is partnering with (MLH) to sponsor scholarships for applicants who self-identify as Black or of the African diaspora to participate in the MLH Fellowship. The MLH Fellowship is a remote educational program that provides up-and-coming developers with real world hands-on experience working on open-source projects hosted by Facebook Open Source and many others with the mentorship of experienced engineers.
This year, MLH has made significant progress in advancing the diversity of its program ¨C increasing the representation of Black developers who participate in the MLH Fellowship by 60%. It¡¯s so important that diverse representation is present at all levels in tech and we hope to ignite real and lasting change toward equity and diversity.
Spring applications for new fellows and mentors are now open!
Initially established as an industrial training institute, in Odisha, India has grown into a globally recognized university, offering a wide array of courses across multiple disciplines. Now, in a landmark partnership, KIIT University and the have joined forces to create transformative learning opportunities for young leaders and changemakers.
Goal 16 is about promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. People everywhere should be free of fear from all forms of violence and feel safe as they go about their lives whatever their ethnicity, faith or sexual orientation.
Governments, civil society and communities need to work together to find lasting solutions to conflict and insecurity. Strengthening the rule of law and promoting human rights is key to this process, as is reducing the flow of illicit arms, combating corruption, and ensuring inclusive participation at all times.
Learn more about this crucial goal, and how you can get involved.
Explore the initiatives being undertaken by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University, as the Chair for the UNAI SDG16 Hub, to foster peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, ensure access to justice for everyone, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.