MOTIVATIONAL: Life Is Full of UPs and DOWNs

LIFE IS UP AND DOWN!

Motivational video by: Jay Shetty

Don't miss this scholarship opportunity with salary. Bolsas de estudo com salario. Não perca, aplique já.

Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) – Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) 2020/2021 for study in Netherland (Fully Funded)

Programas de Bolsas de Estudo na Holanda (PFN) - Programa de Conhecimento Laranja (OKP) 2020/2021 para estudar na Holanda (financiamento total)

Application Deadline: June 30th 2020 https://bit.ly/35VfGw4

The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.

Requirements

An OKP scholarship is intended to supplement the salary that you should continue to receive during the scholarship period. The scholarship is a contribution towards your costs of living and costs such as tuition fees, visa, travel, insurance etc. You have to cover any difference between the OKP scholarship amount and the actual costs yourself.
You must meet a number of criteria that support the aim of the OKP to be eligible for a scholarship.
The criteria for scholarship applicant are as follows:

• The scholarship applicant works for one of the following types of national and/or local organisations: ministries, secondary or higher vocational or academic education institutions, universities, private sector, commissions or NGOs. The scholarship applicant may not work for:
o a bilateral or multilateral organisation;
o a non-governmental organisation that is internationally active and is focused on representing social interests, such as development cooperation, nature and environmental protection, health or human rights.0F1

• The scholarship applicant is a professional who, in light of his/her (1) role, (2) multiple years of relevant work experience and (3) networks within a theme relevant to local development, is in a position or through his/her employer could be put in a position to apply what he/she has learned in practice.
• The scholarship applicant holds the nationality of and is resident and working in one of the countries on the OKP Country list (see the document ‘Country List for Short courses and Masters - OKP’ on www.studyinholland.nl/okp

Opportunities: Call for Nomination: 2020 UNESCO International Literary Prize for Innovation in Literacy.

Call for Nomination: 2020 UNESCO International Literary Prize for Innovation in Literacy.

Chamada para nomeação: Prêmio Literário Internacional da UNESCO 2020 para inovação em alfabetização.

Application Deadline:July 12th 2020 https://bit.ly/2Ltxxkr

UNESCO has now opened its call for applications and nominations for the 2020 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. This year UNESCO will reward five individuals or organizations around the world for their outstanding projects that promote literacy within the theme ‘Teaching and learning literacy: the role of educators and changing pedagogies’.

This year’s thematic focus is highlighting teachers who are at the frontline of delivering literacy learning, and their contribution to promoting youth and adult literacy, linked to target 4.6 of the Sustainable Development Goal on Education (SDG4), where literacy is perceived as a continuum developed throughout life.

Since 1967, the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have rewarded excellence and innovation in the field of literacy. Over 495 projects and programmes around the world have already received recognition and support for their excellent work.

Who can apply and who can nominate?

Governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals who promote literacy through projects and programmes are welcome to apply. All applications should be submitted to nominating entities, such as the National Commission for UNESCO in the country of the programme, or an NGO that is in an official partnership with UNESCO.

Covid-19: Militar mata adolescente por não usar máscara

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A polícia angolana tem sido acusada de uso excessivo de força durante o estado de emergência, que Angola cumpre desde 27 de março, para conter a pandemia de covid-19.

Por seu lado, as autoridades policiais têm reportado atos de desobediência e mesmo agressões físicas dos cidadãos aos agentes.

Um adolescente foi morto por um soldado das Forças Armadas Angolanas (FAA), por alegadamente se insurgir contra o uso de máscara, anunciou hoje o Ministério do Interior (Minint) angolano.

Segundo um comunicado da delegação provincial do Minint da Lunda Norte, o homicídio ocorreu hoje pelas 10:00 no bairro Domingos Vaz, na comuna do Iongo, município de Xá-Muteba.

O rapaz de 17 anos foi baleado por, alegadamente, se insurgir contra o soldado durante uma ação de sensibilização para o uso de máscaras, como medida preventiva contra a pandemia provocada pelo novo coronavírus.

Em retaliação, a esquadra local foi vandalizada pela população, que queimou “alguns meios que lá se encontravam”, acrescentou o Minint.

O autor do disparo, um soldado das FAA pertencente à 75.ª Brigada de Infantaria do Luzamba, “já se encontra a contas com a justiça”, adiantou a nota.

Nos últimos dias, dois jovens foram mortos pela polícia angolana em tentativas de dispersão de aglomerações.

Na quinta-feira, um jovem de 14 anos foi vítima de um disparo da polícia, quando dispersava populares na praia das Tombas, em Benguela.

No sábado, um outro jovem, de 21 anos, morreu na sequência de disparos efetuados por efetivos policiais, para dispersar um ajuntamento de pessoas na zona do Rocha Pinto, em Luanda.

De acordo com a polícia, os cidadãos “partiram para agressão contra as forças da ordem, arremessando paus, pedras e garrafas”, mas familiares do jovem alegam ter sido morto porque não estava a usar máscara.

Call for Applications Africa 21 "2020 Media and Journalism days in Africa” - Geneva, Switzerland (Fully Funded)

Don't miss this opportunity. 

Call for Applications Africa 21 "2020 Media and Journalism days in Africa” - Geneva, Switzerland (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: May 20th 2020 https://bit.ly/2xHoqt0

The Media and Journalism Days in Africa is a project led by Africa 21 and its partners aimed at annually convening journalists from the African continent, alongside experts from international Geneva and around the world, to review, exchange and debate on a selected theme related to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The first edition took place in 2019 on the theme of climate change with journalists from French-speaking Africa, with a follow up edition in 2020 covering the same theme with journalists from English-speaking Africa. Our objectives are two-fold. The event will strengthen the skills of journalists invited on this topic, offering participating journalists the opportunity to share their realities with the public and international experts. In addition, the event will integrate the Network of African journalists specializing in sustainable development and climate change, in order to create a strong link between international Geneva and the African media.

Objectives

Raise awareness among African media on the 2030 Agenda, international Geneva and environmental and climate issues so that these subjects are adequately followed in the participating media;
Renew the appeal of international Geneva to the English-speaking African media by establishing a connection between African journalists and organizations in international Geneva;
Highlight to international Geneva, the realities, challenges and opportunities facing African Journalists, with a particular focus on the realities facing the participating Journalists

Benefits

Africa 21 and partners cover all travel related and subsistence costs for Journalists attending the MJDA in Geneva, this includes travel allowance, flight ticket, on-site transport, hotel and allowances for food costs on site.

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Are you unemployed? This is your chance to get a job. Paid internship opportunities for students.

The World Bank Group Vice Presidency Legal Internship Program 2020 for highly-motivated law students

Application Deadline: May 31st 2020 https://bit.ly/2T1Nmmp

The World Bank Legal Vice Presidency (“LEGVPU”) offers highly-motivated law students an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and that of LEGVPU. The World Bank Legal Internship Program allows individuals to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas, and latest research experiences into the World Bank’s daily operations and improve their legal skills while working in a multicultural environment.

Requirements

Do you hold citizenship of any IBRD member state?
Are you currently enrolled in an LLB, JD, LLM, SJD, PhD, or equivalent program?
Do you have an excellent command of the English language?

Application period will commence on May 1 and end on May 31 (Proposed internship period is for 10-12 weeks, typically between September and November, depending on prevailing needs).
This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain professional experiences at the World Bank in the form of externships during the academic year while enrolled in a full-time law program or for those enrolled in part-time and/or evening law programs.

Photographers: Opportunities for Africans. Oportunidades para os Africanos! $5,000 USD cash award

Are you a good photographer? Apply now!
Se você é um bom fotógrafo, não perca esta grande oportunidade.

Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize 2020 for photographers around the world – $5,000 USD cash award

Application Deadline:August 31, 2020 https://bit.ly/3dwt3FE

The Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize jury is looking for compelling, dynamic and impactful images that tell the story of the challenges facing those people living in human rights crisis zones as well as photos of hope that depict the heroes working to deliver solutions to the difficult realities in their regions.

The Prize

The Global Prize Recipient will receive $5,000 USD
The Global Prize Recipient and Top 10 Finalists’ photographs will be exhibited at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC and Fotografiska New York