africa: CONTINUED CHILD SOLDIERING CASTS SHADOW ON CELEBRATIONS FOR THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD

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Jun 19, 2003

The Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers has called on African governments and armed groups to implement commitments to stop child soldiering. “The Day of the African Child is not only a celebration of progress towards child rights; it is also a time to remember the tens of thousands of child soldiers caught up in conflicts across Africa,” said Casey Kelso, Coalition coordinator. It is estimated that more than 120,000 African children – some no more than 7 or 8 years old – are currentl...read more

zambia: School Administrator/Teacher - The Cogitare Foundation

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Jun 19, 2003

This is administrative educational work serving as the Head Administrator of an elementary school. This employee is responsible for providing direction and leadership for all activities within the school. Work involves overseeing the management of the educational program, the decision making and communication processes, the business operations, the staff relations program, the community relations program and the physical buildings.

Zambia

drc: call to uphold child rights

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Jun 19, 2003

Leading human rights and aid agencies called the situation in Congo one of the world's largest humanitarian tragedies and demanded urgent action to halt the sexual abuse and forced recruitment of children. In a 36-page report, a network of agencies called on all parties in Congo's war to uphold international treaties to protect children's rights.

Democratic Republic of Congo

NIGERIA: University teachers end six months strike

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Jun 19, 2003

Nigerian university lecturers have ended a six-month strike to demand improved government funding of education in compliance with the ruling of an industrial arbitration panel. The strike had brought teaching to a halt in the universities of Africa's most populous nation.

Nigeria

south africa: Mandela memorabilia raises over R1 million for charity

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Jun 19, 2003

Just over R1 million has been raised at an auction of former president Nelson Mandela's memorabilia. The auction was held to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Trust, which supports certain charities.

South Africa

west africa: deputy director - REACH

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Jun 19, 2003

The REACH West Africa Deputy Director works closely and in a complementary fashion with the Project Director to effectively lead and manage the project. This includes the achievement of the vision and strategy of the Project, and managing key relationships with USAID/WARP, the Project's Management Committee, REACH's partners, and other key stakeholders, including the Project's Advisory Committee and other donors and cooperating agencies.

Africa: clinton funds aids fight

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Jun 19, 2003

Former US president Bill Clinton said he hopes to use his foundation to treat at least 700 000 Aids patients in Africa and the Caribbean. The William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation is working with the governments of Rwanda, Mozambique, Tanzania and several Caribbean nations to fund Aids prevention and treatment.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR NGOs IN THE SOUTHERN AFRICA REGION

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Jun 19, 2003

Mango’s highly regarded finance training programme for NGOs will be returning to Zambia in August 2003. This year Mango will run the ever-popular introductory course – Practical Financial Management for NGOs – and, for the first time in Zambia, the follow-up course on Strategic Financial Management for NGOs. Both courses are aimed at managers in small to medium sized NGOs. No previous financial management experience or finance qualifications are required for attending the course – just a desi...read more

Africa: African governments must respect children's rights

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Jun 19, 2003

On the Day of the African Child on June 16, Amnesty International called on African governments to ratify the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, where they have not done so already, and for all governments to rapidly put into practice the terms of the Charter. Everyday, African children continue to be used as soldiers, often to fight on the front line, or as porters, messengers, guards, or cooks.

liberia: a call to action

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Jun 19, 2003

The 4 June 2003 announcement of the indictment of Liberian President Charles Taylor by the Special Court for Sierra Leone propels the Liberian conflict into a new situation, with both opportunities and risks for the international community, says the International Crisis Group. Handled correctly, it can provide an opportunity to purge the region of one of the most serious threats to regional stability and usher in a new era of peace, stability, and democracy. Mishandled, the indictment can s...read more

Liberia

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