PURPOSE
The purpose of the Ginetta Sagan Fund of Amnesty International USA is to recognize and assist
women who are working to protect the liberty and lives of women and children in areas where human
rights violations are widespread. The 2011 award will be given to a woman who works on behalf of
the human rights of women and children.

The Ginetta Sagan Fund recognizes individual accomplishment, but also serves as a beacon of hope
to women everywhere who are fighting for human rights.

The Award:
• Recognizes outstanding achievement, often at great personal risk.
• Enhances the recipient's ability to live and work freely, and protects the recipient's capacity to continue her work, by bringing a new level of international attention to her accomplishments and the obstacles she faces.
• Brings increased international scrutiny to the crisis, region or issue for which the recipient works.

Awardee Qualities:
• Founder and/or Executive Director of an organization.
• Under threat for her activism.
• Proven effective at addressing human rights issues.
• Has brought about significant change in her country, region, or issue through her work.
• Not a political party leader or government official / employee.

The creation of the Ginetta Sagan Fund emphasizes that more human rights work must be done by and for women. The $10,000 award is announced and presented each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Amnesty International USA. The 2011 AGM location will be announced soon!

The $10,000 award can be used by the awardee at her complete discretion.

For information about previous awardees, please visit www.amnestyusa.org/ginettasaganfund/ and
click on “Previous Years’ Winners ” on the left menu bar.

NOMINATION GUIDELINES LETTER OF NOMINATION

This letter of nomination should inform the Selection Committee why the candidate should receive
the Ginetta Sagan Award for Women’s and Children’s Rights. To the extent that it is relevant, please
include any personal background related to human rights. Please include answers to the following
questions:
• What kinds of personal interactions have you had with the candidate? How would you
characterize those interactions?
• What compels you to nominate this candidate?
• How has the candidate impacted and/or transformed her community through her work?
Examples from past nominees include changes to legislation, raising the profile of the issue in
her country and internationally, providing life-saving services, etc. Please be as inclusive as
possible.
• Any other relevant information you would like to include.

Please submit a signed electronic nomination letter (signature scanned, sent via email) or a hard copy
of the letter that contains your signature.

TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
These two letters can be from anyone familiar with the candidate’s human rights work. If possible,
please have these two letters sent along with the nomination package. If sent by email, please put the
nominee’s full name in the subject line.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Any material that can help the Selection Committee gain insight into the candidate would be very helpful. Electronic materials are especially welcome. This can include website links to press, interviews, one electronic or printed portrait photograph (if available), and any other relevant information. Please note that supporting materials will not be returned.

DEADLINE
Nomination and letters of recommendation must be received by OCTOBER 1, 2011.

SEND NOMINATION TO:
Email: gsf@aiusa.org

or

The Ginetta Sagan Fund
c/o Amnesty International USA
350 Sansome Street, Suite 210
San Francisco, California 94104

Please send all inquiries to gsf@aiusa.org (preferred) or 415.288.1800 ext. 1745.

For further information or to download the nomination form visit: www.amnestyusa.org/ginettasaganfund

Rights & Democracy is a non-partisan, independent Canadian institution created by an Act of Parliament in 1988 to promote democratic development and respect for the human rights set out in the International Bill of Human Rights.

AWARD
2011 marks the 20th year in which Rights & Democracy (International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development) proudly presents the John Humphrey Award to an organization or individual from any region of the world including Canada for outstanding achievement in the promotion of democratic development or respect for human rights. The Award consists of a $30,000 grant and a speaking tour of Canadian cities to increase public awareness of the laureate’s work. It is named in honour of the late John Peters Humphrey, the Canadian law professor who prepared the first draft of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

ELIGIBILITY

• The nominee (individual or organization) must be committed to peace and non-violence.
• Preference is given to those working in the field for the benefit of developing countries, under conditions hostile to the recognition and application of democratic values and basic human rights.
• Preference will be given to those working in Rights & Democracy’s priority areas based on its two-fold mission: the promotion of democratic development and respect for human rights as outlined in the International Bill of Human Rights.
• The Award is not given posthumously nor to an organization that is no longer active.
• Staff or board members (past or current) of Rights & Democracy are not eligible.
• Self-nominations will not be accepted.

HOW TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION
Rights & Democracy invites you to submit a nomination by April 30, 2011. This can be done by e-mail (preferred), mail or fax together with the following documents in a single submission:

1. A letter from the nominator (including address, phone number and e-mail) describing the nominee, the work and the accomplishments of the nominee, as well as why the nominee merits the John Humphrey Award.
2. A curriculum vitae or a profile of the nominee.
3. Supporting documentation such as articles written by or about the nominee, Internet links, etc.
4. At least three references (including addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses), who have in-depth  knowledge of the nominee’s work, and who may be contacted by jury members to obtain more detailed information.
   

For more information about previous winners and this year’s international jury composition, please consult our website (www.dd-rd.ca) will receive a notice of acknowledgement as well as a letter announcing the 2011 laureate.

Deadline: April 30, 2011

Droits et Démocratie
Prix John-Humphrey 2011
1001, boul. de Maisonneuve Est, bureau 1100
Montréal (Québec) Canada H2L 4P9
Télécopieur/Fax : +1-514-283-3792
JH2011@dd-rd.ca

Info source : www.dd-rd.ca/site/_PDF/humphrey/2011/Prix_Premio_John-Humphrey_Award_2011.pdf

The World of Children Awards program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. These courageous leaders recognize that our children are the world's most important asset. Their stories are heroic.

The World of Children honors these leaders, and grants them funds to support the proven, high-impact programs they have created. These Awards assure that more children's lives will be touched, and changed, forever.

2011 Humanitarian Award - maximum grant of up to $50,000

• The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services.
• Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children's opportunities to BE SAFE, TO LEARN and TO GROW.
• Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
• Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years.
• Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.

2011 Health Award - maximum grant of up to $50,000

• The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences.
• Nomine must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the IMPROVED HEALTH of children.
• Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
• Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years.
• Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if Awarded.

2011 Youth Award - maximum grant of up to $25,000

• The Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children.
• Nominee must be under the age of 21 by the nomination submission deadline.
• Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if Awarded.
• Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of three years by the nomination submission deadline of April 1, 2011.

The Award Winners who receive 2011 World of Children Awards will be announced and celebrated in New York City on Thursday, November 3, 2011.

Click on the following for more info:

• Awards Program
• Awards Guidelines
• Selection Process
• Annual Timeline
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Nomination Form
• Preview Nomination Form
• Selection Committee

Source : www.worldofchildren.org/index.php/awards

The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is a professional development program that strengthens the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural science, empowering them to contribute more effectively to poverty alleviation and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. AWARD is a project of the Gender & Diversity Program of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

The AWARD Fellowship is a two-year program that offers a series of career-development resources that:

• establish a mentorship for each fellow with a senior scientist
• build science skills
• develop leadership capacity

AWARD’s training courses, held over a two-year period, take place in various locations in Africa.

Eligibility
Women agricultural scientists who are nationals of Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, or Zambia, who have completed a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in the disciplines listed below, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be available in Africa throughout the fellowship period. There is no age restriction.

Apply
For application forms and answers to frequently asked questions, please click on the link below that corresponds to your level of education.
Post-bachelor’s information
Post-master’s information
Post-doctoral information Deadline
Applicants have until March 25, 2011 to apply for a 2011 AWARD Fellowship.

Applications received after the deadline and incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Selected fellows will be notified in mid-July, 2011.

Questions should be directed to AWARDQueries@cgiar.org

More info at: www.awardfellowships.org/the-award-fellowship/call-for-applications-2011.html

The SBS Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ (CSSC),
University of Massachusetts-Amherst, invites nominations for its prestigious
2011- 2012 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award

Call for 2011-2012 CSSC Award nominations. Deadline May 1, 2011
 
This annual Award honors outstanding contributions by individuals or organizations to the theory and practice of Communication for Sustainable Social Change (CSSC).

We strongly encourage inter-governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, international, regional and national academic and professional communication associations, international media networks and communication and social change consortia to submit nominations for this Award.

The Award comprises an artwork and $500, and winners are selected by an independent jury consisting of senior academics, media and aid and development representatives.

In selecting the Award Winner, the CSSC Jury will consider both significant contributions to the theory of CSSC, and notable achievements in applied communication practice. The theoretical and practical work of Award nominees should reflect and/or be directly relevant to contemporary international work being done in the field of CSSC.

The jury will also consider the pioneering contributions made by theorists and practitioners to CSSC. Nominations that demonstrate an innovative approach and a strong commitment to long-term sustainable development are also sought.

CSSC Award objectives and selection criteria

The CSSC Award:

• Recognizes major theoretical innovation and knowledge generation in the field of communication for sustainable social change
• Acknowledges innovative and practical communication and social change projects that have contributed to sustainable development, and
• Appreciates the contributions made by individuals and organizations whose moral courage and extraordinary commitment to communication for sustainable social change expands the boundary of what is possible in this field.

Announcement and Award ceremony arrangements

The Award will be presented to the winner at an official ceremony to be held at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, hosted by the SBS Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ (CSSC).

The winner of the Award will be announced in the media prior to the formal Award presentation ceremony, and will be featured on the CSSC’s website – www.csschange.org 

The Award nominee will deliver a keynote address at the award ceremony.

The Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ (CSSC) will meet the Award winner’s travel and accommodation expenses to attend the Award presentation ceremony and deliver guest lectures.

Additional conditions of the CSSC Award

Award-winners may also be:

• asked to present a public lecture (or lectures) at the University of Massachusetts
• expected to contribute the award ceremony address he/she delivers for publication,
• invited to join CSSC as a Senior Fellow, and
• prepared to be interviewed by the media.

Past Award Winners

2010 -- Sheepa Hafiza, Director Training Division, Gender Justice & Diversity and Advocacy, of Brac, Bangladesh www.brac.net
2009 -- Robert Cox, Professor at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and Past President of the Sierra Club www.sierraclub.org

How to submit a nomination

The Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ (CSSC) invites you to submit a nomination to Prof. Jan Servaes by mail, fax or email.

Your nomination must include the following support documents:
* A completed and signed nomination form
* A letter describing the nominee’s contribution to the field of CSSC
* A curriculum vitae or organizational profile
* Media articles, profiles and supporting documents either written by or about the nominee
* Three referees (with full addresses and contact details) who may be contacted by the Award Jury to provide more detailed information on the nominee.

All nominations must be received by no later than 1 May 2011.

Jan Servaes, Director
Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ (CSSC),
University of Massachusetts
Machmer Hall 415, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
Fax: +1 413 545 6399
Email: csschange@gmail.com
www.csschange.org

To be considered as a Laureate in The Tech Awards program requires participation in a two-step process:

Nominations for The Tech Awards 2011 are now open
Submit your nomination Once you submit a nomination, The Tech Awards team will review it to ensure you meet the program's requirements for eligibility (see our Criteria). Self-nominations are accepted. Be prepared to answer these three key questions on the nomination form (note character count on form):

• Identify the technology application
• Explain how the technology application benefits humanity
• State why you think the nominee deserves recognition

Step 2: Application and References
If your nomination is accepted, you will be invited to submit a more detailed application, and required to provide references (e.g., business colleagues, professors, mentors, or members of the group applying). You can access the application system as many times as you need to in order to understand and answer the questions on the form.

Nominations for The Tech Awards are accepted year-round and we are currently accepting nominations for 2011. The 2011 deadline for nominations is March 31, 2011. See our Calendar page for other dates and deadlines.

The International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management is an internationally recognised prize acknowledging leadership in the implementation of the principles of sustainability in watershed management. Every year US$150,000 is awarded by an international jury to either one, or across several, projects. The award is a result of Swiss Re's commitment to water protection projects in the face of a grave need for sustainable access to clean water supplies in developing and emerging countries.

Award Application
The ReSource Award acknowledges initiatives which are dedicated to raising public awareness of the ecological, social and economic significance of water sources and watersheds in developing and emerging countries.

Prize money totalling US$150,000 will be allocated either in total to one project, or distributed across several projects.

Entries should aim to ensure that water will remain a readily available, clean resource in the future. Prize money is awarded strictly for project implementation activities.

Recent winning projects have supported communities in such diverse locations as Afghanistan, the Solomon Islands, China and Guatemala.

Entries for the 2012 award will be accepted until 30 April 2011. The application form can be accessed here. Should you have any questions concerning the ReSource Award, please check the FAQ page. Any further questions may be addressed to: stefan.huber@resourceaward.org

Source : www.resourceaward.org

The competition for the Radio For Peacebuilding Africa Awards 2011 is now open for submissions! The RFPA Awards recognise the best radio programmes that contribute to peace in Africa. The RFPA Awards particularly celebrate radio programmes that help to reduce group and community tensions, that enhance and give value to shared interests, that break down listener stereotypes, and/or that provide positive role models.

The 2011 Awards are open to all African radio broadcasters, both men and women. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

• RFPA Gender Award;
• RFPA Youth Award; and
• RFPA Jury’s Special Award.

Three prizes will be awarded in each category. The first prize is 500 Euros, the second 250 Euros, and the third 100 Euros. The winning recipients will be honoured at an award ceremony.

Specific entry requirements include:

• Programmes can be in any language spoken on the African continent, but must be accompanied by a translation in either English or French.
• Programmes must be a minimum of 20 minutes in duration.
• Radio programmes must have been broadcast between January 1 and December 31, 2010.
• Participants can submit more than one entry, but each must be sent as a discrete submission.

Each entry must include a complete entry form, a copy of the radio programme, and a translation if necessary. Submissions can be submitted electronically to rfpa@sfcg.org or by mail to any SFCG Africa Country Office (list available at www.sfcg.org/sfcg/sfcg_world.html) or SFCG’s Brussels Office.

All entries must be received by midnight GMT, March 25, 2011.

Previous winning entries are available for listening and download from the audio section of our website www.radiopeaceafrica.org

For more information and to apply, contact the RFPA Team: rfpa@sfcg.org

We wish good luck to all the participants and we look forward to listening to your radio programmes!

The RFPA Team

Click here to download the entry form! (pdf)

BioVision TWAS Lilly Award in conjunction with TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing worldRecognising outstanding contributions to infectious disease research by young scientists from developing countries.

BioVision and TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, with the support of the Lilly MDR-TB Partnership, have established the BioVision Lilly Award for young scientists to honor outstanding scientific achievements made by individual young scientists from the developing countries.

Click here to download the nomination form 

PURPOSE The prize has been established to recognize young scientists living and working in a developing country, who have a track record of excellent research in infectious diseases, with an emphasis on tuberculosis preferred, and whose research promises to have a positive impact in the developing world.

AWARDS In 2011, three winners will be selected from nominations received. No more than two winners will be selected from the same developing country.

• The winner receives a sum of US$5,000 to be used for his/her research and an invitation to attend BioVision 7th World Life Sciences Forum (Lyon, France, 27-29 March 2011) (travel and lodging costs covered).
• The first runner-up receives a sum of US$2,000 to be used for his/her researc and an invitation to attend BioVision2011 (travel and lodging costs covered) as part of the "BioVision.Nxt" programme.
• The second runner-up receives an invitation to attend BioVision2011 (travel and lodging costs covered) as part of the “BioVision.Nxt” programme.
• Each prize also carries a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded. 
• The prizes will be presented to the recipients at a special ceremony arranged by BioVision, TWAS and Lilly during BioVision2011 in the presence of participants, speakers and the media.
  

ELIGIBILITY 

• Candidates must be nationals of a developing country, and have been living and working in a developing country for at least the two years immediately prior to their nomination.
• Candidates should be no older than forty years of age on December 31st  2011.
• Candidates should hold at least a PhD degree and have a good record of research publications in internationally recognized journals.
• Employees of TWAS, Eli Lilly & Company, BioVision as well as employees of other industry research laboratories and anyone involved in the administration of this award, are not eligible.
   

EVALUATION : Selection of the recipients is made on scientific merit based on the recommendations of an expert and international jury chaired by the TWAS President. 

NOMINATIONS 

• Nominations are invited from TWAS members, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities, scientific institutions and academics.
• Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged.
• Self-nomination or nomination by a member(s) of the jury for the “BioVision Lilly Award in conjunction with TWAS” are not accepted.
  

ENQUIRIES
Additional information and nomination forms are available from the TWAS Secretariat (biovisionprize@twas.org, www.twas.org).

Nominations for the 2011 prizes should be sent by regular mail or by email to:  

BioVision Lilly Award in conjunction with TWAS
c/o TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world
ICTP Campus
Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste
Italy

Tel: +39 040 2240387
Fax: +39 040 22407387
E-mail:biovisionprize@twas.org

DEADLINE
The deadline for receiving nominations for the BioVision TWAS Lilly Award for outstanding contributions in infectious disease research is January 15th 2011.  

Click here to download the nomination form

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