Global Philanthropy Project (GPP) in partnership with Funders for LGBTQ Issues produced the 2013-2014 Global Resources Report: Philanthropic and Government Support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Communities, a comprehensive report which documents the international funding of LGBTI issues around the world. The report spans 2013-2014 and includes 9,632 grants awarded by 431…
The new report issued by the office of the UN High Commissioner provides examples of how countries can create and maintain a robust civil society. Recommendations from the report include examples of effective legislation that protects human rights, investments in strong judiciary institutions, open access to information, international human rights institutions and mechanisms, as…
The World Movement’s Civic Space Initiative (CSI) Faces of Civil Society video series were a huge success at recent screenings held in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, the Philippines, Colombia and Burma. Check out the recaps from the screenings below! In March of 2016, The Youngstars Foundation brought together over 230 women in Nigeria for the screenings…
During April 4-8, 2016, Partners for Democratic Development (NAYMOTE) organized the inaugural Young Political Leadership School (YPLS) in Liberia. NAYMOTE, the leading grassroots organization in Liberia, was created to promote democracy with civic engagements throughout the country. YPLS’s first semester workshop included 43 students representing political parties and community based organizations. The students were…