A U.S.-based response and development organization, is starting a
semi-annual
journal about economic and social issues as they relate to women in
international development. The journal is intended as a venue for debate
among academics, professionals, and practitioners, addressing issues from
various viewpoints. Each article is expected to present a theoretical
framework as well as the practical implications resulting from its
implementation.

The journal will be marketed to the development community, including but not
limited to government policymakers, international NGOs, U.S. foundations,
and
philanthropists. In addition, it will be written in a style that is
accessible to our 35,000 grassroots supporters, in order to educate all of
them about the issues we believe must be addressed so that women are
included
in, and best served by, the programs intended to rebuild their communities.
We wish to raise public awareness about the dynamics of the development
field
and how women are affected by various projects that are intended to assist
them.

The first issue of the journal will focus on the role of religion in the
development process, and how it affects women. We are soliciting articles
with in-depth analysis of an issue within this theme, using a gender and
development framework. We are particularly interested in presenting a
dynamic
of the following debates:

- Can religion be a positive force in the development process - what
would its effect be on women's rights - how sustainable can such an
experience be?
- Is secularization in nation building the only answer - what effect
could this process have on women's rights?
- How sustainable can a secular development process be in a religious
society?
- Can a religious movement be part of a civil society?
- Why are women attracted to religious movements?
- How have women dealt with issues posed by religion in their public and
private lives?

Articles should provide at least one example of a country's experience that
demonstrates the writer's argument. Articles should incorporate theoretical
framework and a discussion of its practical implications. Dual submission
of
opposing articles is encouraged.

Articles should be 1,500-2,000 words long. Articles for the journal are due
April 1, 2002. Articles may be sent by e-mail (as attachment, preferably in
MS Word for Windows) or by regular mail (one paper copy and one copy on a
3.5" diskette, preferably in MS Word for Windows).

For Additional Submission Guidelines, please visit:
http://www.womenforwomen.org, or write to: [email protected].

Send Submissions to:
Journal Editor, Communications Department
Women for Women International
733 15th Street, N.W., Suite 340
Washington, D.C. 20005 USA
e-mail: [email protected]

Women for Women is dedicated to building a world that ensures economic,
political, and social justice with gender equality at its core. We provide
women in developing countries with the physical and emotional resources, as
well as the income-generating skills and rights-awareness training, they
need
to move out of crisis and poverty and into stability and self-sufficiency.
Additional information about our program can be found on our Website,
http://www.womenforwomen.org

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