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Announcing the National Geographic GLIMPSE Correspondents Program
If you are a talented storyteller; specialize in writing, photography or video; and will be living or studying abroad in Fall 2008, this is your opportunity! As a Glimpse Correspondent, you will receive a $600 stipend, a professional editor, and the opportunity to be published in National Geographic Glimpse. The application will be ready in mid-May. . .
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08 May 2008 |
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Anuradha Bhattacharjee
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Overview - amFAR MSM Initiative
“MSM have been largely ignored by both social and public health structures in many countries for too long,” stated a recently published study in the journal PLoS Medicine. While available data indicate a widespread threat that could devastate MSM populations around the world, HIV transmission among MSM is still not tracked in most countries.
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08 May 2008 |
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Anuradha Bhattacharjee
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Current Impacts to Indigenous Nomadic Peoples of South Asia
The indigenous nomadic peoples of South Asia - including Baluch, Banjara, Bhil, Charan, Gujar, Jat, and Nandiwalla - have traditionally occupied a unique place within the larger South Asian society. Often subsisting on the outskirts of major society, they have played an essential role in the larger economic and social functioning of South Asian soc. . .
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08 May 2008 |
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Peter Jones
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Current List of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers
As of April 15, 2008, there are 76 National Park Service recognized Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs). These Native American tribes have assumed the responsibilities of the State Historic Preservation Officers for their tribal lands. These 76 sovereign governments have a land base exceeding 34 million acres spannning 24 states.
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08 May 2008 |
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Peter Jones
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The Women’s Affairs Technical Committee - Palestine
The Women’s Affairs Technical Committee was founded in Jerusalem in 1992 as one of the technical teams formed to support the peace negotiations. In addition, it was intended to be part of the organization and infrastructure building of a future Palestinian state, to integrate gender into all preparatory work in support of the peace process, and to . . .
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07 May 2008 |
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Anuradha Bhattacharjee
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Violence against Women Primary Database Report - Afghanistan
Violence against women (VAW) is an issue affecting women around the
world indiscriminate of their age, social strata, education level or religious
affiliation. The situation in Afghanistan may be more distressing as the
majority of citizens are not aware of their rights. War contributes towards
entrenchment of violence in the society which affe. . .
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07 May 2008 |
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Anuradha Bhattacharjee
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Legal Aid Referral Centre Pamphlet: Jalalabad
Author: UNIFEM Afghanistan. No. of pages: 3. Publication date: March 2008
Languages: English, Dari, Pashto.
The referral centre is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Women's Affairs and the Ministry of Interior. The centre is staffed by female professionals who provide assistance and support to women by giving information on legal issues, e. . .
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07 May 2008 |
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Anuradha Bhattacharjee
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Inspiring Nepal to Support Peace Initiatives & Reconciliation Education (INSPIRE)- Nepal (Equal Access)
Inspiring Nepal to Support Peace Initiatives & Reconciliation Education (INSPIRE). INSPIRE weaves critical issues faced by Nepalese youth during the current peace process into a number of EA's current radio programs. By adapting and expanding the innovative combined radio and leadership training projects mentioned above, and by creating a youth li. . .
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07 May 2008 |
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Anuradha Bhattacharjee
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Chatting With My Best Friend - Youth Life Skills Program in Nepal (Equal Access)
More than 1000 self-formed youth listening clubs and millions of young people tune in each week to "Chatting with My Best Friend" (Saathi Sanga Manka Kura), our youth chat radio show produced in partnership with UNICEF, that engages listeners in discussions with the hosts-the best friends-about how to negotiate relationships, continue their educati. . .
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07 May 2008 |
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Anuradha Bhattacharjee
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At Home and Abroad: A Safe Migration Initiative (Equal Access)
The need for sources of income in rural Nepal is acute, and in response to limited economic opportunities and socio-political conflict in their country, between 60,000 to 1.2 million Nepali men migrate to India every year in search for jobs. Not only do migrant men often have high-risk sexual behaviors, but Mumbai, a popular destination for Nepales. . .
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07 May 2008 |
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New Film Series Takes on Culture of Silence on Violence against Women
First Global Broadcast – Women on the Frontline – Presented by Annie Lennox on BBC World took place on April 18, 2008 at 19:30 GMT. Fourteen years ago, in April 1994, news got out that ethnic violence in Kigali was spreading throughout Rwanda. Since then, the world community has struggled to explain how the genocide of 800,000 people happened in fu. . .
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07 May 2008 |
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Anuradha Bhattacharjee
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Women and the Media: New Challenges
The media has incredible potential to be a change agent in relation to gender equality. Considering that women are the central focus of only 10% of news stories, mass media in general does not give an accurate representation of reality or take into account the current changes in perceptions or gender norms and roles. This was one of the addresses o. . .
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07 May 2008 |
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Anuradha Bhattacharjee
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Counselling programme successfully promotes exclusive breast feeding in South Africa
A South African cohort study has shown that it is possible to increase rates of exclusive breast feeding among HIV-positive and HIV-negative women and their newborns in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The results of the study are reported in the April 23rd edition of AIDS.
Background - Recommendations regarding breast feeding in areas of high HIV p. . .
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06 May 2008 |
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Anuradha Bhattacharjee
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Give, Get or Get Off!: Challenges of Cultural Networking Today
Gent, European Festivals Association, 2008, 205 pp., ISBN 978-90-81140-42-3
Give, Get or Get Off!: Challenges of Cultural Networking Today is a report on the EFA/ISPA Conference entitled Cultural Networks at Work, a gathering that was organized in Brussels, Belgium in June 2007. The book presents excerpts of the discussion sessions as well as a . . .
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06 May 2008 |
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Anuradha Bhattacharjee
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Agenda 21 for Culture - United Cities and Local Governments
‘Agenda 21 for Culture’ is the first document with worldwide mission that advocates establishing the groundwork of an undertaking by cities and local governments for cultural development. The ‘Agenda 21 for Culture’ was agreed by cities and local governments from all over the world to enshrine their commitment to human rights, cultural diversity, s. . .
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06 May 2008 |
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