Theme: The Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance (Focus on Gender and Climate Change)
Date: 19-22 October 2008
Place: Manila, Philippines
Description: Women and environment experts have raised concern over the absence of women in the discourse and debate on climate change, a global mainstream issue that is currently impacting the entire world. The involvement of women in areas of environmental management and governance should not be perceived as an afterthought. Women’s roles are of considerable importance in the promotion of environmental ethics. The current imperative is for women to understand the phenomenon of climate change and its impacts and implications at the individual, household, community and national levels. Studies show that women have a definite information deficit on climate politics and climate protection. Only with this information can women their proper, significant and strategic role in the issue of climate change. The overall purpose of the Congress is to provide a forum for women legislators and women in decision-making and governance as well as environment organizations at all levels, in formulating gender-responsive legislations and policies.
For more information and to download the Congress’ registration form, please visit: http://www.capwip.org/3rdglobalcongress.htm
Theme: 7th Leadership Course on Gender, Sexuality, and Health in Southeast Asia and China
Inclusive Dates: 25 August to 13 September 2008
Deadline for application: 30 June 2008
Place: Vientiane, Lao PDR
Description: This 19-day leadership course aims to provide the participants with context-specific and gender-sensitive knowledge on sexuality and health in Southeast Asia and China. Special attention will be devoted to exploring how gender and sexuality conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches can be applied to enhance health outcomes in the region. The three main objectives of the course are:
To explore the linkages between gender, sexuality, and health within the socio-cultural, economic, political, and historical contexts of Southeast Asia and China.
To develop critical thinking and contextualized understanding of gender and sexuality as they affect health outcomes in the region.
To build capacity to apply these perspectives to improve health policies and programs.
For more information, please visit http://www.seaconsortium.net/autopagev3/fileupload/ThuNovember2007-10-37-4.doc or email coordinator@seaconsortium.net
Theme: Justice Sector Reform: Applying Human Rights Based Approaches
Date: 16-20 June 2008
Place: Maynooth, Ireland
Description: The aim of this IHRN training programme is to enhance skills of participants in applying Human Rights Based Approaches to Justice Sector Reform. It will facilitate the development of knowledge and skills regarding:
· The legal principles, policies and practice underpinning human rights based approaches to justice sector reform
· The inter-linkages between justice sector actors (law enforcement, judicial, corrections, etc)
· The relationship between the justice sector and related terms such as 'security sector', 'rule of law', 'good governance'
· Human Rights Based needs assessment, prgramme design, implementation, as well as mentoring, monitoring & evaluation
· Programming tools and checklists (including Human Rights Based benchmarks and indicators of change)
· Case studies from national contexts as well as international field missions (including conflict and post-conflict)
· Teamwork, advocacy and strategic partnerships
For more information, please visit http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267036/36# or email info@ihrnetwork.org
Theme: Climate Change and Development
Date: 1-12 September 2008
Place: Norwich, United Kingdom
Description: This course is designed for people who want to gain a greater understanding of the implications of climate change for developing countries and the potential for adaptation. It is aimed particularly at professional staff from government agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) who have responsibility or interest in the integration of climate change management into development planning, projects and policy.
For more information, please visit http://www.comminit.com/en/node/265051/36# or email odg.train@uea.ac.uk
Theme: 13th International Anti-Corruption Conference
Date: 30 October to 2 November 2008
Place: Athens, Greece
Description: Since its inception in 1983, the biennial IACC has become the premier global forum for effective global and national anti-corruption advocacy and action. Government officials, civil society and business people meet to exchange experiences and ideas about the fight against corruption, assess existing strategies and develop new approaches. Transparency International, which serves as secretariat to the IACC Council, is working with its national chapter in the country, TI Greece and with the generous host, the Government of Greece to prepare the conference.
For more information, please visit http://www.12iacc.org/ or email iacc@transparency.org or info@13iacc.org