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Conferences for the month of January, 2002.
If you have any information about
other programs which may be of interest to women, we would be happy to include
it!
Email
Carolyn@WomenofVision.com
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| 2002 |
Research and Evaluation in the Human Rights Field and Human Rights Advocacy
HREA Distance Education Courses |
| January - May |
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Announcing two distance education courses that HREA will organise during
January-May 2002. The courses are part of a pilot project in which six
courses will be developed and offered to human rights activists and NGO staff
fia distance learning mechanisms. The project is generously supported by
the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Constitutional and Legal Policy
Institute (COLPI). Participation is free of charge.
Deadline of
application: November 7, 2001
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Contact:
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Fax: (617) 249-0278
applications@hrea.org
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| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org
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| 2002 |
International Course on
Gender, Organisational Change, Agriculture and Leadership (GOAL) |
| January 13 - February 2 |
| Wageningen, the Netherlands |
This course focuses at
"mainstreaming gender in agricultural and rural development
organisations" and had 3 core themes:
1. Vision, strategies and tools for gender equity planning and assessment
in agricultural and rural development
2. Instruments for a supportive organisational structure and culture
3. Leadership and facilitation techniques and methods for managing change
processes within organisations.
The course is designed for managers, senior staff, gender experts,
trainers and consultants who are expected to incorporate a gender
perspective in agricultural and rural development organisations and
programmes. They are men and women involved in decision-making
processes within governmental, non-governmental and international
orgnisations, rural development projects, and donor agencies. |
| Website: |
http://www.iac-agro.nl/frametraining.htm |
| Sponsors: |
International Agricultural Centre |
| Contact:
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IAC - Gender training programme
P.O. Box 88
6700 AB Wageningen
The Netherlands
Phone: +31(0)317 495 495 or 495 363
Fax: +31(0)317 495 395
Training@IAC.AGRO.NL |
| Original Source: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/news/calendar/ |
| 2002 |
Nonviolent Peaceforce Canada Winter Retreat: What steps will the nonviolent
peace force take in 2002? |
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January 18 - 20 |
Gracefield Camp and Conference Centre
Gracefield, Quebec |
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| Sponsors: |
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Carl Stieren (Chair) - carls@cyberus.ca
Nonviolent Peace Force Canada, Suite 100A, The Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson
Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5
(613) 564-0999
Fax: (613) 564-0068
pax@magma.ca
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| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org
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| 2002 |
International Course in Gender, Development and Organisational Change |
| January 20 - February 2 |
Egmond aan Zee
the Netherlands
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The overall objective of the course is to deepen the knowledge of experienced gender experts concerning the ongoing gender and development debate. It aims to enhance their vision and skills in promoting processes of change towards gender equality at different institutional and organisational levels (from the family to the state). Professional and personal commitment will be strengthened. |
| Website: |
http://www.gender-training.nl/ |
| Sponsors: |
Gender and Development Training Centre |
| Contact:
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Noor Tabbers, Dorine Plantenga, Hettie Walters, Aukje Zandstra (secretary)
Gender and Development Training Centre
Wilhelminastraat 18
2011 VM Haarlem
the Netherlands
Tel: +31-23-5342149
Fax: +31-23-5312481/5513260
gen.dtc@inter.NL.net |
| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org
and http://www.un.org/womenwatch/news/calendar/ |
2002  |
2nd Annual Success
Strategies for Businesswomen |
| January 20 - 22 |
Boca Raton Resort & Club
Boca Raton FL |
This premiere leadership
conference provides the forum for you to learn from today's top women
executives as they share thier accomplishments and challenges and help you
navigate the future of today's business world. |
| Website: |
Link |
| Sponsors: |
Office Depot (!!) |
| Contact:
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(561) 438-6522
businesswomenconference@officedepot.com |
| Original Source: http://www.bwni.com/ |
| 2002 |
Transforming Civil Conflict |
January 22- February 15
Other
courses will be given 18 March 18- April 12 and July 1-26, 2002. |
| online |
The Network University in cooperation with the Centre for Conflict Resolution,
Department of Peace Studies, Bradford University is organising its successful award winning four week online certificate course
in Conflict Resolution for the eleventh time. The course is designed for
professionals that work in conflict areas and students with a special interest
in the topic. |
| Website: |
www.netuni.nl/demos/tcc/ |
| Sponsors: |
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| Contact:
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Lambrecht Wessels tcc@netuni.uva.nl |
| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org
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2002  |
Successful Human Resource Strategies in a Changing Economy |
| January 23 - 25 |
Sheraton Midtown
Atlanta, GA |
This forum will equip you with the tools & knowledge you need to achieve the business results you want, including strategies
for:
- Linking and aligning your HR objectives to your organization's business strategy
- Adding HR value during times of restructuring
- More
Previous Event's Attendence: 50
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| Website: |
http://www.aliconferences.com |
| Sponsors: |
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| Contact:
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(888) 362-7400
Fax: (312) 362-9101 |
| Original Source: http://www.bwni.com/ |
| 2002 |
Fundraising Fundamentals: an Online Fundraising Training Course |
| January 28 - April 1 |
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Conducted by Ken Wyman and designed for grassroots and "kitchen table" nonprofit groups, with special emphasis on Canadian environmental organizations. For new organizations or those seeking to plunge more seriously into fundraising, the course is designed to help them understand the evolving science of raising money for good causes. |
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| Sponsors: |
GreenAbility, a joint project of the Conservation Council of Ontario, the Sustainability Network, Ken Wyman and Associates, and Web
Networks |
Contact:
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| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org |
| 2002 |
(title?) |
| January 29 |
Martin Luther King Business Empowerment Center
Worcester, MA
("Coming soon to NYC") |
You will be given opportunities to learn how to speak clearly, effectively and
compassionately with the people who most challenge and upset you.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own example of a situation needing
consultation and support.
Cost $30 |
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Contact:
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Jay Mattier at the MLK
Center
(508) 373-0303
jmattier@ix.netcom.com
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| Original Source: www.global-leader.org |
| 2002? |
World Social Forum |
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January 30 - February 5 |
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Porto Alegre, Brazil |
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Contact:
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| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org
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