Ethiopia: Government Attacks Universities, Civil Society

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May 14, 2001

Ethiopian security forces have used excessive force in dealing with student protests and are using the protests as an excuse for cracking down on all government critics, Human Rights Watch charged today. Attacks by security forces on Addis Ababa University, in Ethiopia's capital, have led to forty-one deaths, hundreds of injuries, and the detention of over two thousand students and scores of government critics since April 17.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Government Engaged in Cruel And Inhumane Actions Against Street Children

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May 14, 2001

The International Secretariat of OMCT has been informed by the Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO), a member of the OMCT network, that the government is engaged in cruel and inhumane actions against street children in Addis Ababa.
Due to the recent conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia, children who do not have parents or economically strong relatives to support them are forced to discontinue their education. The streets, churches, mosques, bus and taxi stations of cities in Ethiopia...read more

Ethiopia

DRC: Some 2.5 million 'excess' deaths in east, report notes

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May 14, 2001

A final report by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) on mortality rates in eastern DRC says the level and indiscriminate nature of violence since August 1998 is disturbing. It is estimated that one in every eight households has experienced a violent death since the start of the war, about 40 percent of which are women and children. The report stressed that the mortality rate in eastern DRC was extraordinarily high.

Democratic Republic of Congo

STUDY FINDS HIGH-TECH DONORS COMMITTED TO PHILANTHROPY

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May 14, 2001

The Social Welfare Research Institute at Boston College in conjunction with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, has released a study of the charitable giving habits of wealthy high-tech executives that suggests that high-tech donors' initial dedication to philanthropy is "an indication of an emerging fuller commitment" to the field.

The American University in Cairo (AUC)

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May 07, 2001

The course will be led by Sharryn Aiken, Legal Specialist, Refugee Studies Centre, York University, Toronto. Dates: 16-19 July 2001, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and 21 July, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Venue: AUC Main Campus, Hill House, 6th floor lounge. Entrance at Mohammed Mahmoud Gate. Deadline for applications: 31 May 2001.

Egypt

International Human Rights: Laws, Mechanisms, and Practices

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May 07, 2001

Course number: X12.9226 Tuition: $340 Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.20-8.25 p.m. May 24-July 12 (8 sessions)Taught by Maria Green, lawyer and director of the International Anti-Poverty Law Center. New York University

Senior Researcher, RHRU - South Africa

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May 07, 2001

The Reproductive Health Research Unit (RHRU) and loveLife require a SENIOR RESEARCHER. Location: RHRU - Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, South Africa. The initial contract will be for 2 years.
Closing date is: 28 May, 2001. Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted. Please send a CV addressing EACH of the essential selection criteria + cover letter.

South Africa

AKINA MAMA WA AFRIKA

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May 07, 2001

An international development organisation for African women is hereby seeking 3 African women who are motivated self starters, to fill the following posts: Volunteer Coordinator (part time 17.5 hours per week £22922.00 pro rata.Initially for 3 years. Finance and Administrative Officer Circa $16,000 – £18,000 (inclusive of London Weighting) Initially for 2 years. Personal Assistant to Director/ International Programmes Officer. Circa £18,000 - £20,000 (Inclusive of London Weighting)Initially f...read more

SENIOR AND JUNIOR RESEARCHERS

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May 07, 2001

Appointments will be for one year in the first instance but with a strong possibility of renewal. Closing date: 23 March 2001

AMVTN Workshops, November 2001

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May 07, 2001

The African Malaria Vaccine Testing Network is inviting applications from African scientists in the employment of African institutions / Ministries of Health to participate in the above workshops. Applicants must at least be middle to senior level investigators, key members of ethics (or scientific) review committees, study monitors, members of data safety monitoring boards, sponsors of research involving human subjects, members of regulatory bodies or editors of biomedical journals. Details ...read more

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