Please JOIN our programme mailing list by sending an email with "subscribe"
as the subject to [email protected].

This mailing list is closely linked to the programme activities and is the
best way to participate. Although some of the programme resources are
web-based, these will also be sent by periodic updates to the mailing list.

By joining the programme you will participate in:

· The discussions of the Virtual Seminar Series
· A forum for information and resource exchange
· Opportunities for Partnership Building
· Updates and summaries of the Working Paper Series

The mailing list will last only the duration of the programme (June-December
2001) unless the community agrees to further activities. As a member of
this free programme, you will be asked to participate in discussions to
respectfully share your opinions and experiences.

CALL FOR PAPERS - We are issuing a call for working papers with suggested
topics focused on alliance building and public policies to support violence
prevention initiatives that involve men.
Deadline for abstracts is 30 June 2001.

THE VIRTUAL SEMINAR SERIES is a series of collaborative seminars focused on
men and ending gender-based violence. Experts and activists in the field
facilitate each seminar. The Series BEGINS 20 JUNE with the question "How
can conversations around men, masculinities and power help us understand and
end gender based-violence?" Facilitated by Robert Connell (University of
Sydney).

For complete information on these activities please see:
http://www.un-instraw.org/mensroles/ or send an e-mail to James Lang,
[email protected]

Please disseminate this announcement widely to other interested
organizations and individuals.

Sincerely,

James Lang
Research Coordinator
The United Nations International Research
and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women
(INSTRAW)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.
[email protected]
http://www.un-instraw.org/mensroles/