From intern at womensnet.org.za Mon Apr 2 15:18:29 2007 From: intern at womensnet.org.za (intern@womensnet.org.za) Date: Mon Apr 2 15:18:46 2007 Subject: [Womensnet_News] ***New this week at Women'sNet*** Message-ID: <46111EC5.22004.E740ED@intern.womensnet.org.za> /\*/\*/\*/\ Take a byte out of gender injustice /\*/\*/\*/\ ****New this week on Women?sNet**** New items added to the Women?sNet website. To view all news items go to http://womensnet.newthisweek.shtml Last week Women?sNet completed a digital story telling workshop together with Margaret Sanger Center International. A special thank you to all the participants for making the workshop such a great success. To get your event/job or news listed on the website and in this email (at no cost) please email: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za *****************************NEWS********************************* To see all news Items, go to http://womensnet.org.za/news.shtml 4/02/2007 - Pepfar Scores Well On Aids Treatment All Africa The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a multibillion-dollar US effort to tackle HIV/AIDS in Africa and the Caribbean, is making strides, but its future sustainability is an underlying concern for recipients. The initiative, launched three years ago with the goal of providing prevention, treatment and care to 19 million people living with HIV, was "well on its way to reaching those goals", a new report by the US Government Accountability Office said. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - New National ICT Policy for Zambia Highway Africa News Agency The Government of Zambia has called for the mainstreaming of Internet Governance in the implementation plan of the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policy and immediate formation of the National Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) to enable Zambia's full participation in internet governance issues. The call was made on March 28, 2007 at a Grand Launch of the National ICT Policy which sets the framework for Zambia's participation in the global economy and global village. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Ideas on working with girls - free CD available Women.Ink Women, Ink., a project of the International Women?s Tribune Centre (IWTC), has compiled a resource collection of games, training manuals, workshop guides etc. for teachers, trainers and development workers who are working for and with girls. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Kenya to embrace digital broadcasting technology by 2007 Highway Africa News Agency Digital television is Kenya's next phase of technology as the country's broadcasting industry plans to undergo a major transition from analogue to digital transmission forcing the majority of Kenyans to either replace their TV sets or buy converters in the next eight years, if they are to continue receiving their favorite stations. The transition to digital broadcasting will in turn reduce inconveniences such as fiddling with the TV antenna to try to get a clearer picture. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Angola: NGO Spends USD Six Million on Children's Assistance All Africa Six million dollar was granted this year for the implementation of projects to support children in the provinces of Huambo, Kwanza Sul, U?ge and Zaire, in a promotion of the international Non Governmental Organisation, Save the Children. ANGOP learnt from the representative of Save the Children in Angola, John Grabwoski, who said that the amount, donated by some UN Agencies such as UNICEF, United Nations Programme for Development (UNPD) and USAID, aimed at executing projects in the fields of education, health and protection against all kinds of abuse and discrimination against children. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Regional policies for sub-regional integration and economies of scale Highway Africa News Agency The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has made considerable progress in supporting Member states in their efforts to liberalize their information and communication technology (ICT) sector as specified in the SADC protocol on Transport and Communications. In reviewing the draft that was commissioned by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) with the aim of improving the publication but most importantly bringing in new perspectives on "The Role of Development Information in the Economy," the Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting (AEGM) held in Lusaka on March 12-13, 2007 also looked at regional Policies for sub-regional integration and economies. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Asia pursues a roadmap of action to strengthen "access to knowledge" www.apc.org Without much fanfare, a group of twenty-two Asians, united under the broad objective of promoting "Access to Knowledge, Information and Culture" (A2K for short), convened in Bangkok last March to 12 to 14, 2007, seeking to bring forward an advocacy agenda for Asia, and by Asians. Dubbed "Intellectual Property and Access to Knowledge, Information and Culture: Pro-Poor Advocacy for Communication Rights in Asia" , the workshop was organised by the Foundation for Media Alternatives, one of the Philippine members of two international networks: the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), and the South East Asian Committee on Advocacy (SEACA). ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Religious leaders join anti-FGM fight Irin News The decision by Muslim religious leaders in northeastern Kenya to talk about the dangers of female genital mutilation (FGM) during Friday prayers has turned into a significant campaign against the practice. "We have managed to educate people and convince many parents, including those with strong traditional beliefs, that circumcising girls is not a requirement in Islam," said Sheikh Harun Rashid of Isiolo Rahma Mosque. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - 'Purity balls' and fundamentalisms in the United States AWID In the United States (US) a phenomenon is increasing in popularity. Dubbed 'purity balls' these gala events are formal rites of passage for young women and girls where they pledge to their fathers, abstinence until marriage. A bigger agenda to examine is the global flow-on effects of fundamentalisms for women and girls. AWID considers some of the issues. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - New guidelines for treating HIV-positive refugees and migrants Irin News Machozi is a young HIV-positive woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo who fled to Zambia to escape the conflict in her home country. Her health is failing, and with a CD4 count (a test that measures the strength of the immune system) of 124, her doctor advises her to begin antiretroviral treatment (ART), but Machozi tells him she has decided to return to the DRC. The small health centre in her home village is staffed by one nurse and often lacks any drugs. Under these circumstances, should her doctor still begin ART? ********************Job and Study Opportunities******************** To see all Job and Study opportunities, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/jobandstudyopportunities.shtml CDE: Research Project Executive Johannesburg | Centre for Development and Enterprise | Deadline: 15 April 2007 The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) is a unique national resource in the world of ideas and policy initiatives in South Africa. It is the country?s leading independent think tank putting forward alternative policies and promoting market- based approaches to national development in a competitive democratic policy arena. The CDE invites applications for the position of Research and Project Executive. ..................................................................... WVI: Communications Team Leader Johannesburg | World Vision | Deadline: 9 April 2007 World Vision is an international Christian relief and development organization working to promote the well being of all people, especially of children, has the following challenging position based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Communications Team Leader - Area South - reporting to: Africa Communications Director. Start date is 1 May, 2007 (negotiable). ..................................................................... CIVICUS: Programme Manager Johannesburg | CIVICUS | Deadline: 13 April 2007 CIVICUS is recruiting a successor to the current CSI Project Manager, to take the lead in the redesign and subsequent implementation of the CSI in 2007 and beyond. The position is based at the CIVICUS head office in Johannesburg, South Africa. ..................................................................... NDI: Administrative/Program Assistant Johannesburg | National Democratic Institute for International Affairs | Deadline: 13 April 2007 The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a US-based nonprofit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI provides practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organisations, safeguard elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. ..................................................................... Call for articles | Exchange Magazine | Deadline: 15 May 2007 Call for articles Exchange on HIV/AIDS, Sexuality and Gender is looking for contributions for its forthcoming issues. The contributions we would like to receive should preferably focus on HIV in relation to gender, culture, sexual health or sexuality. We are especially interested in receiving reflective papers from programme managers and other staff of local and national level NGOs working in resource-constraint settings on their successful and promising programmes, strategies or approaches. We also welcome contributions by African researchers who are willing to summarize the results of their research reviews or write short articles on e.g., factors contributing to programmatic success, good practices, new supportive policies or promising approaches. Opinion articles are also welcome. ***********************Calendar of Events***************************** To see all the listings for the calendar, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/calendar.shtml 05/18/2007 - 05/20/2007 International Summit for Community Wireless Networks, Conference, USA Wireless Summit The Champaign-Urbana Community Wireless Network (CUWiN) and the Center for Community Informatics (CCI) are inviting network developers and implementers, policy experts, and community organisers to attend the International Summit for Community Wireless Networks to explore the future of broadband. ..................................................................... 05/09/2007 - 05/11/2007 IST-Africa 2007 Conference and Exhibition, Conference, Mozambique IST -Africa The IST-Africa 2007 is the second in an Annual Conference Series which brings together delegates from leading commercial, government & research organisations across Africa and from Europe, to bridge the Digital Divide by sharing knowledge, experience, lessons learnt and good practice. ..................................................................... 04/19/2007 - 04/26/2007 4th World Congress of Rural Women , Conference, South Africa Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs South Africa, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Affairs will host the 4th World Congress of Rural Women at the International Convention Centre in Durban from 23 to 26 April, 2007. The congress will be preceded by an African Consultation of Rural Women that will be held at the same venue from 19 to 21 April, 2007. Similarly, other regions are encouraged to hold regional consultations prior to the congress. ..................................................................... 04/19/2007 - 04/20/2007 Digital Freedom Exposition, Conference, South Africa University of the Western Cape The Digital Freedom Expo is a University of the Western Cape (UWC) initiative aimed at showcasing the scope and benefits of freedom in a digital world. The event combines exhibits, displays, guest speakers and round table discussions in multiple venues across the campus. ..................................................................... 04/14/2007 - 04/15/2007 Unite For Sight's Fourth Annual International Health Conference, Conference, USA Unite For Sight's Fourth Annual International Health Conference will convene more than 1,500 people from throughout the world who are interested in international service, global health, public health, international development, eye care, health policy and advocacy, anthropology, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, philanthropy, microfinance, bioethics, and medicine. ..................................................................... If you would like to subscribe to the Women?sNet newsletter - Intersections, please send a message to: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za Want to know more about gender and women in South Africa? 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The body maps will be exhibited at Constitution Hill from 26 - 28 April 2007. Look out for the invitations. For more information contact Sally-Jean Shackleton at sallys@womensnet.org.za . To get your event/job or news listed on the website and in this email (at no cost) please email: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za *****************************NEWS********************************* To see all news Items, go to http://womensnet.org.za/news.shtml 04/10/2007 - Uganda: Abducted Girls Return All Africa A total of 1,000 abducted girls have returned from captivity by the Lord's Resistance Army, according to the latest UNICEF report. "Of the nearly 25,000 children estimated to have been abducted since the late 1980s, 7,500 are girls and 1,000 of whom returned from LRA captivity having conceived and produced children," the 2007 UNICEF humanitarian situation report stated. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Eskom sponsors open source centre www.tectonic.co.za Eskom has joined the Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) as a gold partner and has sponsored the new Open Software Centre of Excellence at Wits University. Dawid Lok, Eskom chief IT advisor in Eskom's research and innovation department, says there are a number of strategic drivers behind opening the Open Software Centre of Excellence. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - A Solidarity statement for our sisters in Zimbabwe GWS Africa This collective statement comes from meetings of grassroots women activists from across Cape Town who see no distinction between domestic and state violence, or between Zimbabwe and South Africa when it comes to responding to the attack on our sisters. We write this statement to acknowledge and listen to the pain of Zimbabwean women and to support their quest to become full citizens which we in South Africa are also fighting for. We recognise that in the context of poverty, displacement, violence, and exclusion state oppression adds another unbearable layer to women?s oppression which we are determined to fight together. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Ideas on working with girls - free CD available Women.Ink Women, Ink., a project of the International Women?s Tribune Centre (IWTC), has compiled a resource collection of games, training manuals, workshop guides etc. for teachers, trainers and development workers who are working for and with girls. Released at the 51st Commission on the Status of Women, the collection includes some 31 resources on various subjects including empowerment, HIV/AIDS, sexuality and reproductive health, violence against women, racism, self-esteem and leadership development etc. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Missionaries Take Women off the Streets http://www.wunrn.com There is a side to the Eternal City that most of us are loathe to acknowledge. Passing through certain parts of Rome and its surroundings, one is likely to see women -- or often, girls -- lining the streets. Via Guilia is one such street known for prostitution, but there are others. To much of the world, these women and girls are mere prostitutes, but to Sister Eugenia Bonetti, they are victims of the most dehumanizing and crippling type of slavery. Sister Eugenia, who is also the head of the Italian Union of Major Superiors, was recently presented with the Woman of Courage award by the U.S. State Department for her efforts to combat trafficking in persons. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Eritrea Bans Female Genital Cutting Feminist Majority Foundation The Eritrean government has announced that all practices of female genital mutilation are banned. In a proclamation that went into effect on the last day of March, jail sentences will now be mandated for those who perform, provide tools for, or request the procedure, as well as for anyone who fails to report any cases of female genital mutilation (FGM). ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - E-protesting Ugandans resort to ICTs Highway Africa News Agency The campaign to save Uganda's Mabira, one of the biggest natural forest reserves in central and eastern Africa has intensified with the opening of protest websites, blogs and usage of SMS and e-mail protest messages. By early this week about 6 000 people had signed up to several Internet websites to protest government?s intended giveaway of 7,100 hectares of forestland to sugar producing investors, referred to as SCOUL, for conversion into sugarcane plantation. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Ugandan adultery law 'too sexist' GAIN Uganda's adultery law has been scrapped by the Constitutional Court because it treated men and women unequally. The law made it an offence for a married woman to have an affair, but it allowed a cheating husband to have an affair with an unmarried woman. The attorney general said the move may encourage immorality and promiscuity. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - An Outbreak Kept From Breaking Out Ips News South Africa seems to have succeeded in preventing an outbreak of Extreme Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB) from spiralling out of control and spreading beyond its borders, at least for now. XDR-TB is a more serious form of Multidrug Resistant TB (MDR-TB). While various strains of MDR-TB can resist treatment by certain "first-line drugs" -- drugs used as the first line of defence against the disease -- XDR-TB is also resistant to various second-line drugs. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Malawi Announces Plans to Decrease Maternal Mortality Feminist Majority Foundation Last weekend the government of Malawi announced that it will adopt a new plan to combat high levels of maternal mortality and infant death. The Malawi plan, with the theme "Maternal Death is Preventable; No More Silence, Act Now," sets out clear strategies to reduce pregnancy- and birth-related deaths, including access to contraception, skilled attendance at births, and timely and quality emergency obstetric and infant care. ..................................................................... 04/11/2007 - Press Release: Moving on, Moving up Karen Kelly Do you doubt your abilities and undervalue your strength? Do you look at those around you, see their success, and think that it is unattainable for your own life? Karen Kelly?s response to your doubts would be: "If I can do it, anyone can." Karen?s journey to success is inspirational and instills the belief you can do anything you put your mind to. ********************Job and Study Opportunities******************** To see all Job and Study opportunities, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/jobandstudyopportunities.shtml Five Vacancies at the Industrial Health Resource Group University of Cape Town | Industrial Health Resource Group | Deadline: 20 The Industrial Health Resource Group provides occupational health and safety (OH&S) services, training, capacity building and research support to trade unions. Applications are invited for the following posts based at IHRG's offices at the University of Cape Town. ..................................................................... BRIDGE Senior Gender Officer Brighton, UK | BRIDGE | Deadline: 15 May 2007 BRIDGE seeks a committed gender and development specialist who is enthusiastic about the role that information can play in furthering the goals of gender equality and realising women's rights. ..................................................................... Call for Abstracts | Agenda | Deadline: 25 April 2007 To send contributions for the upcoming Agenda journal on New Technologies - Biopolitics (working title). This journal will be the first part of a trilogy on New Technologies (part two - reproductive rights and HIV/AIDS; part three - intellectual property rights), to be published in September 2007. ..................................................................... Africa Coordinator - Gender Programme Africa | International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) | Deadline: 30 April 2007 ICTJ seeks an Africa Coordinator for the Gender Program's work in the region. The Africa Coordinator will be based in one of the ICTJ offices in Africa and engage with all the Africa country programs. We currently have offices in Cape Town, DRC and Liberia and are currently engaged in those countries as well as Burundi, Morocco, Uganda, Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone. The Africa Coordinator will work closely with the gender team and the relevant country program teams; the position reports to the Head of the Gender Program. ..................................................................... Research Coordinator Durban | Democracy Development Programme | Deadline: 20 April 2007 Democracy Development Programme (DDP) is an organisation that consolidates democracy through the promotion of citizen participation, a human rights culture, and good governance in South Africa. The DDP invites suitably qualified individuals for the position of Research Coordinator. The successful candidate will receive a monthly salary of R11 000 (All inclusive). ..................................................................... Trainer & OD Facilitator Gauteng | Community Based Development Programme | Deadline: 20 April 2007 The Community Based Development Programme (CBDP) an NGO that addresses the skills and organisational strengthening needs of owners of small scale enterprises and NPOs mainly located in the Gauteng Province is looking for two dynamic trainers. Both need to be passionate and committed about working in townships and informal settlements. ***********************Calendar of Events***************************** To see all the listings for the calendar, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/calendar.shtml 04/19/2007 - 04/19/2007 Initiation: Reflections on the rape trial of Jacob Zuma by Mmatshilo Motsei, Johannesburg, South Africa Jacana Media cordially invites you to the launch of the Kanga and the Kangaroo Court: Reflections on the rape trial of Jacob Zuma by Mmatshilo Motsei. ..................................................................... 04/18/2007 - 04/18/2007 Amartya Sen to honour Nadine Gordimer at Wits, Lecture, South Africa Wits The Wits University Vice-Chancellor, the South Africa-India Research Group at Wits and the Indian High Commission in South Africa cordially invite you to attend the 2007 Nadine Gordimer Lecture by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen. ..................................................................... 08/07/2007 - 08/19/2007 Assim Vivemos - Brazil's 3rd International Disability Film Festival - Call for Entries, Other, Brazil Assim Vivemos We are proud to announce that Brazil's 3rd International Disability Film Festival opens submissions. It will take place from August 7th to 19th, 2007 in Rio de Janeiro and in Bras?lia from September 18th to 30th, 2007, at the CCBB (Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil/Bank of Brazil?s Cultural Center). ..................................................................... 04/18/2007 - 04/20/2007 Labour Film Festival, Other, South Africa Workers World Media Productions Join Workers World Media Productions for the Labour Film Festival. Every evening will include art and cultural performances and discussions of the films. Attendance is free every night. Organise your own transport home. ..................................................................... 05/04/2007 - 05/06/2007 Gender in the European Union?s peace and security policy, Conference, Germany Feminist Institute of the Heinrich B?ll Foundation and German Women?s Security Council Starting with the German EU presidency in the first half of 2007, a conference on perspectives in European Union?s peace and security policy is taking place from May 4th until May 6th. This conference is organised by The Feminist Institute of the Heinrich Boell Foundation and the German Women?s Security Council in Berlin, in cooperation with numerous partners. It is supported by the Federal Ministry of Family, Seniors, Women, Youth and by filia, a foundation for women. ..................................................................... If you would like to subscribe to the Women?sNet newsletter - Intersections, please send a message to: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za Want to know more about gender and women in South Africa? Visit: http://www.womensnet.org.za http://www.genderstats.org.za -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/womensnet_news/attachments/20070411/bae6fabe/attachment.html From intern at womensnet.org.za Mon Apr 16 14:57:24 2007 From: intern at womensnet.org.za (intern@womensnet.org.za) Date: Mon Apr 16 14:57:38 2007 Subject: [Womensnet_News] ***New this week on Women'sNet*** Message-ID: <46238ED4.32489.131EE9A@intern.womensnet.org.za> /\*/\*/\*/\ Take a byte out of gender injustice /\*/\*/\*/\ ****New this week on Women?sNet**** New items added to the Women?sNet website. To view all news items go to http://womensnet.newthisweek.shtml Rapid Assessment of Mobile Technologies Women?sNet has been commissioned by UNICEF to investigate how short messaging service (SMS) technologies are being used for development purposes, with a specific focus on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care, in South Africa and the region. Women?sNet has been working together with Ungana-Afrika to solicit information from development practitioners, technologists and interested organisations to assess the current use and future potential of mobile technologies for development. The final report for the Rapid Assessment of Mobile Technologies for Development will be made available by the end of April. This week Women?sNet will be hosting a workshop during which recommendations for this report will be finalised. For more information contact Sally Shackleton at sallys@womensnet.org.za . To get your event/job or news listed on the website and in this email (at no cost) please email: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za *****************************NEWS********************************* To see all news Items, go to http://womensnet.org.za/news.shtml 04/16/2007 - Country to Hold First ICT Conference All Africa The first Liberian ICT Conference aimed at formulating a National Policy on Information & Communications Technology is scheduled for April 23, 2007 through April 27, 2007. According to the Presidential Committee on Information & Communications Technology (ICT), a Draft Policy document on ICT has already been developed and would be open for discussions and comments during the conference. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - The Role of ICT Policy in Empowering and Protecting the Rights of the Girl Child Woughnet On 5 March 2007, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosted a seminar on "The Role of ICT Policy in Empowering and Protecting the Rights of the Girl Child" as part of the UNITAR Web Seminar Series on ICT Policy Issues for Development. This seminar took place in parallel with the 51st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), whose priority theme was "the elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child". ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Health summit closes with scant attention to HIV Irin News The African Union (AU) Conference of Health Ministers concluded on Friday with the adoption of an eight-year health strategy for the continent that pointedly avoids singling out HIV/AIDS from Africa's general disease burden. "AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria pose the greatest challenges," the document reads. "However, they should not overshadow the severe burden of other communicable diseases." ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Portugal Government Legalizes Abortion Feminist Majority Foundation Anibal Cavasco Silva, president of Portugal, ratified a new law Tuesday legalizing abortion up until the 10th week of pregnancy. The legislation was the result of a referendum on Friday that overwhelmingly favored the legalization of abortion. Although Cavasco Silva consented to the new law, he stated that he believes that all women who are seeking to have the procedure should be shown an ultrasound of the fetus, they should be informed about the option of adoption, and be educated about the possible and psychological consequences of an abortion, reports USA Today. Despite Cavasco Silva?s personal beliefs, the new law only requires a mandatory three-day reflection period until the procedure is granted, reports CNN. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Hundreds injured in Zim political violence www.iol.co.za An independent doctors organisation said on Sunday that hundreds of Zimbabweans have been injured, maimed or traumatised in a surge of political violence in the past month by security authorities. Those injured since police violently crushed a prayer vigil in Harare on March 11 include political activists, six of who suffered gunshot wounds, including one activist shot dead, the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights said. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - As one door closes another opens Highway Africa News Agency As the 5WSMC draws to a close, at the top of the agenda for the first post-summit meeting should be two topics for discussion: "How successful has this summit been?" and "Where to from now?" The conference has had many merits and the organisers should be commended on their efforts and the hard work that has gone into putting together a truly representative Summit. "We have managed to mobilise children from all areas to be representative in all respects, making sure that all the voices of children are heard," said Leapia Msibi of ICASA. "It's been a success because never before have children had such a platform to vent out on." ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Raising Children Orphaned by AIDS: Learning from the Frontline Experts http://www.worlded.org In sub-Saharan Africa, by 2010 it is estimated that 25 million children will be orphaned or will be considered vulnerable because of HIV. For the past five years in Uganda, World Education has been at the forefront of efforts to help families and local organizations raise these children in the communities where they live. While efforts are laudable, most people are completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of children needing their care and guidance. Government policies developed at high-levels are well-intended but aren't easily understood by people working on the ground, meaningful connections to government officials are often weak, and dedicated financial investments aren't getting to the communities who ultimately shoulder the burden of raising these children. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - New strategy to tackle reproductive health issues Irin News Ethiopia has launched a national strategy on adolescent and reproductive health that aims to tackle the problems of early marriages and pregnancies, female circumcision, abduction and rape, and poor access to healthcare for 10- to 24-year- olds. Launched by the health ministry in collaboration with United Nations agencies on Tuesday, the Adolescent and Youth Reproductive Health Strategy (AYRH) will be implemented over eight years. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Agenda 2007 Subscriptions Agenda We are well into 2007, and we are busy preparing to launch our subscription service for the year with our first journal, issue 71. Agenda will publish a journal focusing on the topic of Engendering ICTs in May 2007. This journal will explore how women can take advantage of the ICT revolution and what women?s obstacles are to using ICTs. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Special computer developed for rural Ugandan Schools Highway Africa News Agency The Ugandan government with the help of an American company called Inveneo Inc has invented a computer to aid rural Uganda. Uganda's Minister of State for ICT Alintuma Nsambu told HANA that since early this year the government has been working with the Americans to develop the computer, the first of its kind on the African continent. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - South Africa sets pace for regional gender equality www.afrol.com Later this year, women in Southern Africa expect a leap forward when it comes to gender equality as Heads of State are discussing more binding commitments to raise women's share of decision-making positions to 50 percent. South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki is putting heavy pressure on his colleagues, who also can point to considerable gains. ********************Job and Study Opportunities******************** To see all Job and Study opportunities, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/jobandstudyopportunities.shtml DDP - Research Coordinator Vacancy Durban | Democracy Development Programme | Deadline: 20 April 2007 The Democracy Development Programme (DDP) was initiated in 1993 prior to the first democratic elections to consolidate democracy through the promotion of citizen participation, a human rights culture, and good governance in South Africa. The DDP is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Research Coordinator. ..................................................................... Publications Officer Gambia | Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa | Deadline: 23 April 2007 The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa requires publication officer based in the Gambia. Closing date for applications is April 23rd 2007. ..................................................................... Kenya: Programme Coordinator Kenya | Open Society Initiative for East Africa | Deadline: 5 May 2007 The Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA) is hiring a Programme Coordinator to oversee a one-year campaign of regional advocacy on citizenship and statelessness to be conducted in collaboration with OSI's Justice Initiative. The position is based in Nairobi (home of the OSIEA head office). ..................................................................... Director of Research for Institutional Diversity New York | National Council for Research on Women | Deadline: Until position filled The Council seeks a Director of Research for Institutional Diversity to direct and manage this Ford Foundation-funded project -- Expanding Inclusion and Diversity in Women?s Research and Studies Programs and other responsibilities. The Director will report to the President and serve as an active member of the Council?s senior management team. Working closely with the President, the Director will take primary responsibility for developing, managing, and implementing this new and exciting project. ..................................................................... Call for Contributions Mukono, Uganda | African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) | Deadline: 30 April 2007 The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is presently soliciting contributions for Conflict Trends 2007, Issue 2. ..................................................................... Deputy Director Vacancy Johannesburg | Genderlinks | Deadline: 30 April 2007 Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO specialising in gender, media and governance seeks the services of an experienced, highly motivated and committed deputy director. ..................................................................... Call for Papers: Sexuality, Poverty and Accountability in Africa Abuja Nigeria | Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre | Deadline: 31 July 2007 The Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC), a project of Action Health Incorporated (AHI), under the auspices of the African Federation for Sexual Health and Rights is pleased to call for abstracts for the 3rd African Conference on Sexual Health and Rights to be held in February 2008 in Abuja Nigeria. The theme of this conference is "Sexuality, Poverty and Accountability in Africa." ..................................................................... Administrative and Financial Officer Johannesburg - based | Aid to Artisans / Aid to Artisans South Africa Trust | Deadline: 25 April 2007 Aid to Artisans, an international non-profit organization with its headquarters based in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, offers practical assistance to artisan groups worldwide, working in partnerships to foster artistic traditions, cultural vitality, improved livelihoods and community well being. Through collaboration in product development, business skills training and development of new markets, Aid to Artisans provides sustainable economic and social benefits for crafts people in an environmentally sensitive and culturally respectful manner. Aid to Artisans South Africa Trust is ATA's registered South African subsidiary. This job requires a team spirit, flexibility and an entrepreneurial attitude along with respect for and compliance with all internal regulations and South African law. ***********************Calendar of Events***************************** To see all the listings for the calendar, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/calendar.shtml 05/11/2007 - 05/13/2007 2007 World Congress of Families, Conference, Poland SANGONeT The World Congress of Families (WCF) was founded in 1997 by Dr. Allan Carlson (president of The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society), when the first Congress convened in Prague. The conference will give the participants and opportunity to make history and also interact with people from around the world to share their values, exchanging ideas and strategies, and listening to presentations by speakers from five continents. ..................................................................... 07/17/2007 - 07/18/2007 Third SANGONeT "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition, Conference, South Africa SANGONeT SANGONeT will host its third annual "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition from 17-18 July 2007 at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg. The theme of this year's event is "Applications for the Development Sector". The event coincides with SANGONeT's twentieth anniversary, and will reflect on the progress that South African NGOs have made over the past 20 years in adopting and integrating ICTs in their work. ..................................................................... 09/25/2007 - 09/27/2007 Web2ForDev International Conference; Call for Proposals, Conference, Italy IICD The conference will promote the adoption and dissemination of appropriate, low- cost and replicable Internet-based applications by actors in agriculture, rural development, and natural resource management. It aims to inspire participants to use and develop their own information management and communication systems based on these applications. ..................................................................... 04/26/2007 - 04/26/2007 Invitation to a Political Forum, South Africa SANGONeT Relations between ANC and IFP: What should be done in KZN? The intention of this forum is to unpack some of the history between the two parties and to: * Encourage them to realise and nurture their commonalities more than their difference * Forge good working relations between the two parties * Acknowledge the history behind them * Create a space for reconciliation between the ANC and IFP * Promote good governance and accountability ..................................................................... 05/03/2007 - 08/22/2007 Gender Links Media Literacy Course, Workshop, South Africa Genderlinks The media literacy training programme is one of the activities of the new Gender and Media Diversity Centre (GMDC) which seeks to promote dialogue and debate on topical issues around gender and the media. Materials generated from the Media literacy training course will serve as resource material for the GMDC. 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Visit icasa2005.com NOW! for more information, and strengthen your role in controlling HIV and AIDS in Africa http://womensnet.org.za/calendarofevents.php Women, Peace and Security Calendar Check the CSW calendar on PeaceWomen's Beijing+10 webpage and more. http://womensnet.org.za/calendarofevents.php?page=showcomments&id=170 --end-- If you would like to unsubscribe from this list, please send a message to: women@womensnet.org.za Women’sNet website: http://womensnet.org.za Contact us: +27 11 429-0000 Please note that the information here appears on behalf of the organisations sited, and Women’sNet cannot provide more details that those that appear on its website. This is a free service. To advertise your gender related event/job/news for free, please email us the details to the address above. From bogus@does.not.exist.com Tue Apr 17 18:23:26 2007 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com () Date: Tue Apr 17 18:23:28 2007 Subject: No subject Message-ID: (UNDP/Laos) has implemented two Projects to assist the National Assembly (NA) of the country. The Project is seeking to recruit an International Consultant (Short-term) to assist the Project team on substantive and technical aspects relating to gender mainstreaming training for the NA. Closing date: 10 March 2005. http://womensnet.org.za/jobandstudyopportunities.php?page=showcomments&id=221 Provincial Liaison and Provincial Support Officers Khomanani Community Action Programme, Nelspruit: Mpumalanga Province is currently seeking to fill the positions of a Khomanani Provincial Liaison Officer (PLO) and a Provincial Support Officer (PSO). The duration of these posts is 12 months for each position. Closing date: 18 March 2005. http://womensnet.org.za/jobandstudyopportunities.php?page=showcomments&id=217 Summer School 2005 Engendering Economic Policies in a Globalising World: Trade, Agriculture, And Food Security The Summer School 2005 of Heinrich-Böll-Foundation, the third one on “Engendering Economic Policies in a Globalising World”, will focus on the WTO-Agreement on Agriculture (AoA), on the progressive liberalisation in the agricultural sector and the globalisation of free trade in food. September 1-5 in Berlin. 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Date: July 9, 2005 Venue: Downtown Oakland Public Main Library, West Auditorium, Oakland Contact: African Women's Charity Organisation P O Box 23074 Oakland CA 94623-0074; Tel: 415 789 7360; Email: ForAfricanWomen@aol.com http://womensnet.org.za/calendarofevents.php International Conference on Deaf Women International Conference on Deaf Women and HIV/AIDS in Africa Sponsored by Gallaudet University and Howard University Date: June 10 - 12, 2005 Venue: Kellogg Centre, Gallaudet University also call for papers, by December 10, 2005 Contact: Website: http://www.deafafricawomen.edu; E-mail: oharris@howard.edu http://womensnet.org.za/calendarofevents.php 7th Regional Course on Social Mobilization “7th Regional Course on Social Mobilization for Health and Development”. Date: June 6 - July 16, 2005 Venue: School of Public Health, University of Ghana Contact: Website: http://www.pambazuka.org http://womensnet.org.za/calendarofevents.php World Relay of the Women's Global Charter “World Relay of the Women's Global Charter for Humanity”. Launch of the Global Charter for Humanity and the World Relay of the Women's Global Charter (relay starts in Brazil and continue through the Americas, Asia and Oceania, the Middle East, Europe and Africa, ending on October 17, 2005 (International Day for the Eradication of Poverty) Date: March 8, 2005 Venue: International Contact: World March of Women 110 rue Ste-Therese, #203, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Y 1E6 Tel: 1 514 395 1196; Fax: 1 514 395 1224, E-mail: marche2000@ffq.qc.ca; Website: http://www.ffq.qc.ca/marche2000 http://womensnet.org.za/calendarofevents.php --end-- If you would like to unsubscribe from this list, please send a message to: women@womensnet.org.za Women’sNet website: http://womensnet.org.za Contact us: +27 11 429-0000 Please note that the information here appears on behalf of the organisations sited, and Women’sNet cannot provide more details that those that appear on its website. This is a free service. 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The objective of the Forum is to enable directors and producers in the Southern Africa region to make more effective programmes on social issues. For more information see www.sacod.org.za or e- mail sacodsec@icon.co.za ..................................................................... 15 -19 August 2005, and 14 - 18 November 2005 Development Planning and Management Course, Workshop, South Africa Olive Organisation Development and Training This is a 10-day course by Olive, divided into 2 broad sessions taking place in August and November 2005 respectively, and altogether covering 5 modules. ..................................................................... ---- USE ---- You are welcome to use items from this list, and from the Women'sNet website. Please remember to acknowledge the source of the item and Women'sNet. 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To view all news items go to http://womensnet.newthisweek.shtml Last week Women?sNet completed a digital story telling workshop together with Margaret Sanger Center International. A special thank you to all the participants for making the workshop such a great success. To get your event/job or news listed on the website and in this email (at no cost) please email: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za *****************************NEWS********************************* To see all news Items, go to http://womensnet.org.za/news.shtml 4/02/2007 - Pepfar Scores Well On Aids Treatment All Africa The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a multibillion-dollar US effort to tackle HIV/AIDS in Africa and the Caribbean, is making strides, but its future sustainability is an underlying concern for recipients. The initiative, launched three years ago with the goal of providing prevention, treatment and care to 19 million people living with HIV, was "well on its way to reaching those goals", a new report by the US Government Accountability Office said. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - New National ICT Policy for Zambia Highway Africa News Agency The Government of Zambia has called for the mainstreaming of Internet Governance in the implementation plan of the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policy and immediate formation of the National Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) to enable Zambia's full participation in internet governance issues. The call was made on March 28, 2007 at a Grand Launch of the National ICT Policy which sets the framework for Zambia's participation in the global economy and global village. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Ideas on working with girls - free CD available Women.Ink Women, Ink., a project of the International Women?s Tribune Centre (IWTC), has compiled a resource collection of games, training manuals, workshop guides etc. for teachers, trainers and development workers who are working for and with girls. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Kenya to embrace digital broadcasting technology by 2007 Highway Africa News Agency Digital television is Kenya's next phase of technology as the country's broadcasting industry plans to undergo a major transition from analogue to digital transmission forcing the majority of Kenyans to either replace their TV sets or buy converters in the next eight years, if they are to continue receiving their favorite stations. The transition to digital broadcasting will in turn reduce inconveniences such as fiddling with the TV antenna to try to get a clearer picture. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Angola: NGO Spends USD Six Million on Children's Assistance All Africa Six million dollar was granted this year for the implementation of projects to support children in the provinces of Huambo, Kwanza Sul, U?ge and Zaire, in a promotion of the international Non Governmental Organisation, Save the Children. ANGOP learnt from the representative of Save the Children in Angola, John Grabwoski, who said that the amount, donated by some UN Agencies such as UNICEF, United Nations Programme for Development (UNPD) and USAID, aimed at executing projects in the fields of education, health and protection against all kinds of abuse and discrimination against children. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Regional policies for sub-regional integration and economies of scale Highway Africa News Agency The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has made considerable progress in supporting Member states in their efforts to liberalize their information and communication technology (ICT) sector as specified in the SADC protocol on Transport and Communications. In reviewing the draft that was commissioned by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) with the aim of improving the publication but most importantly bringing in new perspectives on "The Role of Development Information in the Economy," the Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting (AEGM) held in Lusaka on March 12-13, 2007 also looked at regional Policies for sub-regional integration and economies. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Asia pursues a roadmap of action to strengthen "access to knowledge" www.apc.org Without much fanfare, a group of twenty-two Asians, united under the broad objective of promoting "Access to Knowledge, Information and Culture" (A2K for short), convened in Bangkok last March to 12 to 14, 2007, seeking to bring forward an advocacy agenda for Asia, and by Asians. Dubbed "Intellectual Property and Access to Knowledge, Information and Culture: Pro-Poor Advocacy for Communication Rights in Asia" , the workshop was organised by the Foundation for Media Alternatives, one of the Philippine members of two international networks: the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), and the South East Asian Committee on Advocacy (SEACA). ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Religious leaders join anti-FGM fight Irin News The decision by Muslim religious leaders in northeastern Kenya to talk about the dangers of female genital mutilation (FGM) during Friday prayers has turned into a significant campaign against the practice. "We have managed to educate people and convince many parents, including those with strong traditional beliefs, that circumcising girls is not a requirement in Islam," said Sheikh Harun Rashid of Isiolo Rahma Mosque. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - 'Purity balls' and fundamentalisms in the United States AWID In the United States (US) a phenomenon is increasing in popularity. Dubbed 'purity balls' these gala events are formal rites of passage for young women and girls where they pledge to their fathers, abstinence until marriage. A bigger agenda to examine is the global flow-on effects of fundamentalisms for women and girls. AWID considers some of the issues. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - New guidelines for treating HIV-positive refugees and migrants Irin News Machozi is a young HIV-positive woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo who fled to Zambia to escape the conflict in her home country. Her health is failing, and with a CD4 count (a test that measures the strength of the immune system) of 124, her doctor advises her to begin antiretroviral treatment (ART), but Machozi tells him she has decided to return to the DRC. The small health centre in her home village is staffed by one nurse and often lacks any drugs. Under these circumstances, should her doctor still begin ART? ********************Job and Study Opportunities******************** To see all Job and Study opportunities, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/jobandstudyopportunities.shtml CDE: Research Project Executive Johannesburg | Centre for Development and Enterprise | Deadline: 15 April 2007 The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) is a unique national resource in the world of ideas and policy initiatives in South Africa. It is the country?s leading independent think tank putting forward alternative policies and promoting market- based approaches to national development in a competitive democratic policy arena. The CDE invites applications for the position of Research and Project Executive. ..................................................................... WVI: Communications Team Leader Johannesburg | World Vision | Deadline: 9 April 2007 World Vision is an international Christian relief and development organization working to promote the well being of all people, especially of children, has the following challenging position based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Communications Team Leader - Area South - reporting to: Africa Communications Director. Start date is 1 May, 2007 (negotiable). ..................................................................... CIVICUS: Programme Manager Johannesburg | CIVICUS | Deadline: 13 April 2007 CIVICUS is recruiting a successor to the current CSI Project Manager, to take the lead in the redesign and subsequent implementation of the CSI in 2007 and beyond. The position is based at the CIVICUS head office in Johannesburg, South Africa. ..................................................................... NDI: Administrative/Program Assistant Johannesburg | National Democratic Institute for International Affairs | Deadline: 13 April 2007 The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a US-based nonprofit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI provides practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organisations, safeguard elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. ..................................................................... Call for articles | Exchange Magazine | Deadline: 15 May 2007 Call for articles Exchange on HIV/AIDS, Sexuality and Gender is looking for contributions for its forthcoming issues. The contributions we would like to receive should preferably focus on HIV in relation to gender, culture, sexual health or sexuality. We are especially interested in receiving reflective papers from programme managers and other staff of local and national level NGOs working in resource-constraint settings on their successful and promising programmes, strategies or approaches. We also welcome contributions by African researchers who are willing to summarize the results of their research reviews or write short articles on e.g., factors contributing to programmatic success, good practices, new supportive policies or promising approaches. Opinion articles are also welcome. ***********************Calendar of Events***************************** To see all the listings for the calendar, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/calendar.shtml 05/18/2007 - 05/20/2007 International Summit for Community Wireless Networks, Conference, USA Wireless Summit The Champaign-Urbana Community Wireless Network (CUWiN) and the Center for Community Informatics (CCI) are inviting network developers and implementers, policy experts, and community organisers to attend the International Summit for Community Wireless Networks to explore the future of broadband. ..................................................................... 05/09/2007 - 05/11/2007 IST-Africa 2007 Conference and Exhibition, Conference, Mozambique IST -Africa The IST-Africa 2007 is the second in an Annual Conference Series which brings together delegates from leading commercial, government & research organisations across Africa and from Europe, to bridge the Digital Divide by sharing knowledge, experience, lessons learnt and good practice. ..................................................................... 04/19/2007 - 04/26/2007 4th World Congress of Rural Women , Conference, South Africa Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs South Africa, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Affairs will host the 4th World Congress of Rural Women at the International Convention Centre in Durban from 23 to 26 April, 2007. The congress will be preceded by an African Consultation of Rural Women that will be held at the same venue from 19 to 21 April, 2007. Similarly, other regions are encouraged to hold regional consultations prior to the congress. ..................................................................... 04/19/2007 - 04/20/2007 Digital Freedom Exposition, Conference, South Africa University of the Western Cape The Digital Freedom Expo is a University of the Western Cape (UWC) initiative aimed at showcasing the scope and benefits of freedom in a digital world. The event combines exhibits, displays, guest speakers and round table discussions in multiple venues across the campus. ..................................................................... 04/14/2007 - 04/15/2007 Unite For Sight's Fourth Annual International Health Conference, Conference, USA Unite For Sight's Fourth Annual International Health Conference will convene more than 1,500 people from throughout the world who are interested in international service, global health, public health, international development, eye care, health policy and advocacy, anthropology, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, philanthropy, microfinance, bioethics, and medicine. ..................................................................... If you would like to subscribe to the Women?sNet newsletter - Intersections, please send a message to: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za Want to know more about gender and women in South Africa? 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The body maps will be exhibited at Constitution Hill from 26 - 28 April 2007. Look out for the invitations. For more information contact Sally-Jean Shackleton at sallys@womensnet.org.za . To get your event/job or news listed on the website and in this email (at no cost) please email: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za *****************************NEWS********************************* To see all news Items, go to http://womensnet.org.za/news.shtml 04/10/2007 - Uganda: Abducted Girls Return All Africa A total of 1,000 abducted girls have returned from captivity by the Lord's Resistance Army, according to the latest UNICEF report. "Of the nearly 25,000 children estimated to have been abducted since the late 1980s, 7,500 are girls and 1,000 of whom returned from LRA captivity having conceived and produced children," the 2007 UNICEF humanitarian situation report stated. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Eskom sponsors open source centre www.tectonic.co.za Eskom has joined the Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) as a gold partner and has sponsored the new Open Software Centre of Excellence at Wits University. Dawid Lok, Eskom chief IT advisor in Eskom's research and innovation department, says there are a number of strategic drivers behind opening the Open Software Centre of Excellence. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - A Solidarity statement for our sisters in Zimbabwe GWS Africa This collective statement comes from meetings of grassroots women activists from across Cape Town who see no distinction between domestic and state violence, or between Zimbabwe and South Africa when it comes to responding to the attack on our sisters. We write this statement to acknowledge and listen to the pain of Zimbabwean women and to support their quest to become full citizens which we in South Africa are also fighting for. We recognise that in the context of poverty, displacement, violence, and exclusion state oppression adds another unbearable layer to women?s oppression which we are determined to fight together. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Ideas on working with girls - free CD available Women.Ink Women, Ink., a project of the International Women?s Tribune Centre (IWTC), has compiled a resource collection of games, training manuals, workshop guides etc. for teachers, trainers and development workers who are working for and with girls. Released at the 51st Commission on the Status of Women, the collection includes some 31 resources on various subjects including empowerment, HIV/AIDS, sexuality and reproductive health, violence against women, racism, self-esteem and leadership development etc. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Missionaries Take Women off the Streets http://www.wunrn.com There is a side to the Eternal City that most of us are loathe to acknowledge. Passing through certain parts of Rome and its surroundings, one is likely to see women -- or often, girls -- lining the streets. Via Guilia is one such street known for prostitution, but there are others. To much of the world, these women and girls are mere prostitutes, but to Sister Eugenia Bonetti, they are victims of the most dehumanizing and crippling type of slavery. Sister Eugenia, who is also the head of the Italian Union of Major Superiors, was recently presented with the Woman of Courage award by the U.S. State Department for her efforts to combat trafficking in persons. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Eritrea Bans Female Genital Cutting Feminist Majority Foundation The Eritrean government has announced that all practices of female genital mutilation are banned. In a proclamation that went into effect on the last day of March, jail sentences will now be mandated for those who perform, provide tools for, or request the procedure, as well as for anyone who fails to report any cases of female genital mutilation (FGM). ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - E-protesting Ugandans resort to ICTs Highway Africa News Agency The campaign to save Uganda's Mabira, one of the biggest natural forest reserves in central and eastern Africa has intensified with the opening of protest websites, blogs and usage of SMS and e-mail protest messages. By early this week about 6 000 people had signed up to several Internet websites to protest government?s intended giveaway of 7,100 hectares of forestland to sugar producing investors, referred to as SCOUL, for conversion into sugarcane plantation. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Ugandan adultery law 'too sexist' GAIN Uganda's adultery law has been scrapped by the Constitutional Court because it treated men and women unequally. The law made it an offence for a married woman to have an affair, but it allowed a cheating husband to have an affair with an unmarried woman. The attorney general said the move may encourage immorality and promiscuity. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - An Outbreak Kept From Breaking Out Ips News South Africa seems to have succeeded in preventing an outbreak of Extreme Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB) from spiralling out of control and spreading beyond its borders, at least for now. XDR-TB is a more serious form of Multidrug Resistant TB (MDR-TB). While various strains of MDR-TB can resist treatment by certain "first-line drugs" -- drugs used as the first line of defence against the disease -- XDR-TB is also resistant to various second-line drugs. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Malawi Announces Plans to Decrease Maternal Mortality Feminist Majority Foundation Last weekend the government of Malawi announced that it will adopt a new plan to combat high levels of maternal mortality and infant death. The Malawi plan, with the theme "Maternal Death is Preventable; No More Silence, Act Now," sets out clear strategies to reduce pregnancy- and birth-related deaths, including access to contraception, skilled attendance at births, and timely and quality emergency obstetric and infant care. ..................................................................... 04/11/2007 - Press Release: Moving on, Moving up Karen Kelly Do you doubt your abilities and undervalue your strength? Do you look at those around you, see their success, and think that it is unattainable for your own life? Karen Kelly?s response to your doubts would be: "If I can do it, anyone can." Karen?s journey to success is inspirational and instills the belief you can do anything you put your mind to. ********************Job and Study Opportunities******************** To see all Job and Study opportunities, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/jobandstudyopportunities.shtml Five Vacancies at the Industrial Health Resource Group University of Cape Town | Industrial Health Resource Group | Deadline: 20 The Industrial Health Resource Group provides occupational health and safety (OH&S) services, training, capacity building and research support to trade unions. Applications are invited for the following posts based at IHRG's offices at the University of Cape Town. ..................................................................... BRIDGE Senior Gender Officer Brighton, UK | BRIDGE | Deadline: 15 May 2007 BRIDGE seeks a committed gender and development specialist who is enthusiastic about the role that information can play in furthering the goals of gender equality and realising women's rights. ..................................................................... Call for Abstracts | Agenda | Deadline: 25 April 2007 To send contributions for the upcoming Agenda journal on New Technologies - Biopolitics (working title). This journal will be the first part of a trilogy on New Technologies (part two - reproductive rights and HIV/AIDS; part three - intellectual property rights), to be published in September 2007. ..................................................................... Africa Coordinator - Gender Programme Africa | International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) | Deadline: 30 April 2007 ICTJ seeks an Africa Coordinator for the Gender Program's work in the region. The Africa Coordinator will be based in one of the ICTJ offices in Africa and engage with all the Africa country programs. We currently have offices in Cape Town, DRC and Liberia and are currently engaged in those countries as well as Burundi, Morocco, Uganda, Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone. The Africa Coordinator will work closely with the gender team and the relevant country program teams; the position reports to the Head of the Gender Program. ..................................................................... Research Coordinator Durban | Democracy Development Programme | Deadline: 20 April 2007 Democracy Development Programme (DDP) is an organisation that consolidates democracy through the promotion of citizen participation, a human rights culture, and good governance in South Africa. The DDP invites suitably qualified individuals for the position of Research Coordinator. The successful candidate will receive a monthly salary of R11 000 (All inclusive). ..................................................................... Trainer & OD Facilitator Gauteng | Community Based Development Programme | Deadline: 20 April 2007 The Community Based Development Programme (CBDP) an NGO that addresses the skills and organisational strengthening needs of owners of small scale enterprises and NPOs mainly located in the Gauteng Province is looking for two dynamic trainers. Both need to be passionate and committed about working in townships and informal settlements. ***********************Calendar of Events***************************** To see all the listings for the calendar, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/calendar.shtml 04/19/2007 - 04/19/2007 Initiation: Reflections on the rape trial of Jacob Zuma by Mmatshilo Motsei, Johannesburg, South Africa Jacana Media cordially invites you to the launch of the Kanga and the Kangaroo Court: Reflections on the rape trial of Jacob Zuma by Mmatshilo Motsei. ..................................................................... 04/18/2007 - 04/18/2007 Amartya Sen to honour Nadine Gordimer at Wits, Lecture, South Africa Wits The Wits University Vice-Chancellor, the South Africa-India Research Group at Wits and the Indian High Commission in South Africa cordially invite you to attend the 2007 Nadine Gordimer Lecture by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen. ..................................................................... 08/07/2007 - 08/19/2007 Assim Vivemos - Brazil's 3rd International Disability Film Festival - Call for Entries, Other, Brazil Assim Vivemos We are proud to announce that Brazil's 3rd International Disability Film Festival opens submissions. It will take place from August 7th to 19th, 2007 in Rio de Janeiro and in Bras?lia from September 18th to 30th, 2007, at the CCBB (Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil/Bank of Brazil?s Cultural Center). ..................................................................... 04/18/2007 - 04/20/2007 Labour Film Festival, Other, South Africa Workers World Media Productions Join Workers World Media Productions for the Labour Film Festival. Every evening will include art and cultural performances and discussions of the films. Attendance is free every night. Organise your own transport home. ..................................................................... 05/04/2007 - 05/06/2007 Gender in the European Union?s peace and security policy, Conference, Germany Feminist Institute of the Heinrich B?ll Foundation and German Women?s Security Council Starting with the German EU presidency in the first half of 2007, a conference on perspectives in European Union?s peace and security policy is taking place from May 4th until May 6th. This conference is organised by The Feminist Institute of the Heinrich Boell Foundation and the German Women?s Security Council in Berlin, in cooperation with numerous partners. It is supported by the Federal Ministry of Family, Seniors, Women, Youth and by filia, a foundation for women. ..................................................................... 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To view all news items go to http://womensnet.newthisweek.shtml Rapid Assessment of Mobile Technologies Women?sNet has been commissioned by UNICEF to investigate how short messaging service (SMS) technologies are being used for development purposes, with a specific focus on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care, in South Africa and the region. Women?sNet has been working together with Ungana-Afrika to solicit information from development practitioners, technologists and interested organisations to assess the current use and future potential of mobile technologies for development. The final report for the Rapid Assessment of Mobile Technologies for Development will be made available by the end of April. This week Women?sNet will be hosting a workshop during which recommendations for this report will be finalised. For more information contact Sally Shackleton at sallys@womensnet.org.za . To get your event/job or news listed on the website and in this email (at no cost) please email: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za *****************************NEWS********************************* To see all news Items, go to http://womensnet.org.za/news.shtml 04/16/2007 - Country to Hold First ICT Conference All Africa The first Liberian ICT Conference aimed at formulating a National Policy on Information & Communications Technology is scheduled for April 23, 2007 through April 27, 2007. According to the Presidential Committee on Information & Communications Technology (ICT), a Draft Policy document on ICT has already been developed and would be open for discussions and comments during the conference. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - The Role of ICT Policy in Empowering and Protecting the Rights of the Girl Child Woughnet On 5 March 2007, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosted a seminar on "The Role of ICT Policy in Empowering and Protecting the Rights of the Girl Child" as part of the UNITAR Web Seminar Series on ICT Policy Issues for Development. This seminar took place in parallel with the 51st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), whose priority theme was "the elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child". ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Health summit closes with scant attention to HIV Irin News The African Union (AU) Conference of Health Ministers concluded on Friday with the adoption of an eight-year health strategy for the continent that pointedly avoids singling out HIV/AIDS from Africa's general disease burden. "AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria pose the greatest challenges," the document reads. "However, they should not overshadow the severe burden of other communicable diseases." ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Portugal Government Legalizes Abortion Feminist Majority Foundation Anibal Cavasco Silva, president of Portugal, ratified a new law Tuesday legalizing abortion up until the 10th week of pregnancy. The legislation was the result of a referendum on Friday that overwhelmingly favored the legalization of abortion. Although Cavasco Silva consented to the new law, he stated that he believes that all women who are seeking to have the procedure should be shown an ultrasound of the fetus, they should be informed about the option of adoption, and be educated about the possible and psychological consequences of an abortion, reports USA Today. Despite Cavasco Silva?s personal beliefs, the new law only requires a mandatory three-day reflection period until the procedure is granted, reports CNN. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Hundreds injured in Zim political violence www.iol.co.za An independent doctors organisation said on Sunday that hundreds of Zimbabweans have been injured, maimed or traumatised in a surge of political violence in the past month by security authorities. Those injured since police violently crushed a prayer vigil in Harare on March 11 include political activists, six of who suffered gunshot wounds, including one activist shot dead, the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights said. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - As one door closes another opens Highway Africa News Agency As the 5WSMC draws to a close, at the top of the agenda for the first post-summit meeting should be two topics for discussion: "How successful has this summit been?" and "Where to from now?" The conference has had many merits and the organisers should be commended on their efforts and the hard work that has gone into putting together a truly representative Summit. "We have managed to mobilise children from all areas to be representative in all respects, making sure that all the voices of children are heard," said Leapia Msibi of ICASA. "It's been a success because never before have children had such a platform to vent out on." ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Raising Children Orphaned by AIDS: Learning from the Frontline Experts http://www.worlded.org In sub-Saharan Africa, by 2010 it is estimated that 25 million children will be orphaned or will be considered vulnerable because of HIV. For the past five years in Uganda, World Education has been at the forefront of efforts to help families and local organizations raise these children in the communities where they live. While efforts are laudable, most people are completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of children needing their care and guidance. Government policies developed at high-levels are well-intended but aren't easily understood by people working on the ground, meaningful connections to government officials are often weak, and dedicated financial investments aren't getting to the communities who ultimately shoulder the burden of raising these children. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - New strategy to tackle reproductive health issues Irin News Ethiopia has launched a national strategy on adolescent and reproductive health that aims to tackle the problems of early marriages and pregnancies, female circumcision, abduction and rape, and poor access to healthcare for 10- to 24-year- olds. Launched by the health ministry in collaboration with United Nations agencies on Tuesday, the Adolescent and Youth Reproductive Health Strategy (AYRH) will be implemented over eight years. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Agenda 2007 Subscriptions Agenda We are well into 2007, and we are busy preparing to launch our subscription service for the year with our first journal, issue 71. Agenda will publish a journal focusing on the topic of Engendering ICTs in May 2007. This journal will explore how women can take advantage of the ICT revolution and what women?s obstacles are to using ICTs. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Special computer developed for rural Ugandan Schools Highway Africa News Agency The Ugandan government with the help of an American company called Inveneo Inc has invented a computer to aid rural Uganda. Uganda's Minister of State for ICT Alintuma Nsambu told HANA that since early this year the government has been working with the Americans to develop the computer, the first of its kind on the African continent. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - South Africa sets pace for regional gender equality www.afrol.com Later this year, women in Southern Africa expect a leap forward when it comes to gender equality as Heads of State are discussing more binding commitments to raise women's share of decision-making positions to 50 percent. South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki is putting heavy pressure on his colleagues, who also can point to considerable gains. ********************Job and Study Opportunities******************** To see all Job and Study opportunities, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/jobandstudyopportunities.shtml DDP - Research Coordinator Vacancy Durban | Democracy Development Programme | Deadline: 20 April 2007 The Democracy Development Programme (DDP) was initiated in 1993 prior to the first democratic elections to consolidate democracy through the promotion of citizen participation, a human rights culture, and good governance in South Africa. The DDP is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Research Coordinator. ..................................................................... Publications Officer Gambia | Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa | Deadline: 23 April 2007 The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa requires publication officer based in the Gambia. Closing date for applications is April 23rd 2007. ..................................................................... Kenya: Programme Coordinator Kenya | Open Society Initiative for East Africa | Deadline: 5 May 2007 The Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA) is hiring a Programme Coordinator to oversee a one-year campaign of regional advocacy on citizenship and statelessness to be conducted in collaboration with OSI's Justice Initiative. The position is based in Nairobi (home of the OSIEA head office). ..................................................................... Director of Research for Institutional Diversity New York | National Council for Research on Women | Deadline: Until position filled The Council seeks a Director of Research for Institutional Diversity to direct and manage this Ford Foundation-funded project -- Expanding Inclusion and Diversity in Women?s Research and Studies Programs and other responsibilities. The Director will report to the President and serve as an active member of the Council?s senior management team. Working closely with the President, the Director will take primary responsibility for developing, managing, and implementing this new and exciting project. ..................................................................... Call for Contributions Mukono, Uganda | African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) | Deadline: 30 April 2007 The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is presently soliciting contributions for Conflict Trends 2007, Issue 2. ..................................................................... Deputy Director Vacancy Johannesburg | Genderlinks | Deadline: 30 April 2007 Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO specialising in gender, media and governance seeks the services of an experienced, highly motivated and committed deputy director. ..................................................................... Call for Papers: Sexuality, Poverty and Accountability in Africa Abuja Nigeria | Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre | Deadline: 31 July 2007 The Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC), a project of Action Health Incorporated (AHI), under the auspices of the African Federation for Sexual Health and Rights is pleased to call for abstracts for the 3rd African Conference on Sexual Health and Rights to be held in February 2008 in Abuja Nigeria. The theme of this conference is "Sexuality, Poverty and Accountability in Africa." ..................................................................... Administrative and Financial Officer Johannesburg - based | Aid to Artisans / Aid to Artisans South Africa Trust | Deadline: 25 April 2007 Aid to Artisans, an international non-profit organization with its headquarters based in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, offers practical assistance to artisan groups worldwide, working in partnerships to foster artistic traditions, cultural vitality, improved livelihoods and community well being. Through collaboration in product development, business skills training and development of new markets, Aid to Artisans provides sustainable economic and social benefits for crafts people in an environmentally sensitive and culturally respectful manner. Aid to Artisans South Africa Trust is ATA's registered South African subsidiary. This job requires a team spirit, flexibility and an entrepreneurial attitude along with respect for and compliance with all internal regulations and South African law. ***********************Calendar of Events***************************** To see all the listings for the calendar, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/calendar.shtml 05/11/2007 - 05/13/2007 2007 World Congress of Families, Conference, Poland SANGONeT The World Congress of Families (WCF) was founded in 1997 by Dr. Allan Carlson (president of The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society), when the first Congress convened in Prague. The conference will give the participants and opportunity to make history and also interact with people from around the world to share their values, exchanging ideas and strategies, and listening to presentations by speakers from five continents. ..................................................................... 07/17/2007 - 07/18/2007 Third SANGONeT "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition, Conference, South Africa SANGONeT SANGONeT will host its third annual "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition from 17-18 July 2007 at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg. The theme of this year's event is "Applications for the Development Sector". The event coincides with SANGONeT's twentieth anniversary, and will reflect on the progress that South African NGOs have made over the past 20 years in adopting and integrating ICTs in their work. ..................................................................... 09/25/2007 - 09/27/2007 Web2ForDev International Conference; Call for Proposals, Conference, Italy IICD The conference will promote the adoption and dissemination of appropriate, low- cost and replicable Internet-based applications by actors in agriculture, rural development, and natural resource management. It aims to inspire participants to use and develop their own information management and communication systems based on these applications. ..................................................................... 04/26/2007 - 04/26/2007 Invitation to a Political Forum, South Africa SANGONeT Relations between ANC and IFP: What should be done in KZN? The intention of this forum is to unpack some of the history between the two parties and to: * Encourage them to realise and nurture their commonalities more than their difference * Forge good working relations between the two parties * Acknowledge the history behind them * Create a space for reconciliation between the ANC and IFP * Promote good governance and accountability ..................................................................... 05/03/2007 - 08/22/2007 Gender Links Media Literacy Course, Workshop, South Africa Genderlinks The media literacy training programme is one of the activities of the new Gender and Media Diversity Centre (GMDC) which seeks to promote dialogue and debate on topical issues around gender and the media. Materials generated from the Media literacy training course will serve as resource material for the GMDC. 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To get your event/job or news listed on the website and in this email (at no cost) please email: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za *****************************NEWS********************************* To see all news Items, go to http://womensnet.org.za/news.shtml 4/02/2007 - Pepfar Scores Well On Aids Treatment All Africa The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a multibillion-dollar US effort to tackle HIV/AIDS in Africa and the Caribbean, is making strides, but its future sustainability is an underlying concern for recipients. The initiative, launched three years ago with the goal of providing prevention, treatment and care to 19 million people living with HIV, was "well on its way to reaching those goals", a new report by the US Government Accountability Office said. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - New National ICT Policy for Zambia Highway Africa News Agency The Government of Zambia has called for the mainstreaming of Internet Governance in the implementation plan of the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policy and immediate formation of the National Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) to enable Zambia's full participation in internet governance issues. The call was made on March 28, 2007 at a Grand Launch of the National ICT Policy which sets the framework for Zambia's participation in the global economy and global village. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Ideas on working with girls - free CD available Women.Ink Women, Ink., a project of the International Women?s Tribune Centre (IWTC), has compiled a resource collection of games, training manuals, workshop guides etc. for teachers, trainers and development workers who are working for and with girls. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Kenya to embrace digital broadcasting technology by 2007 Highway Africa News Agency Digital television is Kenya's next phase of technology as the country's broadcasting industry plans to undergo a major transition from analogue to digital transmission forcing the majority of Kenyans to either replace their TV sets or buy converters in the next eight years, if they are to continue receiving their favorite stations. The transition to digital broadcasting will in turn reduce inconveniences such as fiddling with the TV antenna to try to get a clearer picture. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Angola: NGO Spends USD Six Million on Children's Assistance All Africa Six million dollar was granted this year for the implementation of projects to support children in the provinces of Huambo, Kwanza Sul, U?ge and Zaire, in a promotion of the international Non Governmental Organisation, Save the Children. ANGOP learnt from the representative of Save the Children in Angola, John Grabwoski, who said that the amount, donated by some UN Agencies such as UNICEF, United Nations Programme for Development (UNPD) and USAID, aimed at executing projects in the fields of education, health and protection against all kinds of abuse and discrimination against children. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Regional policies for sub-regional integration and economies of scale Highway Africa News Agency The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has made considerable progress in supporting Member states in their efforts to liberalize their information and communication technology (ICT) sector as specified in the SADC protocol on Transport and Communications. In reviewing the draft that was commissioned by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) with the aim of improving the publication but most importantly bringing in new perspectives on "The Role of Development Information in the Economy," the Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting (AEGM) held in Lusaka on March 12-13, 2007 also looked at regional Policies for sub-regional integration and economies. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Asia pursues a roadmap of action to strengthen "access to knowledge" www.apc.org Without much fanfare, a group of twenty-two Asians, united under the broad objective of promoting "Access to Knowledge, Information and Culture" (A2K for short), convened in Bangkok last March to 12 to 14, 2007, seeking to bring forward an advocacy agenda for Asia, and by Asians. Dubbed "Intellectual Property and Access to Knowledge, Information and Culture: Pro-Poor Advocacy for Communication Rights in Asia" , the workshop was organised by the Foundation for Media Alternatives, one of the Philippine members of two international networks: the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), and the South East Asian Committee on Advocacy (SEACA). ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - Religious leaders join anti-FGM fight Irin News The decision by Muslim religious leaders in northeastern Kenya to talk about the dangers of female genital mutilation (FGM) during Friday prayers has turned into a significant campaign against the practice. "We have managed to educate people and convince many parents, including those with strong traditional beliefs, that circumcising girls is not a requirement in Islam," said Sheikh Harun Rashid of Isiolo Rahma Mosque. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - 'Purity balls' and fundamentalisms in the United States AWID In the United States (US) a phenomenon is increasing in popularity. Dubbed 'purity balls' these gala events are formal rites of passage for young women and girls where they pledge to their fathers, abstinence until marriage. A bigger agenda to examine is the global flow-on effects of fundamentalisms for women and girls. AWID considers some of the issues. ..................................................................... 04/02/2007 - New guidelines for treating HIV-positive refugees and migrants Irin News Machozi is a young HIV-positive woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo who fled to Zambia to escape the conflict in her home country. Her health is failing, and with a CD4 count (a test that measures the strength of the immune system) of 124, her doctor advises her to begin antiretroviral treatment (ART), but Machozi tells him she has decided to return to the DRC. The small health centre in her home village is staffed by one nurse and often lacks any drugs. Under these circumstances, should her doctor still begin ART? ********************Job and Study Opportunities******************** To see all Job and Study opportunities, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/jobandstudyopportunities.shtml CDE: Research Project Executive Johannesburg | Centre for Development and Enterprise | Deadline: 15 April 2007 The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) is a unique national resource in the world of ideas and policy initiatives in South Africa. It is the country?s leading independent think tank putting forward alternative policies and promoting market- based approaches to national development in a competitive democratic policy arena. The CDE invites applications for the position of Research and Project Executive. ..................................................................... WVI: Communications Team Leader Johannesburg | World Vision | Deadline: 9 April 2007 World Vision is an international Christian relief and development organization working to promote the well being of all people, especially of children, has the following challenging position based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Communications Team Leader - Area South - reporting to: Africa Communications Director. Start date is 1 May, 2007 (negotiable). ..................................................................... CIVICUS: Programme Manager Johannesburg | CIVICUS | Deadline: 13 April 2007 CIVICUS is recruiting a successor to the current CSI Project Manager, to take the lead in the redesign and subsequent implementation of the CSI in 2007 and beyond. The position is based at the CIVICUS head office in Johannesburg, South Africa. ..................................................................... NDI: Administrative/Program Assistant Johannesburg | National Democratic Institute for International Affairs | Deadline: 13 April 2007 The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a US-based nonprofit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI provides practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organisations, safeguard elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. ..................................................................... Call for articles | Exchange Magazine | Deadline: 15 May 2007 Call for articles Exchange on HIV/AIDS, Sexuality and Gender is looking for contributions for its forthcoming issues. The contributions we would like to receive should preferably focus on HIV in relation to gender, culture, sexual health or sexuality. We are especially interested in receiving reflective papers from programme managers and other staff of local and national level NGOs working in resource-constraint settings on their successful and promising programmes, strategies or approaches. We also welcome contributions by African researchers who are willing to summarize the results of their research reviews or write short articles on e.g., factors contributing to programmatic success, good practices, new supportive policies or promising approaches. Opinion articles are also welcome. ***********************Calendar of Events***************************** To see all the listings for the calendar, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/calendar.shtml 05/18/2007 - 05/20/2007 International Summit for Community Wireless Networks, Conference, USA Wireless Summit The Champaign-Urbana Community Wireless Network (CUWiN) and the Center for Community Informatics (CCI) are inviting network developers and implementers, policy experts, and community organisers to attend the International Summit for Community Wireless Networks to explore the future of broadband. ..................................................................... 05/09/2007 - 05/11/2007 IST-Africa 2007 Conference and Exhibition, Conference, Mozambique IST -Africa The IST-Africa 2007 is the second in an Annual Conference Series which brings together delegates from leading commercial, government & research organisations across Africa and from Europe, to bridge the Digital Divide by sharing knowledge, experience, lessons learnt and good practice. ..................................................................... 04/19/2007 - 04/26/2007 4th World Congress of Rural Women , Conference, South Africa Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs South Africa, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Affairs will host the 4th World Congress of Rural Women at the International Convention Centre in Durban from 23 to 26 April, 2007. The congress will be preceded by an African Consultation of Rural Women that will be held at the same venue from 19 to 21 April, 2007. Similarly, other regions are encouraged to hold regional consultations prior to the congress. ..................................................................... 04/19/2007 - 04/20/2007 Digital Freedom Exposition, Conference, South Africa University of the Western Cape The Digital Freedom Expo is a University of the Western Cape (UWC) initiative aimed at showcasing the scope and benefits of freedom in a digital world. The event combines exhibits, displays, guest speakers and round table discussions in multiple venues across the campus. ..................................................................... 04/14/2007 - 04/15/2007 Unite For Sight's Fourth Annual International Health Conference, Conference, USA Unite For Sight's Fourth Annual International Health Conference will convene more than 1,500 people from throughout the world who are interested in international service, global health, public health, international development, eye care, health policy and advocacy, anthropology, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, philanthropy, microfinance, bioethics, and medicine. ..................................................................... If you would like to subscribe to the Women?sNet newsletter - Intersections, please send a message to: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za Want to know more about gender and women in South Africa? 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The body maps will be exhibited at Constitution Hill from 26 - 28 April 2007. Look out for the invitations. For more information contact Sally-Jean Shackleton at sallys@womensnet.org.za . To get your event/job or news listed on the website and in this email (at no cost) please email: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za *****************************NEWS********************************* To see all news Items, go to http://womensnet.org.za/news.shtml 04/10/2007 - Uganda: Abducted Girls Return All Africa A total of 1,000 abducted girls have returned from captivity by the Lord's Resistance Army, according to the latest UNICEF report. "Of the nearly 25,000 children estimated to have been abducted since the late 1980s, 7,500 are girls and 1,000 of whom returned from LRA captivity having conceived and produced children," the 2007 UNICEF humanitarian situation report stated. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Eskom sponsors open source centre www.tectonic.co.za Eskom has joined the Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) as a gold partner and has sponsored the new Open Software Centre of Excellence at Wits University. Dawid Lok, Eskom chief IT advisor in Eskom's research and innovation department, says there are a number of strategic drivers behind opening the Open Software Centre of Excellence. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - A Solidarity statement for our sisters in Zimbabwe GWS Africa This collective statement comes from meetings of grassroots women activists from across Cape Town who see no distinction between domestic and state violence, or between Zimbabwe and South Africa when it comes to responding to the attack on our sisters. We write this statement to acknowledge and listen to the pain of Zimbabwean women and to support their quest to become full citizens which we in South Africa are also fighting for. We recognise that in the context of poverty, displacement, violence, and exclusion state oppression adds another unbearable layer to women?s oppression which we are determined to fight together. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Ideas on working with girls - free CD available Women.Ink Women, Ink., a project of the International Women?s Tribune Centre (IWTC), has compiled a resource collection of games, training manuals, workshop guides etc. for teachers, trainers and development workers who are working for and with girls. Released at the 51st Commission on the Status of Women, the collection includes some 31 resources on various subjects including empowerment, HIV/AIDS, sexuality and reproductive health, violence against women, racism, self-esteem and leadership development etc. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Missionaries Take Women off the Streets http://www.wunrn.com There is a side to the Eternal City that most of us are loathe to acknowledge. Passing through certain parts of Rome and its surroundings, one is likely to see women -- or often, girls -- lining the streets. Via Guilia is one such street known for prostitution, but there are others. To much of the world, these women and girls are mere prostitutes, but to Sister Eugenia Bonetti, they are victims of the most dehumanizing and crippling type of slavery. Sister Eugenia, who is also the head of the Italian Union of Major Superiors, was recently presented with the Woman of Courage award by the U.S. State Department for her efforts to combat trafficking in persons. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Eritrea Bans Female Genital Cutting Feminist Majority Foundation The Eritrean government has announced that all practices of female genital mutilation are banned. In a proclamation that went into effect on the last day of March, jail sentences will now be mandated for those who perform, provide tools for, or request the procedure, as well as for anyone who fails to report any cases of female genital mutilation (FGM). ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - E-protesting Ugandans resort to ICTs Highway Africa News Agency The campaign to save Uganda's Mabira, one of the biggest natural forest reserves in central and eastern Africa has intensified with the opening of protest websites, blogs and usage of SMS and e-mail protest messages. By early this week about 6 000 people had signed up to several Internet websites to protest government?s intended giveaway of 7,100 hectares of forestland to sugar producing investors, referred to as SCOUL, for conversion into sugarcane plantation. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Ugandan adultery law 'too sexist' GAIN Uganda's adultery law has been scrapped by the Constitutional Court because it treated men and women unequally. The law made it an offence for a married woman to have an affair, but it allowed a cheating husband to have an affair with an unmarried woman. The attorney general said the move may encourage immorality and promiscuity. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - An Outbreak Kept From Breaking Out Ips News South Africa seems to have succeeded in preventing an outbreak of Extreme Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB) from spiralling out of control and spreading beyond its borders, at least for now. XDR-TB is a more serious form of Multidrug Resistant TB (MDR-TB). While various strains of MDR-TB can resist treatment by certain "first-line drugs" -- drugs used as the first line of defence against the disease -- XDR-TB is also resistant to various second-line drugs. ..................................................................... 04/10/2007 - Malawi Announces Plans to Decrease Maternal Mortality Feminist Majority Foundation Last weekend the government of Malawi announced that it will adopt a new plan to combat high levels of maternal mortality and infant death. The Malawi plan, with the theme "Maternal Death is Preventable; No More Silence, Act Now," sets out clear strategies to reduce pregnancy- and birth-related deaths, including access to contraception, skilled attendance at births, and timely and quality emergency obstetric and infant care. ..................................................................... 04/11/2007 - Press Release: Moving on, Moving up Karen Kelly Do you doubt your abilities and undervalue your strength? Do you look at those around you, see their success, and think that it is unattainable for your own life? Karen Kelly?s response to your doubts would be: "If I can do it, anyone can." Karen?s journey to success is inspirational and instills the belief you can do anything you put your mind to. ********************Job and Study Opportunities******************** To see all Job and Study opportunities, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/jobandstudyopportunities.shtml Five Vacancies at the Industrial Health Resource Group University of Cape Town | Industrial Health Resource Group | Deadline: 20 The Industrial Health Resource Group provides occupational health and safety (OH&S) services, training, capacity building and research support to trade unions. Applications are invited for the following posts based at IHRG's offices at the University of Cape Town. ..................................................................... BRIDGE Senior Gender Officer Brighton, UK | BRIDGE | Deadline: 15 May 2007 BRIDGE seeks a committed gender and development specialist who is enthusiastic about the role that information can play in furthering the goals of gender equality and realising women's rights. ..................................................................... Call for Abstracts | Agenda | Deadline: 25 April 2007 To send contributions for the upcoming Agenda journal on New Technologies - Biopolitics (working title). This journal will be the first part of a trilogy on New Technologies (part two - reproductive rights and HIV/AIDS; part three - intellectual property rights), to be published in September 2007. ..................................................................... Africa Coordinator - Gender Programme Africa | International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) | Deadline: 30 April 2007 ICTJ seeks an Africa Coordinator for the Gender Program's work in the region. The Africa Coordinator will be based in one of the ICTJ offices in Africa and engage with all the Africa country programs. We currently have offices in Cape Town, DRC and Liberia and are currently engaged in those countries as well as Burundi, Morocco, Uganda, Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone. The Africa Coordinator will work closely with the gender team and the relevant country program teams; the position reports to the Head of the Gender Program. ..................................................................... Research Coordinator Durban | Democracy Development Programme | Deadline: 20 April 2007 Democracy Development Programme (DDP) is an organisation that consolidates democracy through the promotion of citizen participation, a human rights culture, and good governance in South Africa. The DDP invites suitably qualified individuals for the position of Research Coordinator. The successful candidate will receive a monthly salary of R11 000 (All inclusive). ..................................................................... Trainer & OD Facilitator Gauteng | Community Based Development Programme | Deadline: 20 April 2007 The Community Based Development Programme (CBDP) an NGO that addresses the skills and organisational strengthening needs of owners of small scale enterprises and NPOs mainly located in the Gauteng Province is looking for two dynamic trainers. Both need to be passionate and committed about working in townships and informal settlements. ***********************Calendar of Events***************************** To see all the listings for the calendar, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/calendar.shtml 04/19/2007 - 04/19/2007 Initiation: Reflections on the rape trial of Jacob Zuma by Mmatshilo Motsei, Johannesburg, South Africa Jacana Media cordially invites you to the launch of the Kanga and the Kangaroo Court: Reflections on the rape trial of Jacob Zuma by Mmatshilo Motsei. ..................................................................... 04/18/2007 - 04/18/2007 Amartya Sen to honour Nadine Gordimer at Wits, Lecture, South Africa Wits The Wits University Vice-Chancellor, the South Africa-India Research Group at Wits and the Indian High Commission in South Africa cordially invite you to attend the 2007 Nadine Gordimer Lecture by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen. ..................................................................... 08/07/2007 - 08/19/2007 Assim Vivemos - Brazil's 3rd International Disability Film Festival - Call for Entries, Other, Brazil Assim Vivemos We are proud to announce that Brazil's 3rd International Disability Film Festival opens submissions. It will take place from August 7th to 19th, 2007 in Rio de Janeiro and in Bras?lia from September 18th to 30th, 2007, at the CCBB (Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil/Bank of Brazil?s Cultural Center). ..................................................................... 04/18/2007 - 04/20/2007 Labour Film Festival, Other, South Africa Workers World Media Productions Join Workers World Media Productions for the Labour Film Festival. Every evening will include art and cultural performances and discussions of the films. Attendance is free every night. Organise your own transport home. ..................................................................... 05/04/2007 - 05/06/2007 Gender in the European Union?s peace and security policy, Conference, Germany Feminist Institute of the Heinrich B?ll Foundation and German Women?s Security Council Starting with the German EU presidency in the first half of 2007, a conference on perspectives in European Union?s peace and security policy is taking place from May 4th until May 6th. This conference is organised by The Feminist Institute of the Heinrich Boell Foundation and the German Women?s Security Council in Berlin, in cooperation with numerous partners. It is supported by the Federal Ministry of Family, Seniors, Women, Youth and by filia, a foundation for women. ..................................................................... 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To view all news items go to http://womensnet.newthisweek.shtml Rapid Assessment of Mobile Technologies Women?sNet has been commissioned by UNICEF to investigate how short messaging service (SMS) technologies are being used for development purposes, with a specific focus on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care, in South Africa and the region. Women?sNet has been working together with Ungana-Afrika to solicit information from development practitioners, technologists and interested organisations to assess the current use and future potential of mobile technologies for development. The final report for the Rapid Assessment of Mobile Technologies for Development will be made available by the end of April. This week Women?sNet will be hosting a workshop during which recommendations for this report will be finalised. For more information contact Sally Shackleton at sallys@womensnet.org.za . To get your event/job or news listed on the website and in this email (at no cost) please email: women@womensnet.org.za or intern@womensnet.org.za *****************************NEWS********************************* To see all news Items, go to http://womensnet.org.za/news.shtml 04/16/2007 - Country to Hold First ICT Conference All Africa The first Liberian ICT Conference aimed at formulating a National Policy on Information & Communications Technology is scheduled for April 23, 2007 through April 27, 2007. According to the Presidential Committee on Information & Communications Technology (ICT), a Draft Policy document on ICT has already been developed and would be open for discussions and comments during the conference. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - The Role of ICT Policy in Empowering and Protecting the Rights of the Girl Child Woughnet On 5 March 2007, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosted a seminar on "The Role of ICT Policy in Empowering and Protecting the Rights of the Girl Child" as part of the UNITAR Web Seminar Series on ICT Policy Issues for Development. This seminar took place in parallel with the 51st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), whose priority theme was "the elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child". ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Health summit closes with scant attention to HIV Irin News The African Union (AU) Conference of Health Ministers concluded on Friday with the adoption of an eight-year health strategy for the continent that pointedly avoids singling out HIV/AIDS from Africa's general disease burden. "AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria pose the greatest challenges," the document reads. "However, they should not overshadow the severe burden of other communicable diseases." ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Portugal Government Legalizes Abortion Feminist Majority Foundation Anibal Cavasco Silva, president of Portugal, ratified a new law Tuesday legalizing abortion up until the 10th week of pregnancy. The legislation was the result of a referendum on Friday that overwhelmingly favored the legalization of abortion. Although Cavasco Silva consented to the new law, he stated that he believes that all women who are seeking to have the procedure should be shown an ultrasound of the fetus, they should be informed about the option of adoption, and be educated about the possible and psychological consequences of an abortion, reports USA Today. Despite Cavasco Silva?s personal beliefs, the new law only requires a mandatory three-day reflection period until the procedure is granted, reports CNN. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Hundreds injured in Zim political violence www.iol.co.za An independent doctors organisation said on Sunday that hundreds of Zimbabweans have been injured, maimed or traumatised in a surge of political violence in the past month by security authorities. Those injured since police violently crushed a prayer vigil in Harare on March 11 include political activists, six of who suffered gunshot wounds, including one activist shot dead, the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights said. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - As one door closes another opens Highway Africa News Agency As the 5WSMC draws to a close, at the top of the agenda for the first post-summit meeting should be two topics for discussion: "How successful has this summit been?" and "Where to from now?" The conference has had many merits and the organisers should be commended on their efforts and the hard work that has gone into putting together a truly representative Summit. "We have managed to mobilise children from all areas to be representative in all respects, making sure that all the voices of children are heard," said Leapia Msibi of ICASA. "It's been a success because never before have children had such a platform to vent out on." ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Raising Children Orphaned by AIDS: Learning from the Frontline Experts http://www.worlded.org In sub-Saharan Africa, by 2010 it is estimated that 25 million children will be orphaned or will be considered vulnerable because of HIV. For the past five years in Uganda, World Education has been at the forefront of efforts to help families and local organizations raise these children in the communities where they live. While efforts are laudable, most people are completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of children needing their care and guidance. Government policies developed at high-levels are well-intended but aren't easily understood by people working on the ground, meaningful connections to government officials are often weak, and dedicated financial investments aren't getting to the communities who ultimately shoulder the burden of raising these children. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - New strategy to tackle reproductive health issues Irin News Ethiopia has launched a national strategy on adolescent and reproductive health that aims to tackle the problems of early marriages and pregnancies, female circumcision, abduction and rape, and poor access to healthcare for 10- to 24-year- olds. Launched by the health ministry in collaboration with United Nations agencies on Tuesday, the Adolescent and Youth Reproductive Health Strategy (AYRH) will be implemented over eight years. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Agenda 2007 Subscriptions Agenda We are well into 2007, and we are busy preparing to launch our subscription service for the year with our first journal, issue 71. Agenda will publish a journal focusing on the topic of Engendering ICTs in May 2007. This journal will explore how women can take advantage of the ICT revolution and what women?s obstacles are to using ICTs. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - Special computer developed for rural Ugandan Schools Highway Africa News Agency The Ugandan government with the help of an American company called Inveneo Inc has invented a computer to aid rural Uganda. Uganda's Minister of State for ICT Alintuma Nsambu told HANA that since early this year the government has been working with the Americans to develop the computer, the first of its kind on the African continent. ..................................................................... 04/16/2007 - South Africa sets pace for regional gender equality www.afrol.com Later this year, women in Southern Africa expect a leap forward when it comes to gender equality as Heads of State are discussing more binding commitments to raise women's share of decision-making positions to 50 percent. South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki is putting heavy pressure on his colleagues, who also can point to considerable gains. ********************Job and Study Opportunities******************** To see all Job and Study opportunities, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/jobandstudyopportunities.shtml DDP - Research Coordinator Vacancy Durban | Democracy Development Programme | Deadline: 20 April 2007 The Democracy Development Programme (DDP) was initiated in 1993 prior to the first democratic elections to consolidate democracy through the promotion of citizen participation, a human rights culture, and good governance in South Africa. The DDP is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Research Coordinator. ..................................................................... Publications Officer Gambia | Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa | Deadline: 23 April 2007 The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa requires publication officer based in the Gambia. Closing date for applications is April 23rd 2007. ..................................................................... Kenya: Programme Coordinator Kenya | Open Society Initiative for East Africa | Deadline: 5 May 2007 The Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA) is hiring a Programme Coordinator to oversee a one-year campaign of regional advocacy on citizenship and statelessness to be conducted in collaboration with OSI's Justice Initiative. The position is based in Nairobi (home of the OSIEA head office). ..................................................................... Director of Research for Institutional Diversity New York | National Council for Research on Women | Deadline: Until position filled The Council seeks a Director of Research for Institutional Diversity to direct and manage this Ford Foundation-funded project -- Expanding Inclusion and Diversity in Women?s Research and Studies Programs and other responsibilities. The Director will report to the President and serve as an active member of the Council?s senior management team. Working closely with the President, the Director will take primary responsibility for developing, managing, and implementing this new and exciting project. ..................................................................... Call for Contributions Mukono, Uganda | African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) | Deadline: 30 April 2007 The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is presently soliciting contributions for Conflict Trends 2007, Issue 2. ..................................................................... Deputy Director Vacancy Johannesburg | Genderlinks | Deadline: 30 April 2007 Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO specialising in gender, media and governance seeks the services of an experienced, highly motivated and committed deputy director. ..................................................................... Call for Papers: Sexuality, Poverty and Accountability in Africa Abuja Nigeria | Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre | Deadline: 31 July 2007 The Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC), a project of Action Health Incorporated (AHI), under the auspices of the African Federation for Sexual Health and Rights is pleased to call for abstracts for the 3rd African Conference on Sexual Health and Rights to be held in February 2008 in Abuja Nigeria. The theme of this conference is "Sexuality, Poverty and Accountability in Africa." ..................................................................... Administrative and Financial Officer Johannesburg - based | Aid to Artisans / Aid to Artisans South Africa Trust | Deadline: 25 April 2007 Aid to Artisans, an international non-profit organization with its headquarters based in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, offers practical assistance to artisan groups worldwide, working in partnerships to foster artistic traditions, cultural vitality, improved livelihoods and community well being. Through collaboration in product development, business skills training and development of new markets, Aid to Artisans provides sustainable economic and social benefits for crafts people in an environmentally sensitive and culturally respectful manner. Aid to Artisans South Africa Trust is ATA's registered South African subsidiary. This job requires a team spirit, flexibility and an entrepreneurial attitude along with respect for and compliance with all internal regulations and South African law. ***********************Calendar of Events***************************** To see all the listings for the calendar, go to: http://womensnet.org.za/calendar.shtml 05/11/2007 - 05/13/2007 2007 World Congress of Families, Conference, Poland SANGONeT The World Congress of Families (WCF) was founded in 1997 by Dr. Allan Carlson (president of The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society), when the first Congress convened in Prague. The conference will give the participants and opportunity to make history and also interact with people from around the world to share their values, exchanging ideas and strategies, and listening to presentations by speakers from five continents. ..................................................................... 07/17/2007 - 07/18/2007 Third SANGONeT "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition, Conference, South Africa SANGONeT SANGONeT will host its third annual "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition from 17-18 July 2007 at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg. The theme of this year's event is "Applications for the Development Sector". The event coincides with SANGONeT's twentieth anniversary, and will reflect on the progress that South African NGOs have made over the past 20 years in adopting and integrating ICTs in their work. ..................................................................... 09/25/2007 - 09/27/2007 Web2ForDev International Conference; Call for Proposals, Conference, Italy IICD The conference will promote the adoption and dissemination of appropriate, low- cost and replicable Internet-based applications by actors in agriculture, rural development, and natural resource management. It aims to inspire participants to use and develop their own information management and communication systems based on these applications. ..................................................................... 04/26/2007 - 04/26/2007 Invitation to a Political Forum, South Africa SANGONeT Relations between ANC and IFP: What should be done in KZN? The intention of this forum is to unpack some of the history between the two parties and to: * Encourage them to realise and nurture their commonalities more than their difference * Forge good working relations between the two parties * Acknowledge the history behind them * Create a space for reconciliation between the ANC and IFP * Promote good governance and accountability ..................................................................... 05/03/2007 - 08/22/2007 Gender Links Media Literacy Course, Workshop, South Africa Genderlinks The media literacy training programme is one of the activities of the new Gender and Media Diversity Centre (GMDC) which seeks to promote dialogue and debate on topical issues around gender and the media. Materials generated from the Media literacy training course will serve as resource material for the GMDC. 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