This year's theme for CODESRIA's Gender Institute will be Masculinities in Contemporary Africa. The theme of masculinities has recently begun to enjoy a revival in the social sciences, most often tied to discourses around identity politics, the all-pervasive youth involvement in armed conflicts, the macho culture which the environment of armed conflicts and urban violence has spurned, the global spread of an American/Americanised urban youth culture, and the social consequences of economic crises and structural adjustment The Gender Institute will also be selecting Directors for every session, external scholars, resource persons and Laureates to help in the proceedings. The deadline for the submission of applications is set for 17 May, 2005. Applications should be sent to: The CODESRIA Gender Institute, Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop X Canal IV, B.P. 3304, CP 18524, Dakar, SENEGAL. Tel. (221) 825 98 21/22/23 Fax : (221) 824 12 89