Deadline: 20 March 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, aiming to recognize the contribution of outstanding leaders from government, civil society and the private sector whose actions have had a positive impact on the environment. The UN Environment Programme’s Champions of the Earth award is the world’s flagship environmental honor. Since 2005, they have recognized heroes who inspire, encourage others to join them, … [Read more...] about Nominate an Organization for the UN’s Highest Environmental Honour “2020 Champions of the Earth Award”
European Commission announces CFPs for Action Grants to Promote Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Criminal Justice
Deadline: 23 April 2020 European Commission is currently accepting proposals for its action grants to promote judicial cooperation in civil and criminal justice. Priorities Judicial cooperation in civil matters The aim is to promote judicial cooperation in civil matters and to contribute to the effective and coherent application and enforcement of EU instruments. Priority shall be given to projects aiming at better enforcement and practical application of civil justice … [Read more...] about European Commission announces CFPs for Action Grants to Promote Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Criminal Justice
Apply for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award and Receive a Cash Prize of $30,000
Deadline: 14 February 2020 Nominations are open for the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award 2020 to identify and honor those who embody Robert F. Kennedy’s belief that the power of individual moral courage can overcome injustice. Each year, they invite the public to nominate outstanding champions of moral courage who stand up to oppression, even at great personal risk, in the nonviolent pursuit of human rights. Award Information The award-winner will receive a one-time total cash … [Read more...] about Apply for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award and Receive a Cash Prize of $30,000
2020 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize and Get a Chance to Win 60,000 Euro
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in partnership with the Vaclav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation has announced a call for nominations for the 2020 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The Václav Havel Human Rights Prize is awarded each year by the PACE in partnership with the Václav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation to reward outstanding civil society action in the defence of human rights in Europe and beyond. The Prize, … [Read more...] about 2020 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize and Get a Chance to Win 60,000 Euro
Funding Opportunity to Support D/deaf and Disabled LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia
Deadline: 10 February 2020 ILGA-Europe is currently inviting organisations and groups from Europe and Central Asia to apply for this new funding opportunity to support D/deaf and disabled LGBTI activism. D/deaf and disabled LGBTI people face specific barriers and challenges when accessing human rights. Accessibility and inclusiveness have increasingly been part of LGBTI groups and organizations’ conversations and practices. Yet most D/deaf and disabled LGBTI people continue to be … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity to Support D/deaf and Disabled LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia
EU announces CFPs for Civil Society Organisations as actors of Governance and Development in the Field (Moldova)
Deadline: 6 March 2020 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for a program entitled "Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as actors of governance and development in the field". Program Objectives and Priorities The global objective of this call for proposals is to enable Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to engage as actors of governance and development at country level. The specific objectives of this call for proposals are: … [Read more...] about EU announces CFPs for Civil Society Organisations as actors of Governance and Development in the Field (Moldova)
24th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program to Promote and Raise Environmental Awareness
Deadline: 20 February 2020 Eco-generation is seeking applications for the 24th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program to provide exceptional experiences with the opportunities to actively plan, to execute or participate in various environmental awareness programs in each region and country. Eco-generation Regional Ambassador is an elite position awarded to youth aged between 13 and 24 qualified to represent Tunza Eco-generation, an environmental networking platform for children and … [Read more...] about 24th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program to Promote and Raise Environmental Awareness
ALIPH announces 3rd Call for Projects for Protecting Heritage in Conflicted Areas
Deadline: 16 March 2020 The International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) has announced third Call for Projects for Protecting Heritage to Build Peace. ALIPH supports a wide variety of projects to protect heritage that is endangered, under threat or which has suffered from negligence brought about by conflict. This call aims at identifying projects with a solid scientific ground that will achieve long-term results. Funding Information ALIPH did … [Read more...] about ALIPH announces 3rd Call for Projects for Protecting Heritage in Conflicted Areas
EU Call for Proposals: Peruvian Society for an Economic Model and Sustainable Cities, the Defense of the Environment and Environmental Rights
Deadline: 10 March 2020 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Peruvian society for an economic model and sustainable cities, the defense of the environment and environmental rights". Objectives The overall objective of this call for proposals is: Promote ecological transition, unite environmental protection and mitigation of climate change with sustainable economic and social development, defending and promoting respect and protection of environmental … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Peruvian Society for an Economic Model and Sustainable Cities, the Defense of the Environment and Environmental Rights
Apply for Action Grants to Support Transnational Projects
Deadline: 29 April 2020 European Commission is seeking applications for its Action Grants to support transnational projects on training of justice professionals covering civil law, criminal law or fundamental rights. Priorities and Activities to be co-financed The objective is to contribute to the effective and coherent application of EU law in the areas of civil law, criminal law and fundamental rights, as enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, judicial ethics and the rule … [Read more...] about Apply for Action Grants to Support Transnational Projects
2020 Right Livelihood Award to honour and support Courageous People Solving Global Problems
Deadline: 4 March 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Right Livelihood Award to honour and support courageous people solving global problems. The Award recognizes that, in striving to meet the human challenges of today’s world, the most inspiring and remarkable work often defies any standard classification. Cash & Honorary Award Typically, the Jury selects recipients for three Cash Awards and one Honorary Award each year. The Honorary Award is for candidates whose … [Read more...] about 2020 Right Livelihood Award to honour and support Courageous People Solving Global Problems
Grants to Prevent and Combat Racism, Xenophobia, Homophobia and other forms of Intolerance
Deadline: 15 April 2020 European Commission has announced a Call for Proposals to prevent and combat racism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance and to monitor, prevent and counter hate speech online. Priorities and Activities to be co-financed To support a comprehensive approach to the prevention and the fight against racism and xenophobia and other forms of intolerance such as Antisemitism, anti-Muslim racism, homophobia, transphobia, antigypsism and Afrophobia, … [Read more...] about Grants to Prevent and Combat Racism, Xenophobia, Homophobia and other forms of Intolerance
European Commission announces Call for Proposals on Capacity-Building in the Area of Rights of the Child
Deadline: 29 April 2020 European Commission is currently accepting proposals for a program entitled “Capacity-Building in the Area of Rights of the Child”. Priorities This call for proposals will focus on the following priorities: Priority 1. To increase general awareness and knowledge, including among children, of children rights and in particular, but not limited to, the right to be heard and express their voices on issues that matter to them. Priority 2. To design, test, … [Read more...] about European Commission announces Call for Proposals on Capacity-Building in the Area of Rights of the Child
Mama Cash’s Solidarity Fund: Supporting the most Innovative, Courageous and Transformative Feminist Movements
Deadline: 9 February 2020 Mama Cash has announced the Solidarity Fund which is a new participatory grantmaking fund created by women’s funds for women’s funds. Mama Cash knows first-hand that women’s funds are supporting some of the most innovative, courageous and transformative feminist movements around the world. They are a key part of the infrastructure needed for feminist movements to hold the line, advance their agendas, and resist attacks and backlash. In the spirit of radical … [Read more...] about Mama Cash’s Solidarity Fund: Supporting the most Innovative, Courageous and Transformative Feminist Movements
European Commission CFPs to Promote the Effective Implementation of the Principle of Non-Discrimination
Deadline: 1 April 2020 European Commission is seeking proposals to promote the effective implementation of the principle of non-discrimination with an aim to tackle at least one of the following grounds for discrimination: racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. Priorities Priority 1: Promoting diversity management and inclusion at the workplace, both in the public and private sector. This entails the increasing number of Diversity … [Read more...] about European Commission CFPs to Promote the Effective Implementation of the Principle of Non-Discrimination
2020 just IMAGINE if… Competition: A Chance to Turn Your Idea into Reality
Deadline: 2 February 2020 Entries are now open for 2020 just IMAGINE if... Competition which is an annual international social enterprise and innovation competition, hosted by Durham University and Ella's Kitchen founder, Paul Lindley. The competition is open to anyone across the global who has a business idea which tackles at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. just IMAGINE if... exists to drive social, economic and environmental change in the world by helping little ideas … [Read more...] about 2020 just IMAGINE if… Competition: A Chance to Turn Your Idea into Reality
2020 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship inviting Women Journalists around the World
Deadline: 27 February 2020 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications for Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2020 which gives academic and professional opportunities to women journalists committed to human rights and social justice reporting. Benefits Neuffer Fellows receive a fixed monthly stipend to cover their living costs. The IWMF also arranges and covers the cost of housing in Cambridge and New York City for the fellow. The IWMF purchases … [Read more...] about 2020 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship inviting Women Journalists around the World
EC-Action Grants to Enhance Rights of Persons Suspected or Accused of Crime and the Rights of the Victims of Crime
Deadline: 1 April 2020 European Commission is seeking proposals for its action grants to support transnational projects to enhance rights of persons suspected or accused of crime and the rights of the victims of crime. Aims The aims of this call are: to contribute to the effective and coherent application of EU criminal law in the area of the rights of persons suspected or accused of crime (procedural rights priority); to contribute to the effective and coherent application of … [Read more...] about EC-Action Grants to Enhance Rights of Persons Suspected or Accused of Crime and the Rights of the Victims of Crime
Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects
Deadline: 23 April 2020 European Commission is seeking applications for Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects. European e-Justice aims at improving access to justice in a pan-European context and is developing and integrating information and communication technologies into access to legal information and the workings of judicial systems. Procedures carried out in a digitised manner and electronic communication between those involved in judicial proceedings … [Read more...] about Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects
Funding Call to Prevent and Combat all forms of Violence against Children, Young People and Women
Deadline: 1 April 2020 European Commission is currently accepting proposals to prevent and combat all forms of violence against children, young people and women. Priorities For the purpose of this call, gender-based violence is defined as violence directed against a person because of that person's gender (including gender identity/expression) or as violence that affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately. Priority 1. Preventing gender-based violence The focus is … [Read more...] about Funding Call to Prevent and Combat all forms of Violence against Children, Young People and Women
