AWID Resource Net Announcements / Issue 148 Wednesday, 12 February 2003 Contents / Contenido / Contenu: EVENTS / EVENTOS / ÉVÈNEMENTS 1) Upcoming event: "Second World Congress on Family Violence" 2) Upcoming conference: "Transformation, participation and gender justice: Feminist challenges in a globalized economy" 3) Upcoming conference: "2003 Global Summit of Women" 4) Upcoming Professional Training Courses 5) Nuevo programa: "Maestría en género, sexualidad y políticas públicas" ANNOUNCEMENTS / ANUNCIOS / ANNONCES 6) Call for papers: "Women and Sustainability" 7) Call for papers: "Post-Communism in Transition: Gender and the State" 8) Announcing new graduate programs: "Department of Economics at New School University" 9) Call for articles: "First Newsletter: Network for European Women's Rights Project (NEWR)" 10) Call for applications: "2003 WIIS Summer Symposium for Graduate Students in International Affaires: The Changing Nature of Peace and War" RESOURCES / RECURSOS / RESSOURCES 11) New online workshop: "Virtual Activism: Maximizing the use and effectiveness of the Internet in Human Rights and Development" 12) New publication: "Making Global Trade Work for People" NEWS / NOTICIAS / NOUVELLES 13) "Seven women judges elected to the International Criminal Court" 14) "Afghanistan: Women Call For Equal Rights" 15) "Migración, un problema que afecta las mujeres" INTERNATIONAL APPEAL / LLAMADAS INTERNACIONAL / APPEL INTERNATIONAL 16) Urgent appeal: "Civil Society Mobilization using existing UN resolutions to prevent US military action against Iraq" 17) Urgent Appeal: "Poland: Women need your support" * Una sinopsis en español se encuentra al principio de cada anuncio. * Vous trouverez un résumé en français au début de chaque annonce. _____________________________________________________________________ EVENTS / EVENTOS / ÉVÈNEMENTS _____________________________________________________________________ 1) Upcoming event: "Second World Congress on Family Violence" / International Network on Family Violence / 21-26 June, 2003 / Prague, Czech Republic / For a registration form, please see: http://www.wcfv.org or contact: wcfv@aol.com * Evento: "Segundo Congreso Mundial sobre la Violencia Familial" / Red Internacional sobre Violencia Familial / 21-26 de junio 2003 / Praga, República Checa / Para un formulario de inscripción, por favor visite: http://www.wcfv.org/spindex.htm o contacte: wcfv@aol.com * Événement : « Deuxième congrès mondial pour la prévention de la violence familiale » / le Réseau international contre la violence familiale / 21-26 juin, 2003 / Prague, La République tchèque / Pour un formulaire d'inscription, veuillez voir : http://www.wcfv.org/frindex.htm This Congress is sponsored by the World Health Organization and convened under the auspices of the International Network on Family Violence and its Secretariat: the National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence in the United States. The Theme will be Protecting Every Generation: Sharing Solutions that Prevent Child Abuse, Spouse/Partner Abuse (Domestic Violence) and Elder Abuse. _____________________________________________________________________ 2) Upcoming conference: "Transformation, participation and gender justice: Feminist challenges in a globalized economy" / Network Women in Development Europe (WIDE) / 23-24 May 2003 / Vienna, Austria / For more information, please contact: wide@gn.apc.org or see http://www.eurosur.org/wide/ * Conferencia: "Transformación, participación y la justicia para las mujeres y los hombres: Retos feministas en una economía globalizada" / Red Europea de Mujeres y el Desarrollo / 23-24 de mayo 2003 / Viena, Austria / Para más información, por favor contacte: wide@gn.apc.org o visite: http://www.eurosur.org/wide/ * Conférence: "Transformation, participation et la justice pour femmes et homes: Défis féministes dans une économie globale » / Réseau pour les femmes européenes dans le développement (WIDE) / 23-24 mai 2003 / Vienne, Autriche / Pour des renseignements supplémentaires, veuillez contacter : wide@gn.apc.org ou voir : http://www.eurosur.org/wide/ WIDE Annual Conferences have for many years offered a unique opportunity for women linked to the feminist movement all around the world to meet in order to exchange ideas, discuss strategies, network, build new alliances, and learn from each other by finding inspiration through excellent presentations and interactive workshops. This year's topic "Transformation, participation and gender justice: Feminist challenges in a globalised economy" was timely chosen with the following objectives in mind: - to raise awareness of the present complex political, economic and social dynamics - to enable women to empower themselves in order to meet these manifold challenges; - to show their potential in finding alternatives; - to affirm the women's human rights framework as a basis for the development of future strategies WIDE rue de la Science 10, 1000 Brussels, Belgium tel: ++32-2-545.90.70 fax: ++32-2-512.73.42 e-mail: wide@gn.apc.org _____________________________________________________________________ 3) Upcoming conference: "2003 Global Summit of Women" / Marrakech, Morocco / 26-28 June, 2003 / Deadline for registration: 26 May 2003 / For more information, please contact Irene Natividad at: globesummit@aol.com or see: http://www.globewomen.com/summit/global_summit03.html * Conferencia: "Cumbre Mundial 2003 de las Mujeres" / Marrakech, Marueco / 26-28 de junio 2003 / Fecha límite para inscribirse: 26 de mayo 2003 / Para más información, por favor contacte Irene Natividad a: globesummit@aol.com o visite: http://www.globewomen.com/summit/global_summit03.html * Conférence: "2003 sommet mondial des femmes" / Marrakech, Maroc / 26-28 juin, 2003 / Date limite pour l'inscription: 26 mai 2003 / Pour des renseignements supplémentaires, veuillez contacter Irene Natividad au: globesummit@aol.com ou voir: http://www.globewomen.com/summit/global_summit03.html The Global Summit of Women announces the 2003 Global Summit of Women which will focus on women's economic development with a special emphasis on cross- border entrepreneurship. Informally called the "Davos for Women" by past participants, the Summit has developed a reputation as an exciting, fact- filled, hands-on gathering of high caliber participants. The Global Summit of Women has celebrated women's leadership worldwide by bringing together women business, professional, and governmental leaders from around the world for three days of stimulating sessions led by opinion leaders and influencers who happen to be women. _____________________________________________________________________ 4) Upcoming Professional Training Courses: Centre for Development Studies in Swansea, UK / Beginning 31 March 2003 / Please find details of course content and fees at: www.swansea.ac.uk/cds/teaching/short/overview.htm / For additional information, please contact Martha Harding at: m.f.harding@swansea.ac.uk * Curso de capacitación para profesionales: Centro de Estudios de Desarrollo en Swansea, RU / Comienza el 31 de marzo 2003 / Podrás encontrar los detalles del contenido del curso y los precios a: www.swansea.ac.uk/cds/teaching/short/overview.htm / / Para más información, por favor contacte Martha Harding a: m.f.harding@swansea.ac.uk * Cours d'entraînement professionnel: Centre pour les études de dévéloppement à Swansea, R-U / Début : 31 mars 2003 / Pour les détails des cours, veuillez voir : www.swansea.ac.uk/cds/teaching/short/overview.htm / Pour des renseignements supplémentaires veuillez contacter Martha Harding au: m.f.harding@swansea.ac.uk CDS Development Short Courses explore the demands of social analysis and participatory approaches in development policy and practice. The short courses combine practice and principles with sound academic knowledge, and aim to enhance participants' ability to select and use analytical and management tools, critically and effectively, in their own professional context. Short Course participants examine the experience of governments, NGOs and professional workers and their work for and alongside local people. Participants test out approaches to build institutional capacity for creating sustainable development, whilst ensuring people are included in the process. Teaching is through an interactive and participatory style enhanced with study visits and fieldwork, with support from personal and specialist tutors. Short Course Objectives By the end of your Short Course, you should have: - awareness of theoretical foundations, principles and practical methods for development and specific knowledge in your subject specialism - greater knowledge and practical experience of a range of practices in social analysis and management concepts for development work, specific to your subject specialism and experience of application of analytical tools and field methods through workshops, field work, study visits and private study - valuable materials to share with colleagues and enhanced communication skills The following Short Courses in Social Development and Participation ill be offered in 2003: Poverty and Health (5 weeks) starting 31 March 2003 Poverty, Crime And Access To Justice (5 weeks) starting 31 March 2003 Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment (5 weeks) starting 31 March 2003 Child Rights (5 weeks) starting 31 March 2003 Gender and Development (5 weeks) starting 31 March 2003 The Social Dimensions of Public Policy Making (3 weeks) starting 16 June 2003 People Centred Budgeting (2 weeks) staring 7 July 2003 The Peer Ethnographic Method (1 week) starting 14 April 2003 and 7 July 2003 Managing Community Development Initiatives (1 week) starting 7 July 2003 Participatory Methods (1 week) starting 14 April 2003 and 19 May 2003 Meeting the Sustainable Development Challenge (1 week) starting 16 June 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ ________ 5) Nuevo programa: "Maestría en género, sexualidad y políticas públicas" / Programa de Estudios de Género, Convenio de Cooperación Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos y Centro de la Mujer Peruana Flora Tristán / Fecha límite: 18 de marzo 2003 / Para mayores informes, por favor llámanos a: 51-1- 451-7193 o 51-1-433-5143 * New Masters Programme: "Masters in gender, sexuality and public policy" / Gender Studies Programme, Joint Programme offered by the San Marcos National University and the Flora Tristan Peruvian Women's Centre / Deadline for applications: 18 of March 2003 / For more information, please phone: 51-1- 451-7193 or 51-1-433-5143 * Nouveau programme: "Maîtrise dans le genre, la sexualité et la politique publique" / Programme d'étude de genre, Programme offert par l'Université nationale San Marcos et le Centre Flora Tristan péruvien pour les femmes / Date limite d'inscription: 18 mars 2003 / Pour des renseignements supplémentaires, veuillez contacter: 51-1-451-7193 ou 51-1-433-5143 Convocatoria: "Maestría en género, sexualidad y políticas públicas". Programa de Estudios de Género, Convenio de Cooperación Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos y Centro de la Mujer Peruana Flora Tristán. CRONOGRAMA DE ADMISIÓN 2003 Venta de prospectos del 15 de enero al 18 de marzo Inscripción del 1° de febrero al 18 de marzo Examen de admisión 24, 25, 26 de marzo Matrícula del 27 al 29 de marzo Inicio de clases 1° de abril INFORMACIÓN Facultad de Ciencias Sociales Unidad de Post Grado Ciudad Universitaria, Av. Venezuela s/n 2do piso Lima, PERU Telefax 451-7193 VENTA DE PROSPECTO Escuela de Postgrado, Av. Arequipa 220 Lima, PERU Teléfono 433-5143 AUSPICIA FUNDACIÓN FORD Nota: Tenemos un amplio documento que nos puedes solicitar. _____________________________________________________________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS / ANUNCIOS / ANNONCES _____________________________________________________________________ 6) Call for papers: "Women and Sustainability" / Canadian Woman Studies / Submission deadline: 30 April 2003 / For more information, please contact: cwscf@yorku.ca * Solicitud para ensayos: "Mujeres y la Sostenibilidad" / Estudios de la Mujer Canadiense / Fecha límite: 30 de abril 2003 / Para más información, por favor contacte: cwscf@yorku.ca * Demande d'articles: "Les femmes et le renouvellement de l'environnement / les cahiers de la femme / Date limite : 30 avril 2003 / Pour des renseignements supplémentaires, veuillez contacter : cwscf@yorku.ca CWS/cf's Summer 2003 issue is committed to an exploration of the critical/strategic links between the women's movement and the protection of nature; between Canadian women and women in other nations concerned with the global crisis in the environment. The issue will highlighting the most current research and thinking on the environment and social crises, sustainable development, and ecological sustainability, while advocating for a holistic perspective that centers on the interests, values, and visions of women around the world. The focus will be to critique the environmental and social crisis at the local, regional, and global level as well as to provide concrete examples of resistance(s) and solutions that recognize the different interests and levels of power among the various groups engaged with these issues. Our aim is to identify alternative approaches to development that are equitable, ethical, sustainable, and nature-community- women centered as well as to promote a new and regenerative relationship between the environment and society. We strongly encourage contributions from activists and grassroots women's organizations working in these areas. Write or call as soon as possible indicating your intention to submit yourwork. Canadian Woman Studies 212 Founders York University 4700 Keele St. North York, ON M3J 1P3 Telephone: (416) 736-5356 Fax: (416) 736-5765 _____________________________________________________________________ 7) Call for papers: "Post-Communism in Transition: Gender and the State" / Nouvelles Questions Féministes / Submission deadline: 15 March 2003 / For submission guidelines, please see: http://www.unil.ch/liege/nqf/pageconsignes.pdf / To submit articles, please contact: mariarosaria.spano@unifr.ch * Solicitud para ensayos: "El Pos-Comunismo en Transición: El género y el estado" / Nouvelles Questions Féministes / Fecha límite: 15 de marzo 2003 / Para guías para inscribir, por favor vea: http://www.unil.ch/liege/nqf/pageconsignes.pdf / / Para contribuir, por favor contacte: mariarosaria.spano@unifr.ch * Demande d'articles: "Le post-communisme en transition: Genre et l'état" / Nouvelles Questions Féministes / Date limite : 15 mars 2003 / Pour les directives d'inscription, veuillez voir : http://www.unil.ch/liege/nqf/pageconsignes.pdf / Pour livrer les articles, veuillez contacter: mariarosaria.spano@unifr.ch The collapse of the Communist regimes has given rise to forms of structural adjustment, economic reforms and a 'democratisation' of institutions which are transforming the political position, structures and functions of the States of the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC). Generally referred to as 'Transition', this process is characterized by the emergence of new social, ethnic and religious hierarchies and a reconstruction of gender divisions which appear constitutive of these new 'democracies' on the road to post-Communism. The formal structures of the Communist State have bequeathed a legacy of traditional gender conceptions, practices and identities. Thus, even if changes in gender systems in the CEEC are taking place today under the constraints of neo-liberal deregulation, the prescriptions of international finance bodies, and political integration into European structures, these must be interpreted in the first instance as the product of conservative local powers. But gender constructions also result from the interaction between the dominant discourses of the two 'blocs', East and West. The post- Communist 'transition' is better understood if it is resituated in the global context of the end of the Cold War. With a view to acquiring a recognised position and status on the new planetary scene, the losing countries in this war are redefining their own national identities through, among other things, a redefinition of the positions attributed to women and men, a recomposition of gendered social relations. In other words, the West is influencing the construction of gender paradigms in the ex-Communist region and vice-versa. What role, therefore, does the State play in the gendered organization of the post-89 world? What influence do women's and feminist organizations have in the process of the elaboration of these new States? This number of NQF aims to explore the perspectives which researchers in the CEEC can bring to the Western debate on 'Gender and the State'. Avoiding a monolithic and unitary vision of the State, papers are invited which provide integrated analyses of the complexity, multiplicity and dispersion of patriarchal power. How are hierarchical systems of differences and inequalities inscribed in political discourses? How are such systems given material form through policy implementation, and legal procedures and practices? How can the processes of the production, reproduction and institutionalisation of power relations based on sexual difference be understood? In what way does the ideology of the State reconfigure both gender relations and relations between ethnic groups, in these countries where ethnicised conflicts are always being reactivated? In line with different disciplinary perspectives, the articles may focus on conceptual analyses, empirical investigations, case-studies, comparative studies of changing state procedures or sectors (social policies, economic and administrative reforms in different spheres: army, national accounting, education, finance, etc.) _____________________________________________________________________ 8) Announcing new graduate programs: "Department of Economics at New School University" / For more information, please contact 800-523-5411 extension 11, or email: gfadmit@newschool.edu * Nuevos programas al nivel pos-graduado: "Departamento de la Economía de la Universidad New School" / Para mayores informes, por favor contacte 800-523- 5411, ext. 11 o por correo electrónico: gfadmit@newschool.edu * Nouveaux programmes de maîtrises : Département d'économie à l'Université New School / Pour des renseignements supplémentaires, veuillez contacter : 800-523-5411 extension 11, ou: gfadmit@newschool.edu Challenge Economic Orthodoxy at New School University The world-renowned Department of Economics at New School offers M.A. degrees for students who want to question orthodox economic theory and policy. Combine study of classical political economy with the technical tools of contemporary economic and financial analysis to prepare for careers in NGOs, international agencies, research institutes, government, philanthropy, and journalism. We offer many options: - M.A. in Economics - M.A. in Global Political Economy and Finance (fast-track - 15 month-program) - M.A. as preparation for doctoral study Cross-posted from: http://www.newschool.edu/gf/economics11.htm _____________________________________________________________________ 9) Call for articles: "First Newsletter: Network for European Women's Rights Project (NEWR)" / For more information, please see: http://www.globalethics.bham.ac.uk/NEWR or contact: Audrey Guichon at: a.guichon@bham.ac.uk * Solicitud para ensayos: "Primer Boletín: Red Europea para el Proyecto de los Derechos de la Mujer" / Para mayores informes, por favor visite: http://www.globalethics.bham.ac.uk/NEWR o contacte: a.guichon@bham.ac.uk * Demande d'articles: « Premier bulletin : Le réseau de femmes européenes pour le projet de droits (NEWR)» / Pour des renseignements supplémentaires, veuillez voir : http://www.globalethics.bham.ac.uk/NEWR ou contacter: Audrey Guichon au: a.guichon@bham.ac.uk NEWR is a three-year project funded by the European Commission under Framework 5. The objective of NEWR is to set up a thematic network on the topic of women's rights as human rights by bringing together expertise and encouraging dialogue across disciplines and across the countries of Eastern and Western Europe. Launched in October 2002, it is a continuous source of information and a platform capable of influencing the policy making process, especially in Europe. The project is lead by the Centre for the Study of Global Ethics (CSGE directed by Professor Donna Dickenson), University of Birmingham, together with nine partners across Europe. The Network is built inter alia by organizing workshops on four themes that have been identified as some of the most burning issues in the area of women's rights: trafficking, reproductive rights, political participation and citizenship and access to social rights in the context of liberalization and privatization. During recent years these rights have often been either neglected or only nominally promoted. They are all the more crucial in the context of the EU enlargement as they are embodied in the political and economic accession criteria for the candidate countries. Our role at the CSGE is to act as an 'umbrella' and to provide a common ground of discussion for a maximum of fora, networks, individuals, governmental bodies and NGO involved in women's rights issues. In this way, NEWR contributes to tackling women's rights adequately by making women part of national and international agendas. By joining the network, you will contribute to improving the relevance of NEWR, giving more resources for women to address their rights and ultimately, influencing the policymaking process regarding women's rights. This exchange process guarantees that people involved in the field will find in the database provided by NEWR, a wide range of information, names and contacts for people and organisations relevant to this issue. Submissions can be of very various natures, from a few lines to maximum a page, from conference announcements to short article, 'breaking news', legal changes affecting women's rights, concerns or new publications. The purpose of the newsletter is to give an illustration of what is happening to and around women's rights across Europe. Audrey Guichon Project officer NEWR project Centre for the Study of Global Ethics University of Birmingham United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)121 693 4676 http://www.globalethics.bham.ac.uk _____________________________________________________________________ 10) Call for applications: "2003 WIIS Summer Symposium for Graduate Students in International Affaires: The Changing Nature of Peace and War" / 5-10 June 2003 / Washington, DC, USA / Application deadline: 3 March 2003 / For more information or to download an application, please visit http://wiis.georgetown.edu * Solicitud para inscripciones: "2003 WIIS Simposio de verano para estudiantes graduados de asuntos internacionales: Los cambios a la Paz y la Guerra" / 5-10 de junio 2003 / Washington, DC, EEUU / Fecha Límite: 2 de marzo 2003 / Para mayores informes o para conseguir el formulario de inscripción, por favor visite: http://wiis.georgetown.edu * Demande d'applications: "2003 WIIS Symposium d'été pour les étudiant-e-s à troisème cycle en affaires internationales : Les changements à la paix et la guerre » / 5-10 juin 2003 / Washington, DC, É-U / Date limite : 3 mars 2003 / Pour des renseignements supplémentaires ou pour une formulaire d'inscription, veuillez visiter : http://wiis.georgetown.edu The 2003 WIIS Summer Symposium will bring thirty outstanding students from around the world together with senior professionals for an intensive six-day program in Washington, DC composed of seminars on security issues with leading policy experts, career development workshops, a crisis simulation, student research presentations, and unique networking opportunities. Past Symposium participants compose an active network of women leaders around the world. This program is open to graduate students currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral degree program in international relations, political science, history, security studies, public policy, conflict resolution, law, relevant sciences or other fields relating to international affairs. Women In International Security (WIIS) ATTN: 2003 Summer Symposium Coordinator 3240 Prospect Street, NW, Suite 105 Washington, DC 20007 TEL: (202) 687-2964 FAX: (202) 687-3233 EMAIL: events@wiis.org _____________________________________________________________________ RESOURCES / RECURSOS / RESSOURCES _____________________________________________________________________ 11) New online workshop: "Virtual Activism: Maximizing the use and effectiveness of the Internet in Human Rights and Development" / 3 March 4 April 2003 / Application deadline: 20 February 2003 / For more information and an application form, please see: http://www.virtualactivism.org/events/marchcourse/courseannouncement.htm * Nuevo taller electrónico: "Activismo Virtual: Maximizando el uso y la eficacia del internet en asuntos de los derechos humanos y el desarrollo" / 3 de marzo 4 de abril 2003 / Fecha Límite: 20 de febrero 2003 / Para mayores informes o para conseguir el formulario de inscripción, por favor visite: http://www.virtualactivism.org/events/marchcourse/courseannouncement.htm * Nouveau atelier en ligne: "L'activist-e virtuel-le : Épanouir l'utilité et l'éfficacité de l'internet dans le développement des droits de la personne » / 3 mars 4 avril 2003 / Date limite : 20 février 2003 / Pour des renseignements supplémentaires et pour s'inscrire, veuillez voir : http://www.virtualactivism.org/events/marchcourse/courseannouncement.htm This workshop is a combination of technical as well as human rights/development issues related to the Internet. - Do you know what the digital divide is, and how it affects you personally? - Do you know the difference between a domain name and a url is? - Do you know that online petitions are not always the best way for advocacy? - Do you know what a worm is? - Do you know that you are being watched when you are on the Internet? and can you protect yourself? - Do you know what a cookie is? - Do you know that people do not always read your action alert that you send by email and that more often than not they delete it without even opening it? These are a sample of the questions that will be answered during this workshop. _____________________________________________________________________ 12) New publication: "Making Global Trade Work for People" by Kamal Malhotra (in English)/Published in association with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/ February 2003 * Nueva publicación (en inglés): "Cambiando el mercado global para satisfacer las necesidades del pueblo" / por Kamal Malhotra / Publicado en asociación con el Programa de Desarrollo del ONU / Febrero 2003 * Nouvelle publication: "Changer l'échange global pour pouvoir aider les personnes impliquées » (en anglais) / Publié en association avec Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement / février 2003 'The UNDP and its co-sponsors deserve the world's thanks for this authoritative and up-to-date analysis of why so many advocates of human development have so much trouble supporting either the fashionable general enthusiasm for trade liberalization or a good many of the specifics of the current international trade regime. Professional and hard-hitting, it addresses what could, with the necessary political will, be done to make trade and the global trade policy regime at last truly work for human development. It must be read by trade policy-makers and analysts in both North and South. Its challenges simply cannot be ignored' GERRY HELLEINER, Professor, Department of Economics, Distinguished Research Fellow, Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto Cross-posted from: http://www.earthscan.co.uk/asp/newbooks.asp _____________________________________________________________________ NEWS / NOTICIAS / NOUVELLES _____________________________________________________________________ 13) "Seven women judges elected to the International Criminal Court" / The Women's Caucus for Gender Justice / Please see the following websites for more information: www.iccwomen.org, www.iccnow.org, http://www.un.org/law/icc/elections/judges/judges_nominations.htm * "Siete jueces mujeres elegidas al Corte Criminal Internacional" / Comité de las Mujeres para la Justicia y el Género / Para mayores informes, por favor visite: www.iccwomen.org, www.iccnow.org, http://www.un.org/law/icc/elections/judges/judges_nominations.htm * "Sept femmes juges sont élues à la Cour internationale criminelle" / Le comité des femmes pour la justice parmi les genres / Veuillez voir les sites suivants pour des renseignements supplémentaires : www.iccwomen.org, www.iccnow.org, http://www.un.org/law/icc/elections/judges/judges_nominations.htm After 33 rounds of balloting, 18 judges have finally been elected to the International Criminal Court! The panel of judges includes 7 women, an unprecedented and historic development. Our thanks and congratulations to all those who helped advocate for a fair representation of women in this process and for the election of judges with the highest qualifications and integrity! The 18 judges of the ICC are: Rene Blattman (Bolivia) Maureen Harding Clark (Ireland) Fatoumata Diarra (Mali) Adrian Fulford (UK) Karl Hudson-Phillips (Trinidad & Tobago) Claude Jorda (France) Hans-Peter Kaul (Germany) Philippe Kirsch (Canada) Erkki Kourula (Finland) Akua Kuenyehia (Ghana) Tuiloma Neroni Slade (Samoa) Sang-hyun Song (Republic of Korea) Sylvia Steiner (Brazil) Elizabeth Odio Benito (Costa Rica) Gheorghios Pikis (Cyprus) Navanethem Pillay (South Africa) Mauro Politti (Italy) Anita Usacka (Latvia) Candidates by UN Regional Group: 3 from African States (Ghana, Mali and South Africa), 3 from Asian States (Cyprus, Republic of Korea, Samoa) 1 from Eastern European states (Latvia) 4 from Latin America and Caribbean States (Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago) 7 from Western Europe and Other States (Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom) _____________________________________________________________________ 14) "Afghanistan: Women Call For Equal Rights" / 5 February 2003 / UN Wire * "Afganistán: Mujeres demanda los derechos iguales" / 5 de febrero 2003 / UN Wire * "Afghanistan: Les femmes demandent les droits égaux / 5 février 2003 / UN Wire Three hundred women gathered this week at a conference in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, to call for an end to discrimination and violence against women and for the rights of women to be ensured in the country's new constitution. According to human rights groups, women continue to be harassed, abused and threatened throughout the country even after the fall of the repressive Taliban regime more than a year ago. "We want the transitional government to ensure political, economic and social rights of women and not just to file away our declaration but to work on it and give us what we want," said Shukria Barukzai of the Asia Women's Organization. In a final declaration, the conference participants called for literacy projects and equal employment opportunities. They said women's rights to divorce and citizenship should be affirmed through planned legal reforms and that the new constitution, a first draft of which is expected this month, should be approved by a committee of women's organizations before final ratification (Parwez Besmel, Reuters, Feb. 5). Cross-posted from Un Wire: http://www.unfoundation.org/unwire/2003/02/05/current.asp#31872 ____________________________________________________________________ 15) "Migración, un problema que afecta las mujeres" / Guatemala / 24 de enero 2003 / Jg-Ia/Cerigua/Tertulia * "Migration: a problem that affects women" / Guatemala / 24 January 2003 / Jg-Ia/Cerigua/Tertulia * "La migration, un problème pour les femmes" / Guatémala / 24 janvier 2003 / Jg-Ia/Cerigua/Tertulia Guatemala, 24 de enero del 2003 (Jg-Ia/Cerigua/Tertulia). Entre los principales problemas que han afectado a las mujeres de San Marcos está el conflicto armado interno, la migración hacia Estados Unidos y México, así como la infidelidad y la falta de apoyo, afirma el reportaje "Salud, un privilegio reservado para pocas mujeres", elaborado por la agencia Cerigua. De acuerdo con el documento, el conflicto armado interno dejó serios traumas psicológicos en las mujeres por la pérdida de sus patrimonios materiales y culturales, pero sobre todo de seres queridos que formaron su entorno familiar más cercano. En las comunidades rurales y cascos urbanos que fueron escenario de la guerra, como los municipios de Tacaná, Sibinal, Tajumulco, San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta y San Pablo, se localizan grupos de mujeres viudas, de edad avanzada, que esperan el apoyo de las organizaciones nacionales e internacionales para aliviar su situación, indica el reportaje. Otro problema que afecta seriamente a las mujeres es la desintegración familiar, ya que, por la escasez de fuentes de empleo, sus familiares se ven obligados a emigrar hacia Estados Unidos y México, agrega el análisis. Por su parte, los obispos de Los Altos del occidente del país afirman que el aumento de la migración hacia los Estados Unidos está desintegrando a las familias, situación que da como resultado el divorcio, la infidelidad y el abandono, exponiendo a las mujeres a múltiples y graves riesgos. Los religiosos sostienen que la falta de apoyo y la incertidumbre se traducen en envejecimiento prematuro, depresión e inestabilidad emocional, lo cual afecta la salud mental y física de las mujeres de esta región. El reportaje "Salud, un privilegio reservado para pocas mujeres" fue realizado por el Centro de Reportes Informativos sobre Guatemala (Cerigua) y presentado a un concurso convocado por el Programa Nacional de Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD). ___________________________________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL APPEAL / LLAMADAS INTERNACIONAL / APPEL INTERNATIONAL _____________________________________________________________________ 16) Urgent appeal: "Civil Society Mobilization using existing UN resolutions to prevent US military action against Iraq" / Centre for Constitutional Rights (CCR) / For more information, please see: www.ccr-ny.org or contact the CCR by email (see below) * Llamada internacional: "La Movilización de la Sociedad Civil usando resoluciones del ONU para prevenir acción militar del EEUU contra Irak" / Centro para los Derechos Constitucionales (CCR) / Para mayores informes, por favor visite: www.ccr-ny.org o contacte el CCR por correo electrónico (por favor vea abajo para las direcciones) * Appel urgent: "La société civile mobilize utilisant les resolutions ONU existantes pour prévenir un attaque militaire par les É-U contre Iraq" / Centre pour les droits constitutionels (CCR) / Pour des renseignements supplémentaires veuillez voir : www.ccr-ny.org ou contacter le CCR par courriel (voir ci-dessous) An important civil society mobilization is being coordinated using existing UN resolutions in efforts to prevent US military action against Iraq. The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), a non-profit legal and educational organization, has initiated a movement in support of the adoption of a "Uniting for Peace Resolution" by the UN General Assembly to prevent an attack on Iraq by the United States, United Kingdom, and other nations, arguing that while in the UN system the Security Council has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security throughout the world, another procedure exists to ensure peace when the Council fails to do so. That procedure, the 1950 Resolution 337 entitled "Uniting for Peace", allows the General Assembly to meet to consider threats to international peace and can then recommend collective measures to UN Members to maintain and restore peace. If one UN Member State requests that a meeting be convened to consider adoption of such a resolution and either seven Members of the Security Council or a majority of the Members of the General Assembly agree, an emergency special session will be called and the GA will come together to discuss the threat to international peace, thus shifting decision-making to the GA and away from the stalemated Security Council. Civil society from around the world can take immediate action by contacting your UN representative, other members of your government, and other governments to request that they write to the Secretary-General to call for an emergency GA special session under the Uniting for Peace Resolution. CCR has prepared a draft resolution and draft letter to UN Member States' Permanent Representatives to assist in this advocacy. For further information, please contact Michael Ratner: mratner@igc.orgmratner@igc.org, Jules Lobel: lobel@law.pitt.edulobel@law.pitt.edu, Steven Watt: smwatt@ccr- ny.orgsmwatt@ccr-ny.org, or Bridget Kurtt: bridgetkurtt@hotmail.combridgetkurtt@hotmail.com, all of the Center for Constitutional Rights _____________________________________________________________________ 17) Urgent Appeal: "Poland: Women need your support" / Catholics for a Free Choice / For a copy of the letter, please email: international@catholicsforchoice.org / For more information, please visit: www.catholicsforchoice.org * Llamada internacional: "Polonia: Mujeres necesitan su apoyo" / Católicos para la Decisión Libre / Para una copia de la carta, por favor contacte: international@catholicsforchoice.org / Para mayores informes, por favor visite: www.catholicsforchoice.org * Appel urgent: "Pologne: Les femmes exigent votre soutien" / Les Catholiques pour le choix libre / Pour une copie de la lettre, veuillez contacter : international@catholicsforchoice.org / Pour des renseignements supplémentaires, veuillez visiter: www.catholicsforchoice.org On behalf of Catholics for a Free Choice and in support of the Polish Federation of Women and Family Planning, a sign-on letter has been created to send to leaders of religious, human rights, and women's rights organizations around the world. 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