January 31st 2002: CRINMAIL Digest 354 Contents: - TERRE DES HOMMES: Terre des Hommes takes up the challenge to be both at the World Economic Forum and at the World Social Forum [news] - THE WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: [event] - CHILD RIGHTS: Human Rights Watch World Report 2002 [publication] - CHILD LABOUR: ILO Waves 'Red Card' at Child Labour [news] - CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Executive Director [job posting] - SAVE THE CHILDREN: Social Protection Adviser, Philippines [job posting] Your submissions are welcome if you are working in the area of child rights. To contribute, email us at info@crin.org . Please note that we are unable to respond to emails addressed to crinmail_english@domeus.co.uk --------------------------------------------------- - TERRE DES HOMMES: Terre des Hommes takes up the challenge to be both at the World Economic Forum and at the World Social Forum [news] Raffaele Salinari, President of the International Federation Terre des Hommes, will participate in a workshop at the World Social Forum (Porto Alegre, January 31-February 5, 2002) by presenting an analysis on child trafficking as one particularly grave form of organised crime. The workshop will be held on February 3-4 from 2.30 to 7 pm. Other participants include Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, the Secretary of State for Human Rights in Brazil. Peter Brey, Secretary-General of the Terre des Hommes Foundation in Lausanne and Vice-President of the International Federation Terre des Hommes will participate in the World Economic Forum (New York, January 31-February 5, 2002) as one of the discussion leaders on the issues of child labour / conditions of work and anti-globalisation. In the opinion of Terre des Hommes, the World Economic Forum and the World Social Forum will both have to develop into a platform for discussion, debate and effective action on the key issues of the global agenda. For further information please contact Dr Raffale Salinari, Email: ip2343@iperbole.bologna.it and Peter Brey, Email: peter.brey@tdh.ch Or contact: International Federation Terre des Hommes, 31, ch. Frank-Thomas - CH-1208 Geneva, Switzerland. Tel: 00 41 22 736 33 72; Fax: 00 41 22 736 15 10; Email: intl-rel@iftdh.org; Website: www.terredeshommes.org -------------------------------------------------- - THE WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: [event] The Second World Social Forum takes place from 31 January to 5 February 2002 and will provide an open space for debate, sharing ideas and experiences, and developing proposals. Organised as a counter forum to the World Economic Forum, which is taking place simultaneously, it encourages the co-ordination of civil society to act against the world dominance of capital. The World Economic Forum, an independent organisation funded by the contributions of thousands of the world's foremost corporations, usually meets in Davos but will convene in New York this year. Themes of the Second World Social Forum include Production and Wealth, Access to Wealth and Sustainability, Civil Society and the Public Realm, Power Politics and Ethics. Events will also take place relating to Migration, Trafficking (women and children), Refugees and Education. Further information on the World Social Forum can be found on the website. See: http://www.forumsocialmundial.org.br ------------------------------------ - CHILD RIGHTS: Human Rights Watch World Report 2002 [publication] Violations of children's rights were all too common in 2001. Children were beaten and tortured by police, forced to work long hours under hazardous conditions, or warehoused in detention centres and orphanages. Millions crossed international borders in search of safety or were displaced within their own countries. Hundreds of thousands served as soldiers in armed conflicts. This report summarises trends and developments in child rights world-wide, and the work of Human Rights Watch Children's Rights Division during 2001. Thematic focus areas include child soldiers, HIV/AIDS, children in the justice system, refugee and migrant children, child labour and the role of the international community. To view the report online, go to: http://hrw.org/wr2k2/contents.html or to http://www.crin.org/resources/infoDetail.asp?ID=2396 For more information, contact: Human Rights Watch, 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th floor, New York, NY 10118-3299, USA. Tel: 00 1 212 290 4700; Fax: 00 1 212 736-1300; Email: hrwnyc@hrw.org ----------------------------------------- - CHILD LABOUR: ILO Waves 'Red Card' at Child Labour [news] The International Labour Organisation (ILO) will launch its "Red Card to Child Labour" campaign this week to coincide with the start of the 2002 African Cup of Nations that begins Saturday (January 19 2002) in Bamako, Mali. The new campaign against the use of child labour is symbolised by the red card handed out by referees for serious violations of rules on the soccer field. The ILO, which aims to take its initiative world-wide to include the World Cup, will formally launch the campaign at a signing ceremony Friday involving President Alpha Oumar Konare of Mali and co-sponsors from the Confédération africaine de football (CAF) and the Comité d'organisation de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations (COCAN) 2002. "Child labour is neither a sport nor a pastime," said ILO Director-General Juan Somavia. "Child labourers work hard - on the farms, in mines and quarries, or as domestic servants. Some are trafficked into slave-like conditions or prostitution. Millions are condemned to lifelong poverty and despair. Now, working hand in hand with the world's most popular sport, we hope to galvanise the global campaign against child labour with this potent symbol - the red card that means you're out of the game." The initiative aims to seize on the popularity of the African Cup of Nations 2002 to generate the widest possible public awareness of the harsh reality of child labour and encourage people to support the global movement against it. The campaign adds a new, symbolic element to the global struggle against child labour, exemplified by the rapid ratification by over 100 countries of ILO's most recent labour standard, the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention No. 182 adopted in 1999. For more information contact the ILO Press Office: Nick Evans (evansn@ilo-london.org.uk) or Ligia Teixeira (teixeira@ilo-london.org.uk),Tel: 44 20 7828 6401 Ext 203/201 [ Source: Child Labour News Service, 20 January 2002 ] -------------------------------------------------- - CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Executive Director [job posting] The mandate of the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution is to foster, develop and communicate conflict resolution processes for individuals, organisations and communities. The Board of Directors seeks a candidate with management experience in the non-profit sector. Capable of increasing the stability and financial foundation of the Institute so it can continue to grow, fostering an atmosphere of respect and co-operation among all stakeholders while reflecting the Institute?s principles of common sense, goodwill and compassion. Proficiency in French and English is required. Resumes must be received by 4:30 pm February 21, 2002 and directed to the Chair, Hiring Committee, Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution, c/o St. Paul University, 223/249 Main Street, Ottawa K1S 1C4, Canada. Fax: 00 1 613-235-5801; Email: cicr@ustpaul.uottawa.ca. For further information on the Institute, visit the website: www.cicr-icrc.ca --------------------------------------------------- - SAVE THE CHILDREN: Social Protection Adviser, Philippines [job posting] Save the Children is looking to recruit a Social Protection Adviser to be based in the Philippines. The main responsibilities of the job are: - to develop and lead an organisational initiative on establishing child protection mechanisms, particularly for children in conflict with the law in the context of a decentralised form of government; - to work closely with our Global and Regional Advisers, establish links and interact with the network of other Save the Children Alliance members and partner organisations particularly in Vietnam and Laos PDR. The successful candidate will have knowledge and significant experience of decentralised structures, CRC implementation and judicial reform. He/she must be a skilled advocate with excellent English writing and speaking skills, backed by experience in providing practical advice. Other essential requirements are computer literacy, the ability to produce reports and work both independently and in a team of diverse social and cultural backgrounds. Skills and experience in project/programme monitoring, review, and evaluation are also required. The closing date for applications is 14 February 2002. Please note that this is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not reapply. For further information go to http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/vacancies/index.html or contact: Rachel Carder, Overseas Personnel, 17 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8RD, UK; Tel: 00 44 (0) 20 7703 5400; Fax: 00 44 (0) 20 7793 7614; Email: r.carder@scfuk.org.uk --------------------------------------------------- The CRINMAIL is an electronic mailing list of the Child Rights Information Network (CRIN). CRIN does not accredit, validate or substantiate any information posted by members to the CRINMAIL. The validity and accuracy of any information is the responsibility of the originator.
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