KABISSA-FAHAMU Newsletter No 14
KABISSA-FAHAMU Newsletter No 14
The International Telecommunication Union's third World Telecommunication Policy Forum closed last week with the adoption by government and industry of four "Opinions" that reflect the common understanding on Internet Protocol (IP) Telephony.
A daily update on human rights and democratic development of the Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Anyone who lives in Africa and has access to the Internet can use "The African Digital Library", which was jointly created by the Association of African Universities (AAU), Technikon SA (TSA) and NetLibrary (NL). Net Library is an American company that specialized in setting up digital libraries for universities and companies.
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March 12, 2001 Published by: Nua Ltd Volume 6 Number 8
To search the complete PND archive (300+ issues dating to January 1995), visit Philanthropy News Digest on the World Wide Web.
The United States Institute of Peace Webster University's Human Rights Education Project and Center for International Education are jointly sponsoring a two day Conference on Undergraduate Human Rights Education on March 29-30. The conference (which will be held on the Webster University Campus in Saint Louis, Missouri) is free, but registration is limited and is filling up fast. For information about the conference please consult the conference website at of call the Webster University Center for International Education at (314) 968-7432.
September 24 -October 19, 2001 Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health will co-sponsor a course, "International Course in Applied Epidemiology" during September 24 - October 19, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia. This basic course in epidemiology is directed at public health professionals from countries other than the United States.
The application form and further details can also be downloaded from the International Development pages of the Nuffield Institute for July 2001 Nuffield Institute for Health Leeds, UK
8-21 July 2001 Cambridge, UK An intensive two-week residential course for professionals in the field of family planning and sexual & reproductive health held at Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK.
The Swiss National Council, the first Chamber of the Federal Assembly to debate the ratification of the Rome Statute, passed the ratification bill yesterday, 13 March 2001, with 135 against 26 votes. (NB: Some of the members of parliament who voted "no" may have done so to indicate that they wanted an obligatory instead of a facultative referendum on the question of ratification, that is, that the Swiss people automatically vote on the issue, and not only when 50'000 citizens so require.)
Although the Battle of Seattle was successful in preventing a new comprehensive round of global trade talks from going ahead, this did not mean there would not be trade negotiations at the WTO. On the contrary, a whole new set of WTO talks on global trade in 'services' began in February, 2000, with formal negotiations due to begin this spring after a crucial stocktaking session is completed at the end of March. These so called GATS negotiations [General Agreement on Trade in Services] could have a dramatic and profound effect on a wide range of public services and citizens' rights all over the world. Contact for more information.
To: The British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair,The British House of Commons: Culture, Media and Sport Committee, The British Library,The British Museum,The Royal Library, Windsor Castle,The Victoria and Albert Museum "Recalling that the British Expedition against Emperor Tewodros, in 1868, looted the Ethiopian ruler's capital, Maqdala.
The Directorate of Youth and Sport of the Council of Europe will be producing a Manual on Human Rights Education in 2001 in the framework of its Youth Programme on Human Rights Education. This manual is particularly addressed to activities with young people within formal and non-formal education. The Manual will provide methods and activities based on participatory, active and experimental educational methods. We are looking for experienced and interested educationalists and trainers to contribute to the production of the manual. Contributions can be made by participating in one of the two groups: reference group and production team. Further details and application form are available by e-mail.
The purpose of this position is to direct the new Women's Rights and Economic Change "theme program" as part of AWID's new Strategic Communications Program. The intended impact of the Strategic Communications Program is the improvement of women's lives through information exchange that will motivate action, support knowledge - building, and influence policy.
Human Rights Watch, Europe and Central Asia Division Seeks Summer 2001 interns Human Rights Watch is an international research and advocacy organization that conducts regular investigations into human rights abuses in seventy countries worldwide. The Europe and Central Asia division, with field offices in Moscow, Tashkent, and Tbilisi, works on the countries of Europe and the former Soviet Union. When applying, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 9, 2001. Applications can be mailed to: Europe and Central Asia Division Human Rights Watch 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th floor New York, NY 10118-3299
From 1994 - 1996, the Law Group maintained a field office in Goma, North Kivu, from which field officers provided valuable support and training to human rights activists in Eastern Congo. Following the opening of a field presence in Kinshasa in 2000, the Law Group is expanding its field activities by re-establishing a field office in Eastern Congo, to reinforce the small human rights community's efforts in the face of a deteriorating human rights situation, and strengthen their participation in the country's transition process.
The Law Group is currently seeking candidates for a Program Officer position, to be based in Bukavu, in South-Kivu. Together with a team of national program and administrative staff, the Program Officer will be responsible for a variety of training, mentoring and technical assistance projects aimed at building the capacity of civil society in Eastern Congo. The Program Officer will serve both as a trainer and constant resource to local NGOs, and ensure the day-to-day running of Law Group programs in the East, while maintaining relationships with
NGOs, UN agencies and local authorities.
How to Apply: To apply, send resume or curriculum vitae and cover letter by mail, fax or e-mail (MSWord and WordPerfect 7.0 attachments) to: Bukavu - DRC Program Officer Search International Human Rights Law Group 1200, 18th Street NW, Suite 602 Washington D.C. 20036 Fax: +1 202 822 4606
The Policing Program is currently seeking a Program Director to lead our talented staff to greater influence and effectiveness in assuring that fighting crime and protecting rights are seen as mutually supportive. The Director will work under the supervision of the deputy Director of Program and Policy. SUBMISSIONS: Resume, cover letter, three (3) writing samples, and three (3) References Qualification: Substantial practical experience with law enforcement activities, and familiarity with police practice in large US cities; Supervisory savvy in strategy design, operations, fiscal, and personnel
management; Extraordinary communication skills, including the ability to make complex issues understandable to lay audiences; Experience in conflict resolution. Deadline: THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE HIRE Contact / Forward application to HR-Policing Director 333 Seventh Ave., 13th fl, New York NY 10001 USA Fax: 212-845-5299
Social Work with Street children
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6 months training in Denmark required
12 months working in TCE Project in Africa
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2 months promotion work
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Head of Gender Unit
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Mission: Doctors of the World is dedicated to improving the health and relieving the suffering of vulnerable populations in the United States and abroad. Our primary objectives are to offer the finest available medical expertise to those in greatest need, and in so doing, to utilize medical care to protect human rights and to promote peaceful reconciliation. Contact Person: Cerue Van den Broeck.
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Deadline: April 30, 2001
To apply, please send your cover letter and CV/resume to Art Farrance.
We would like to draw your attention to a new publication that might be of interest to you. 'Institutionalizing Gender Equality: Commitment, Policy and Practice. A Global Source Book' is the fourth book in the series Gender, Society and Development published by the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT). This publication reflects the increasing interest in the experiences of organizations that have begun to incorporate women and gender considerations into their policies, not only for projects and programmes but also within their own organizations.
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Special Issue: Celebrating the life and legacy of Samir Amin
Special Issue: Celebrating the life and legacy of Samir Amin
Pambazuka News 872: Honouring Samir Amin, the Battle of Omdurman and Africa’s elusive democracy
Pambazuka News 872: Honouring Samir Amin, the Battle of Omdurman and Africa’s elusive democracy
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Pambazuka News 870: The struggle for self-determination continues
Pambazuka News 870: The struggle for self-determination continues
Pambazuka News 869: Trump trade wars, BRICS labour and neo-slavery in Italy
Pambazuka News 869: Trump trade wars, BRICS labour and neo-slavery in Italy
Pambazuka News 868: The “Anglophone Crisis” and elite politics
Pambazuka News 868: The “Anglophone Crisis” and elite politics
Pambazuka News 867: The BRICS summit returns to South Africa
Pambazuka News 867: The BRICS summit returns to South Africa
Pambazuka News 866: Remembering Rodney and decolonising the academy
Pambazuka News 866: Remembering Rodney and decolonising the academy
Pambazuka News 865: Working people’s demands
Pambazuka News 865: Working people’s demands
Pambazuka News 864: Decolonising African minds
Pambazuka News 864: Decolonising African minds
Pambazuka News 863: People power and on-going struggles
Pambazuka News 863: People power and on-going struggles
Pambazuka News 862: Renewed struggle to defeat austerity
Pambazuka News 862: Renewed struggle to defeat austerity
Pambazuka News 861: Another look at Western imperialism
Pambazuka News 861: Another look at Western imperialism
Pambazuka News 860: Working on Africa’s self-reliance
Pambazuka News 860: Working on Africa’s self-reliance
Pambazuka News 859: The question of land in South Africa
Pambazuka News 859: The question of land in South Africa
Pambazuka News 858: Struggles of the exploited and oppressed
Pambazuka News 858: Struggles of the exploited and oppressed
Dear readers,
Pambazuka News will be on Easter break during the week of 26 March 2018. The next publication will be on 5 April 2018. Thank you very much for your continued support.
The Editor.
CONTENTS: 1. Features 2. Announcements
Features
Stench of state failure in Zambia’s cholera outbreak
Aisha Bahadur
Despite more than a decade of externally funded water and sanitation infrastructure projects in Lusaka, the city’s slums are the epicentre of the most recent cholera outbreak that still lingers six months after the first case was reported. The government’s heavy handed response to this outbreak has added insult to injury for poor communities living in, what is referred to in politically correct parlance as, peri-urban areas. It is the poor that suffer the indignity of sanitation and water inadequacies, a result of more than two decades of failed policy intervention.
Mozambique forced to restructure after debt default
Abayomi Azikiwe
Economic growth proves unsustainable for the Southern African state of Mozambique in present world situation due to financial implications that have been going on for some time now.
Zimbabwe open for business, code for international finance capitalism
Netfa Freeman
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has used all types of media including The New York Times to paint a rosy picture of the current situation in Zimbabwe in order to attract foreign investment. Has really anything changed since Mnangagwa took over four months ago?
Another reason why imperialism wanted Libya overthrown
Abayomi Azikiwe
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy detained for questioning over Gaddafi loan, reminding us of another reason imperialism wanted the Libyan leader assassinated.
“I may not get there with you”
Julius A. Amin
Remembering MLK on this 50th anniversary of his assassination
Martin Luther King Jr. had many enemies during his time, but he never stopped having a positive spirit. As we remember the 50th anniversary of his assassination, we also remember one of his appeals of “doing something good for others”.
Tanzania in The Economist’s view – a deliberate misrepresentation
This is a response to The Economist’s piece “Tanzania’s rogue president: Democracy under assault” published in the Africa section on 15 March 2018. Upon reading this piece, two questions come to mind: Why this? And why now? The Economist has covered Tanzania’s new presidency three times (May 2016, October 2017 and March 2018). All three pieces revolved around the increasing political repression and human rights violations under the new presidency.
Lucrative politics, poverty and democracy in Nigeria
Wole Olubanji
The political establishment appears to be working against the interests and aspirations of the majority of Nigerian people. Especially since the previous economic recession started, almost every policy of government has had the counter-effect of aggravating the burden of the people – from the deregulation of the naira, to paying a ransom for the release of the young ladies kidnapped by Boko Haram.
Free at last? How I met a White Yoruba man from Puerto Rico that was not Bruno Mars
Olurotimi Osha
Historical migration patterns, and the transatlantic slave trade engendered significant cultural and even linguistic osmosis, as various ethnic groups mixed together. Although we find that with the effluxion of time, new identities take more shape, it is difficult to make an argument for discreteness in ethnic or cultural identity. Thus, race it appears is a social construct.
MDC Alliance, “Zimbabwe’s future government”
Japhet M. Zwana
The confidence exuding from Zimbabweans that, this time things will be different, is evident in the opposition leadership and its rank.
To end gender-based violence we must listen to girls
Faiza Jama Mohamed
As I reflect back on my 35 years of activism fighting injustices against women and girls, my feelings are conflicted. On the one hand, I have a sense of fulfilment arising from all I have contributed and the gains won along the way. But on the other, I know gender equality is still a dream, not a reality, and all I have done is just a drop in the ocean.
Announcement
Over the last five years, Fahamu has been implementing Participatory Budgeting in four counties in Kenya namely Kajiado, Kwale, Kisumu, and Makueni (and in Embu to some extent). Citizens within the four counties have been able to engage with their county governments in setting their development priorities, monitoring implementation of the development agenda and put to task government officials where they have failed in implementing the citizens’ development agenda. More specifically, this project has enabled citizens to access information on budgets and expenditure of resources that are utilised in their counties. Fahamu through the Global Giving initiative is seeking to scale up this project. We need your support.
Pambazuka Android App is now on Google Play Store
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Dear readers,
Pambazuka News will be on Easter break during the week of 26 March 2018. The next publication will be on 5 April 2018. Thank you very much for your continued support.
The Editor.
CONTENTS: 1. Features 2. Announcements
Features
Stench of state failure in Zambia’s cholera outbreak
Aisha Bahadur
Mozambique forced to restructure after debt default
Abayomi Azikiwe
Zimbabwe open for business, code for international finance capitalism
Netfa Freeman
Another reason why imperialism wanted Libya overthrown
Abayomi Azikiwe
“I may not get there with you”
Julius A. Amin
Tanzania in The Economist’s view – a deliberate misrepresentation
This is a response to The Economist’s piece “Tanzania’s rogue president: Democracy under assault” published in the Africa section on 15 March 2018. Upon reading this piece, two questions come to mind: Why this? And why now? The Economist has covered Tanzania’s new presidency three times (May 2016, October 2017 and March 2018). All three pieces revolved around the increasing political repression and human rights violations under the new presidency.
Lucrative politics, poverty and democracy in Nigeria
Wole Olubanji
The political establishment appears to be working against the interests and aspirations of the majority of Nigerian people. Especially since the previous economic recession started, almost every policy of government has had the counter-effect of aggravating the burden of the people – from the deregulation of the naira, to paying a ransom for the release of the young ladies kidnapped by Boko Haram.
Free at last? How I met a White Yoruba man from Puerto Rico that was not Bruno Mars
Olurotimi Osha
Historical migration patterns, and the transatlantic slave trade engendered significant cultural and even linguistic osmosis, as various ethnic groups mixed together. Although we find that with the effluxion of time, new identities take more shape, it is difficult to make an argument for discreteness in ethnic or cultural identity. Thus, race it appears is a social construct.
MDC Alliance, “Zimbabwe’s future government”
Japhet M. Zwana
The confidence exuding from Zimbabweans that, this time things will be different, is evident in the opposition leadership and its rank.
To end gender-based violence we must listen to girls
Faiza Jama Mohamed
As I reflect back on my 35 years of activism fighting injustices against women and girls, my feelings are conflicted. On the one hand, I have a sense of fulfilment arising from all I have contributed and the gains won along the way. But on the other, I know gender equality is still a dream, not a reality, and all I have done is just a drop in the ocean.
Announcement
Pambazuka Android App is now on Google Play Store
As a way to reach more people and to make your experience with Pambazuka News better, we have developed an android app as another tool to create a better reading experience with mobile devices. The app will have periodic updates to cater for changing readers' requirements and experiences.to cater for changing readers' requirements and experiences.App download Link
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Pambazuka News 856: Saving Lake Chad and the ambiguous handshake
Pambazuka News 856: Saving Lake Chad and the ambiguous handshake
Pambazuka News 855: Women’s Day, land reforms and forgotten heroes
Pambazuka News 855: Women’s Day, land reforms and forgotten heroes
Pambazuka News 854: Africans in the diaspora and Africa’s quest for democratisation
Pambazuka News 854: Africans in the diaspora and Africa’s quest for democratisation
Pambazuka News 853: Ramaphosa, Tsvangirai, and struggles of working people
Pambazuka News 853: Ramaphosa, Tsvangirai, and struggles of working people
Pambazuka News 852: Confronting global white supremacy
Pambazuka News 852: Confronting global white supremacy
Pambazuka News 851: No compromise, the struggle continues
Pambazuka News 851: No compromise, the struggle continues
Pambazuka News 850: The imperialists’ evil empire
Pambazuka News 850: The imperialists’ evil empire
Pambazuka News 849: Africa's Christmas wish-list
Pambazuka News 849: Africa's Christmas wish-list
Pambazuka News 848: Speaking truth to power
Pambazuka News 848: Speaking truth to power
Pambazuka News 847: Thieves without borders
Pambazuka News 847: Thieves without borders
SPECIAL ISSUE: Pan-Africanist perspectives on Mugabe
SPECIAL ISSUE: Pan-Africanist perspectives on Mugabe
Pambazuka News 845: Real revolutionaries vs populist fakes
Pambazuka News 845: Real revolutionaries vs populist fakes
Pambazuka News 844: The right to self-determination
Pambazuka News 844: The right to self-determination
Pambazuka News 843: Calling the African guerilla-intellectual
Pambazuka News 843: Calling the African guerilla-intellectual
Pambazuka News 842: Kenya on the brink
Pambazuka News 842: Kenya on the brink
Pambazuka News 841: Che and social justice today
Pambazuka News 841: Che and social justice today
Pambazuka News 840: What keeps Africa down?
Pambazuka News 840: What keeps Africa down?
Pambazuka News 839: New radical resistances
Pambazuka News 839: New radical resistances
Pambazuka News 838: Reflections on Kenya
Pambazuka News 838: Reflections on Kenya
Pambazuka News 837: America's wars and the quest for peace
Pambazuka News 837: America's wars and the quest for peace
Pambazuka News 836: Confronting imperialist capture
Pambazuka News 836: Confronting imperialist capture
Pambazuka News 835: Struggle, suffer, sacrifice for justice
Pambazuka News 835: Struggle, suffer, sacrifice for justice
Pambazuka News 834: Sham elections, deadly choices
Pambazuka News 834: Sham elections, deadly choices
Pambazuka News 833: Kenya, Rwanda elections: Hopes and fears
Pambazuka News 833: Kenya, Rwanda elections: Hopes and fears
Pambazuka News 832: Reclaim the humanism of Socialism
Pambazuka News 832: Reclaim the humanism of Socialism
Pambazuka News 831: Biko and the Black world today
Pambazuka News 831: Biko and the Black world today
Pambazuka News 830: African youth, where are you?
Pambazuka News 830: African youth, where are you?
Pambazuka News 829: From Berlin 1885 to G20 Compact with Africa
Pambazuka News 829: From Berlin 1885 to G20 Compact with Africa
Pambazuka News 828: Confronting renewed imperialist aggression
Pambazuka News 828: Confronting renewed imperialist aggression
Pambazuka News 827: Herstory and violence on women
Pambazuka News 827: Herstory and violence on women
Pambazuka News 826: Africa's class problem
Pambazuka News 826: Africa's class problem
Pambazuka News 825: G20 Compact with Africa: Whose agenda?
Pambazuka News 825: G20 Compact with Africa: Whose agenda?
Pambazuka News 824: Resisting death and destruction
Pambazuka News 824: Resisting death and destruction
Pambazuka News 823: The absolute necessity of revolution
Pambazuka News 823: The absolute necessity of revolution
Pambazuka News 822: Standing up to capital
Pambazuka News 822: Standing up to capital
Special Issue: Activism in Africa
Special Issue: Activism in Africa
Pambazuka News 820: Politicians, profiteers and the charade of democracy
Pambazuka News 820: Politicians, profiteers and the charade of democracy
Pambazuka News 819: The Twin Towers: Christianity & Capitalism
Pambazuka News 819: The Twin Towers: Christianity & Capitalism
Pambazuka News 818: Undoing the legacies of imperialism
Pambazuka News 818: Undoing the legacies of imperialism
Pambazuka News 817: State terror as security
Pambazuka News 817: State terror as security
Pambazuka News 816: South Africa: Death of a dream
Pambazuka News 816: South Africa: Death of a dream
Pambazuka News 815: Africa's heroes and Empire's darlings
Pambazuka News 815: Africa's heroes and Empire's darlings
Pambazuka News 814: Israel's apartheid crimes
Pambazuka News 814: Israel's apartheid crimes
Pambazuka News 813: Invasions, protests and fifth columnists
Pambazuka News 813: Invasions, protests and fifth columnists
Pambazuka News 812: No Revolution without women!
Pambazuka News 812: No Revolution without women!
Pambazuka News 811: Exclusion: Afrophobia, war criminals and tribalists
Pambazuka News 811: Exclusion: Afrophobia, war criminals and tribalists
Pambazuka News 810: Overhaul the African Union
Pambazuka News 810: Overhaul the African Union
Pambazuka News 809: From deference to defiance: Arise
Pambazuka News 809: From deference to defiance: Arise
Pambazuka News 808: Taking down Trumpism from Africa
Pambazuka News 808: Taking down Trumpism from Africa
Pambazuka News 807: What we must do: Resistance and solidarity
Pambazuka News 807: What we must do: Resistance and solidarity
SPECIAL ISSUE: Labour movements and the African revolution
SPECIAL ISSUE: Labour movements and the African revolution