The World Organisation Against Torture (Organisation Mondiale Contre la Torture-OMCT) has launched a global initiative to mobilize civil society on implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT). OMCT announced the launch at the reception held to mark the 52nd session of Committee Against Torture.
OMCT President, Yves Berthelot,...
TechWomen, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is calling for applications from female leaders with expertise in technology to attend the 2015 TechWomen Program in the United States.
The program which starts in October 2015 aims to connect and support the next generation...
Columbia University is now accepting nominations for its global freedom of expression awards taking place on March 11, 2015. The award which is referred to as the “Columbia Freedom of expression prizes” emphasizes the critical need for international norms for free speech and press as society combats various international...
The African Media Initiative (AMI) is inviting entries from individual journalists and newsrooms with unique story ideas or projects on business and technology that can only be produced with substantial support.
AMI announced the new funding opportunities for business and technology stories in its pan-African journalism competition.
AMI said, "The top...
ECOWAS Court Sets May 19 for Hearing of MRA’s Suit to...
Lagos, Wednesday, May 17, 2023: The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja has fixed hearing for May 19, 2023 in a suit filed...