ECD calls for proposal for human rights and democracy
The European Commission Delegation (ECD) in Yemen has launched the Call for Proposals 2008 under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights. The call for proposals is only open for local organizations, but international NGOs may act as partners. Concept notes under this call can be submitted to the Delegation until 26 January 2009. Projects should have a budget between EUR 20.000 and EUR 250.000 with 20% co-financing. Actions may have a duration between 6-18 months. An information meeting will be organized and advertised in local newspapers later this month.

Echo of Obama's victory - Yemenis aspire to a new world with more justice and freedom
Finally, the U.S presidential competition is over. Obama became the first black president in U.S. history, making many of the world expect a major change in U.S. policy, particularly foreign policy.

EU Election Observation Mission in Sana'a
The European Union commission in Sana'a organized several meetings for its Election Observation Mission with political parties, supreme elections committee,NGOs and the other sectors involved

Funded by FES; workshop to enhancing the role of online media
Yemeni Female Media Forum (YFME)concluded thier three days workshop entitled" Enhancing the role of online media in reform and women issues. The workshop took place in Hadda hotel during 7-8 June 2006.Thru the concluding ceremony the Information minister Mr.Hassan Al-Luzy said that media on line become very important channel to enhance the freedom of expression but not every site is journalism side.

MEPI and MSI meet yemeni NGOs
Middle East Partnership Initiative MEPI and Management Systems International has organized a meeting with number of Yemeni human rights and democracy NGOs today in Sana'a. Representatives of the tow organizations discussed with the participants the challenges and the ambitions of the civil society organizations in Yemen and their role to develop the democratic experience process in the country.