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The Observatory has been informed by Banglar Manabadhikar Suraksha Mancha (MASUM) about the arbitrary arrest and judicial harassment of 13 women human rights defenders, all members of Maitree, a Kolkata based women’s network, in West Bengal.

On 15 June 2013, human rights defenders Ms Wajeha Al-Huwaider and Ms Fawzia Al-Oyouni were sentenced to ten months imprisonment to be followed by a two year travel ban by the District Court in Al-Khobar. 

What began as a demonstration to save in Istanbul has turned into a violent wave of repression against protestors throughout Turkey.

The Institute of International Education's (IIE) Scholar Rescue Fund (SRF) is pleased to announce a call for applications from scholars facing threats to their lives or academic work. Fellowships support temporary academic positions at colleges, universities and other research institutions outside their home countries anywhere in the world.   

The objective is to empower 10,000 women entrepreneurs globally with business management skills and support services within five years in order for them to grow their businesses, increase turnover and create new jobs. The global programme will soon be drawing to a close.

Do you know someone who has committed their personal resources towards building a strong, caring South Africa? Here is your chance to nominate them for the prestigious 2013 Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards!

The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR). Washington, DC, USA.

Open until filled.

The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR). Washington, DC, USA.

Open until filled.

Plan UK. London, UK.

Closing date: July 4, 2013.