E-Gender – September 2008

Dear E-Gender subscribers,

International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is committed to collaborating with project partners and stakeholders to promote and support dialogue in relation to women, gender and development. As part of our ongoing strategy to advocate for best practice in the sector, we are pleased to bring you the September 2008 edition of E-Gender – a mechanism for Australian and international readers to share information on their gender and development work, both nationally and internationally, as well as sharing international resources and items of interest.

Thank you for your feedback to date, and we encourage your ongoing input in this initiative. IWDA is keen to feature information about resources, events and opportunities in Australia and invites you to contribute. Please send information to be included in the IWDA E-Gender Bulletin to cryan@iwda.org.au. are:

Deadlines for inclusion in E-Gender in 2008/09
October		Monday 15 September
November		Monday 13 October
December		Monday 17 November
January		Monday 15 December

If you do not wish to remain on this list, please email egender@iwda.org.au and we will remove your address. Feedback is also gratefully received by @iwda.org.au.

Please note IWDA does not necessarily endorse all the information contained in the newsletter, but provides it as a source of reference. Many thanks for your support and interest.

Regards

Jane Sloane

Executive Director

International Women’s Development Agency – www.iwda.org.au

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September 2008 E-Gender

Contents

A) EVENTS/CAMPAIGNS/PRESS RELEASES

B) PRIZES/AWARDS/FUNDING

C) CALL FOR PAPERS/PROPOSALS/ARTICLES

D) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CONFERENCES

E) JOB OPPORTUNITIES

F) RESOURCES/MATERIALS/PUBLICATIONS

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A) EVENTS/CAMPAIGNS/PRESS RELEASES

1) CHALLENGE FOR CHANGE: May 2-11, 2009. IWDA is setting off for Papua New Guinea. On a ten day trip, fifteen dedicated women will trek 90 kilometers of the Kokoda Track jungle. The trek will include steep terrain and tough descents. It will be a unique holiday experience, and for many of us the trek and environment will be like nothing we have ever experienced! As well as providing an amazing holiday experience, Challenge for Change is an opportunity for you to support the work of IWDA. By participating, you will make a difference to the lives of many women by raising money to support the work of IWDA’s project partners in Asia and the Pacific. An information night will be held on Tuesday September 23, from 6-7pm, at the IWDA office – Level 4, 225 Bourke St, Melbourne. To RSVP call (03) 9650 5574 or email iwda@iwda.org.au by Friday September 19. http://iwda.org.au/challenge

2) The TIMOR-LESTE TEXTILES EXHIBITION FORUM AND MARKET will take place at the St Kilda Town Hall and The Gallery (99A Carlisle St) – the Exhibition will be launched on Friday September 5 at 6pm, and the following day the forum runs from 10:00am til 5pm. Discussion will revolve around the “deeper meanings behind these textiles, the culture they embody, the lore they contain, the stories they tell, their customary and ritual value, along with their modern manifestations”. Further details are available at http://www.onejustworld.com.au

4) WINTER WARMERS: A new fundraising initiative by the International Women’s Development Agency which aims to raise awareness and increase funding for future projects. Individuals are invited to host a fun event with friends, at the same time raising funds to support positive change for women in developing countries. More information, including ideas and helpful suggestions, can be found at http://iwda.com.au/winter/

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B) PRIZES/AWARDS/FUNDING

1) IWDA congratulates Ursula Rakova for her recent award as a Pride of PNG! Ursula together with Tulele Peisa, the organisation with which she works, have been recognised for outstanding women’s contribution to the people of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea, and in particular for their services to the environment. Ursula’s work with the people of the Cartaret Islands, just off the mainland of Bougainville is an inspiration, and will pave the way for future Development work focused on the consequences of Climate Change for people living in low lying areas.

2) MACARTHUR FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR POPULATION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: Grants are awarded to organisations that define clear objectives towards reducing maternal mortality and morbidity and advancing the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people in India, Mexico, or Nigeria. Rolling deadline. Further details at http://www.comminit.com/en/node/271821

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C) CALL FOR PAPERS/PROPOSALS/ARTICLES

1) CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: SEX, RIGHTS AND THE LAW IN A WORLD WITH AIDS: the International Centre for Research on Women, the United Nations Development Program, the Global Coalition on Women and AIDS and Aids2031 are together soliciting abstracts of published or unpublished papers that capture research and/or experience on sexual behavior, sexual identity, human rights and the law as they relate to a long-term response to the AIDS epidemic. These can be research, program or advocacy oriented. Submissions should be made by September 30. http://www.awid.org/eng/Women-in-Action/Calls-for-Participation2/Call-for-Abstracts-Sex-Rights-and-the-Law-in-a-World-with-AIDS

2) CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CEDPA: ASIA REGIONAL WORKSHOP: WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN HIV/AIDS. March 16 – April 3, 2009, location yet to be announced. A workshop designed for early to mid-career women working on HIV/AIDS programs for NGOs, government, the private sector or political institutions. The costs of tuition, travel and daily expenses for the duration of the workshop will be covered for those participants selected. Applications close October 3. Full details can be found at http://www.awid.org/eng/Women-in-Action/Calls-for-Participation2/Call-for-Applications-CEDPA-Asia-Regional-Workshop-Women-s-Leadership-in-HIV-AIDS

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D) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / CONFERENCES

1) REGIONAL TECHNICAL WORKSHOP ON DEVELOPING GENDER EQUALITY MEASUREMENT INDICATORS: September 9-11 in Bangkok, Thailand. Delegations from Cambodia, Mongolia, Viet Nam and Sri Lanka will work to develop tools, methodologies and mechanisms necessary for the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data regarding boys and girls in the education systems of these countries. http://www.ungei.org/events/files/genote.pdf

2) CONFERENCE – STRENGTHENING LINKAGES BETWEEN SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND HIV/AIDS SERVICES – THE SEXUAL VIOLENCE NEXUS: Nairobi, Kenya from September 29- October 1. The theme is “Taking the lead: challenges and emerging opportunities in responding to sexual violence in East, Central and Southern Africa”. For more information regarding the conference program and how to register online, check http://www.eldis.org/go/events-and-announcements&id=38098&type=Item

3) GENDER IN HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT COURSE also in Nairobi, from October 6-10: The African Medical and Research Foundation offers this course to middle management level officers in government ministries or development agencies. It will prepare participants to mainstream gender in health programs, projects and activities. For more details see http://www.amref.org/info-centre/gender-in-health-and-development-course-/

4) THE THIRD GLOBAL CONGRESS OF WOMEN IN POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE: October 19-22 in Manila, Philippines. A forum for leaders and decision-makers at all levels in formulating a gender responsive legislation and programs related to gender in climate change and disaster risk reduction. http://www.capwip.org/3rdglobalcongress.htm

5) THE AWID INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT: November 14-17, 2008, in Cape Town, South Africa. Up to 1,500 women’s rights leaders and activists from around the world will converge for this 11th AWID International Forum to discuss the power of movements. The forum is open to anyone who works or has an interest in women’s rights, international development, and social justice. www.awid.org/eng 6) NEW GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GENDER MAINSTREAMING POLICY AND ANALYSIS at Flinders University, South Australia. For more information visit http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/postgrad/gcgmpa/gcgmpa_home.cfm

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E) JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1) COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR: International Women’s Development Agency seeks a skilled and experienced Communications Coordinator to work within the dynamic Strategic Partnerships team located in Melbourne, Australia. This position is responsible for the production and distribution of communications for IWDA, including direct mail, newsletters, annual reports, brochures and other communication materials. http://www.iwda.org.au.

2) VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED in Darwin to help organise a stall for the International Association of Women in Policing Conference from Monday September 8th to Wednesday 10th. Interested parties can call 1300 661 812 or email iwda@iwda.org.au for more details.

3) EVALUATION CONSULTANTS FOR THE PROJECT “STRENGTHENING WOMEN’S LEGAL RIGHTS IN ACEH”: This UNIFEM project, which began in April 2007, aims to promote women’s legal rights in the context of Aceh’s autonomous legal reform and to increase awareness and application of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in the context of Muslim society. The deadline for applications is October 31. Details can be found at http://www.awid.org/eng/Jobs/Jobs-Around-the-World/Evaluation-Consultants-for-the-Project-Strengthening-Women-s-Legal-Rights-in-Aceh

4) A GENDER ACTION PLAN CO-ORDINATOR is sought by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, London. The role involves assisting the Bank, and in particular its Gender Steering Group, in the implementation of a Gender Action Plan – aiming to increase the economic participation of women in the EBRD’s countries of operation. Applications close September 12. http://www.ebrdjobs.com/fe/tpl_ebrd01.asp?s=WgpRoUZwJhYKpMmYhe&jobid=52796,2345238752&key=41750956&c=827287658876&pagestamp=seyzlypdfmynvgrqdy

5) A GENDER PRACTICE LEADER is required by the UNDP in Panama City, Panama. The Gender Practice Leader’s role is to strengthen the global gender architecture in the region, ensuring the quality and relevance of program and project services in the gender practice and Latin American and Caribbean region and consistency at the global level. See www.awid.org/eng/Jobs/Jobs-Around-the-World/Gender-Practice-Leader%20 6) SENIOR MANAGER, GENDER INTEGRATION for InterAction in Washington DC. The Senior Manager will serve as a technical resource for InterAction staff and member agencies in advancing the integration of gender in policy and programs. http://www.interaction.org/jobs#gender

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F) RESOURCES/MATERIALS/PUBLICATIONS

1) A GENDERED ASSESSMENT OF THE BRAIN DRAIN by Frédéric Docquier, B. Lindsay Lowell and Abdeslam Marfouk: This article looks at the recent trend in women’s brain drain, analysing both its causes and its consequences for developing countries. The authors conclude that equating women’s and men’s access to education would probably reduce gender differences in the brain drain. Available online at: http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/IW3P/IB/2008/05/06/000158349_20080506085333/Rendered/PDF/wps4613.pdf

2) SAVING LIVES NOW – FEMALE CONDOMS AND THE ROLE OF U.S. FOREIGN AID: A report from the Centre for Health and Gender Equity emphasising the crucial role of the female condom in the prevention of HIV transmission. U.S.-funded female condom distribution campaigns have been restricted by limited finances, bureaucratic obstacles, and insufficient commitment at a higher level, and the authors suggest changes to policy that could promote use of the female condom, the only method of HIV prevention that allows women to be the initiators of protection. http://www.preventionnow.net/images/savinglivesnowfinal.pdf

3) JUSTICE FOR WOMEN: SEEKING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SEXUAL CRIMES IN POST-CONFLICT SITUATIONS. The report from a conference held in May this year in Brussels by FRIDE, a Madrid-based independent think-tank. It discusses the systematic use of violence, especially sexual violence, in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations, including the challenges faced by victims and how to end the “cycle of impunity”. The report can be found at <http://www.eldis.org/cf/rdr/?doc=38784&em=280808?=conf >

4) IMPROVING THE NUTRITION STATUS OF CHILDREN AND WOMEN: Success toward reaching the Millenium Development Goals will depend on the greatly improved nutritional status of children and adolescent girls, yet donors and governments are still not investing enough to improve nutrition. This article asks why undernutrition is not a higher priority, and what can be done to improve the situation. A sustainable model of development requires much-improved nutrition for the world’s women and children. Available online at: http://www.eldis.org/cf/rdr/?doc=38411&em=270808?=pov

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