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CEDPA soon
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Dear all,

Please find below call for application. Apply, if you are eligible, or forward it to qualified candidates.

Thanks

The USAID Health Policy Initiative, Task Order 1, is implementing an important training event to build the capacity of women leaders to reinvigorate family planning/reproducti ve health (FP/RH) programs, funding and policies within their communities and countries.

The initiative will conduct WomenLead in Repositioning Reproductive Health on September 7 - 25, 2009, in Washington, D.C. WomenLead, a training program designed by CEDPA, is intended for early to mid-career women currently working to promote quality, gender sensitive reproductive health programs in civil society, government and political sectors. The workshop will provide participants with cutting edge technical updates; training on leadership, advocacy, and strategic communication; and opportunities to add their voices to the public dialogue on family planning and reproductive health.

This letter is being sent to request your help in getting the WomenLead announcement and application into the hands of qualified women who have the passion and the capacity to give voice to FP/RH policy dialogue at all levels. Please share the application with your networks, partner organizations, and donor agencies to ensure that we reach as wide an audience as possible and find the next generation of FP/RH champions. Applications are limited to the following priority countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Haiti, India (U.P.) and Pakistan.

The Health Policy Initiative will receive and review the applications and award 20 scholarships that cover tuition, hotel, meal allowance, US-based travel and medical insurance. Applicants are asked to secure local funding to cover the cost of their international travel. The WomenLead workshop application is available for download at http://www.cedpa. org and http://www.healthpo licyinitiative. com. The application provides a detailed description of the workshop as well as eligibility criteria. The deadline for receipt of applications is June 25, 2009.

Aminu Hassan Gamawa,LLB, BL, ChMC
Law Clinic
Faculty of Law
Ebonyi State University
Abakaliki, Nigeria
+2348032868697
+2348023292843

May 31, 2009 | 2:47 AM Comments  0 comments

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7thInternational Medical Conference in PLEVEN
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Dear friends and colleagues,

We at the organizing committee are proud to announce that The Medical University of Pleven-Bulgariawill be hosting The 7thInternational Medical Conference for Students and Young Doctors from 14thto 17thof October 2009 in our beautiful city of Pleven.

This Medical Conference in the past has been a great forum for exchange of knowledge and ideas, at the same time allowing students from different countries and backgrounds to come together and share their cultural values.

We are looking forward to recreate the enchantment we have been creating for the past6conferences and hope to have doctors such as yourselves as well as students from the
universities you are in contact with, participate in this year´s conference.

The application forms along with essential information regarding the conference are available at our official
conferencewebsite mentioned below.

Last date for submission of abstracts for active participation: 20th of August 2009
Last dateof application for passive
participationis: 20th of August 2009.


Website: http://mdsc. mu-pleven. bg/
Facebookgroup: The 7th International Medical
Conference, Pleven, Bulgaria.
(www.facebook. com/profile. php?id=502109208 &ref=profile# /group.php? gid=71740254873)

Please feel free to contact us for any further
information at the following email address:
mdscpleven@gmail. com

We hope to see you soon!

May 29, 2009 | 11:25 AM Comments  0 comments

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The Youth Health Initiative for EUROPE!!!!
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Have your say!

The Youth Health Initiative blog is up and running and is open to all young people who want to have a say on health issues. The website includes a blog,testimonials page, and competition, which actively promotes online discussions by young participants from all across Europe.

There are prizes up for grabs, such as a Nintendo Wii and a video camera, in a creative online competition. And the best bloggers who lend their ideas to the testimonials page will be invited to attend the EU conference on youth
and health on 09-10th July in Brussels

The European Youth Forum, in partnership with the European Commission, is actively promoting this Health Initiative blog via Facebook and Twitter but it needs your help to make this exciting initiative a success!

We are asking you to promote the below links on your website, newsletters, events and social media sites ­ and above all, get involved and tell us what you think!

http://ec.europa. eu/health- eu/youth/ index_en. htm
http://twitter. com/Youth_ Health
http://www.facebook .com/home. php#/group. php?gid=62728639 670&ref=mf
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May 29, 2009 | 11:23 AM Comments  0 comments

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New Training Course for Youth Trainers from Africa and Europe!DEADLINE 2 JUNE
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Deadline: 2 JUNE 2009 (although the call says that the deadline is 29th May,
it has been extended until 2 June).

Hello!

A New Training Course for Youth Trainers from Africa and Europe!

1st Training Seminar 12 ­ 19 July 2009 ­ Abidjan, Cote d¹Ivoire organised by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe in the frame of the Youth-Partnership between the Council of Europe & the European Commission.

For more information please check the Call and Application form attached
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Nathalie A. Rodríguez McCullough

IFMSA Focal Point to the European Youth Forum (YFJ)
Institutional Follow-up Director of the Alcohol Policy Youth Network (APYN)

Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Valladolid
Casa: +34 983 25 34 04 (Valladolid) +34 922 34 24 44 (Tenerife)
Móvil: +34 696 913 714 (movistar) +34 627 503 101 (vodafone)
email: nathalie.rmcculloug h@apyn.org

www.ifmsa-spain. org - Federación Española de Asociaciones de Estudiantes de
Medicina para la Cooperación Internacional

www.ifmsa.org - International Federation of Medical Students¹ Associations

www.apyn.org ­ Alcohol Policy Youth Network
www.youthandtobacco.com


PS: Avis has an attachment of this application
just send email to Natalai or me in cewekpurwokerto@yahoo.com

^_^

May 29, 2009 | 10:55 AM Comments  0 comments

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gENEVA for Youth
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Dear Youth/ASRH Focal Points,

I am sharing one more exciting opportunity with you to please share with YAPs and youth networks in your country:

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The World AIDS Campaign calls for Youth Observers (15-29 years old) to the upcoming meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB).

Observers have an important role to increase the engagement and access of young people to the PCB. This is a great opportunity to learn about the proceedings of the PCB, and to report back your learnings to your community.

The World AIDS Campaign will cover the costs for travel and stay. In return, you are asked to write a report on the proceedings from your community, and to share your learnings with them. The deadline for applications is May 28th.
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Please see the attachment for more information.

Best regards,
Nadia


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UNFPA - because everyone counts.
Ms. Nadia van der Linde
Youth Specialist
United Nations Population Fund
O: 662 6870140 (VoIP ext.60140)
F: 662 2802715
http://www.unfpa.org

May 22, 2009 | 9:33 AM Comments  0 comments

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E-Learning Course on Flexibilities of the TRIPS Agreement
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Introductory workshop: 24 - 26 June 2009, Hanoi
Online course: July - November 2009
Follow-up workshop: December 2009

Why this course?: Access to affordable medicines of high quality is of particular concern to developing countries. After the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement by developing countries in 2005, accessibility is at stake because of the restrictions this entails for generic production in countries like India, China, or Brazil. Local production in least developed countries (LDCs), which are not obliged to comply with certain TRIPS provisions before 2016, is therefore of growing importance. This implies that the legal framework in developing countries and LDCs needs to be amended to make use of TRIPS flexibilities for the promotion of access to medicines in those regions.


Aim: The capacity building course “Flexibilities of the TRIPS Agreement” is geared towards subject matter experts and decision makers from ministries, governmental institutions, NGOs and local pharmaceutical industry. The program equips participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully utilise (and advocate) the flexibilities presented by the WTO TRIPS Agreement towards pharmaceutical production and other means to promote access to medicines in their countries or regions. This course builds on other related activities by UNCTAD and InWEnt.


Target Group: Experts and decision makers from national ministries, government institutions, non-governmental institutions and commercial enterprises from the pharmaceutical sector who serve as multipliers in their field. Invited are participants from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam.


Content: Subsequent to a short introduction to the WTO TRIPS flexibilities, the online course will cover the following subject matter structured in five modules:

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Patentable Subject Matter and Patentability Criteria (Module 1)
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Exceptions to Patent Rights (Module 2)
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Compulsory Licenses (Module 3)
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Protection of Pharmaceutical Test Data (Module 4)
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Negotiation Skills (Module 5)


Learning Objectives
Participants will

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develop a comprehensive understanding of TRIPS flexibilities relevant to building local and regional pharmaceutical production and to improving access to high quality, affordable
medicines in developing countries
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recognise the intellectual property dimensions of health, trade/investment and related
issues
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create a network of regional stakeholders for policy discussion and creation
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identify suitable policy options on the national, regional and international level to
make full use of the TRIPS flexibilities
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transfer their knowledge to implement initiatives that improve access to medicines, industry and trade policies as well as industrial capacities for sustainable development
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act as multipliers for other key stakeholders in their countries.


Structure of the e-learning course
A three-day introductory workshop in Hanoi Vietnam, will precede the start of the course. During the workshop participants will have the chance to familiarise themselves with the online environment and the various communication tools. At the same time they will get to know each other as well as the course tutors.

The e-learning phase is then comprised of five modules, which are to be completed consecutively. Participants will only gain access to a module once the preceding one has been completed. Average time for studying will be approximately 10- 12 hrs per module for the duration of the course (approximately 50-60 hrs) over a period of four months.

Following the online phase, a five-day follow-up workshop will be conducted in South East Asia in December 2009.



Learning Methods
The course follows a blended learning approach, with the online modules being complemented by
the face-to-face seminars. The entire course will be supported by tutors, who will be in direct contact with the participants throughout the modules, and who will be able to direct participants' questions to experts as needed. The continuous interaction amongst participants themselves, as well as between the participants, tutors and other experts is an integral part of the course's design. There are several tools available on the Global Campus 21 learning platform that enable interaction, communication and co-operation. They include a chat room, a pin board for posting information of general interest, a document pool for exchanging completed material and asynchronous discussion tools.


Prerequisites
The face-to-face seminar as well as the e-learning phase will be held in English. In order to read the course materials, write study assignments and participate in discussions, participants need a very good command of the English language. This should be demonstrated by previous attendance of seminars, lectures or conferences held in English. The participants need to have internet access at least three times a week in order to participate in discussions (chats) and download course materials. The online time can be reduced by partly working offline with the CD-ROM of the course.


Further requirements:

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Basic computer and Internet competence (e.g. email, searching the WWW), MS Office,
Acrobat Reader
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PC usable for multimedia applications and connected to the Internet, Microsoft WINDOWS 98, or XP, or Vista; Browser (Firefox or Internet Explorer), CD-ROM drive.


Terms of Attendance
A maximum number of 30 participants from the region can be accepted for the online course. Final official invitations will be issued to accepted applicants through InWEnt Bonn. The aim is to form interdisclinary teams from each country. Participants who have successfully taken part in the e-learning phase are eligible to join the follow-up workshop. InWEnt will provide full board accommodation during the introductory and follow-up workshops seminar in Asia for all attendees and will cover local travel costs. Travel expenses to and from the seminar are supposed to be met by the participants or sending organisations as a contribution towards the advanced training. Exceptions (sponsorship) may be made at the discretion of InWEnt. Travelling arrangements will be made by the participants themselves or in case of sponsorship by InWEnt. Expenses will be reimbursed by InWEnt only on approval and presentation of original receipts. Any other additional costs need to be covered by the participants. It is recommended to bring sufficient extra money for personal expenses.

During the workshops the participants are covered by insurance for emergency care and accidents. This insurance does not include travel insurance, though, or costs of visa, medical examinations or any loss or damage of personal belongings.

After the successful completion of the follow-up workshop participants will receive a certificate from InWEnt/ UNCTAD.


InWEnt - Capacity Building International, Germany: InWEnt – Capacity Building International, Germany, is a non-profit organisation with worldwide operations dedicated to human resource development, advanced training, and dialogue. Our capacity building programmes are directed at experts and executives from politics, administration, the business community, and civil society. We are commissioned by the German federal government to assist with the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations. In addition, we provide the German business sector with support for public private partnership projects. Through exchange programmes, InWEnt also offers young people from Germany the opportunity to gain professional experience abroad.


UNCTAD: Established in 1964, UNCTAD has been the focal point within the United Nations for the integrated treatment of trade, development and interrelated issues in the areas of finance, technology, and investment. UNCTAD seeks to promote the integration of developing countries into the world economy by providing a forum for intergovernmental deliberations; research and policy analysis; and related technical assistance. UNCTAD’s Programme on the Development Dimensions of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights seeks to help developing countries participate effectively in international discussions on IP rights and at the national level, to help ensure that their IP policies are consonant with development objectives. Further information: www.unctad.org


Registration
Application Deadline: 22 May 2009
Please fill in the attached application form and send
it, together with your CV by e-mail to the following
address:
klaudia.sonntag@inwent.org
InWEnt - Capacity Building International ,Germany
Ms Klaudia Sonntag, Health Division
Mr Dr. Johannes Kleinschmidt, Health Division
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 40
53113 Bonn, Germany
Fon: + 49 (0) 228 - 44601 – 729
Fax: + 49 (0) 228 - 44601 – 844

May 22, 2009 | 9:32 AM Comments  0 comments

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Jefferson Fellowship
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The Jefferson Fellowships program was launched in 1967 to enhance public understanding through the news media of cultures, issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region, broadly defined as Asia, the Pacific Islands and the United States. The Fellowships provide U.S. and Asia Pacific journalists with an opportunity to broaden their understanding of Asia Pacific issues and build a professional network through one week of dialogue with professional colleagues and experts at the East-West Center, followed by a two-week study tour to cities in Asia or the U.S.

Theme: The Right Climate for Confronting Climate Change?

The new United States presidential administration of Barack Obama has increased attention to climate change in advance of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in December. With this backdrop, the Fall 2009 Jefferson Fellowships program will explore the ability of U.S. domestic and foreign policy to confront the important economic challenges and opportunities involved in addressing climate change and its consequences. While near-term costs may affect the livelihoods of Americans already struggling in the current U.S. recession, addressing climate change also presents opportunities to strengthen important parts of the economy and create jobs. In addition, the Fall 2009 program will examine how the issue of climate change may serve as a way for the United States to rebuild partnerships and alliances around the world and to bolster national security.

The program will begin in Honolulu with one week of discussions, field visits and participant presentations that explore the challenge of climate change throughout the Asia Pacific-U.S. region. Participants will share impacts, responses and policy challenges from the perspectives of their own countries. The study tour will focus on policy challenges and opportunities for the United States through visits to key destinations on the U.S. mainland.

Program Dates: October 25 - November 14

Study Tour Destinations: Monterey and Palo Alto, California; Boulder, Colorado; Washington, DC

Who Can Apply: Working print, broadcast, and online journalists in the United States, the Pacific Islands, and Asia with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Applicants must have the ability to communicate in English in a professional, multi-cultural environment.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 17

Funding: The Jefferson Fellowships are supported from a grant from The Freeman Foundation. The grant funds economy class, roundtrip airfare to and from Honolulu, Hawaii as well as program-related air and ground transportation, lodging, and meals for participating journalists. A modest per diem is also provided. Participants are responsible for all applicable visa fees and any additional visa-related expenses.

News organizations are also asked to support their employees' participation by cost-sharing whenever possible. An "Employers Statement of Support" is a required part of the application. While financial assistance from the employer is not required, employers are encouraged to provide support to their Jefferson Fellows as a demonstration of their commitment to the program.

For a document with all program information please download the Program Announcement

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit the Jefferson Fellowships application form and

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A letter outlining your issues of interest, a brief description of your news organization, and what you expect to accomplish if an award is granted. Please suggest topics you propose to address in your paper and presentation at the East-West Center (3 page maximum).
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A letter of recommendation on official letterhead from your supervisor describing your suitability for the Fellowship and the benefit the organization hopes to derive from your participation in the program.
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Names, addresses, phone/fax numbers and e-mail of three people who may be contacted by the Center as references. Two of these references should be people outside your news organization.
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The “Employer’s Statement of Support” form completed by your employer (form is included in the 3-page application).

NOTE: Samples of your work are not required. If you wish to include samples, please do so via web links to articles.Program and Application Downloads:

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Application Instructions (1 page)
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Fillable Adobe PDF version of application form (3 pages)
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Fillable MS Word version of application form (3 pages)

Application deadline is Wednesday, June 17. Incomplete or late applicants will not be considered.

Applications may be sent by e-mail, fax or post as follows:
Email: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org
Fax: 1-808-944-7600 (ATTN: Jefferson Fellowships)
Post:East-West Seminars

ATTN: Jefferson Fellowships

East-West Center1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96848-1601, U.S.A.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact: 1-808-944-7682
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Ann Hartman1601 East-West RoadHonolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601Phone: (808) 944-7619; Fax: (808) 944-7600Email: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org

Moreinfo: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/seminars-and-journalism-fellowships/journalism-fellowships/jefferson-fellowships/

May 22, 2009 | 9:29 AM Comments  0 comments

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Miss U all
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Hi ALL....


I really miss u all

and I'm so sorry just leave this blog so long time...
Well...I went to other city for a month to get my CADAVER SURGERy....

And now I just back to my lovely hospital in my city...
and...I still be crazy with reading a novel (whatever novel) beside doing my clerkship in my hospital



Hug and Love from Me
Avis ^_^


May 12, 2009 | 7:24 AM Comments  0 comments

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SCORA Exhange to Portugal-Learn about HIV-AIDS
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Practice in Reproductive Medicine is an exchange organized by SCORA – Portugal and is going to take place in Portugal.

What are the aims?
Its aim is to permit Medicine students to contact with Assisted
Reproduction Medicine and to promote cultural exchange.This project has
roots in a similar project, started two years ago, only for Portuguese
students. It was successful and very appreciated by people who
participated, so last year we decided to open it to international
students. It was also successful so we are organizing it again!


What it consists in?
The
Practice in Assisted Reproduction consists in a one month clerkship in
an Assisted Reproduction Medicine Ward in Portugal, spent at the
outpatient clinic and at the laboratory.

When can you apply?
The period for submitting applications are from 4th to the 24th May, so make sure you start preparing your CVs and motivation letters and that you regularly visit the website (www.anem.pt) , as more information will be provided soon, like the vacancies and the application rules. Feel free to contact me (nora@anem.pt) for more information.
Hope to see you in Portugal!

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Ana Luísa Catarino
NORA
ANEM/PorMSIC
Mobile: +351919681986
+351960046670

May 12, 2009 | 7:24 AM Comments  0 comments

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Call Aplication Global Partners in Action of ICPD
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Berlin, Germany
September 2 – 4, 2009
In recognition of the 15 yr. anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Global Partners in Action: NGO Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Development aims to strengthen NGOs working in partnership to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights for sustainable development in an uncertain and interdependent world. The Government of Germany and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are the co-hosts of this forum.
Global Partners in Action is led by NGOs and is for NGOs, with considerable emphasis placed on ensuring significant participation from the Global South and of young people. Global Partners in Action will be a highly interactive working meeting, where participants will be able to contribute to approximately 30 breakout sessions, as participants, facilitators, resource persons or rapporteurs. In addition, orientation sessions and regional meetings are being planned for the first day. Participants will furthermore have the opportunity to network and share their work and experiences in a marketplace and at a global café. Plenaries featuring high level speakers will also inspire Global Partners in Action. Finally, all participants will be welcome to assist in the drafting process for the Call to Action throughout the duration of the Forum and outcomes from discussions in various sessions will feed into the Call to Action and an NGO Action Plan.
There will be 400 participants at Global Partners in Action. Out of these, 225 will come from the Global South and will, as far as possible, be fully funded to attend. There are 100 spots for Northern NGOs, these will not generally be funded to attend. However, there will be no registration fee. The forum steering group aims to ensure diverse representation from as many countries, regions and NGO’s working in different fields of health and development as possible. Youth participation is also a priority and a commitment has been made to have at least 25% of participants under the age of 30. In recognition of the vital role that Regional Networks play in implementing and monitoring the ICPD Programme of Action, a commitment has been made to have at least 30 Regional Networks participate at the Forum.
Global Partners in Action is inviting applications from individuals representing NGO's around the world that:

Are committed to the principles of the ICPD Programme of Action;
Focus on activities that address key aspects of the ICPD Programme of Action (for example: sexual and reproductive health and rights, women's rights, HIV and AIDS, youth participation, gender equity, etc.);
Work at either a local, national, regional or international level;
Are interested and able to share best practices, lessons learned and areas for capacity building; Can commit to collaborative follow-up to Global Partners in Action, guided by the NGO Action Plan and Call to Action that will be produced during the Forum.
Can commit to collaborative follow-up to Global Partners in Action, guided by the NGO Action Plan and Call to Action that will be produced during the Forum.
Applications will be reviewed by an NGO-led Selection Committee, which has set up several measures to ensure a transparent and objective process. For example, an external consultant will remove all personal and organizational information from initial applications to make them anonymous. They will also be assigned a code that identifies their region, country and age group. The anonymous applications which fill all of the selection criteria will then be analyzed for content and relevance to the ICPD agenda and the objectives of the forum. Full details about the selection process will be available on the Global Partners in Action website.

Call for Applications (en)
Call for Applications (fr)
Call for Applications (es)
Contact detail: application@globalngoforum.org or by fax to 1 (212) 297 4906.

Moreinfo: http://www.globalngoforum.orgall Aplication Global Partners in Action of ICPD

May 12, 2009 | 7:23 AM Comments  0 comments

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Health COMPETITION!!DEADLINE SOON (soory)
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Young voices in research for health

The Global Forum for Health Research and The Lancet are sponsoring their fourth joint essay competition with the theme Innovating for the health of all, held in conjunction with Forum 2009, the annual meeting of the Global Forum that takes place in Havana, Cuba, from 16 to 20 November.
The Global Forum's vision is of a world in which the potential of research and innovation is fully utilized to address the health problems of the poor. Innovation is defined as the creation, development and implementation of a new product, process or service, with the aim of improving efficiency, effectiveness or competitive advantage. Research for health therefore goes far beyond medicine and biology, to include sectors such as economics, environment, politics, sociology and others. Innovating for the health of all involves both social and technological innovation
Within the broad range of the theme, essays are invited from young professionals working in or interested in the wide spectrum of research for health and health equity.
Eligibility

Authors must have been born on or after 1 January 1979.
The competition is open to young people from all disciplines (for instance, social sciences and humanities, engineering, environment, nutrition, health, etc.) and backgrounds (such as academia, NGO, private sector, social entrepreneur, etc.).
Rules and guidelines

Each author may submit one essay only.
Essays may be submitted in English, French or Spanish and should be 1500 words maximum.
Essays must be based on the author’s own ideas and not be derived from another source.
Essays must not have been previously published.
Entries are individual (i.e., the work of a single author).
They should include original, even provocative ideas and not be technical or academic texts: tables, charts and figures are probably not necessary; references should be limited.
Authors are free to be idealistic, passionate, to take established practices to task, albeit in a constructive fashion.
Within the context of research for health, the theme Innovating for the health of all allows authors to include any aspect that interests them particularly.
Deadlines


The deadline for receipt of entries is 13 May 2009.
A shortlist will be announced by the end of June. Shortlisted authors will be asked to provide a print-quality photograph and to confirm original authorship and date of birth.
The winners will be notified by the beginning of August 2009. The judges’ decision will be final.
Prizes

A selection of shortlisted essays will be published in an anthology as well as on the Global Forum and Lancet websites.
Winners will be invited to take part (with all expenses paid) in Forum 2009. the annual meeting of the Global Forum for Health Research, which will take place in Havana, Cuba, from 16 to 20 November 2009.
Staff members of the Global Forum or of the Lancet or their immediate families are ineligible to enter the competition, as are authors of commended and winning entries from previous years.

Submit your essay online

For any questions, please contact susan.jupp@globalforumhealth.org or Udani Samarasekera u.samarasekera@lancet.com

Moreinfo: http://www.globalforumhealth.org/filesupld/Essay2009/EssayCompetitionAdEnFeb09.pdf

May 12, 2009 | 7:22 AM Comments  0 comments

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ZAGREB INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SUMMIT.
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Dear EMSA members, dear students, dear friends!

We are very proud to announce you the 9th ZIMS congress –
ZAGREB INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SUMMIT.

During the last 9 years ZIMS has become a well known place for meeting
people, exchanging ideas and experiencing science. ZIMS is organized by
EMSA Zagreb and Students Section of Croatian Medical Association.

9th ZIMS will take place in
November, 12th – 15th in Zagreb, Croatia.

We invite you to come to Zagreb and experience science…

Registration form is available online:
www.zims.hr

Registration fee is EUR 35 for foreign students and 200 HRK for domestic.

Fourth year in a row, we offer you the possibility to publish your paper
in an indexed Journal!

Authors of the best abstracts sent before the 1st of July will be invited
to submit full texts for publishing in “Lijecnicki vjesnik” Journal.
(cited in MEDLINE/ Index Medicus and EMBASE/Excerpta Medica).

Abstract book of the summit will be published as a supplement of the
“Lijecnicki vjesnik” Journal.

Deadline for abstracts competing for the full text publishing is 1st of July.
Deadline for all other abstracts is 15th of October.

Details and suggestions for accommodation can be found on www.zims.hr.

For all other information please visit www.zims.hr or send us an e-mail on
info@zims.hr and we will be glad to answer you as quickly as possible.

Attached please find ZIMS 9 leaflet!

Until our next meeting (November 12th) kind regards!

Ivo Planinc
President of the 9th ZIMS Organizing Committee
president@zims. hr

May 12, 2009 | 7:21 AM Comments  0 comments

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FELLOWSHIP IN HIV MEDICINE COURSE 2009-INDIA
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FELLOWSHIP IN HIV MEDICINE COURSE 2009
(One year training programme in HIV/AIDS clinical care)

The Fellowship in HIV Medicine is a postgraduate training programme offered by a network of premier medical institutions in India. The course is designed to (i) enhance the knowledge and skills of physicians through high quality training and (ii) support the institution/ hospital to initiate or improve the already existing HIV care services during the course period.

Course structure:

Total duration of the course is one year and includes:
a) 4 clinical contact programmes at the training institution (6 weeks in total);
b) Distance learning course (4 months) and
c) Project work at the candidate’s work place (6 months).

Eligibility criteria: MBBS and above;

Participants will continue their regular jobs while undertaking the training.

Training institution:
School of Tropical Medicine and Medical College, Kolkata.

For more details and a copy of the prospectus and application form,

Visit the website www.fhmindia. org
www.caltropmed. org

or write to:

The Course Organiser,
Fellowship in HIV Medicine Office,
School of Tropical Medicine
Room No. 10 A, 2nd Floor
Kolkata – 700 073
Tel : (033) 22571223; Fax: (033) 2241 4915

e-mail: fhm_stm_mch@ yahoo.co. in

Last date for submission of applications is 30th MAY’2009