1.FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT 2006 COMMENCES, 29TH APRIL TO 13TH MAY [AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND]
2.THE GILBERT + TOBIN CENTRE FOR PUBLIC LAW (TERRORISM PROJECT) INVITES YOU TO: "SPEAKING OF RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES IN AN AGE OF TERRORISM", 28 APRIL
3.CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL INDUSTRIES, 5 MAY
4.GKP INTERNATIONAL FORUM 2006 - CREATING PROSPERITY THROUGH INNOVATION: ICT AT WORK IN DEVELOPMENT", 8-9 MAY 2006, [SRI LANKA]
5.MENTORS WANTED [MELBOURNE]
6.OPPORTUNITY: REGIONAL MANAGER, 19 MAY [HAMILTON]
1. FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT 2006 COMMENCES, 29TH APRIL TO 13TH MAY [AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND]
There will be events all around Australia and New Zealand -for more details see
http://www.fta.org.au/.
As part of FTF06, the IYPF is involved in convening the following event in Canberra in association with many other groups in the ACT.
Please circulate the below information and the flyer that you can download at the following link:
http://cgkd.anu.edu.au/menus/PDFs/Meet-The-Makers-May012006-flyer.pdf
Agriculture, Trade and Development For Australia's Neighbours
Monday 1 May 2006
6:15pm - 8pm
Innovations Lecture Theatre and Foyer
Garran Road
Australian National University
With a free coffee tasting and opportunity to `Meet the Makers´ from 5:30pm
Convened as part of Fair Trade Fortnight 2006 in Australia and New Zealand, this forum will explore issues concerning trade and development, particularly as it relates to agriculture and the significant commodity products produced by Australia's neighbours in PNG, East Timor and Indonesia: Coffee.
The forum will commence at 5:30pm with free tastings of Fairtrade coffee from the Asia-Pacific and your opportunity to 'Meet the Makers' and discuss the coffee and its origins with two coffee producers from PNG.
The forum will feature the two coffee producers; representatives of the Fairtrade certification system and ANU's Regulatory Institution Network; and other presenters to be confirmed from government and other NGOs involved with trade and development. They will discuss various aspects of trade and development, the importance of agriculture to the economic, social and environmental development of Australia's neighbours, and how Fairtrade certification is assisting coffee farmers in PNG and other countries to break cycles of poverty and achieve more sustainable development in their communities. Opportunities for questions, comments and interaction will be provided at the end of the presentations.
For more information, go here and downlad the flyer. All are welcome.
http://cgkd.anu.edu.au/menus/events.php#seminars
2. THE GILBERT + TOBIN CENTRE FOR PUBLIC LAW (TERRORISM PROJECT) INVITES YOU TO: "SPEAKING OF RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES IN AN AGE OF TERRORISM", 28 APRIL
An Evening in Conversation with
Professor Conor Gearty
Director, Centre for the Study of Human Rights, London School of Economics Barrister, Matrix Chambers, London
and
Professor Hilary Charlesworth Professor of International Law
and Human Rights, Australian National University Director, Centre for International Governance and Justice, ANU Moderated by Dr Ben Saul, UNSW Law Faculty
When
6-7 pm, Wednesday, 3 May 2006, with drinks following
Where
NSW Parliament House Theatrette
RSVP
Register Online by 28 April 2006
This free public event is a wide-ranging, moderated discussion of topical and challenging issues raised by the writings of two internationally-renowned academic lawyers. The conversation will focus on debates about human rights and civil liberties, terrorism, torture, the war in Iraq, democratization, the role of the United Nations Security Council, and the place of international law in restraining political power.
Also supported by: UNSW Law School, the International Law Association (Australian Branch), and the Australian Red Cross (International Humanitarian Law Program)
The Speakers
Professor Conor Gearty is a leading human rights scholar and barrister in Britain, delivering the prestigious Hamlyn Lectures in 2005 and an Oxford Amnesty Lecture in 2006. Since 2002, he has been Rausing Director of the Centre for the Study of Human Rights and professor of human rights law at LSE. He was previously a member of Faculty at King´s College London and earlier a fellow of Emmanuel College Cambridge, and is a graduate of Cambridge and University College Dublin. He has published widely on terrorism, civil liberties and human rights. His books include Terror (Faber, 1990) and two books with K D Ewing, Freedom under Thatcher (1989) and The Struggle for Civil Liberties (2000). Conor is also a barrister and was a founder member of Matrix chambers from where he continues to practice. He has been a frequent adviser to judges, practitioners and public authorities on the implications of the UK Human Rights Act, and has frequently lectured at home and abroad on the topic of human rights. He has appeared in human rights cases in the House of Lords, the Court of Appeal and the High Court. His latest book, entitled Principles of Human Rights Adjudication, is a study of the place of the Human Rights Act in Britain´s constitutional order.
Professor Hilary Charlesworth has an international reputation as an outstanding international lawyer and scholar. For her contribution to international law, she was awarded the Butcher Medal by the American Society of International Law in 2005. She has held visiting appointments at Washington & Lee School of Law, Harvard Law School, NYU Global Law School and in 2005 was the 24th Wayne Morse Professor at the University of Oregon. She was the inaugural President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law. She has been Co-Editor of the Australian Yearbook of International Law since 1996 and a member of the Board of Editors of the American Journal of International Law since 1999. She has worked with various non-governmental human rights organisations on ways to implement international human rights standards and was chair of the ACT Government's inquiry into an ACT bill of rights, which culminated in the adoption of the ACT Human Rights Act 2004. She is Patron of the ACT Women´s Legal Service. In 2005, she was awarded a Federation Fellowship by the Australian Research Council. Her research interests are in international law and human rights law. She has worked on issues such as the relevance of feminist theory to understanding international law, the structure of the international human rights system, and the protection of human rights in Australia. Current research projects include the legitimacy of UN Security Council decisions, the impact of international law on Australian law and the role of women in international dispute resolution.
3. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL INDUSTRIES, 5 MAY
I am writing to let you know that applications for the 2006 Corporate Governance Scholarships for Young People Initiative are now open. Each year the Department invites young men and women (18-35 years) working in rural industries, to apply for a scholarship to attend a 5-day residential Australian Institute of Company Directors course. The course will:
·give participants knowledge of their legal responsibilities as a board member;
·identify issues that may involve personal or corporate risk;
·look at ways to improve board members´ contributions;
·provide group discussion opportunities for issues affecting directors;
·look at the needs of directors, how they find and use information to make decisions; and
·examine the formats of company reports to develop the best ways to prepare them for the board.
The objective of the Industry Partnerships - Young People´s initiatives is to enhance the capacity, involvement and experience of young women and men working in the agricultural, fisheries, forestry, natural resource management and food processing industries, and to assist them in playing a greater role in their industries. Application forms and information are now available on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website
www.daff.gov.au/youngleaders (follow the link to capacity building initiatives) or for further information you can call me on 02 62716437.
Please note that applications closeat 5pm on 5 May 2006.
Kristin Devine
Industry Partnerships Programme
Australian Government
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
p: 02 6271 6437 f: 02 6272 3025
4. GKP INTERNATIONAL FORUM 2006 - CREATING PROSPERITY THROUGH INNOVATION: ICT AT WORK IN DEVELOPMENT", 8-9 MAY 2006, [SRI LANKA]
Announcement
A member service from Global Knowledge Partnership
Dear Friends,
Greetings from the GKP Secretariat!
We bring you more news about the 2nd GKP International Forum on Cross-Sector Partnerships, scheduled for 8-9 May 2006 at the Hilton Colombo and also an updated look for the GKP International Forum 2006 website.
Themed "Creating Prosperity Through Innovation ? ICT at Work in Development", the International Forum features a diverse and distinguished cast of international ICT4D practitioners across a blend of interesting plenary sessions and parallel panels, allowing you to:
Meet international and regional ICT4D players;
Learn and share knowledge about innovations in ICT4D;
Gather possible solutions to challenges involved; and
Make contacts and identify possible new partnerships.
Selected Programme & Speakers: Insights from Leaders in their Fields
Plenary 1: Spotlight on Innovation
Walter Fust, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Geert van der Linden, Asian Development Bank explore the meaning of "innovation" in the ICT4D arena.
Plenary 2: Talking Heads (to be recorded live!)
Two of the most distinguished ICT4D pioneers, Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement and Professor M.S. Swaminathan, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, share their wisdom and insights in a informal talk show hosted by Rinalia Abdul Rahim, GKP Executive Director.
Panel 1: ICT in Sri Lanka
Learn how Sri Lankans have set a course for an ICT-enabled future from stakeholders and drivers Sriyan de Silva Wijeyeratne, Microsoft Corporation; Manju Hathotuwa, Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka; Harsha Liyanage, Telecenters for Community Development & Poverty Alleviation and Ismail Radwan, World Bank.
Panel 2: Redefining Context
Sylvie Siyam, Protégé QV, Cameroon; Joan Okune, Community Based Rehabilitation Africa Network; Yahya Tabesh, Sharif University of Iran and Pete Cranston, OneWorld UK will clue you in on how people are using ICT4D in unconventional settings and novel ways.
Panel 7: Cultivating Youth Social Entrepreneurs
Gbenga Sesan, Lagos Digital Village; Sunit Shrestha, Thai RuralNet; Jean-Paul Baur, Operation Fikelela (Access) and Jennifer Corriero, TakingITGlobal share insights on how young social entrepreneurs are using ICT to change our world and what can be done to help overcome the particular challenges faced by youth.
Panel 8: Novel Content
Astrid Dufborg, Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative; Marcia de Toni, Radio Brasil; Chris Kwabato, Highway Africa News Agency and Geeta Malhotra, Open Knowledge Network present case studies on methods and "Web 2.0" communication technologies to change or supplement content production and delivery.
Exhibition & Thematic Open Space Discussions
Open to all participants is the "Showcasing of ICT" Exhibition running parallel to the International Forum. Engage in and benefit from for the Thematic Open Space Discussions, where topics of interest to you can be explored with expert partners. Register and indicate what issues you would like to add to the list of topics.
Field Visits
Experience for yourself real life ICT4D projects in Sri Lanka in partially sponsored Field Visits, while taking in the island?s rich cultural and historical beauty. Sign up for one of four options:
Option 1: A 1-day tour to Galle
Option 2: A 1-day tour to Kandy
Option 3: A 2-day tour Nuwara Eliya
Option 4: A 2-day tour to Anuradhapura
So, please ?
Pencil the GKP International Forum 2006 into your diary today!
Register immediately and join us in Colombo.
Help 'spread the word' about this event.
For Full Programme, Field Visit snapshots and registration details, please visit
www.globalknowledge.org/internationalforum.
If you have any questions or require further information, please email us at forum2006@globalknowledge.org.
The International Forum is co-sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the International Development Research Centre, Swedish International Development Cooperation (Sida), and jointly hosted by Young Asia Television, Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, the Information and Communication Technology
Agency of Sri Lanka, and Practical Action (formerly known as Intermediate Technology Development Group).
5. MENTORS WANTED [MELBOURNE]
Future Environmental Leaders Mentorship Program
Have you ever though about acting as a mentor?
Melbourne´s top young environmental leaders are looking for mentors to support them in their careers. Being a mentor can be anything from being someone that can be called for advice, to teaching a mentee a specific skill, or meeting informally for coffee occasionally. Why not give an aspiring environmental leader the benefit of your knowledge, wisdom and experience. We are looking for mentors from all walks of life who have achieved a high level of success in their field (including non environmental fields). You will be matched with one young leader who wants to learn from your specific skills and experience. The minimum commitment is meeting monthly for an hour for all 2006. It is up to you if would like to commit more time to the relationship.
Help groom the leaders of tomorrow.
For more information, email wapling.lauren.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
The mentorship program is part of the year long Future Environmental Leaders program. To find out more about the program go to www.fel.monash.edu..au
Participants for this years program (the mentees) are currently being selected. The see short profiles on last year´s participants go to
http://www.fel.monash.edu.au/participants.php
Larissa Brown
Future Environmental Leaders Program Manager
Monash Environment Institute
Monash University, VIC 3800, Australia
M 0402128996
F 03 9905 9073
E larissa.brown@general.monash.edu.au
W www.fel.monash.edu.au
6.OPPORTUNITY: REGIONAL MANAGER, 19 MAY [HAMILTON]
Salary Scale $43,918-$50,913, Full-time (37.5)
NZ AIDS Foundation (NZAF)
The NZ AIDS Foundation (NZAF) is a leader in community based HIV and AIDS care/support services as well as in the health promotion sector.
Positive Health Services are responsive to all people infected and affected by HIV, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation while being aware that men who have sex with men are the core group affected.
This position, based in Hamilton, provides NZAF positive health services to the midland region, encompassing Waikato, Gisborne, Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty.
We are looking for a committed and passionate individual with experience in health management or health administration, skilled at developing network opportunities and the ability to build concrete relationships with our stakeholders.
A clear understanding of the complexities of HIV and AIDS related issues is essential to this position.
We welcome staff with a commitment to the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi, Maori knowledge, language and experience. We are also committed to Equal Employment Opportunities.
Job descriptions & info pack are available from our website
http://www.nzaf.org.nz or from John Wrathall, PO Box 6663, Wellesley
Street, Auckland (Phone: 09-303-3124, Fax 09-309-3149).
Interviews will be held in Auckland. To be considered for short-listing, a NZAF application form must accompany applications.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 19th of May, 2006.
