Call for Applications: 2006 ARSRC Sexuality Institute,
11/06
17-24 November 2006
Cairo, Egypt
The Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC) in collaboration with The
International Islamic Centre for Population Studies and Research, Al Azhar University,
Cairo Egypt, is pleased to announce the third edition of its annual Sexuality Institute
and to invite suitably qualified professionals to apply.
Egypt - 17-24 November 2006
Theme: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Within Marriage
Goal: To strengthen African intellectual resources and reshape sexuality research,
discourse and action on the continent towards healthy, pleasurable, responsible and
respectful sexuality.
Objectives:
The objectives of the programme are to:
1. Provide a forum for sexuality professionals in Africa to share ideas, update their
knowledge, set the agenda and devise strategies for dealing with sexual and reproductive
health and rights in marriage on the continent
2. Contribute to policy, programme and research actions in healthy and responsible
sexuality in marriage.
3. Build beneficial professional networks and constituencies among sexuality professionals
in Africa
Course Methodology: Incorporating both rigorous intellectual work and social
activities, the Sexuality Institute promotes sharing of ideas, team building and
collaborative work amongst participants in order to nurture relationships that last beyond
the institute.
Through experience-sharing with distinguished sexuality professionals drawn across
Africa, participants are exposed to the most current trends, thinking, concepts and
programming in sexuality. They work in integrated country-level and cross-country teams on
simulated plans as the vehicle for generating strategic plans for their future work.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants need to meet the following conditions:
- Have a minimum of five years work experience in the area of sexuality, sexual health
and rights; reproductive health and right;
- Must be Africans working in Africa
- Must be at upper middle/senior level in their organisations
- Have a postgraduate qualification or demonstrated substantial work experience
Sponsorships: The ARSRC offers a few highly competitive, fully-funded sponsorship
that are open to qualified citizens of Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa, who are
resident in the continent. ARSRC sponsorships cover registration fees, roundtrip travel
expenses, as well as, accommodation, meals and incidental expenses.
Interested citizens of other African countries are encouraged to apply but will need to
seek funding from other donors to cover their travel, accommodation and living expenses
and registration fee.
Requirements for Application: Applicants are requested to submit the following:
1. Fully completed applications forms (free copies available for download from www.iicpsr-alazhar.org or www.arsrc.org).
2. Reference Letters: Two (2) reference letters are to be submitted with each application,
completed by referees who must be familiar with the applicant's work in the area of
sexuality.
3. Curriculum Vitae: Each applicant is expected to submit detailed curriculum vitae
showing clearly the applicant's research, publications, awards or any other activities
attesting to their competence and achievements in their area of work.
Deadline for the Receipt of Applications: All duly completed application forms and
other documentary requirements should be sent to either of the addresses below by 20th
August 2006 .
The 2006 Sexuality Institute
International Islamic Centre for Population Studies and Research. Al Darrassa,Cairo, Egypt
P.O.Box: 11651 - 1894 Cairo
Tel : +202-5122749 -Fax : +202-5122749
IICPSR Email: mailto:iicpsr@iicpsr-alazhar.org
Or
The 2006 Sexuality Institute
Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre
17 Lawal St., off Oweh St., Jibowu, PO Box 803, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
Tel: +234-1-7919307 / Fax No: +234-1-3425470
E-mail mailto:opportunities@arsrc.org
Selection: Notification of the result of the selection will be made by 30th September 2006
Olusegun Sangowawa
Programme Officer Information Services
Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC)
17 Lawal Str, Off Oweh Str,
Jibowu, Yaba
Lagos State, Nigeria.
Tel: +234-1-7919307
Website: http://www.arsrc.org
Email: mailto:o.sangowawa@arsrc.org
Page Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar, Ph.D.