The LSE Centre for Human Rights has a course on Understanding Women's Human Rights starting in June, and is offering up to eight subsidised places: five partially funded (half price) and up to three fully funded places for those would otherwise be unable to attend. More information about these places, including how to apply, is available on the course page.

NCVO is inviting applications for its 2009/2010 Barclays Leadership Programme. The programme "will enable you to reflect on and develop your leadership style, develop yourself as a leader of others, and assist you to make a contribution towards leadership of the sector". Apply online by 27 April.