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CULTURE AND SOCIETY+1
DRL FY2021: Global Equality Fund LGBTQI+ Programs in AfricaThe U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) invites civil society organizations (CSOs) to submit applications for projects that provide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) communities with the tools to empower local movements and communities, prevent, mitigate, and recover from violence, discrimination, stigma, and human rights abuses, promote full social inclusion, or address critical issues of justice. Projects should be focused on one or more of the following regions: West Africa, Central Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, and East Asia. We intend for projects to be led by, or have strong support from and participation by, LGBTQI+ organizations and communities. Successful proposals will be funded by the resources of the Global Equality Fund, a public-private partnership including the governments of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Uruguay and the United States, as well as the Arcus Foundation, the John D. Evans Foundation, FRI: the Norwegian Organization for Sexual and Gender Diversity, the M·A·C AIDS Fund, Deloitte LLP, the Royal Bank of Canada, Hilton, Bloomberg LP, Thomson Reuters Foundation TrustLaw Initiative, Human Rights Campaign, and Out Leadership. The overall goal of these funds is to advance the human rights of persons who face discrimination, violence, or abuse on account of their real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics in West Africa, Central Africa, Middle East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, and East Asia. DRL will consider proposals for regional or single country programs. Regional programming should be conducted in multiple target countries, as it is appropriate and safe to do so. To learn more: https://www.state.gov/drl-fy2021-global-equality-fund-lgbtqi-programs-in-west-africa-central-africa-the-middle-east-and-north-africa-south-and-central-asia-and-east-asia/ https://www.state.gov/drl-fy2021-global-equality-fund-lgbtqi-programs-in-west-africa-central-africa-the-middle-east-and-north-africa-south-and-central-asia-and-east-asia/By: Raquel Acosta
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CULTURE AND SOCIETY+1
DRL FY2021: Global Equality Fund LGBTQI+ Programs in AfricaThe U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) invites civil society organizations (CSOs) to submit applications for projects that provide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) communities with the tools to empower local movements and communities, prevent, mitigate, and recover from violence, discrimination, stigma, and human rights abuses, promote full social inclusion, or address critical issues of justice. Projects should be focused on one or more of the following regions: West Africa, Central Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, and East Asia. We intend for projects to be led by, or have strong support from and participation by, LGBTQI+ organizations and communities. Successful proposals will be funded by the resources of the Global Equality Fund, a public-private partnership including the governments of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Uruguay and the United States, as well as the Arcus Foundation, the John D. Evans Foundation, FRI: the Norwegian Organization for Sexual and Gender Diversity, the M·A·C AIDS Fund, Deloitte LLP, the Royal Bank of Canada, Hilton, Bloomberg LP, Thomson Reuters Foundation TrustLaw Initiative, Human Rights Campaign, and Out Leadership. The overall goal of these funds is to advance the human rights of persons who face discrimination, violence, or abuse on account of their real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics in West Africa, Central Africa, Middle East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, and East Asia. DRL will consider proposals for regional or single country programs. Regional programming should be conducted in multiple target countries, as it is appropriate and safe to do so. To learn more: https://www.state.gov/drl-fy2021-global-equality-fund-lgbtqi-programs-in-west-africa-central-africa-the-middle-east-and-north-africa-south-and-central-asia-and-east-asia/ https://www.state.gov/drl-fy2021-global-equality-fund-lgbtqi-programs-in-west-africa-central-africa-the-middle-east-and-north-africa-south-and-central-asia-and-east-asia/ Read moreBy: Raquel Acosta
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WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
AAP Public Dialogue “Climate Adaptation for Africa’s Cities”AAP is excited to be hosting our next Public Dialogue “Climate Adaptation for Africa’s Cities” this Wednesday, February 23rd at 8:00am- 9:30am EDT. This dialogue session will be co-hosted by AAP consortium member - University of Cheikh Anta Diop. Climate change is undoubtedly one of Africa’s greatest challenges. This dialogue will focus on the importance of building resilient cities in Africa that can reduce the threats resulting from climate change: droughts, heat waves, landslides, storms, and – especially in coastal areas – floods. As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa must take the opportunity to leverage rebuilding efforts to achieve environmentally sustainable economies and infrastructure that will engender resilience to climate change and build cities that are more inclusive and resilient. Panelists will share best practices, as well as approaches and resources needed for action. To learn more/register: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/9816443342295/WN_YMIXxcQCQpauxVheISTFbwBy: Raquel Acosta
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WATER, ENERGY, AND THE...
AAP Public Dialogue “Climate Adaptation for Africa’s Cities”AAP is excited to be hosting our next Public Dialogue “Climate Adaptation for Africa’s Cities” this Wednesday, February 23rd at 8:00am- 9:30am EDT. This dialogue session will be co-hosted by AAP consortium member - University of Cheikh Anta Diop. Climate change is undoubtedly one of Africa’s greatest challenges. This dialogue will focus on the importance of building resilient cities in Africa that can reduce the threats resulting from climate change: droughts, heat waves, landslides, storms, and – especially in coastal areas – floods. As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa must take the opportunity to leverage rebuilding efforts to achieve environmentally sustainable economies and infrastructure that will engender resilience to climate change and build cities that are more inclusive and resilient. Panelists will share best practices, as well as approaches and resources needed for action. To learn more/register: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/9816443342295/WN_YMIXxcQCQpauxVheISTFbw Read moreBy: Raquel Acosta
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AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+1
AGRILINKS EVENT: Managing Soils to Address Global ChallengesJoin us for the 2022 USAID Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (USAID/RFS) Research Honorary Lecture, given by 2020 World Food Prize Laureate Rattan Lal. Dr. Lal is recognized globally as a pioneer in soil-centric agricultural management to improve food security and develop climate-resilient agriculture through soil carbon sequestration, sustainable intensification, use efficiency of agroecosystems, sustainable management of soils, and soil health. His career in soil science and international agricultural research spans over 5 decades and four continents. The lecture and discussion will outline global challenges including food and nutritional insecurity, climate change, soil degradation, water scarcity, and pollution. This presentation will also highlight Dr. Lal’s modeling research for achieving sustainable and resilient production systems to restore soil health. The strategy involves producing more from less and returning land back to nature. To register: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/sgghvjczBy: Raquel Acosta
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AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+1
AGRILINKS EVENT: Managing Soils to Address Global ChallengesJoin us for the 2022 USAID Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (USAID/RFS) Research Honorary Lecture, given by 2020 World Food Prize Laureate Rattan Lal. Dr. Lal is recognized globally as a pioneer in soil-centric agricultural management to improve food security and develop climate-resilient agriculture through soil carbon sequestration, sustainable intensification, use efficiency of agroecosystems, sustainable management of soils, and soil health. His career in soil science and international agricultural research spans over 5 decades and four continents. The lecture and discussion will outline global challenges including food and nutritional insecurity, climate change, soil degradation, water scarcity, and pollution. This presentation will also highlight Dr. Lal’s modeling research for achieving sustainable and resilient production systems to restore soil health. The strategy involves producing more from less and returning land back to nature. To register: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/sgghvjcz Read moreBy: Raquel Acosta
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HEALTH AND NUTRITION
GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR RAPID DIAGNOSTICSWe are a multidisciplinary group of researchers and practitioners from around the world committed to improving global health by reducing infectious diseases through early diagnosis. Vision: Prevent illness, save lives, and improve quality of life through rapid diagnostics. Mission: To develop portable, affordable, and globally deployable nano-enabled biosensor technologies for rapid and early detection of infectious and antimicrobial resistant diseases in populations who need help the most but can afford the least. Output: Publications and presentations, joint funding, capacity building (workshops and lectures), student research, and faculty/student training, global symposia, global/local strategies REGISTER FOR FREE FOR THE 2022 SYMPOSIUM AND SHORT COURSESBy: Raquel Acosta
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HEALTH AND NUTRITION
GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR RAPID DIAGNOSTICSWe are a multidisciplinary group of researchers and practitioners from around the world committed to improving global health by reducing infectious diseases through early diagnosis. Vision: Prevent illness, save lives, and improve quality of life through rapid diagnostics. Mission: To develop portable, affordable, and globally deployable nano-enabled biosensor technologies for rapid and early detection of infectious and antimicrobial resistant diseases in populations who need help the most but can afford the least. Output: Publications and presentations, joint funding, capacity building (workshops and lectures), student research, and faculty/student training, global symposia, global/local strategies REGISTER FOR FREE FOR THE 2022 SYMPOSIUM AND SHORT COURSES Read moreBy: Raquel Acosta
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CULTURE AND SOCIETY
Fifteenth Annual ASMEA Conference Call for Papers and PanelsScholars from any discipline, tenured or non-tenured faculty, or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution, may submit proposals to present at the Fifteenth Annual ASMEA Conference. Unique proposals from senior graduate students (ABD) also are welcome. Proposals on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page summary of new and unpublished research. A recent C.V. with all contact data also must be included with name, e-mail, phone number, and affiliation. To submit a panel proposal for the Fifteenth Annual ASMEA Conference, the organizer of this panel will need to include three to four presenters as well as a discussant/moderator along with the following information for each participant: Paper title Presenter name and institution One-page proposal of the paper topic C.V. or resume the deadline to submit is May 1, 2022. The panel organizer is the point of contact and in charge of submitting all materials. Questions can be directed to Suzanne Sloan at sgk@asmeascholars.org. To submit paper/panel proposals: Call for Papers (asmeascholars.org)By: Raquel Acosta
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CULTURE AND SOCIETY
Fifteenth Annual ASMEA Conference Call for Papers and PanelsScholars from any discipline, tenured or non-tenured faculty, or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution, may submit proposals to present at the Fifteenth Annual ASMEA Conference. Unique proposals from senior graduate students (ABD) also are welcome. Proposals on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page summary of new and unpublished research. A recent C.V. with all contact data also must be included with name, e-mail, phone number, and affiliation. To submit a panel proposal for the Fifteenth Annual ASMEA Conference, the organizer of this panel will need to include three to four presenters as well as a discussant/moderator along with the following information for each participant: Paper title Presenter name and institution One-page proposal of the paper topic C.V. or resume the deadline to submit is May 1, 2022. The panel organizer is the point of contact and in charge of submitting all materials. Questions can be directed to Suzanne Sloan at sgk@asmeascholars.org. To submit paper/panel proposals: Call for Papers (asmeascholars.org) Read moreBy: Raquel Acosta
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CULTURE AND SOCIETY
ASMEA Travel and Research Grant OpportunitiesThe Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) is offering two grant opportunities in conjunction with its Fifteenth Annual Conference taking place in Washington, D.C. on November 5 - 7, 2022. The ASMEA Research Grant Program seeks to support research on topics in Middle Eastern and African studies that deserve greater attention. Applicants may submit paper proposals on any topic as long as it constitutes new and original research and is relevant to the five qualifying topic areas: Minorities and Women, Military History, Governance and Economy, Faith, and Iran. Grants of up to $2500 will be awarded. Successful research grant applicants are required to present their research at the Fifteenth Annual ASMEA Conference. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2022.Separately, ASMEA is offering Travel Grants of up to $750 which can be used towards the costs associated with attending the Annual ASMEA Conference in Washington, D.C. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2022. Additional guidelines and information can be found on our website at www.asmeascholars.org. Feel free to contact ASMEA at info@asmeascholars.org with any questions.By: Raquel Acosta
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CULTURE AND SOCIETY
ASMEA Travel and Research Grant OpportunitiesThe Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) is offering two grant opportunities in conjunction with its Fifteenth Annual Conference taking place in Washington, D.C. on November 5 - 7, 2022. The ASMEA Research Grant Program seeks to support research on topics in Middle Eastern and African studies that deserve greater attention. Applicants may submit paper proposals on any topic as long as it constitutes new and original research and is relevant to the five qualifying topic areas: Minorities and Women, Military History, Governance and Economy, Faith, and Iran. Grants of up to $2500 will be awarded. Successful research grant applicants are required to present their research at the Fifteenth Annual ASMEA Conference. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2022.Separately, ASMEA is offering Travel Grants of up to $750 which can be used towards the costs associated with attending the Annual ASMEA Conference in Washington, D.C. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2022. Additional guidelines and information can be found on our website at www.asmeascholars.org. Feel free to contact ASMEA at info@asmeascholars.org with any questions. Read moreBy: Raquel Acosta
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WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Virtual Workshop on Water Equity AccessThis workshop will serve as a knowledge transfer for early career researchers and students and we will invite local subject matter experts, entrepreneurs, government leaders, and development agencies to discuss their current and future activities related to water equity access. We will actively seek opportunities to further expand our research activities through collaborations and educational programs, which would highlight the role of gender in different levels for providing water in different regions of the world. The workshop will have graduate students (from Nigeria and the U.S.) as the audience. The mixed format of the workshop will combine seminars and roundtable discussions. This workshop is intended to inspire students and researchers and build their enthusiasm for science, engineering, and technology. Sponsored by a Michigan State University African Studies Center Strategic Partnership Grant. Although the Workshop will be held virtually, there will be audiences gathered at both Michigan State University and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Registration Link: Click here to register (No registration fee) The details for the workshop can be found at https://www.egr.msu.edu/boehlertgroup/upcoming-eventsBy: Raquel Acosta -
WATER, ENERGY, AND THE...
Virtual Workshop on Water Equity AccessThis workshop will serve as a knowledge transfer for early career researchers and students and we will invite local subject matter experts, entrepreneurs, government leaders, and development agencies to discuss their current and future activities related to water equity access. We will actively seek opportunities to further expand our research activities through collaborations and educational programs, which would highlight the role of gender in different levels for providing water in different regions of the world. The workshop will have graduate students (from Nigeria and the U.S.) as the audience. The mixed format of the workshop will combine seminars and roundtable discussions. This workshop is intended to inspire students and researchers and build their enthusiasm for science, engineering, and technology. Sponsored by a Michigan State University African Studies Center Strategic Partnership Grant. Although the Workshop will be held virtually, there will be audiences gathered at both Michigan State University and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Registration Link: Click here to register (No registration fee) The details for the workshop can be found at https://www.egr.msu.edu/boehlertgroup/upcoming-events Read moreBy: Raquel Acosta
