The 3rd International Conference of the International Society for Equity in Health will be hosted by the Health Systems Trust (HST), a South African-based NGO, the Southern African Regional Network on Equity in Health (EQUINET) and the Global Equity Gauge Alliance (GEGA), an international consortium of initiatives to support health equity. The meeting will bring together researchers, policy-makers, practitioners and others concerned with equity in health to develop an international health agenda for governments, universities and organisations all over the world. The 3rd International Conference theme is “Pathways to equity in health: Using research for policy and advocacy”. The Conference will explore this theme through a varied program of plenary sessions, forums, poster sessions and scientific sessions. We invite and welcome your participation in the effort towards advancement of knowledge, fostering of the exchange of experiences and promotion of equity in health.
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The 3rd International Conference of the International Society for Equity in Health will be hosted by the Health Systems Trust (HST), a South African-based NGO, the Southern African Regional Network on Equity in Health (EQUINET) and the Global Equity Gauge Alliance (GEGA), an international consortium of initiatives to support health equity. The meeting will bring together researchers, policy-makers, practitioners and others concerned with equity in health to develop an international health agenda for governments, universities and organisations all over the world.
The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is accepting applications for the April 2003 round of Small Grants.
Representing over 100 countries, the International Studies Association (ISA) has more than 6,500 members worldwide and is the most respected and widely known scholarly association in this field. Endeavouring to create communities of scholars dedicated to international studies, the ISA is divided into 7 geographic subdivisions of ISA (Regions), 29 thematic groups (Sections) and 4 Caucuses which provide opportunities to exchange ideas and research with local colleagues and within specific subject areas. This year’s conference explores the theme of the agency of the Global South in International Studies (Practices).
The World Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), in partnership with the International Community of Women Living with HIV and AIDS (ICW), and other international organisations, will host the first ever global conference on women and AIDS. The summit will bring together 1500 women and men to develop strategies, skills and partnerships in response to the impact of AIDS on women. The conference will be from 4-7 July 2007, Nairobi , Kenya.
The Women’s Dignity Project (WDP) is seeking two interns to work with WDP for six-month to one-year internships in 2003 and 2004 (internships for shorter periods are generally not available). A modest stipend will be paid to interns, but the bulk of costs will be the responsibility of the intern. If interested, please contact the Executive Director of WDP at wdp@cats-net.com or at PO Box 79402, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Women’s Dignity Project (WDP) was created to mobilize action for the prevention and management of obstetric fistula within a framework of health and gender equity, and human rights.
After a long formation process, we are pleased to introduce to you the Southern Africa Trust, an independent, southern African regional non-profit agency established to support organisations in the region to participate more effectively in policy dialogue so that policies and strategies across the region work better to overcome poverty. While the Trust will be formally launched in May 2006, we wanted to inform you now that we are already operational.
This short course aims to provide academic staff, students, researchers, reviewers and editors with the understanding of the global health within the African context and beyond. The course is delivered online over 10 weeks.
TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases celebrates 40 years in 2014 and has a longstanding commitment to improve gender equity in health. TDR is inviting letters of interest from women scientists and research managers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs ) to develop their ideas on how to improve career development for women research scientists working in the area of infectious diseases of poverty. Letters of interest that are selected will receive funding of US$ 10 000 to develop and elaborate a full concept.
As part of the African Technologies for Education and Workforce Development Initiative (AFTECH), the Africa-America Institute is pleased to invite you to participate in our online discussion on HIV/AIDS and its Impact on Workforce Development (Southern Africa) that will run until August 13.