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- 2008 Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y - for Egyptian Applicants.
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- Building and Social Housing Foundation: World Habitat Award 2007: Stage I entries must be received by 1st June 2007.
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- The World of Children Awards program. Nominations are being accepted March 27 June 9, 2006
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- The Barbara Chester Award To Clinicians and Healing Practitioners for their work with Survivors of Torture. Deadline for application 30 April 06.
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مصر: منظمة المرأة العربية تعلن عن خمس منح بحثية في الموضوعات المتعلقة بالمرأة العربية. آخر موعد لتلقي طلبات الترشيح ومرفقاتها هو 30 أبريل 2006
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- Building and Social Housing Foundation: World Habitat Award 2006: Stage I entries must be received by 1st June 2006.
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مؤسسة المبانى والإسكان الإجتماعى: تقدك جائزة التوطين العالمية 2006. آخر موعد لتقديم الطلبات يوم 1 يونيو. لمعرفة شرود التقدم والمزيد إضعط هنا
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- Egypt: Internship opportunity: PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR REFUGEES. Posted by AMERA. 27\3\06
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- AGFUND: The AGFUND International Prize - nominations being accepted now. FIRST CATEGORY: " Sustainable primary health services, training and job creation for the poor in rural areas"; SECOND CATEGORY: " The role of NGOs in the provision of education services and job creation for the poor in rural areas." THIRD CATEGORY: " Fulfilling basic vocational training needs and job creation for the poor in rural areas."
Deadline for nominations 30 April 06
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- The John Humphrey Freedom Award 2006 for exceptional achievement in the promotion of human rights and democratic development, Now accepting applications. Deadline April 15th 2006.
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Global Development Awards

Open only to scholars and practitioners based in developing countries, with an emphasis on recognising and supporting the work of younger researchers at the start of their careers. Every year, approximately USD $400,000 is awarded in prizes to researchers, both as cash and travel to GDN's Annual Conference. Check new deadlines
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Nabi Digital Storytelling Competition of Intangible Heritage

The objective of this competition is to promote creative interpretations of intangible heritage through the use of interactive multimedia tools and digital storytelling technologies, in result giving new life and new forms of visibility to living communities.. Deadline: Sept 18 2004
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Panos-GKP Journalism Awards 2004

Aims to encourage thoughtful and incisive reporting that goes beyond describing information projects or new investment initiatives to analyse their social and political impacts and policy implications. Print, radio, TV and web journalism are all eligible. Four awards of $1,000 each will be made for the best journalism on this topic produced by journalists in developing and transition countries. Check new deadlines
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UNEP International Photo Competition on the Environment 2004-2005

The theme of this competition is "Focus on Your World" and is meant to create a visual journal depicting the challenges facing Earth's rich environmental diversity. People of all nationalities and ages - both amateur and professional photographers - are encouraged to apply. Check new deadlines
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Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize

The USD $1 million prize is presented annually to an established nonprofit, charitable or non-governmental organisation that has made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering anywhere in the world. The prize is not a grant, based on future goals, but an award for recent and historic accomplishments. Check new deadlines
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Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice & Human Rights

This award aims to honour an individual or a group who has made a significant effort to advance the cause of international justice and global human rights. Named after the former Connecticut Senator and legal counsel at the Nuremberg Trials, the bi-annual award carries a cash prize of USD $75,000 and a commemorative bronze bust of Thomas J. Dodd.  Check new deadlines
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Reebok Human Rights Award

Recognises young activists who have made significant contributions to human rights causes through nonviolent means. The Award aims to generate positive international attention for the recipients and to support their efforts. Honorees, who are 30 years of age or younger, receive a USD $50,000 grant from the Reebok Human Rights Foundation to further their work. Check new deadlines
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- A.H. Boerma Award: For journalists or groups of journalists from around the world who have helped focus public attention on food security and rural development in developing countries. Winners receive USD $10,000, a medal inscribed with their name and a personalised handcrafted scroll. Deadline: April 30 2005.
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- ANNOUNCING THE APC HAFKIN PRIZE FOR 2004/5: Recognising community connectivity projects for economic development in Africa. Check new deadlines
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Paris-25-10-2004- The committee of Lorenzo Natali Prize, which is organized by the European Commission has issued a call for entries for the 2004 Natali Prize. This year, the prize is open to print and on-line journalists employed by the local media. Eligible journalists should have written reports, which focus on human rights or democracy in the developing world. Each applicant is allowed to submit ONE article published in 2003. All prize nominees will be special guests of the European Commission in Brussels in December 2004. Each prize winner will receive a Trophy and a financial award of 10 000 Euros. Check new deadlines

For further information, please contact:Tel. +33 1 40 04 99 33
Fax +33 1 34 29 44 77
Laura Douglas
laura.douglas@propager.com
70, Bd de Reuilly
75012 Paris France
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John Humphrey Freedom Award

Rights & Democracy presents the John Humphrey Freedom Award each year to a non-governmental organization or an individual from any country or region of the world, including Canada, for exceptional achievement in the promotion of human rights and democratic development. The Award consists of a grant of $25,000 as well as a speaking tour of Canadian cities to help increase awareness of the recipient's human rights work. It is named in honour of the Canadian John Peters Humphrey, a human rights law professor who prepared the first draft of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Check new deadlines
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Harambee 2002 International Prize: Reportage on Africa

For artistic endeavours (i.e. video reporting) that educate and promote humanitarian efforts in sub-saharan African countries. Projects submitted should deal with topics such as ethics, religion, social, economic, and cultural issues relevant to sub-saharan Africa. The prize is sub-divided into three categories concerning NGOs operating in Sub-Saharan Africa. The winner in each category will receive Euro 10.000. Check new deadlines
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The 2004 National Population Cartoon Contest

Awards USD $9,000 total to cartoonists who have best portrayed the relationship between human population growth and issues affecting the quality of life. These issues can include environmental degradation, poverty, biodiversity, urban migration, food and water supply, energy, maternal and child health, status of women, and national conflicts. Check new deadlines
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Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders:

Granted annually to someone who has demonstrated an exceptional record of combating human rights violations by courageous and innovative means. The prize aims to encourage human rights defenders who are in need of protection. The value of the award is 30,000 Swiss Francs, to be used for further work in the field of human rights. Check new deadlines
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Photoshare Photo Contest:

Amateurs and professionals from anywhere in the world are invited to submit photos of programmes in action, pictures illustrating the realities of urban and rural life in developing countries or snapshots from personal travels, volunteer service, or work experience. Check new deadlines
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Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism Recognises independent and professional reporting that sheds new light on controversial issues. Established in 2002, the contest will award two USD $5,000 prizes each year, one to a local reporter in a developing country or nation in transition, and the other to a freelance journalist covering international news. Deadline: May 1 2005.
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Images of Communication
For visual interpretation (photographs) of current communication issues. Entries may cover, but are not limited to, the following areas: media and people; media and development; communication and daily life. There will be one overall winner ($500), and prizes for three highly commended photographers ($200 each). Deadline: May 1 2005.
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Changemakers Innovation Award: Ending Human Trafficking
For the most effective, innovative strategies for ending human trafficking. Submissions will be available online, in an attempt to "build an online community that 'open sources' solutions for tipping the balance toward ending human trafficking." Three winners will each receive USD $5,000. Deadline: May 22 2005.
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- Arts & Millennium Development Goals [MDGs] Contest: "Vision 2015: Your Future"
A contest for youth all over the world that aims to further the creation and practice of any type and style of art in promoting the ideals of the MDGs - educating, inspiring, and encouraging citizens around the world in their efforts to hold key decision-makers accountable for the promises they made at the Millennium Summit. Deadline: May 31 2005.
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Batten Awards for Innovations in Journalism
Rewards journalism that uses new information ideas and technologies in innovative ways to involve people actively in critical public issues by showing as well as telling, by providing access to news and information that stirs their imagination and invites participation. There is a USD $10,000 Grand Prize and $5,000 in Special Distinction Awards. Deadline: June 9 2005.
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Frederic Bastiat Prize for Journalism
To encourage and reward writers whose published works promote free markets and free societies, and their supporting institutions. The prize (a total of USD $10,000) will be awarded to one or more authors. Deadline: June 30 2005.
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Transparency International 2005 Integrity Awards
Honours up to three individuals and/or organisations whose efforts have made a positive impact on curbing corruption. Award winners will be honoured November 11 2005. Nominations accepted through: July 1 2005.
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- African Information Society Initiative (AISI) Media Awards
For African journalists and media institutions that are "promoting journalism which contributes to a better understanding of the information society in Africa." The winning entries will be disseminated internationally and honoured at the 2005 Highway Africa Conference, which will take place in September 2005 in Grahamstown, South Africa. Deadline: July 31 2005/September 30 2005.
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