Somalia: BBC reporter killed in Mogadishu

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Feb 10, 2005

The shooting of a British journalist working for the BBC by unidentified gunmen outside her hotel in the capital of Somalia has the hallmarks of a targeted attack that threatens all media staff working in the country, warned the International Federation of Journalists. Kate Peyton, 39, a producer based in Johannesburg, was taken to the Madina hospital in Mogadishu for an operation to remove a bullet wound to her back but later died of internal bleeding. The circumstances surrounding the incid...read more

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Voice Against Torture: Call for articles

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Feb 10, 2005

Quarterly Newsletter is one of the publications of Voice Against Torture, for which contributions are invited in the form of articles, research, reports, comments on current issues, news items, poems or short stories, relating either to the issue of torture or human rights infringements, from any part of the world. Manuscripts should be typed in English language, double-spaced, and sent via e-mails. References or bibliography need be numbered, if provided with the article. Similarly, brief bi...read more

The Child Rights Advisory Documentation and Legal Center vacancies

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Feb 10, 2005

The Child Rights Advisory Documentation and Legal Center (CRADLE) is a non-governmental, non-partisan and not for profit organization committed to the promotion, protection and enhancement of the rights of the child through legal aid; legislative and policy advocacy; child rights awareness creation; and research, monitoring and documentation of the rights of the child. The CRADLE wishes to engage the services of suitably qualified persons who possess an LLB degree, experience as a legal offic...read more

Southern Africa: Boosting Education for All in Southern Africa

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Feb 10, 2005

National Education For All Coordinators, NGO representatives and education experts from Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe were to meet from February 7 for a 3-day discussion on Education for All. The gathering "Joining Hands and Taking Action for Education for All” is co-hosted by World Education, the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) and UNESCO.

USA: The Moriah Fund

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Feb 10, 2005

The Moriah Fund, a private grantmaking foundation, is seeking a full time employee to provide program and administrative support to the Program Director for Women's Rights and Reproductive Health and the Program Officer for Latin America. The Moriah Fund makes grants in the United States and in Latin America that advance women's human rights and reproductive and sexual health. If interested, please send cover letter and resume to: Attn: Sr. Program Assistant, International Programs Candidate ...read more

USA: The Africa Faith and Justice Network

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Feb 10, 2005

The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) is looking for a new Executive Director. We invite people of faith, especially those who have lived, worked in and have a love for Africa, with experience in fundraising or development, and a proven interest in public policy, justice and peace, and the application of Catholic Social Teaching to apply. The Executive Director: Coordinates and leads AFJN in collaboration with members, staff, Board, and coalition partners to accomplish its Mission; Work...read more

AIDS 2006 XVI International AIDS Conference, 13-18 August 2006, Toronto, Canada

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Feb 10, 2005

The International AIDS Conference is open to people from around the world, and aims to advance knowledge of HIV/AIDS in all its medical, social, scientific, community and political aspects. Conference participants will include researchers, health care providers, public health workers, people living with AIDS, non-governmental organisations, advocates, policy makers, UN organisations, government officials, the business sector, and the pharmaceutical industry.

CAR: Conseil Santé S.A.

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Feb 10, 2005

We are looking for a French speaking public health expert specialized in TB for a 2-month mission in the Central African Republic. The European Union (EDF) is implementing a 4-year primary health care project in the country. One of the actions planned is the re-launch of the fight against Tuberculosis. Contact [email protected]

Sudan: African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF)

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Feb 10, 2005

The ideal candidate will have a post graduate degree preferably in Public/Community Health with at least 5 years experience in Public Health Programme Management at district or national level particularly in fieldworks in conflict/post conflict situations in Africa. We are looking for individuals with proven record in raising substantial project/programme funds; building effective partnership and strategic alliances and demonstrated initiative and creativity; a strategic thinker. S/he shoul...read more

Yeomans Award for Local Content

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Feb 10, 2005

The Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP), the Open Knowledge Network (OKN) and OneWorld Africa invite Africa-based projects to submit applications for the Yeomans Award for Local Content. This is a re-advertisement for applicants for the African category of the Award. Projects from Africa which applied for the first round but were not short-listed should not re-apply.

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