| <<FEBRUARY>> |
February 28, 2005
"Silence is Not an Option: Genocide in Sudan The Victims Speak." Huntsman Hall
255, University of Pennsylvania. 7pm. Presented by the American Anti-Slavery
Group.
<<MARCH>>
March 3, 2005
Reel Voices Africa Film Series, "Homeland" (directed by Gaston Kaboré) and "In
Their Own Voices" (directed by Filmon Mebrahtu). International House
Philadelphia. 7:30pm. For more information, visit:
http://www.ihousephilly.org/reelvoicesafricahomeland.htm
March 10-11, 2005
International Workshop on the Reconstruction of the University of Liberia.
University of Pennsylvania. 9-5pm. For more information, contact Paul Kaiser
(pkaiser@sas.upenn.edu).
March 12, 2005
African Mariner Day, Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia. 11-2pm. For more
information, visit: http://www.phillyseaport.org/calendar/index.html
March 17, 2005
"Teaching and Learning about Africa." Workshop for K-12 teachers. University
City High School, 3601 Filbert Street, Philadelphia. 3-5pm. Organized by the
African Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania. For more information,
contact Ali Dinar at aadinar@sas.upenn.edu (email) or 215-898-6610 (tel).
March 21, 2005
African Studies Center "Scholar for a Day" with Francis Deng (Johns Hopkins
University and Brookings Institution). For more information, contact Sandra
Grady (sgrady@sas.upenn.edu) or Christy Schuetze (schuetze@sas.upenn.edu)
March 21, 2005
Issues in Independent Black Cinema presents "Circle Diaries" by Filmon Mebrahtu.
7pm. Terrace Room, Logan Hall, University of Pennsylvania. The film is the story
of three Sudanese teenagers trying to find their places in American culture.
March 24, 2005
"The World at Your Fingertips: International Career Opportunities &
Undergraduate Research Forum." Houston Hall 218, 9:30-4:00pm. Co-sponsored by
the African Studies Center, Center for East Asian Studies, the Middle East
Center, and the South Asia Center.
March 31, 2005
"Refugees and Civil Wars in Africa." Workshop for K-12 teachers. University City
High School, 3601 Filbert Street, Philadelphia. 3-5pm. Organized by the African
Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania. For more information, contact
Ali Dinar at aadinar@sas.upenn.edu (email) or 215-898-6610 (tel).
<<APRIL>>
April 1, 2005
Penn African Studies Annual Consortium Workshop: "Internal Conflicts and
External Responses in the Horn of Africa." Location TBA, 8:30-6:00pm. For more
information, contact Ali Dinar (aadinar@sas.upenn.edu).
April 5, 2005
"The Political Ecology of Governance Mosaics in Southern Africa." Peter Rogers
(Bates College), Visiting Scholar at African Studies Center and Environmental
Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. 3:00pm. Golkin Room, 223 Houston
Hall.
April 6, 2005
"African Immigrant Experience in Philadelphia." Workshop for K-12 teachers.
University City High School, 3601 Filbert Street, Philadelphia. 3-5pm.
Organized by the African Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania. For
more information, contact Ali Dinar at aadinar@sas.upenn.edu (email) or
215-898-6610 (tel).
April 13-15, 2005
Workshop on "Medicine in Africa." Organized by Bryn Mawr College and Haverford
College. For more information, contact Kalala Ngalamulume
(kngalamu@brynmawr.edu) or Paula Viterbo (pviterbo@brynmawr.edu).
April 22, 2005
"Africa before European Colonization." Workshop for K-12 teachers. University
City High School, 3601 Filbert Street, Philadelphia. 3-5pm. Organized by the
African Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania. For more information,
contact Ali Dinar at aadinar@sas.upenn.edu (email) or 215-898-6610 (tel).
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CONFERENCES
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- CONFERENCE
- 4TH UGANDA NATIONAL AIDS CONFERENCE, Uganda (March 2005)
NAC brings together policy makers, researchers and AIDS practitioners to share
knowledge and experiences about the epidemic and the response. NAC resolutions
feed into policy and program development, and service delivery processes for an
evidence-based response. For more information, visit:
http://www.aidsuganda.org/events/details.php?uniqueId=10
CONFERENCE: DEFINING SECURITY IN AN INSECURE WORLD: RADICALISM, TERRORISM, AND
STATE RESPONSES, West Virginia (March 3-5, 2005) The History Department of West Virginia University will host its bi-annual Rush Holt History Conference. The topic is "Defining Security in an Insecure World: Radicalism, Terrorism, and State Responses." This conference will focus on the current climate of insecurity and radicalism in the world. For more information, visit: http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=138222
- CONFERENCE
- THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MISSIONARY LINGUISTICS, Hong
Kong,
China (March 12-15, 2005)
This congress aims to outline the state of research done in the field of
early-modern descriptions of non-Indo-European languages. The subjects are to
some extent limited in time (focusing primarily on the period 1492-1850) but
not in space. This conference aims specifically at inter-relating grammars
written in different languages (Latin, Spanish, Portuguese, English, French,
Dutch, etc.), by missionaries of different orders (Dominicans, Franciscans,
Jesuits, etc.), and on different continents. For more information, visit:
http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=138238
- CONFERENCE
- AFRICAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, New Haven,
Connecticut (March
17-20, 2005)
For more information, visit:
http://www.yale.edu/ycias/african/alta2005/index.html.
CONFERENCE: AFRICAN HEALTH AND ILLNESS, Austin, Texas (March 25-27, 2005)
For more information, visit: http://www.utexas.edu/conferences/africa.
- CONFERENCE
- 37th ANNUAL LIBERIAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION, Kalamazoo, Michigan,
USA
(March 31-April 3, 2005)
The focus this year is "Dominant Themes in Liberian Studies from Pre-Liberia to
the Present." For more information, contact Phyllis M. Belt-Beyan
(Phyllis.belt-beyan@wmich.edu) or Amos J. Beyan (amos.beyan@wmich.edu).
- CONFERENCE
- CHILDREN AT WAR, New Brunswick, New Jersey (April 7-9, 2005) The Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis (RCHA) will host a conference on children as victims, participants, and survivors of war, children in war torn states and regions of the world as well as children of aggressor nations who may escape the immediate physical terror of war but suffer other traumas. For
more information, visit: http://rcha.rutgers.edu
- CONFERENCE
- MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION, Chicago, Illinois (April 7-11, 2005) There are panels on International Relations, Comparative Politics, History and Politics, Sociology and Politics, Applied Politics as well as sections that examine politics in a specific area of the world (e.g. sections on African
Politics.) For more information, visit: http://www.mwpsa.org/
CONFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP ON ETHICS AND DEVELOPMENT,
East Lansing, Michigan (April 8-15, 2005)
The purpose of this conference is to explore the practical value of the
Capability Approach. In addition, participants will be discussing how best to
move forward with a new interdisciplinary doctoral specialization in ethics and
development at MSU. For more information, visit:
http://www.msu.edu/unit/phl/devconference/EthDev.htm
CONFERENCE: RECENT RESEARCH ON AFRICAN ARCHAEOLOGY IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND,
Manchester University, England (April 9, 2005) Papers on any aspect of African archaeology are welcome. For more information, contact Sarah Croucher (sk_croucher@yahoo.co.uk).
CONFERENCE: THE EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LESS COMMONLY
TAUGHT LANGUAGES, THE YEAR OF LANGUAGES: EXPANDING THE PRESENCE OF LESS COMMONLY TAUGHT LANGUAGES, Madison, Wisconsin (April 15-17, 2005). For more information, contact NCOLCTL at 608-265-7903
- CONFERENCE
- WORLD COWPEA CONGRESS AND INTERNATIONAL LEGUME CONFERENCE, Durban, South Africa (April 17-21, 2005) The conference will provide a forum for research presentation, networking of African scientists with colleagues working on cowpeas and edible legumes from around the world, and interactions with growers and industry representatives.
For more information, visit: www.up.ac.za/conferences/ielc
- CONFERENCE
- SIXTH NORTHEAST WORKSHOP ON SOUTHERN AFRICA, Burlington, Vermont
(April 22-25, 2005)
This conference will bring together scholars working on southern Africa (Angola,
Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia
and Zimbabwe). For more information, contact Julie Livingston
(jliving@tulrich.com).
- CONFERENCE
- CHILDREN AND POVERTY: GLOBAL TRENDS, LOCAL SOLUTIONS, New York (April 25-27, 2005) UNICEF and the Graduate Program in International Affairs at New School University plan to hold an international conference on poverty in the global context and its effects on girls and boys. For more information, and for
submission instructions, visit: http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=26265
CONFERENCE: CENTRE OF AFRICAN STUDIES ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE,
EDINBURGH, UK (April 27-28, 2005)
Education and human development - both for poverty reduction and growth are
expected to be central to several international debates in and on Africa in
2005. The Edinburgh Conference will discuss: the sustainability of the
millennium development process in education, aid for greater autonomy in the
education and training sectors, new conceptual approaches to integrating
education, skills and work in urban and rural Africa. For more information,
contact Pravina King (p.king@ed.ac.uk).
CONFERENCE: FURTHERING THE GLOBALIZATION DEBATE: CROSS REGIONAL COMPARISONS,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada (April 27-May 1, 2005) This Canadian Council of Area Studies Learned Societies conference is an attempt to integrate the academy with NGOs and policy makers; to bring together scholars from different regions and perspectives. Sub-themes are: 1) Theorizing the integration of Area Studies; 2) Capitalism and the New World Order; 3) Historicizing Globalization; 4) Social Inequality and Social Cohesion; 5) Health, Disease and Society; 6) Globalization and the International Division of Labor; and 7) National and Cultural Sovereignty. For more information, visit: http://ccasls.concordia.cia
- CONFERENCE
- FOURTEENTH ANNUAL AFRICA/DIASPORA CONFERENCE, CRITICAL AND
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN/ON AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT, Sacramento, California (April
28-30, 2005)
The conference is sponsored by the Center for African Peace and Conflict
Resolution and the Pan African Studies Program, California State University.
For more information, visit:
http://www.csus.edu/org/capcr/14thAnnualAfricaDiasporaConference.htm
CONFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE UNITED STATES AND WEST AFRICA,
Arlington, Texas (April 28-30, 2005)
The University of Texas at Arlington will host this conference on historical and
contemporary relations between the United States and West Africa. The major
themes are: the Transatlantic Slave Trade, African Americans and West Africa,
United States Foreign Policy Towards West Africa, United States Business
Relations with West Africa, the New West African Diaspora in the United States.
For more information, contact Dr. Alusine Jolloh (Jalloh@uta.edu).
- CONFERENCE
- 10th CONFERENCE OF AFRICANISTS, Moscow, Russia (May 24-26, 2005)
The theme of the conference is "Security for Africa: Internal and External
Aspects." The conference is sponsored by the Academic Council on Problems of
African Countries and the Institute for African Studies, Russian Academy of
Sciences. For more information, contact inter@inafr.ru and copy
vladimir.shubin@inafr.ru.
- CONFERENCE
- INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DEAF WOMEN AND HIV/AIDS IN
AFRICA,
Washington, D.C., USA (June 10-12, 2005)
Gallaudet University and Howard University will sponsor an international
conference on Deaf Women and HIV/AIDS in Africa to increase awareness of the
importance of reaching all segments of the African population in the fight
against HIV/AIDS. For more information, contact oharris@howard.edu or visit:
http://www.deafafricawomen.edu.
- CONFERENCE
- U.S.-AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT, Baltimore, Maryland, (June 21-24, 2005) The Summit strives to increase American investment throughout the African continent by increasing U.S. private sector awareness of the many commercial opportunities available. The event will address specific policy issues confronting the US private sector in the African marketplace and aim to develop partnerships between African and American businesses. For more information,
visit: http://www.africacncl.org
- CONFERENCE
- THE SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, University of Cape Town,
South
Africa (June 26-29, 2005)
The theme is "Southern Africa and the World: the Local, the Regional and the
Global in Historical Perspective". For more information, contact
issahs@humanities.uct.ac.za.
CONFERENCE: AEGIS EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN STUDIES,
London, England (June 29-July 3, 2005)
For more information, visit: http://www.aegis-eu.org
- CONFERENCE
- AFRICA IN LITERATURE, Cape Town, South Africa (July 10-13, 2005). For more information, contact Professor Rosemary Gray (rosemary.gray@up.ac.za)
or visit: http://www.englishacademy.co.za
CONFERENCE: PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANIES AND GLOBAL CIVIL SOCIETY: ETHICS, THEORY
AND PRACTICE, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (July 14-16, 2005) For more information, contact Deane Baker (BakerDP@ukzn.ac.za).
CONFERENCE: THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEW DIRECTIONS IN THE HUMANITIES,
Cambridge, England (August 2-5, 2005)
The conference will continue in its endeavors over recent years to develop an
interdisciplinary agenda for the humanities. For more information, visit:
http://www.HumanitiesConference.com
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CALL FOR PAPERS
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- CALL FOR PAPERS
- ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Zanzibar, Tanzania
(July
1-10, 2005).
*Currently reviewing submissions.
The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) plans to organize a conference
in early July, 2005 on the theme of "Monsoons and Migration, unleashing dhow
synergies". Papers exploring this theme, including topics such cultural
diversity, immigration, cultures of tolerance and peace, Indian ocean cultures,
maritime routes, trade and relationships are requested. For more information,
contact Erik Gilbert (egilbert@astate.edu).
CALL FOR PAPERS: THE SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY BIENNIAL CONFERENCE,
SOUTHERN AFRICA AND THE WORLD, THE LOCAL, THE REGIONAL AND THE GLOBAL IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE, Cape Town, South Africa (June 26-29, 2005) *The submission deadline is March 1, 2005. Any proposals for papers, panels and roundtables are invited, but the Society is especially interested in those that relate to themes in the history of the southern African region. The Society, which may change its name to the Southern African Historical Society next year, wishes to highlight debates on such topics as liberation struggles and the limits of liberation history and heritage post-colonial and post-nationalist historiographies new methodologies for teaching and researching history in the 21st century, including the use of film and video and digitization. For more information, visit: http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/history/sahs
CALL FOR PAPERS: HIERARCHY AND POWER IN THE HISTORY OF CIVILIZATIONS, INSTITUTE
FOR AFRICAN STUDIES, RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Moscow, Russia (June 13-16,
2006).
*The submission deadline is March 15, 2005.
The immediate objective of conference is to discuss civilizational and
evolutionary models of socio-political development, ideology and of power in
different civilizational contexts, violence and non-violence, the role of the
economy, and access to information as a condition and its use as a means of
political manipulation. Suggestions for additional themes are also welcomed.
The working languages of the Conference are Russian and English. Panel
proposals should be 500 words or less and contain full information and contact
details of organizers and participants. For more information, contact
civ-reg@inafr.ru.
CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERNAL CONFLICTS AND EXTERNAL RESPONES IN THE HORN OF AFRICA,
PENN AFRICAN STUDIES ANNUAL CONSORTIUM WORKSHOP, Philadelphia, PA, USA (April 1,
2005)
*The submission deadline is March 1, 2005.
The workshop is organized along the themes of "Internal Interests: Causes and
Forms of Conflict," "External Interests: Regional, Continental, and
International," "Human Rights & Genocide," and "Understanding and Responding to
African Conflicts: The Role of Outside Experts and Media Coverage." Those who
wish to participate in the workshop are
invited to submit 150 -200 words abstracts or completed papers. For more
information, contact Ali Dinar (aadinar@sas.upenn.edu).
CALL FOR PAPERS: REACHING THE MARGINS: THE COLONIAL AND POST-COLONIAL LIVES OF
THE BOOK, 1765-2005, London, England (November 3-5, 2005) *The submission deadline is March 1, 2005. The Colonial and Postcolonial Book History research groups of the Open University, in association with the Institute of English Studies (University of London), invite papers for this international conference. Primary focus will be on Asia, Africa, and Australiasia. Highlighted themes will include: publishing and the colonial system; publishing Commonwealth literature; missionary publishing houses; censorship and copyright; distribution and the transportation network; imperial archives and current research; etc. For more information, contact ies@sas.ac.uk.
CALL FOR PAPERS: UKFIET 8th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION AND
DEVELOPMENT 2005 SYMPOSIUM: LEARNING AND SUSTAINABLE RURAL LIVELIHOODS IN THE
- TIME OF AIDS
- CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS, Oxford, England (October 13-15, 2005)
* The submission deadline is March 1, 2005.
For more information, contact Dr. Tanja R. Muller (tanja.muller@wur.nl).
CALL FOR PAPERS: KNOWLEDGE AND SCIENCE IN AFRICA, CONFERENCE OF THE AFRICAN
STUDIES ASSOCIATION IN GERMANY (VAD), Frankfurt am Main, Germany (July 13-16,
2006)
*The submission deadline is March 20, 2005.
The African Studies Association in Germany meets every two years to discuss
current developments and the status of research in Africa within the framework
of an international conference. At the conference planned for 2006, various
conceptions of knowledge in the broadest sense are to be dealt with, whereby
local concepts of knowledge are to play just as much a role as the knowledge
accumulated and institutionalized by academics. Central topics are the
production, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge. For more information,
visit: http://www.vad-ev.de/2006/fs_vad_eng.htm
CALL FOR PAPERS: US-JAPAN TRILATERAL PROGRAM FOR BASIC EDUCATION IN AFRICA
*The submission deadline is March 31, 2005 The Association Liaison Office has issued a call for concept papers for institutional partnerships in basic education involving a US college or university, Japanese universities, and institutions in Africa. For more information, contact Tony Wagner (wagnera@aascu.org) or visit: http://www.aascu.org/ALO/RFPs/RFPMail.htm
CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF POLITICS AND DEVELOPMENT, BABCOCK
UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA
*The submission deadline is March 31, 2005
The journal is looking for original research papers in politics, development and
related disciplines. IRPAD also reviews articles, books, resume and accommodates
incisive commentaries. Articles written in English language, 12-20 pages
including abstract with APA style of referencing can be mailed to
dijiaina@yahoo.com before March 31 for the June edition and October 31 for the
January edition. For more information, contact the editor at +234-803-7133-298
(tel) or dijiaina@yahoo.com (email).
CALL FOR PAPERS: CRITICAL HALF, WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
*The submission deadline is April 15, 2005. Women for Women International, a non-profit, humanitarian organization, seeks submissions for the autumn 2005 edition of its bi-annual academic journal about economic, social, and political issues as they relate to women in international development and post-conflict societies. This issue of the journal will focus on the manifestation of social exclusion during and after conflict, with special attention to gender issues. Articles should be 2,000-2,500 words long. For more information, visit: http://www.womenforwomen.org
- CALL FOR PAPERS
- CHANGING POLITICS OF LAND IN AFRICA, Johannesburg, South
Africa
(dates TBD)
*Submission deadline is April 30, 2005.
The central aim of the conference is to gain insight into the nature of
policy-making concerning land not only at national level but also at the level
of regional, inter-state systems. The conference will compare responses to
internal crisis related to land across a range of African sub-regional
groupings. Papers are welcomed from academics, policy makers or main
practitioners dealing with the politics of land. Proceedings will be compiled
and edited for publication. For more information, visit:
http://www.ifas.org.za/research
CALL FOR PAPERS: PROMOTING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE RESEARCH IN AFRICA, THE AFRICAN
CENTRE FOR INVESTMENT ANALYSIS, UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH BUSINESS SCHOOL,
South Africa (dates TBD)
*Submission deadline is May 2, 2005
The emphasis of the conference will be on high-quality,
theoretical and applied research focusing on issues relevant to emerging markets
finance which has special relevance to Africa. Selected papers will be published
in a special issue of the African Finance Journal. For more information, contact
Claire De Sousa (claireds@acia.sun.ac.za).
CALL FOR PAPERS: COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM IN AFRICA
*The submission deadline is June 15, 2005. Manuscripts are being solicited for a book on colonial architecture and urbanism in Africa to be published by the University of South Africa Press. Contributions should explore the cultural role of colonial architecture and urbanism in the production of meanings, in the inscription of power and discipline, as well as in the dynamic construction of identities. The goal is to assemble 12 to 14 chapters covering a wide range of colonial cities and urbanism. Final submissions should be 25-30 double-spaced pages and will be due in February of 2006. For more information, contact Fassil Demissie, Public Policy Studies, DePaul University, 2352 N. Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, 773-325-7356 (tel), 773-274-5244 (fax), fdemissi@depaul.edu (email).
CALL FOR PAPERS: CANADIAN REVIEW OF COMPARATIVE LITERATURE/REVUE CANADIENNE DE
- LITTERATURE COMPAREE
- SPECIAL ISSUE ON AFRICAN LITERATURE
*The submission deadline is June 30, 2005
The Canadian Review of Comparative Literature/Revue Canadienne de Litterature
Comparée seeks papers on African literature. Papers should be 6000 to 7500
words. For more information, contact Dr. Abdul-Rasheed Na?Allah
(a-naallah@wiu.edu), Dr. Harry Garuba (hgaruba@humanities.uct.ac.za) or Dr.
Uzoma Esonwanne (uzoma.esonwanne@utoronto.ca).
CALL FOR PAPERS: PHILOSOPHIA AFRICANA SPECIAL ISSUE ON CHINUA ACHEBE
*The submission deadline is July 15, 2005
The journal seeks papers that address the significance of various aspects of
Achebe's work in relation to problems in philosophy. Maximum length of each
submission is 7000 words. Submissions may be sent electronically to Peter
Gratton (Africana@condor.depaul.edu) or by mail to the Editors, Philosophia
Africana, Department of Philosophy, DePaul University, 2352 North Clifton Ave,
Chicago, IL 606614. For more information, visit:
http://condor.depaul.edu/~africana/html/notes.html
- CALL FOR PAPERS
- MEMORY AND IDENTITY IN ASIA AND AFRICA, Oslo, Norway (late
2004/early 2005)
The conference will invite scholars to discuss set texts; present papers; and
participate in a roundtable discussion over a three-day period. For more
information, contact Professor Reiko Abe Auestad (r.a.auestad@east.uio.no) or
Anne Thelle Backer (a.t.backer@east.uio.no).
CALL FOR PAPERS: MIDDLE PASSAGE: THE OCEANIC VOYAGE AS SOCIAL PROCESS,
Fremantle, Australia (July 13-16, 2005)
The aim of this conference is to explore the social and cultural transformations
caused by the transport of labor around and across the Atlantic, Indian and
Pacific Oceans. Papers are invited that emphasize the transformative historical
function of vessels of all kinds, from the smallest indigenous canoe to the
deep-sea vessel of the age of sail, to the largest modern cargo ship. For more
information, contact Emma Christopher (emma.christopher@bigpond.com).
- CALL FOR PAPERS
- ETHNIC LIFE WRITING AND HISTORY, Pamplona, Spain (May 18-20, 2006) *The submission deadline is November 15, 2005 The Society for Multi-Ethnic Studies invites paper abstracts and complete panel proposals for its annual conference. Abstracts on all aspects of ethnic life writing and histories in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa are accepted. Interdisciplinary perspectives are encouraged. Among possible themes are: theoretical intersections between auto/biography and history, auto/ethnography as auto/biography, the cultural work of life writing texts, autobiography, history and law, the media and virtuality: film as auto/biography and history, and the Internet and blogs as forms of life writing. For more information,
visit: http://www.mesea.org/
CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE ON BRITISH AND UNITED STATES
IMPERIALISM IN AFRICA, THE CARIBBEAN, CENTRAL AMERICA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (May 15-18, 2006) *The submission deadline is January 20, 2006. The organizers are soliciting paper and panel proposals on any aspect of British and/or American imperialism in Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, and the Middle East (from the eighteenth century to the present day). Proposals from all disciplines are welcome, as are contributions that compare and contrast British and United States policies, practices, and legacies. For more information, contact empire@post.queensu.ca or visit: http://post.queensu.ca/~empire
CALL FOR PAPERS: THE JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LESS COMMONLY TAUGHT
LANGUAGES
The Journal of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL)
is soliciting articles for publication. Articles dealing with all aspects of
less commonly taught languages are welcome, with preference given to articles
dealing with educational and policy research, classroom innovation, and program
development, sustenance, and advocacy. For more information, contact
ncolctl@mailplus.wisc.edu or visit: http://www.councilnet.org
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS: ENCYLOPEDIA OF GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE UNITED STATES
Berkshire Publishing Group and CQ Press are preparing the Encyclopedia of Global
Perspectives on the United States for publication in June 2005. The encyclopedia
will explore the role and image of the United States from the viewpoints of the
peoples and nations of the world. The editor is searching for African scholars
to contribute articles on the African nations that are still unassigned. The
articles will include historical coverage as well as a contemporary analysis of
that nation's relations with the United States. The unassigned nations in Africa
are: Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea,
Gabon, Guinea, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, and Tunisia. For
more information, contact Karen Advokaat
(karen.advokaat@berkshirepublishing.com).
FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
FELLOWSHIP: ROTARY WORLD PEACE SCHOLARSHIPS
*Currently reviewing applications.
Successful candidates will pursue a master's level degree in international
studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution at one of the eight Rotary
partner universities: University of Bradford, University of California,
Berkeley; Duke University; University of North Carolina; Sciences Po;
International Christian University; University of Queensland; Universidad Del
Salvador. For more information, visit: http://
www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/centers/scholars/
FELLOWSHIP: INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS FELLOWSHIP AT USAID
*Application deadline is March 30, 2005.
The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is accepting
applications for its International Programs fellowship at
the U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID). The fellowship is for one year, with the option
to extend for a second year. The position is full-time and will begin in
September 2005. Applicants for the PRB International Programs Fellowship must
have: 1) At least a B.A. or B.S. by June 2005; 2) Education and/or work
experience related to international population/reproductive health policy or
public health; 3) Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills; ability
to effectively manage time and work with diverse personalities; 4) Skills in
Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint; 5) Dedication to
advancing family planning and reproductive health issues and programs in
developing countries. In addition, experience living outside of the United
States and foreign-language facility are highly desirable. Candidates must be
U.S. citizens or hold an appropriate work visa. Interested individuals should
provide a cover letter and resume directly to the address below, and arrange
for two letters of recommendation to be sent to that address by employers or
professors. The cover letter should describe the candidate's professional
goals, her or his interest in the field of population and international
development, and why she or he is suited for the Fellowship. For more
information, contact Lisa Colson (lcolson@prb.org), International Programs
Fellowship, Population Reference Bureau, 1875 Connecticut Ave, N.W., Suite
520, Washington, DC 20009-5728.
FELLOWSHIP: THREATENED SCHOLARS, INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
*Application deadline is April 1, 2005
Fellowships for scholars whose lives and work are threatened in their home
countries, permitting scholars to find temporary refuge at universities and
colleges anywhere in the world. Applications and nominations should be made to
the Fund's Selection Committee. Institutions interested in hosting a particular
scholar should submit a letter with the scholar's application. Fellowships are
awarded to institutions for support of specific individuals, to be matched in
most cases by the institution or third-party. Applications are accepted at any
time. Emergency applications receive urgent consideration. Non-emergency
applications will be considered according to the following schedule: Spring
2005: Applications received by April 1; decision by June 1. Fall 2005:
Application received by September 1; decision by November 1. For more
information, visit: http://www.iie.org/srf/home
FELLOWSHIP: FIVE COLLEGE AFRICAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
*Application deadline is May 1, 2005.
The Five College African Scholars Program invites applications for competitive
residency fellowships from junior and mid-level teaching staff employed
full-time in African universities. There are two residency periods: mid-January
to May 2006 OR mid-August to December 2006. Proposals for the January residency
are invited on the topic of Health & Society, while the August residency is open
to all applicants with projects relevant to the study of Africa in the
humanities and social sciences. The program cannot fund projects in the natural
or physical sciences. Proposals should be based on the applicant's current
research, which can be completed and prepared for publication during the
residency. Three to four candidates will be chosen for each term. Scholars will
receive a stipend of $3,000 per month, roundtrip airfare, laptop computer,
housing, health insurance, and a modest research allowance. For more
information, contact asp@fivecolleges.edu or visit:
http://www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/
FELLOWSHIP: AMMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
*Application deadline is December 1, 2005.
AAUW International fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to
women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and
postgraduate study at accredited institutions is supported. The Foundation will
award 57 fellowships for the 2006-07 academic year. Six of these awards are
available to members of International Federation of University Women affiliate
organizations. These fellowship
recipients may study in any country other than their own. The Foundation also
awards several annual Home Country Project Grants ($5,000 to $7,000 each) to
women who received AAUW Educational Foundation International Fellowships
between 2001 and 2005. These grants support community-based projects designed
to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellow's home country.
Applications for the academic year will be available August 1 to December 1,
2005. For more information, visit:
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/internati
onal.cfm.
FELLOWSHIP: FORD FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL POST-BACCALAUREATE
STUDY.
For more information, visit: http://www.fordfound.org
FELLOWSHIP: ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION HUMANITIES FELLOWSHIPS
These fellowships support scholars and writers engaged in research on global social and cultural issues relating to diversity, sustainability, and civil society. For more information, visit: http://www.rockfound.org
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COURSES & PROGRAMS
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COURSE: ORAL PROFICIENCY INTERVIEWS, NATIONAL AFRICAN LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTER,
Wisconsin, Madison (May 23-26, 2005)
*Currently reviewing applications.
NALRC is looking for scholars who are interested in being trained to perform
Oral Proficiency Interviews in Amharic, Somali, Afrikaans, Sudanese Arabic,
Egyptian Arabic, Moroccan Arabic, and Algerian Arabic. For more information,
contact Adedoyin Adenuga (nalrc@mailplus.wisc.edu).
- COURSE
- HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, New York, New York
*Application deadline is March 1.
Columbia University's Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is now accepting
applications for the 2005 program. For more information, visit:
http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=26366
- COURSE
- NEH SUMMER INSTITUTE: AFRICAN CINEMA, Dakar, Senegal (June
8-July 6,
2005)
*Application deadline is March 1, 2005.
The institute is open to US faculty in the humanities and social sciences
currently teaching or planning to teach courses with significant African
humanities content and focus. The Institute will run for four weeks, from June
8 to July 6, 2005, and participants are required to stay for the entire
duration of the Institute. Stipends are available. For more information,
contact africancinema@howard.edu or visit: http://www.coas.howard.edu/neh/
- COURSE
- BRINGING FRANCOPHONE AFRICA INTO THE CLASSROOM THROUGH FILM,
Rockland,
Maine (April 21-24, 2005)
*Application deadline is March 28, 2005
The Penobscot Language Immersion School is offering this intensive introduction
to Francophone Africa and African film. For more information, visit:
http://www.cinema-africain.org/teachers.html
- COURSE
- NIGER SUMMER STUDY ABROAD, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Niamey, Niger (June 15-July 31, 2005 *Application deadline is March 31, 2005. This program offers instruction in African languages (Hausa and Tamashek), accelerated second year French, a survey course on West African literature in English translation and upper-division courses on West African literatures and cultures taught in French. Program cost is $2,900, including tuition, room and board and a one-week expedition into the Sahara. For more information, contact Professor Phyllis Taoue, 520-626-0791 (tel) or taoua@email.arizona.edu (email)
or visit: http://studyabroad.arizona.edu/display_program.php?id=54
- COURSE
- GENDER, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, East Lancing, Michigan (May 15-27, 2005) *Application deadline is April 1, 2005. The Women and International Development Program at Michigan State University is offering this course designed to provide those working for NGOs, government departments and ministries, universities, and the private sector with gender-sensitive tools and skills necessary to carry out successful program development, policy making, and research in the areas of natural resource management and sustainable agricultural development. For more information,
visit: http://www.isp.msu.edu/wid/
- COURSE
- KOOBI FORA FIELD SCHOOL FOR PALEOANTHROPOLOGY, Kenya (June 10-July
21,
2005)
*Application deadline is April 1, 2005.
The course is organized by Rutgers University and the National Museums of Kenya.
For more information, contact Jack Harris at 735-932-8083 (tel) or
jwharris@rci.rutgers.edu (email) or visit: http://www.studyabroad.rutgers.edu
- COURSE
- PRIMATES CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE ECOLOGY, Kenya (July
28-August 28,
2005).
*Application deadline is April 1, 2005.
The course is organized by Rutgers University and the National Museums of Kenya.
For more information, contact Jack Harris at 735-932-8083 (tel) or
jwharris@rci.rutgers.edu (email) or visit: http://www.studyabroad.rutgers.edu
COURSE: SWAHILI CULTURE, HISTORY, LANGUAGE AND COASTAL PEOPLE'S OF KENYA,
Nairobi, Kenya (July 28-August 28, 2005)
*Application deadline is April 1, 2005.
The course is organized by Rutgers University and the National Museums of Kenya.
For more information, contact Jack Harris at 735-932-8083 (tel) or
jwharris@rci.rutgers.edu (email) or visit: http://www.studyabroad.rutgers.edu
- COURSE
- SOCIAL MOBILIZATION FOR HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, Accra, Ghana (June 6-July 16, 2005) *Application deadline is May 13, 2005. The course aims at improving the capacity of national personnel in Anglophone Africa to respond to social mobilization needs of national development programs. For more information, contact Julius Fobil (jfobil@ug.edu.gh) or
visit: http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=25434
- COURSE
- CODESRIA GENDER INSTITUTE, Dakar Senegal (dates TBD) *Application deadline is May 17, 2005. This year's theme for is "Masculinities in Contemporary Africa." Applications
- should be sent to
- The CODESRIA Gender Institute, Avenue Cheikh Anta
Diop X
Canal IV, B.P. 3304, CP 18524, Dakar, Senegal. For more information, contact
gender.institute@codesria.sn (email), +221-825-98-21/22/23 (tel),
+221-824-12-89 (fax) or visit: http://www.codesria.org/
- COURSE
- ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL, Marothodi, South Africa
(June-August, 2005)
*Application deadline is rolling.
This course is an archaeological field school, suitable for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of anthropology, archaeology and African studies with any
level of fieldwork expertise. More experienced archaeologists are also welcomed,
and may be invited to adopt supervisory/training roles on site. For more
information, contact Mark Anderson (marka@age.uct.ac.za) or visit:
http://www.marothodi.org/
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ACADEMIC JOBS
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, HISTORY, CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, ELLENSBURG,
WASHINGTON
*Application deadline is March 14, 2005.
Central Washington University invites applications for a one year full-time
non-tenure-track assistant professorship in Non-Western history (Middle East,
Africa, or South Asia). Ph.D. in history required by September 16, 2005. To
apply please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, all graduate
transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. James Cook, Chair,
Non-Western History Search, Department of History, Central Washington
University, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7553. For
more information, contact James Cook (jacook@cwu.edu) or visit:
http://www.cwu.edu/~history/
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NON-ACADEMIC JOBS
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AFRICA: MULTIPLE POSITIONS, ARD
ARD has multiple positions in Nigeria and other African countries in the areas of conflict resolution and agriculture. For more information, visit: http://www.ardinc.com/htm/jobs/jobs.htm
AFRICA: MULTIPLE POSITIONS, CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
CRS has multiple positions in several African countries in the areas of capacity building, peace building, and emergency relief. For more information, visit: http://www.catholicrelief.org/about_us/careers/current_openings/
AFRICA: MULTIPLE POSITIONS, IFES
IFES has multiple positions in the US and Africa in the areas of democratization and the rule of law. For more information, visit: http://www.ifes.org/jobs.htm
AFRICA: MULTIPLE POSITIONS, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
The IRC has multiple positions in several African countries in the areas of health, community development, and security. For more information, visit: http://www.theirc.org/jobs/index.cfm
AFRICA: MULTIPLE POSITIONS, POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL
PSI has multiple positions several African countries in the areas of health and social marketing. For more information, visit: http://www.psi.org/employment/international.html
- BENIN
- SENIOR ADVISOR LOCAL GOVERNANCE, SNV Benin *Application deadline is March 4, 2005 SNV Benin provides advisory support to some 30 mostly rural and middle sized municipalities (population 25-100.000) with the objective to strengthen the capacities of the local governments, especially in the fields of planning, local finance and project preparation and management. For more information,
visit: http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=26976
NIGERIA: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT EXPERT, DPK CONSULTING
*Application deadline is April 8, 2005.
DPK Consulting seeks short and long-term senior technical experts for an
anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Conflict Management and Mitigation Project
in Nigeria. Experts will work to reduce conflicts by increasing the capacity of
governmental institutions, civil society, political parties and other relevant
stakeholders. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant
professional experience and at least 3 years of international experience in
development. English fluency in required. Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
preferred. For more information, visit:
http://www.dpkconsulting.com/c_opportunities.htm#NI05
SWEDEN: PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR, INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND RESOURCE MOBILISATION
IN AFRICAN STATES, NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE
*Application deadline is March 31, 2005.
The research programs of the institute involve inter-disciplinary network
building. They are based on co-operation between Nordic and African researchers
to produce new knowledge and improved understanding of issues central to
contemporary Africa. The core funding of the program covers salaries for the
program coordinator and one administrator (half time), a set budget for travel,
conference attendance, field work and other expenses necessary for the research
including costs for seminars and publications. For more information, visit:
http://www.nai.uu.se/misc/vacancy/resprogsve.html
UNITED KINGDOM: EAST AFRICA RESEARCHER, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
*Application deadline is March 2, 2005
The task of the East Africa research is to provide thematic and country
expertise, research skills and political judgment, to contribute to the
development and implementation of integrated strategies and programs of
research and action according to Amnesty International's operational priorities
and standards. For more information, visit:
http://www.web.amnesty.org/jobs/index/08022005-AFR0502
USA: GOVERNMENT RESEARCH POSITION, FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA
*Currently reviewing applications.
The 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne) at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina
has an intelligence analyst position (GG-0132 series open for am qualified
individual interested in conducting research in sub-Saharan Africa. Required
qualifications are: U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a SECRET level
security clearance, graduate degree in a relevant social science discipline,
proficiency in French, Portuguese or a sub-Saharan African language. For more
information, contact Dr. Jeffrey Griffith (griffjef@soc.mil) or visit:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov or http://cpolrhp.belvoir.army.mil/west/ (enter
WTST04290287 for search by keyword or announcement).
USA: ADVOCACY DIRECTOR, AFRICA DIVISION, HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
*Application deadline is February 20, 2005 The Africa Advocacy Director is the chief advocacy strategist for Human Rights Watch's work in the sub-Saharan Africa region. He or she is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and effectiveness for HRW's diverse advocacy efforts and works with Africa Division staff to design and implement strategies to promote and protect human rights in Africa; helps to conceptualize and implement strategies for transforming HRW's investigations and reports into concrete improvements in human rights practices; and helps to shape HRW's research agenda by identifying opportunities for impact. For more information, visit: http://www.hrw.org/jobs/afr_adv_dir-2005-01.htm
USA: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PROGRAM OF AFRICAN STUDIES, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
*Currently reviewing applications.
The Associate Director will provide leadership and management of all PAS staff
and Program activities and will assist the Director in the administration of
PAS, including academic programs, fundraising, and fiscal management. Preferred
qualifications include: Masters degree or equivalent required, Ph.D. preferred;
five years experience in a university or an organization concerned with issues
relevant to the Program's mission; first-hand knowledge of Africa and a high
familiarity with one PAS area of focus; fundraising experience; excellent
oral and written communication skills; competence in speaking and reading
French. For more information, visit: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/
USA: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AFRICA FAITH AND JUSTICE NETWORK
*Application deadline is March 1, 2005.
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) invites people of faith, especially
those who have lived, worked in and have a love for Africa, with experience in
fundraising or development, and a proven interest in public policy, justice and
peace, and the application of Catholic Social Teaching to apply. The Executive
Director coordinates and leads AFJN in
collaboration with members, staff, board, and coalition partners to accomplish
its mission. For more information, visit:
http://afjn.cua.edu/about/ED%20Job.cfm
ZAMBIA: CHIEF OF PARTY, FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL
*Currently reviewing applications.
The Chief of Party manages FHI's HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment
program(s) under USAID/Zambia funding. S/he ensures effective start-up and
implementation of the project, as well as the achievement of project objectives
and deliverables. For more information, visit:
http://www.fhi.org/en/AboutFHI/Employment/International/IN-FP1-0502.htm
ZIMBABWE: PROGRAM SPECIALIST, NATURAL SCIENCES, UNESCO
*Application deadline is March 20, 2005.
The United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organization is looking for
a specialist for programs relating to the natural and environmental sciences in
the Southern African Development Community. For more information, visit:
http://recrutweb.unesco.org/pdf/ZIMSC0002.PDF
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OTHER RESOURCES
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AFRICAN COLOURS, ONLINE RESOURCE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
African Colours, online since July 2000, is a portal for Contemporary Art, as well as a dynamic force to link artists from different parts of the world so that they can share their ideas and culture and achieve a common goal. To make a contribution, you can send your news and editorials to editorials@africancolours.com. For more information, visit: http://www.africancolours.net/
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT DISSERTATION WORKSHOP PROGRAM
This site has a collection of tips, samples, and links to help students. The IIS site also includes funding opportunities for Africans and Foreign Nationals. For more information, visit: http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/RADW/index.html
AFRICAN JOURNALS ONLINE (AJOL)
AJOL is being re-launched on its own website. It provides free access to tables of contents and abstracts for over 175 journals published on the continent, and also provides a number of additional facilities. AJOL offers a document delivery service, and full (improved) searching and browsing facilities, as well as a new Email alert function. The service remains free to both users and participating journals (with charges only for document delivery requests from outside developing countries). For more information, visit: http://www.ajol.info
ASC WEB DOSSIER ON CONFLICT IN SUDAN: THE CASE OF DAFUR
The Library, Documentation and Information, Department of the African Studies Centre at the University of Leiden has compiled a web dossier on conflict in Sudan, and especially Darfur. It can be found at our web dossier page, together with earlier dossiers on subjects such as African sport, HIV/AIDS in Africa and Youth in Africa. For more information, visit: http://asc.leidenuniv.nl/library/webdossiers/
ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE AND SLAVE LIFE IN THH AMERICAS: A VISUAL RECORD
This searchable collection contains about 1,100 images, including many historical drawings and maps on Africa. For more information, visit: http://hitchcock.itc.virginia.edu/Slavery/
CODESRIA RESEARCH AND POLICY DIALOGUE PROGRAMME
- The program theme is
- The Social Sciences and HIV/AIDS, A Political Economy of Patient Welfare and Rights. The initiative is being undertaken as part of a broader project of interventions which will involve the fostering of a networked community of African researchers with the required competence and interest in the field of health studies. Within this framework, it is envisaged that a range of research, training and dissemination activities will be carried out and several policy dialogues organized. The research and policy dialogue components of the program will be spread over the period 2003 to 2005. For more
information, visit: http://www.codesria.org
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Current funding opportunities relevant to researchers and research institutes working on development issues in low and middle income countries are available through the Global Development Network. For more information, visit: http://www.gdnet.org/online_services/funding_opportunities/funding_news/
ISLAM AND HUMAN RIGHTS WEBSITE AT EMORY UNIVERSITY
This site contains valuable content for scholars, activists, and media. Content includes bibliographies on rights, profiles and contact details for rights organizations in a range of countries, training materials, rights databases, and profiles of scholars and experts in various fields relating to Islam and human rights. All of this content is searchable through a Google-powered search engine. For more information, visit: http://www.law.emory.edu/IHR/
PAMBAZUKA: A WEEKLY ELECTRONIC FORUM FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE IN AFRICA
For more information, visit: http://www.pambazuka.org/
USAID HIV/AIDS E-NEWSLETTER
The USAID HIV/AIDS E-Newsletter provides monthly updates on USAID's Office of
HIV/AIDS and partner activities to prevent and mitigate HIV/AIDS across the
developing world. The newsletter reflects activities exclusively to USAID and
its implementing partners. For more information, visit:
http://www.synergyaids.com/newsletter.asp
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