COME-IN! Label to promote accessibility and inclusion aiming at a museum experience for all. It aims at being a worldwide label for museums engaged in accessibility, promoting democracy, non-discrimination and equal opportunities, as well as accessible culture and equal cultural rights for all interested people….[more]
Apply for IDRC Research Awards 2021
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking applications for its Research Awards 2021….[more]
Jewish Helping Hands launches 2021 Tikkun Olam Grant Program
The Jewish Helping Hands has launched its Tikkun Olam Grant program to advance the goal of inspiring and supporting tzedakah, justice and righteousness, throughout the world….[more]
Shift Power for Peace seeking Applications for Digital Fund 2020
Shift Power for Peace has launched a call for applications for the Digital Fund 2020. Local peacebuilders can apply for a micro-grant to enable them to continue their work and adapt to more digital working during the period of closures and restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak….[more]
World Bank Program: Building the Evidence on Forced Displacement
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) has invested £13 million over seven years (2016-2023) for the development of new research on protracted forced displacement through a joint partnership between DFID, the World Bank Group and UNHCR….[more]
Call for Proposals: Human Rights in Food Systems
The Global Programme Food Security (GPFS) of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has launched an open call for proposals to identify a programme by an organization, a consortium or an alliance of institutions willing to build on and systematize existing innovative initiatives to strengthen human rights in food systems….[more]
Foundation for the Third Millennium Grant Program 2020
Foundation for the Third Millennium is seeking applications for its 2020 funding program in order to promote environmental protection and health, social justice and economic independence in balanced proportions….[more]
Call for Proposals: Operating Grants 2021 to EU Level Networks for Monitoring Rights of Persons with Disability
The European Commission has announced a call for proposals for the Operating Grants 2021 to EU level networks having signed a framework partnership agreement for the period 2018-2021 and being active in the area: rights of persons with disabilities…[more]
European Commission Call for Proposals: Networks of Towns 2020 – Round 2
The European Commission has announced a call for proposals for 2020 Networks of Towns…[more]
European Commission Call for Proposals: Town Twinning 2020 – Round 2
The European Commission has announced a call for proposals for 2020 Town Twinning. In this context, the Europe for Citizens Programme (hereinafter ‘Programme) adopted for the period 2014-2020 is an important instrument aimed at getting the Union’s 500 million inhabitants to play a greater part in the development of the Union….[more]
Bureau of INL announces Development of Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering Tools to Identify Unexplained Wealth Held by Politically Exposed Persons
The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. based non-governmental (NGOs)/non-profit organizations or Educational Institutions for a grant to implement a program entitled “Development of Anti-Corruption and AML Tools to Identify Unexplained Wealth Held by Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)”…[more]
Call for Proposals: 2020-2021 Media Actions under Multi Annual Work Progamme for Grants in Area of Communication
This call for proposals is based on the European Parliament (EP)’s multiannual work programme for grants in the area of communication (2020-2021)…[more]
Inter-American Foundation’s Community Development Grants Program
The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) invites proposals for its Community Development grant program. The IAF funds the self-help efforts of grassroots groups in Latin America and the Caribbean…[more]
Call for Proposals for Research Projects on Land Governance in Arab Region
This call for proposals for research grants addresses students and young land professionals interested in conducting research on land governance-related topics in one or several countries of the Arab region….[more]
Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020
The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) have announced the Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship….[more]
CDD Fellowship Call for Fellows working towards Democracy and Development
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is now accepting fellowship applications for 2021-2022 to bring together people working in areas related to democracy and development from across a broad range of disciplines…[more]
Bureau of African Affairs: Regional Harmonization to PVE in Coastal West Africa
The Bureau of African Affairs is looking for proposals to build ties between communities in remote border regions vulnerable to violent extremism with government to inform national and regional-level Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism policies and response…[more]
Bureau of INL announces Logistical Support for Law Enforcement Projects in Southeast Asia
The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs INL is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. based non-governmental (NGOs)/non-profit organizations for a Cooperative Agreement to implement a program entitled “Logistical Support for Law Enforcement Projects in Southeast Asia.”…[more]
EU announces CFPs to promote Dialogue and Exchanges between Youth Groups and Youth Initiatives in the Great Lakes Region
The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations to promote dialogue and exchanges between youth groups and youth initiatives in the Great Lakes region….[more]
2021-2022 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu
The United States Embassy in Suva is inviting applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for academic year 2021-2022 from resident nationals of Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu….[more]
U.S. Department of State seeking Applications for promoting Accountability in Iraq and Syria for Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, and War Crimes
The Department of State is inviting applicants to submit proposals for programs that include components to develop local investigative and judicial skills; to collect and preserve evidence and maintain the chain of custody of evidence; and to conduct other activities that directly support investigations and prosecutions of those responsible for atrocities in available jurisdictions, such as building cases, filing criminal complaints, and sharing information with national authorities….[more]
