International Women's Day IWD 2009

… Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women’s craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more … (about 1/2).

Homepage; some videos on IWD;
Events; International Women’s Day 2009 Theme; Whats YOUR International Women’s Day 2009 Theme? e-mail us;
Networking; Global Issues; Innovation; Work; Business /Finance; Media /Arts; Government; Link; Register; Log-in;
Contact online.

About 2/2: International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900’s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies … (see: 1908 – 2000 and beyond):

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International Association for the Study of Sexuality Culture and Society IASSCS

Linked with Pinar Ilkkaracan – Turkey.

IASSCS was formed in July 1997 in Amsterdam, following a successful conference, “Beyond Boundaries: Sexuality Across Cultures”, jointly hosted by the Universities of Amsterdam and Chicago. This gathering was broadly concerned with the social and cultural study of sexuality, and drew together scholars from the disciplines of anthropology, history, sociology, health policy and cultural and gender studies. It was noted in the Amsterdam meeting that no organization existed which provided a forum for the interdisciplinary and cross-cultural studies of sexuality. The impetus behind the creation of IASSCS was the perceived need to address the fragmentation of studies in sexuality and to provide a forum for expanding and developing sexuality as a legitimate area of scholarships … (about 1/2).

ALL INTERNAL PAGES OF THIS WEBSITE HAVE THE SAME URL. To find a page, click on the link in the left column, as for:
Homepage,  Sitemap, Conferences, Research Dissemination, News, Regional Partners, Courses and Training Opportunities, Contact.

Address: Avenida Armendariz 445 Miraflores Lima 18, Peru,
Tel: +1-511-241-6929 Ext. 124 Fax: +1-511-241-6929 Ext. 123

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Physicians for Human Rights PHR

Linked with Mohammed Ahmed Abdallah – Soudan.

  • Physicians for Human Rights mobilizes health professionals to advance health, dignity, and justice and promotes the right to health for all. Harnessing the specialized skills, rigor, and passion of doctors, nurses, public health specialists, and scientists, PHR investigates human rights abuses and works to stop them.
  • Our research takes us to conflict zones, to AIDS-ravaged Africa, to US prisons and juvenile detention centers—and our advocacy brings us to the offices of national and international policymakers. The courts, decision makers and the media have come to rely on our credibility and expertise. Motivated by moral urgency, based on science, and anchored in international human rights standards, PHR’s advocacy advances global health and protects human rights.
  • PHR is building a new movement for human rights based on the solid foundation of two decades of investigation, advocacy, and accomplishment … (PHR’s Mission).

Homepage; Sitemap / Join PHR;
What we do – campaigns: Health Action AIDS; Darfur Survival Campaign; Campaign Against Torture; Health and Justice for Youth; Campaign to Ban Landmines; Investigations; International Forensic Program; The Asylum Network; Get Involved with PHR; Support;
Addresses: National Office, Physicians for Human Rights, 2 Arrow Street, Suite 301, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA; Washington Office, Physicians for Human Rights, 1156 15th Street, NW, Suite 1001, Washington, DC 20005, USA;
Contact.

About PHR: PHR was founded in 1986 on the idea that health professionals, with their specialized skills, ethical duties, and credible voices, are uniquely positioned to investigate the health consequences of human rights violations and work to stop them. Continuer la lecture de « Physicians for Human Rights PHR »

Sexuality Studies.net

SexualityStudies.net is a project of IASSCS and ARCSHS produced with the assistance of the Ford Foundation.

Linked with Pinar Ilkkaracan – Turkey.

Bringing together researchers, teachers and students in the field of human sexuality from around the globe, this website provides up-to-date information about the study of human sexuality, including a directory of study programs and research institutions, and Creative Commons licensed course materials to download. Our community of users are united by a common interest in academic investigation of human sexuality, and come from around the world. (on Homepage).

Institutions (worldwide);
Programs; Resources;
Help /what can I do with this site? Groups directory; HIV/AIDS database – stepping stones;
A short background to Critical Sexuality Studies;
What types of trainings are available; Held in a Web of Indifference;
Contact – online: by login, but first register.

About: SexualityStudies.net is a website for people engaged in the study of human sexuality – researchers, teachers, students and those working in the field. Our aim is to provide a hub for the community of people working in this area to interact, share information and engage critically with key questions concerning sexuality studies.

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Vent d'Afrique

Linked with Sotigui Kouyaté – Mali and Burkina Faso.

Actions humanitaires:

  • L’association intervient pour améliorer et sécuriser les conditions de travail de ces artistes et artisans en leur fournissant selon les besoins des outils et du matériel divers.
  • VENT D’AFRIQUE expose et vend des objets d’art et d’artisanat issus de leur création. L’association expose dans ses locaux et dans de nombreux autres lieux fréquentés. VENT D’AFRIQUE participe au développement d’un commerce équitable
  • L’association souhaite faire venir certains artistes et artisans pour qu’ils fassent découvrir leurs arts à nos publics, en France (ateliers et/ou stages et/ou concerts).
  • VENT D’AFRIQUE veut permettre à d’autres associations, collectivités… de  » bénéficier  » de ces artistes venus de l’autre continent.

Sous l’arbre a palabres;
Expositions d’artisanat, vente; Traiteurs exotiques;
Rythmes d’Afrique; Festivites;
Adresse: Quartier du Château Vert, Boulevard Chevalier de Clerville, CCal Château Vert « le Tigre », Code postal 34200, SETE, FRANCE;
Contacts.

Genese – Objectifs: De ces objectifs l’association Vent d’Afrique a mis en place des activités qui correspondent aux attentes des deux continents:

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