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Conferences for the month of June, 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  |
16th Annual Conference:
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Revitalizing Homeland Markets" |
| June 2 - 5 |
| Burlington VT |
The most effective development finance practitioners take advantage of the latest programs and services to grow America's economy in every corner of the nation from remote villages in Alaska to New York City after the 911 tragedy. Development finance organizations are compelled to make use of the latest bond and loan financing innovations to ensure that they continue to meet the financing needs of businesses and other organizations in their communities.
Revitalizing America's Economy focuses on development finance from many directions. Presentations by expert panelists will cover the latest developments from the SEC and IRS on bond finance to new directions in infrastructure and school financings to urban and rural financing programs to micro lending and risk capital. New preconference sessions are introduced—Financing the Tourism Industry and Financing Development in Rural Areas.
Make plans to bring your Board Members and staff so that you don't miss anything and can hit the ground running when you return home. This event brings together nearly 200 practitioners and promises best practice advice and nonstop networking opportunities. |
| Website: |
http://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/cdfaconf.nsf/ |
| Sponsors: |
Council of Development Finance
Agencies |
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| Original Source: http://www.ncoe.org/calendar/index.html |
| 2002 |
Horn of Africa Regional Conference on Women and Information and Communication Technologies
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| June 3 - 7 |
| Nairobi, Kenya |
The African Centre for Women, Information & Communications Technology presents the conference: Towards a Horn of Africa region Women's Knowledge Network. |
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| Contact:
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conference@acwict.or.ke or
information@acwict.or.ke |
| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org |
2002  |
National Conference for College Women Student Leaders
Women in Charge |
| June 5 - 8 |
American University
Washington DC |
Conference: June 6-8, 2002
Pre-Conference Public Policy Institute: June 5-6, 2002
If you are a college or university woman student in a campus or community leadership role or if you have leadership aspirations, this conference is for you!
Join student leaders from all over the country and gather the information, skills, and resources you need to meet 21st century leadership challenges. This event-filled conference will help you better understand the issues and opportunities available and encourage you to use your collegiate experience as a foundation for continuing leadership on campus, in your community, and throughout the country and the world.
* Participate in a Pre-Conference Public Policy Institute Wednesday and Thursday, June 5-6, 2002. Visit Capitol Hill and lobby on issues that have an impact on women and girls. (Separate pre-conference registration fee is required.)
* Learn skills in advocacy, networking, transitioning to the workplace, work/life balance, career planning, and financial management
* Build a national network of women who can play an important role in your personal and professional life
* Strengthen your institution with your new leadership capabilities
* Meet Women of Distinction Award winners who have risen to the top of their fields
The American Association of University Women, one of the original sponsors of the conference, is proud to continue the legacy NAWE: Advancing Women in Higher Education fostered for over 15 years. |
| Website: |
http://www.aauw.org/9000/nccwsl/ |
| Sponsors: |
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| Contact:
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(800) 326-2289 or (202) 785-7712
Fax: (202) 466-7618
TDD: (202) 785-7777
program@aauw.org |
| Original Source: http://www.aauw.org/9000/nccwsl/ |
2002  |
Summer symposium for Graduate Students in International Affairs: A New Global Security Agenda
Women in International Security |
| June 6 - 11 |
Georgetown University
Washington DC |
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| Website: |
info@wiss.org |
| Sponsors: |
Center for Peace and Security Studies
Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service |
| Contact:
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Box 571145
Washington, DC 20057-1145
(202) 687-3366
Fax: (202) 687-3233
info@wiss.org |
| Original Source: http://www.ipb.org/ |
2002  |
AAUW Regional Convention
Great Lakes Region
(IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) |
| June 7 - 9 |
| Grand Rapids MI |
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| Website: |
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| Sponsors: |
American Association of University Women |
| Contact:
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| Original Source: http://www.aauw.org/6000/regconf.html |
2002  |
AAUW Regional Convention
South Atlantic
(FL, GA, NC, SC, VA, WV, PR) |
| June 7 - 9 |
| Tampa FL |
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| Website: |
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| Sponsors: |
American Association of University Women |
| Contact:
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| Original Source: http://www.aauw.org/6000/regconf.html |
2002  |
AAUW Regional Convention
Southeast Central
(AL, KY, LA, MS, TN) |
| June 7 - 9 |
| Memphis TN |
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| Website: |
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| Sponsors: |
American Association of University Women |
| Contact:
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| Original Source: http://www.aauw.org/6000/regconf.html |
2002  |
AAUW Regional Convention
Southwest Central
(AR, KS, MO, OK, TX) |
| June 7 - 9 |
| Plano TX |
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| Website: |
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| Sponsors: |
American Association of University Women |
| Contact:
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| Original Source: http://www.aauw.org/6000/regconf.html |
| 2002 |
UNU/INCORE International Summer School on Conflict Resolution |
| June 9 - 15 |
Derry/Londonderry
Northern Ireland |
UNU/INCORE International Summer School offers a structured learning opportunity based on the latest research and concepts of conflict resolution. Senior level participants from all backgrounds: practitioner, policy maker and academic are invited to attend. The new Introduction to Northern Ireland programme
June 9-10, 2002 provides an introduction to peacebuilding and policy in Northern Ireland.
Deadline for registration April 19, 2002. |
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| Sponsors: |
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| Contact:
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school@incore.ulst.ac.uk |
| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org |
| 2002 |
23RD Intrnational Human Rights
Training Program (IHRTP) |
| June 9 - 28 |
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As the preparations for the 23rd
session of our International Human Rights Training Program go ahead we can
expect an inspiring three-week program, and the opportunity to meet more
than 100 participants from approximately 50 countries who will attend the
IHRTP in 2002.
Deadline for applications is 15 January, 2002. |
| Website: |
www.chrf.ca |
| Sponsors: |
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| Contact:
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IHRTP@chrf.ca |
| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org |
2002  |
Business-to-Business 2002 Conference and Exposition |
| June 10 - 11 |
| Chelsea Piers Address: New
York NY |
Business-to-Business 2002 is a business conference designated to provide Small and Medium-size Company Enterprises, Women Business Owners, and Senior Executives with today's "New Business Realities". The conference will provide the Strategies,
Solutions |
| Website: |
http://www.djmassociates.com |
| Sponsors: |
DJM Associates |
| Contact:
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(201) 646-6593
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| Original Source: http://www.bwni.com/ |
| 2002 |
9th Women's Global Leadership Institute
Realizing the Vision of Women
Understanding The Intersection Of Racism, Sexism And Other Oppressions |
| June 10 - 21
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Building a vision of women's human rights is a work in progress that is critical not just for women but for the future of communities, nations, and the world. The Institute will examine these issues, building on recent discussion in connection with the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances that has underscored the role racism and other identity-based oppressions play in the perpetuation of human rights violations against women.
Application Deadline: January 4, 2002. |
| Website: |
http://www.cwgl.rutgers.edu/ |
| Sponsors: |
Center for Women's Global Leadership |
| Contact:
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| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org and http://www.un.org/womenwatch/news/calendar/ |
2002  |
2002 National Small Business Summit |
| June 12 - 15 |
| Washington DC |
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| Website: |
www.NFIB.com |
| Sponsors: |
The National Federation of Independent Business |
| Contact:
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NFIB National Business Summit, 1201 F Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C.
20004
(202) 406-4444 |
| Original Source: http://www.selltoairforce.org/sbnr/calendar.htm |
| 2002 |
Identity-Based Conflict & Conflict Transformation |
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June 12 - 16 |
| Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of
Toronto |
This course will look at the concept of identity and how it is formed. Factors that contribute to identity conflicts at the personal, community and global levels will be examined, as well as the way ethnic identity is manipulated to serve other interests. The theory and practice of culturally appropriate ways of transforming conflicts will be an important aspect of the course. Participants from a wide variety of backgrounds and situations and those wishing to apply this knowledge across a range of settings are especially encouraged to take this course. |
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| Contact:
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tlcentre@oise.utoronto.ca |
| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org |
| 2002 |
The 2002 Latin American Student Symposium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
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June 15 - July 13 |
| Monterrey, Mexico |
In partnership with Tec de Monterrey and The Elliot School of International Affairs at The George Washington University.
The first annual Latin American Symposium will combine conflict resolution skills training with a focus on Latin American affairs. Through simulations drawn from actual regional disputes, participants will gain a fundamental understanding of contemporary Latin American issues and develop a skill set to effectively address conflict at various levels of society.
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| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org
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| 2002 |
Peace Journalism |
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June 20 - 22 |
Centre for Partnership in
Development
Fredrikstad, Norway |
Peace Journalism, a training and lecture programme on Ethical Reporting of Conflicts in the 21st Century and Challenges after Sep 11. Peace Journalism highlights the role of media coverage in modern conflicts and
wars. It's training seminars offer avenues for transforming the insights of the pitfalls and possibilities in conflict coverage into constructive and peacebuilding communication.
COST: Course fee: 4000 NOK + Accommodation: Appr. 2500 NOK =3D approx. US$ = 750 |
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| Sponsors: |
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TRANSCEND
John Jones
jones@diakonhjemmet.no |
| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org and http://www.ipb.org/ |
2002  |
2002 Women Business Owners Conference and Annual Meeting |
| June 20 - 23 |
| Salt Lake City UT |
The Conference promises a broad range of workshops, speakers, exhibits and networking opportunities for members to grow and strengthen their chapters, companies, personal lives and communities.
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| Website: |
http://www.nawbo.org |
| Sponsors: |
National Association of Women Business Owners |
| Contact:
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(703) 506-3268
Fax: (703) 506-3266
national@nawbo.org |
| Original Source: http://www.bwni.com/ |
| 2002 |
Educating For Peace and Social Justice |
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June 20 - 23 |
Wilmington College
Ohio |
We encourage presentations, panels, and workshops that will speak to Spirit led learning and scholarship and to all who share a commitment to education. May the following queries suggest opportunities without limiting possibilities for our sharing. Major themes include, but are not limited to: Balancing peace, equality, relationships and family; Creating peaceable classrooms; Encouraging students to embrace peace and social justice issues; Living the peace testimony; Incorporating peace and social justice issues into the curriculum and co-curriculum; Creating a peaceable campus in student life; Collaborating with Quaker and other organizations. |
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| Sponsors: |
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| Contact:
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Send proposals with a
title, presenter's name and mailing address, type of presentation, and a short description of the presentation (no more than 100
words), or send questions to: Douglas Burks, Box 1193, Wilmington College, 251 Ludovic Street, Wilmington, OH 45177
dburks@wilmington.edu |
| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org |
| 2002 |
Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation and Global Development (PCTGD
2002) |
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June 24 - 28 |
| PARTRIR, Cluj-Napoca, Romania |
Five-day intensive training programme for advanced practitioners, aid and development workers, international diplomats, national and local level politicians, policy makers, journalists and academics. TRANSCEND's most intense and highest level training programme.
COST: US$1000 (includes accommodation and course fees). |
| Website: |
www.transcend.org |
| Sponsors: |
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| Contact:
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TRANSCEND
Kai Frithjof Brand-Jacobsen
training@transcend.org |
| Original Source: www.peacewomen.org |
2002  |
2002 Annual Meeting
"Geographies and International Business." |
| June 28 - July 1 |
Caribe Hilton
San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| Website: |
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| Sponsors: |
The Academy of International Business |
| Contact:
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Laurel King, Managing Director at the Academy of International Business, University of
Hawaii
(808) 956-3665
aib@cbs.hawaii.edu |
| Original Source: http://www.selltoairforce.org/sbnr/calendar.htm |
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