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September 2003
CONTENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
1. World Movement Spotlight on NGO Work in Central Eastern Europe and New Independent States
2. International Seminar on "Latin America: Turbulent Democracies" held on September 11-12, 2003
3. Malaysian Activists Build Solidarity with Aceh
4. UNDP Publication: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2003
5. Online Library on Federalism
6. Taiwan Establishes a New Democracy Assistance Foundation
7. July 2003 Issue of the Journal of Democracy
8. Call for Applications: Reagan-Fascell Fellowships
CIVIL SOCIETY STRENGHTHENING
9. Mongolian Civil Society Prepares for the International Civil Society Forum
10. Conference Report: "Public Participation: Growth through Participation"
11. Conference Report: "Strengthening Democracy through NEPAD: the Role of African Civil Society"
12. Five-Day Course: Advocacy and Policy Influencing
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
13. Updated Publications on the Peace Process in Northern Ireland and Mindanao
DECENTRALIZATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
14. Preparatory Meeting for the First National Summit on Good and Effective Governance in Nigeria
ECONOMIC REFORM AND THE BUSINESS SECTOR
15. New Publication: "Sending Them a Message: Culture, Tax Collection, and Governance"
16. CIPE Feature Service Articles: "Institutions and Development in Latin America" and "Who is for Leadership Code with Teeth?"
17. For-Profit Examples of Organizational Democracy Needed
ELECTIONS
18. Freedom of Choice Coalition of Ukrainian NGOs Requests Assistance and Calls for Partners
19. New Course in Australia on Electoral Governance
HUMAN RIGHTS
20. 2004-2005 Fellowships in International Human Rights
21. OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, October 6-17, 2003
22. 50 Years Since the European Convention on Human Rights Entered Force
23. Report: "Enhancing Access to Human Rights"
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE
24. Congreso Visible Organizes Debates among Bogotá's Mayoral Candidates
INTERNET, MEDIA, AND FREEDOM OF EXPERESSION
25. Scholarships and Grants for Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University in South Africa
26. Soul Beat Africa: New Web Site and Electronic Newsletter
27. "ICT Policy for Civil Society" Training Pack
28. I'LAM Activities Report
29. New Online Publication: THE ONE TO WATCH: RADIO, NEW ICTs and INTERACTIVITY
30. Kabissa Workshops in Africa on Internet Use
31. New Fellowship for International Journalists
32. SANGONet holds ICT Discussion Forum in South Africa on September 30, 2003
POLITICAL AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION OF YOUTH
33. South East European Youth NGOs Forum
34. South Eastern Europe Fund Grants
WOMEN'S ISSUES
35. Conference: "Clash or Consensus? Gender and Human Security in a Globalized World"
36. American Society for Kurds Holds Training Workshops for Women in North Iraq
37. WORLD MOVEMENT PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED IN THIS ISSUE
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
1. World Movement Spotlight on NGO Work in Central Eastern Europe and New Independent States
A new focus on NGO work on democracy being conducted in Central Eastern Europe and New Independent States has been added to the World Movement Web site. The special Web site section is divided by topic: Independent Media and Media Monitoring; Developing Policies for Democracy and Monitoring Progress: The Role of Think Tanks; Legislative Oversight, Accountability and Transparency; and Youth Participation. Each topic includes listings of groups and projects with relevant contact information, an interview with an activist or scholar working in the field, and a list of other online resources and publications. The four topics, selected through consultation with organizations in the region, will also be the focus of regional workshops at the World Movement's Third Assembly in Durban, South Africa, in February, 2004.
Go to: www.wmd.org/cee-nis/Spotlight/spotlight.html
2. International Seminar on "Latin America: Turbulent Democracies" held on September 11-12, 2003
On September 11-12, 2003, the Department of Political Science at the University of Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia, organized a seminar entitled "Latin America: Turbulent Democracies." Participants in the seminar discussed the state of democracy in Latin America, specifically the cases of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. The main speakers included Scott Mainwaring and Lawrence Whitehead. Minister Augusto Ramirez Ocampo also presented a summary of the UNDP project "State of Democracy in Latin America" at the closing session.
For more information on the seminar, contact: eungar@uniandes.edu.co
3. Malaysian Activists Build Solidarity with Aceh
As Malaysia celebrated its independence "Merdeka" on August 17, Malaysiakini.com, an online newspaper in Malaysia, featured an article, by Yin Shao and Lilianne Fan, calling attention to the 26-year old struggle for self-determination of the Aceh people in neighboring Indonesia, which celebrated its independence on the same date. The authors encourage their readers to learn about the conflict in Aceh and the situation of the Acehnese. They claim that it is not just the fate of the Acehnese that is at stake, but Indonesia itself.
To read the articles go to: www.malaysiakini.com/opinionsfeatures/200308180041306.php
4. UNDP Publication: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2003
The United Nations Development Agency recently released its HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2003. The report focuses on Millennium Development Goals that range from halving the level of extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS. It examines successes and failures of development over the last decade and presents an action plan for reaching the Millennium Development Goals. The report assesses where the greatest problems are, analyzes what needs to be done, and offers concrete proposals on how to accelerate progress towards achieving all these goals.
Go to: www.undp.org/hdr2003
5. Online Library on Federalism
The Forum of Federations, an international network on federalism that brings together practitioners, scholars, and youth to learn and share ideas and experiences, invites readers to its online library. The library contains close to 1000 articles, presentations, and papers on all aspects of federalism. The collection includes articles in Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, German, French, and English. All of the materials are available to be downloaded free of charge. The Forum also announces the release of the August issue of its online newsletter, "Federations, What's New in Federalism Worldwide?"
Go to: www.forumfed.org
6. Taiwan Establishes New Democracy Assistance Foundation
In June 2003, the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) was established in Taipei, Taiwan, to strengthen democracy and human rights and to facilitate and promote democratization in the Asia-Pacific region as well as in other parts of the world. TFD's current projects are the launch of the Asia-Pacific Democracy Resources Center, publication of the Taiwan Democracy Quarterly, a fellowship program on democratic governance, and an internship program for students from other countries interested in democracy issues in Taiwan. TFD's immediate task is to develop strategic partnerships around the world on projects of common interest.
Contact Sara Lin, International Cooperation Department, sara@taiwandemocracy.org.tw, +8862-2331-8509 (fax)
7. July 2003 Issue of the Journal of Democracy
The Journal of Democracy released its July issue. Topics include: democratization efforts in Iraq, the effects of liberty and self-government on levels of economic prosperity and development, the relationship between democracy and infant mortality, the elections in Kenya, the achievements of Tibetan's abroad in building democratic institutions, and the necessity of effective states in Sub Saharan Africa. A section of the Journal is dedicated to review of the lessons learned in Bosnia-Herzegovina. "Travails of the European Raj," by Gerald Knaus and Felix Martin, is available free on the Journal's Web site.
Go to: www.journalofdemocracy.org/
8. Call for Applications: Reagan-Fascell Fellowships
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the Washington, DC-based National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is accepting fellowship applications for 2004-05. The Fellows Program was established in 2001 to enable democracy activists, practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. While the program is intended primarily to support activists, practitioners, and scholars from new and aspiring democracies, distinguished scholars from the United States and other established democracies are also eligible to apply. Please note that a working knowledge of English is an important prerequisite for participation in the program. Application deadline for fellowships in 2004-05 is September 15, 2003. For further details and to download a copy of our application booklet, go to: www.ned.org/forum/R-FApplication.pdf or contact: fellowships@ned.org
CIVIL SOCIETY STRENGHTHENING
9. Mongolian Civil Society Prepares for International Civil Society Forum
Over 100 representatives of Mongolian civil society organizations, political parties, media, and the Mongolian National Human Rights Commission, gathered for a roundtable discussion in Ulaanbaatar on August 15, 2003. The participants discussed ways of strengthening civil society organizations and monitoring the democratization process in the country. As a result of the meeting, a core group was established to organize an informal group of distinguished civil society members, scholars, politicians, and NGO practitioners with the task of determining the qualitative indicators that would be helpful in measuring progress of democratization. A report from the meeting was presented at the International Civil Society Forum on September 8-9, 2003, in Ulaanbaatar. The recommendations developed at the Forum were presented at the International Conference on New or Restored Democracies, which took place in Ulaanbaatar on September 10-12, and focused on "Democracy, Good Governance and Civil Society."
For more information on the International Civil Society Forum, go to: www.icsf-2003.mn
10. Conference Report: "Public Participation: Growth through Participation"
The Centre for Public Participation (CPP) in South Africa has issued a report on its Public Participation Conference that it held in June 2003 in Durban, South Africa. The report includes a detailed summary of panels, presentations, discussions, and conclusions. Panelists addressed such issues as liberal democracy in Africa, challenges to public participation, major trends in democratic development in Southern Africa, and the role of civil society in promoting public participation.
To read the report, go to: www.cpp.org.za/womensday2.htm
11. Conference Report on "Strengthening Democracy through NEPAD: the Role of African Civil Society"
In May 2003, the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa (EISA) hosted a three-day conference on the role of African civil society in strengthening democracy through the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD). The main recommendations emanating from the conference include: the establishment of a Pan-African Civil Society Network on Governance to be hosted by EISA; public debate on NEPAD and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM); information sharing among civil society organizations on NEPAD and the APRM; the establishment of a working group to work with EISA and oversee the progress of NEPAD and APRM; and establishment of regional nodes to improve coordination. A working group was established at the end of the conference. The full report is available online.
Go to: www.eisa.org.za/EISA/conferences/nepad/nepadinfo.htm
12. Five-Day Course on Advocacy and Policy Influencing, October 13-17, Oxford, UK
The International NGO Training and Research Center (INTRAC), based in Oxford, UK, invites NGO representatives from around the world to take a course on Advocacy and Policy Influencing, scheduled on October 13-17, 2003. The course provides participants with an understanding of policy formulation processes and ways of influencing them. Participants will be exposed to the skills required to formulate effective advocacy strategies, implement appropriate work plans, and incorporate monitoring and evaluation systems.
To learn more about the course, and to apply, go to: www.intrac.org/Intrac/AdvocacyampPolicyInfluencing_en.html
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
13. Updated Publications on the Peace Process in Northern Irelands and Mindanao
The Conciliation Resources' Accord publication series has recently updated two of its issues. New materials have been added to the issue focusing on the peace process in Mindanao, the Philippines, and on the peace process in Northern Ireland. The publications are available online.
Go to: www.c-r.org/accord/index.shtml
DECENTRALIZATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
14. Preparatory Meeting for the First National Summit on Good and Effective Governance in Nigeria
Fair Governance International (FGI), a Nigerian NGO working on issues of good governance, youth leadership training and empowerment, legislative advocacy, and human rights, has begun preparation for the First National Summit on Good and Effective Governance in Nigeria that it will host. The first preparatory meeting took place on August 25, 2003, in which participants expressed their readiness to support FGI in its effort to institutionalize the culture of good governance in Nigeria. The next preparatory meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2003. Non-governmental organizations, student organizations, media representatives, and other stakeholders are invited. International activists and supporters of Fair Governance International are also invited.
For further details, contact: fellowcitizens@yahoo.com
ECONOMIC REFORM AND THE BUSINESS SECTOR
15. New Publication: "Sending Them a Message: Culture, Tax Collection, and Governance"
Steven Friedman, Senior Research Fellow at the South Africa-based Centre for Policy Studies, recently published an article that analyzes motivations for South Africans to comply with their tax obligations. The author claims that enhanced technical and management capacities of the South African Revenue Service may only be efficient within a culture favorable to compliance. Such culture must be supported by rules, values, and routines for it to influence individuals' behavior. The author suggests that by "reading the cultur" and realizing what would influence tax-payers' behavior, revenue collection agencies may be able to devise rules that would increase compliance.
To read the article, go to: www.cps.org.za/execsumm/pia16(3).pdf
16. CIPE Feature Service Articles: "Institutions and Development in Latin America" and "Who is for Leadership Code with Teeth?"
In August 2003, the Center for International Private Enterprise(CIPE) published two online articles as part of its Economy Reform Feature Service. The first article, "Institutions and Development in Latin America," written by Joan Prats I Catala, highlights the importance of the correlations between democratic institutions and economic institutions. The author argues that economic reforms alone will falter without the right institutions to secure progress in development. The second, "Who is for Leadership Code with Teeth?," written by Yaw Saffu, Senior Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs in Ghana, discusses the importance of backing tough anti-corruption laws with equally tough implementation provisions.
To read the articles, go to: www.cipe.org/publications/fs/index_date.htm
17.For-Profit Examples of Organizational Democracy Needed
World Dynamics, Inc. a Washington, DC-based business design studio, is looking for companies that demonstrate organizational democracy for inclusion in an upcoming conference focused on this topic. More specifically, World Dynamics is looking for companies that practice democratic principles such as transparency, accountability, choice, innovation, participation, dialogue and justice. If you know any for-profit organizations that fit this description, specifically in Europe, Africa, Asia or Latin America, contact World Dynamics by October 1, 2003.
Contact: Traci Fenton, CEO of World Dynamics at traci@world-dynamics.com
ELECTIONS
18. Freedom of Choice Coalition of Ukrainian NGOs Requests Assistance and Calls for Partners
NGOs in Ukraine plan to implement a number of projects that would help to ensure the free and fair 2004 presidential elections in Ukraine and diminish possible falsification of election returns though manipulation of the electorate lists and other means. To this end, the secretariat of the Freedom of Choice Coalition of Ukrainian NGOs seeks organizations worldwide with experience in election monitoring, specifically in preventing tampering with electorate lists, to share the experiences, knowledge, and strategies that they have used successfully to address election fraud. The secretariat also asks for partnerships on their projects.
Contact: coalition@citiustele.com
19. New Course in Australia on Electoral Governance
Griffith University in Queensland, Australia, offers a new course targeted at local, state, and federal electoral offices, electorate office staff, and anyone interested in elections. Subjects covered in the course include: Electoral Management and Administration; Democracy, Representation and Citizenship; Electoral Systems and Voting Methods; and Electoral Law and Reform.
To learn about the course and how to enroll, email to: g.rhodes@mailbox.gu.edu.au
HUMAN RIGHTS
20. 2004-2005 Fellowships in International Human Rights
Human Rights Watch currently accepts applications for fellowship positions. Recent graduates of law school or graduate programs in journalism, international relations, or other relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply. Fellows will work full-time for one year with one or more divisions of Human Rights Watch based in New York or Washington, DC. Two out of four positions are open for applicants from around the world. Application deadline is October 1, 2003.
To learn more about the program and for guidelines for application, go to: hrw.org/about/info/fellows.html
21. OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, October 6-17, 2003
The OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting is an annual human rights event that scrutinizes human rights records of all participating states. This year's Implementation Meeting will take place in Warsaw, Poland, on October 6-17, 2003, and will bring together hundreds of government representatives from 55 participating states, and the Partners for Cooperation from Mediterranean and Asian regions, as well as major international organizations and NGOs active in the protection and promotion of human rights and democracy. The meeting will provide a unique forum for NGOs that participate on an equal footing with governments. Participants in the meeting will develop recommendations on what a country can do to improve the implementation of the commitments they have undertaken as participating states of OSCE, and how OSCE and its institutions can assist in that improvement. NGOs interested in participating must submit the NGO Registration Form and the NGO Description Sheet to OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights by September 24, 2003.
To download the forms, and to learn more about the Meeting, go to: www.osce.org/odihr/meetings/2003/hdim/
22. The 50th Anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights
On September 3, 2003, the President of the European Court of Human Rights, Luzius Wildhaber, issued a statement on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Convention was drawn up by the member states in 1950. In 1953, ten states signed and ratified it. Since1953, the number of states has grown to 44, and the Convention has become deeply entrenched in the legal and moral fabric of many European societies. According to Wildhaber, the Convention represents the greatest achievement of the Council of Europe and lies at the heart of the organization's activities.
To read the statement, go to: press.coe.int/cp/2003/427a(2003).htm
23. Report: "Enhancing Access to Human Rights"
The International Council on Human Rights Policy recently issued a draft report on "Enhancing Access to Human Rights." The study examines the factors that prevent a large number of people from enjoying their human rights, and identifies remedies to improve access to those rights. The report is available online. Other recent reports available on the Council's Web site include: "Duties sans Frontieres-Human Rights and Social Justice" and "Accountability and Human Rights."
To read the reports, go to: www.ichrp.org/cgi-bin/ac_home
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE
24. Congreso Visible Organizes Debates among Bogotá's Mayoral Candidates
Visible Congress-Visible Candidates in Colombia is organizing a public debate among Bogotá's Mayoral candidates. The debate will take place on the Campus of the University of the Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, three weeks prior to the October 26 elections. The debate will also be televised in the evening.
To learn about Visible Congress-Visible Candidates go to: cvisible.uniandes.edu.co/
INTERNET, MEDIA, AND FREEDOM OF EXPERESSION
25. Scholarships and Grants for Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University in South Africa
Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa, invites applicants for its Journalism and Media Studies Masters program. Applicants may apply for the following scholarships and grants: two scholarships for full-time study in 2004, five scholarships for Southern African women media workers, and five grants for career journalists and media workers in any African country outside South Africa. The deadline for applications is September 15.
Go to: journ.ru.ac.za/degrees/ma.html
26. New Web site: Soul Beat Africa
Soul Beat Africa, a new joint project of Soul City and Communication Initiative, is a virtual space for communicators across Africa to share experiences, materials, strategic thinking and events, and to engage in discussion and debate. This site is for communicators, practitioners, media makers, academics, and researchers who are using communication technologies for change in Africa. It provides an opportunity for unique experiences and issues of the continent to be shared and discussed, while helping to strengthen communication strategies and technologies for social change and development. Materials can be reviewed and submitted through the Soul Beat electronic newsletter.
To learn more about the project, to subscribe to the newsletter, or to share your experiences, go to: www.comminit.com/africa or write to dwalter@comminit.com
27. "ICT Policy for Civil Society" Training Pack
The Association for Progressive Communications (APC), based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (CTO), based in London, UK, announce the release of "ICT Policy for Civil Society" training pack. The pack includes a curriculum and accompanying materials to build the capacity of civil society organizations to understand and engage policy and regulation related to information and communication technologies (ICTs). Policy environments have direct impact on the opportunities that ICTs can provide and therefore on civil society organizations' ability to take advantage of these opportunities, particularly as the Internet and other ICTs are increasingly regulated. The course based on the curriculum has so far been offered in Southern and Eastern Africa and will be offered in Latin America in the near future.
To download the curriculum or to learn more about the course, go to: www.apc.org/english/capacity/policy/curriculum.shtml
28. I'LAM Activities Report
The Media Center for Arab Palestinians in Israel (I'LAM) recently issued its mid-year report that covers its activities during the period from January 1 to June 30, 2003. The activities of the Center during this period focused on several issues/projects including: expanding their sources of support and cooperation through fundraising and networking; democratization of Israeli media policies and performances through advocacy work; empowering local Palestinian media and journalists; and raising awareness, outreaching and publishing.
To read the report, go to: www.wmd.org/documents/ILAM_Report_092003.doc
To learn more about I'LAM Center, go to: www.ilamcenter.org
29. New Online Publication: THE ONE TO WATCH: RADIO, NEW ICTs and INTERACTIVITY
The Internet and other new ICTs are providing new possibilities for radio programming in developing world. For instance, broadcasters are able to get instant access to information through the Internet, and alternative perspectives from around the world become available to even the most remote communities. At the same time, local programs can be broadcast around the world due to the development of ICTs. This book provides an overview of the most significant examples of combining radio and ICTs for development. The book underscores the potential of such interconnections.
Go to: www.comunica.org/1-2-watch/
30. Kabissa Workshops in Africa on Internet Use
Kabissa, a nonprofit organization that seeks to use technologies to strengthen organizations working to improve the lives of people in Africa, invites civil society organizations to participate in one of their two upcoming TIME TO GET ONLINE Internet skills-building workshops in Accra, Ghana. The first workshop is targeted for beginners and will teach skills of getting connected, using e-mail, finding and accessing resources, and using electronic newsletters. The workshop will be held on September 16, 2003, and an optional beginners workshop will also be held on September 17, 2003. The second workshop is targeted for more experienced users of the Internet who are interested in expanding their skills and knowledge. It will cover such topics as running e-mailing lists, electronic newsletters, and online conferences; and establishing and maintaining a Web presence. This workshop will take place on September 18, 2003, and an optional advanced workshop will be held on September 19, 2003.
Write to info@kabissa.org to inquire about the workshop
To learn more about Kabissa, go to: www.kabissa.org
31. New Fellowship for International Journalists
The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) announces the creation of a new fellowship designed to provide women journalists around the world with experience in working for leading U.S. media companies. The program is open to women journalists who have participated in any IWMF or African Women's Media Center program, including journalists who have received IWMF's Courage in Journalism Awards. A successful applicant will be dedicated to a career in journalism, currently employed in a media organization, and can show a strong commitment to sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues upon returning home. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required. Expenses, including air fare and a stipend, will be covered. The first fellowship will be announced in January 2004 and will run from April to June 2004. The fellowship will rotate between journalists working in the print and broadcast media, with the first year's fellowship going to a journalist working in the print media. Applications are being accepted until November 3, 2003.
For more information, go to: www.iwmf.org/programs/7666, or email to: fellowship@iwmf.org
32. SANGONet holds ICT Discussion Forum in South Africa on September 30, 2003
The Southern African Non-Governmental Organization Network (SANGONeT) is organizing its next Thetha (ICT discussion forum) on the theme "Free and Open Source Software: Benefits & Challenges to Civil Society." The Thetha will take place in Braamfontein, South Africa, on September 30, 2003. Speakers will introduce the concept of free and open source software (OSS), discuss its relevance to civil society, and explore business and government perspectives on the issue. Those interested in taking part in the discussion must contact SANGONet by September 26, 2003.
For more information, go to: www.sn.apc.org/corporate/news/news_frameset.html or e-mail: mediatec@sangonet.org.za
POLITICAL AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION OF YOUTH
33. South East European Youth NGOs Forum
The Regional Youth Center for Information and Documentation in South East Europe (RYCID), which is a partnership project among several NGOs from Romania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Albania, and Bulgaria, invites young NGO activists to take part in the South East European Youth NGOs Forum scheduled to take place on October 20-23, 2003, in Timisoara, Romania. The goal of the Forum is to bring together a large number of youth activists from the region to allow them to network, share their experiences, develop new project collaborations, and discuss common problems and ways of overcoming them. Application deadline is September 25, 2003.
For more information and applications, go to: www.see-rycid.org, or email: dan.diaconu@xnet.ro or office@see-rycid.org
34. South Eastern Europe Fund Grants
Youth Information Agency in Bosnia-Herzegovina announces new application cycle for South Eastern Europe Fund grants directed to inexperienced local organizations that have never before been involved in international partnerships. Deadline for applications is October 1, 2003. Application forms are available online.
Go to: www.mladi.info/bh/youth.htm
WOMEN'S ISSUES
35. Conference: "Clash or Consensus? Gender and Human Security in a Globalized World"
The Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development and Peace (WLP), with the support and cooperation of the Global Fund for Women, will host an international conference, entitled "Clash or Consensus? Gender and Human Security in a Globalized World" on October 8-9, 2003, in Washington, DC. The conference will provide a forum for activists, policy makers, and leading human security experts from the Global South, particularly from Muslim societies, to define and implement human security goals from perspective that is people-centered and focused on the social, political, economic, and cultural needs and rights of individuals. Conference panels will analyze human security issues from a gender perspective and will explore ways of developing cultures of peace, preventing the spread of fundamentalism and extremism, promoting human rights and sustainable development, and strengthening democratic governance. The conference will take place at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC.
For details and to register, go to: www.learningpartnership.org/events/2003/03clashorconsensus.phtml
To learn more about WLP and to read the WLP's 2002 annual report, go to: www.learningpartnership.org and www.learningpartnership.org/about/annualreport.phtml
36. American Society for Kurds Holds Training Workshops for Women in North Iraq
On July 15-21, over 80 women leaders from diverse political, ethnic, and religious backgrounds gathered for two workshops in Abril and Sulaymania, Iraq. To organize and plan the workshops, the American Society of Kurds formed two steering committees, each consisting of five representatives of leading women's organizations. The steering committees developed workshop programs and selected participants and lecturers. The participants discussed women's participation in decision-making processes and decided to cooperate with each other and to expand their activities to the rest of Iraq
Go to: www.askurds.org/womentrainingcourse03.htm
37. WORLD MOVEMENT PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED IN THIS ISSUE
- World Dynamics - tracy@world-dynamics.com
- National Endowment for Democracy (NED) - www.ned.org
- Electoral Institute of Southern Africa (EISA) - www.eisa.org.za
- Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) - www.cps.org.za/
- Center for International Private Enterprise - www.cipe.org
- Visible Congress-Visible Candidates - www.cvisble.uniandes.edu.co
- Kabissa - www.kabissa.org
- Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace - www.learningpartnership.org
- American Society of Kurds - www.askurds.org
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