Non-discrimination is perhaps the most fundamental principle underlying all of human rights. Yet, notions of equality and non-discrimination have yet to be fully developed as they apply to health policy and programming. What does equality actually mean in rolling out or scaling up services, or determining resource allocations in health? What dimensions of inequality result in inequity? What are the grounds for advancing substantive equality as it relates to preconditions for health and access to care? How is the concept of non-discrimination related to but distinct from development concepts of social exclusion? A forthcoming issue of Health and Human Rights will cover these issues and is calling for submissions.
Jobs and Announcements
Call for manuscripts on nondiscrimination and equality
Deadline extended to 15 May, 2009
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
2003 Awards for Action on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights
Established by the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and Human Rights Watch, the Awards for Action on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights recognize individuals or organisations for excellence and long-term commitment to defending the human rights of those most vulnerable to and affected by HIV/AIDS. An award will be presented annually to a person or organisation in each of two categories: A person residing in Canada or a non-profit organisation based in Canada; A person or non-profit organisation from another country.
Further details: /newsletter/id/29801
Call for nominations for the 2012 Red Ribbon Award
Closing Date: 29 February 2012
The Red Ribbon Award honours and recognises exceptional grassroots leadership in responding to the AIDS epidemic. Ten community-based organisations will be selected through a community-led process and invited to attend the 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington DC, United States, from 22 to 27 July 2012 where they will have the opportunity to showcase their work. All 10 organisations will receive US$10,000 each. Eligible organisations include grassroots initiatives, community-based organisations, faith-based organisations, small non-governmental organisations and organisations of people living with HIV. Themes include: prevention of sexual transmission; prevention among people who use drugs; treatment, care and support; advocacy and human rights; and stopping new HIV infections in children and keeping mothers alive (women’s health).
Call for nominations for the 2012 Red Ribbon Award
Closing date: 29 February 2012
The Red Ribbon Award honours and recognises exceptional grassroots leadership in responding to the AIDS epidemic. Ten community-based organisations will be selected through a community-led process and invited to attend the 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington DC, United States, from 22 to 27 July 2012 where they will have the opportunity to showcase their work. All 10 organisations will receive US$10,000 each. Eligible organisations include grassroots initiatives, community-based organisations, faith-based organisations, small non-governmental organisations and organisations of people living with HIV. Themes include: prevention of sexual transmission; prevention among people who use drugs; treatment, care and support; advocacy and human rights; and stopping new HIV infections in children and keeping mothers alive (women’s health).
Call for nominations for the Cordaid HIV and AIDS Award
Deadline: 16 September 2012
The Catholic Organisation for Relief and Development Aid (Cordaid) is seeking nominations from organisations that show outstanding vision, commitment and leadership in making use of local resources to implement sustainable care and support initiatives for children living with or affected by HIV. Cordaid will award the most outstanding organisation nominated with an award of €10,000 to further strengthen its activities in this field. Organisations that are eligible to be nominated for this year’s award should be active in the above-mentioned field in one of the following countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Malawi and Uganda.
Call for nominations of NGO delegate 2009-2010 for Africa
The NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB has vacancies for two-year terms, beginning 1 January 2009 and ending 31 December 2010, for the position of Africa Alternate Delegate. This represents a unique opportunity for committed activists and HIV/AIDS advocates to make a difference to HIV/AIDS policy implementation in their regions. The position of NGO Delegates to the UNAIDS PCB is important to the effective inclusion of community voices in the key global forum for HIV/AIDS policy. NGO Delegates represent the perspectives of civil society, including people living with HIV, within UNAIDS policies and programming. The closing date is Tuesday, 31 August 2008.
Further details: /newsletter/id/33140
Call for nominations: British Medical Journal awards
Deadline for entries: 15 November 2009
The British Medical Journal (BMJ) would like to invite you to nominate yourself or someone whom you feel has made a significant impact on health care for the annual BMJ Group Awards, 2010. The BMJ Group Awards recognise pioneering individuals and organisations that have demonstrated outstanding and measurable contributions to health care. The range of categories reflects the values of the BMJ Group: Research Paper of the Year; Getting Research into Practice; Primary Care Team of the Year; Secondary Care Team of the Year; Junior Doctor of the Year; Excellence in Healthcare Education; Best Quality Improvement; Clinical Leadership; Corporate Social Responsibility; Health Communicator of the Year; and the BMJ Group Award for Lifetime Achievement. Be sure to visit the BMJ Group Awards website and submit your entry before 15 November 2009.
Contact: awards@bmjgroup.com
Call for nominations: Canada Gairdner Global Health Award 2009
Closing date: 31 December 2008
The Canada Gairdner Global Health Award is directed at health issues pertaining to developing countries. It recognises those who have made major scientific advances in basic science, clinical science, population health or environmental health. These advances must have, or have potential to make a significant impact on health outcomes in the developing world. Nominations for leadership and administration, however outstanding, do not fall within the parameters of this award. The long-term goal of this prize is to reward and stimulate members of the global scientific and medical community to undertake research that will lead to advances valuable to the health of nations. The Global Health Award consists of $100,000 (Canadian), a framed certificate with appropriate citation and a specially designed sculpture.
Contact: nominations@gairdner.org
Call for organisations to join the Universal Health Care movement
Action for Global Health: May 2012
Healthcare around the world is unaffordable for millions of people. However, states are responsible for delivering universal access to health systems according to their legal commitments to the Right to Health. This is only possible if they develop sustainable health financing mechanisms to support strong and equitable national health systems. To make Universal Health Coverage (UHC) a reality, there is still the need for greater political will both at national level - to put in practice the reforms needed - and at international level to promote and revitalise a general consensus towards ‘health for all’, facilitating technical support and additional resources. Making progress towards UHC will accelerate social and economic growth, is fundamental to sustainable development and is fair. For these reasons, a group of NGOs has been working on a common statement for UHC, asking for greater political support and promoting a joint movement for UHC. If your organisation wants to strengthen this global movement for UHC and endorse this document, please contact Action for Global Health at the email address given.
Call for papers
Are you interested in conducting Participatory Action Research (PAR)?
SOMA-Net with support from Sida/SAREC has an ongoing project focusing on the social cultural aspects of HIV/Aids and the youth. This is part of a long term research based in Kenya and Uganda.
Further details: /newsletter/id/30814