International Migrant's Day was finally proclaimed on December 4th, 2000. first of all an opportunity to recognize the contributions made by millions of migrants to the economies and well being of their host and home countries, and to promote respect for their basic human rights. Dignity and respect is the motto of this year's celebrations. We encourage non-governmental organisations - including yours - to join the global solidarity movement for the promotion and protection of the rights of migrants and to use of the International Migrant's Day to highlight publicly the contributions made by migrants.

Comprehensive AIDS education can make pupils aware of the need to protect themselves against infection. It can also bring about gradual changes in the wider social environment, making safer sex more acceptable. But what is the best way to introduce AIDS education to schools with scarce resources and a packed curriculum?

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)and its partners plan to spend some US $10.9 million for humanitarian action in Rwanda during 2002, according to a UN Children's Fund report made available to IRIN on Thursday. This effort is part of a broader UNICEF goal to ensure that the rights of all children are realised, and in this way "support Rwanda's transition from emergency to long-term human development".

At Maseno University in Vihiga district, about 400 km from Nairobi in the south-west of Kenya, a third-year male student boasts about his exploits in humiliating female students. He specialises in embracing and groping women with or without their consent. Disregarding the opinion of a female student interviewed with him, who has been trying to make the point that someone touching your body without your consent amounts to harassment, he says, "Ah, Mimi ninaleseni ya kudara wanawake na kila dame anajua" ("I am licensed to embrace women and every lady knows that").

The Organisation Nationale des Droits de l’Homme (ONDH) organized a highly successful conference on the implementation of the Rome Statute into Senegalese law on October 23-26, 2001. This conference was organized in collaboration with the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (LCHR) and the Fédération Internationale des Droits de l’Homme (FIDH) and took place with the support of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Canada and the assistance of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Final Report is available for download.

The highly energetic surgeon will be a self-starter whose skills complements the dynamic Sierra Leone surgical programs. Provide and coordinate training in trauma and emergency care for relevant hospital staff.

In order to work more effectively BASICS II has developed Country Results Teams (CRT) as the vehicle through which technical and administrative support (headquarters and field office) is coordinated for BASICS II countries in order to facilitate implementation of country workplans and to obtain successful performance results. Responsible for monitoring the administrative and budgetary aspects of the CRT work, and to see that the team members have the information and support they need.

Will primarily be responsible for providing strategic direction and management to ensure delivery of AMREF's agenda by spearheading the successful implementation of the new corporate strategy.

Monitor and evaluate impact of program on beneficiaries and affected communities. Recommend necessary changes to ensure objectives are met. Provide technical expertise for new proposals. Masters in Public Health desired.

Monitoring, evaluation and continuing development of the program. Developing projects that will complement the core program activities. Strengthening of the Network, primarily by enhancing partner participation in our decision-making processes, and volunteer participation in activities that support our mission. Bilingual(French/English), with excellent communication (oral/written) skills.

Many large foundations have adjusted their grantmaking since the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon -- not only to provide funding for the relief and recovery efforts but also to support organizations working to address long-term problems related to the attacks, the New York Times reports.

The requests forwarded due to current events in the world, involving international travel, safety and security, "Communications Africa 2002" will be delayed by three months. In the mean time, however, we would like to request advertisers on the Event Booklet should send your adverts beforehand.

Mandat International is a non-profit-making NGO which has as its principal missions to welcome and help non-governmental delegates (in particular those from developing countries) coming to Geneva to participate in international conferences. In order to strengthen international cooperation, we are participating in the organization of a World Civil Society Forum which will take place from the 14th to the 19th of July 2002 in Geneva. For this occasion we expect the participation of representatives of civil society from all over the entire world, especially from NGOs.

The conference will specifically bring together young,researchers,educators, advocates, counsellors and policy makers. It will provide a strong platform in shaping the future role of young people in HIV/Aids prevention and care within the continent.

The Dobozu Youth Development Association DYDA is holding an event which will involve educating the public about the dangers of Aids to the community. The responsibility is everybody's . The theme this year is 'MEN AND AIDS' DO YOU CARE? The function will emphasisize the role and responsibility of men in stopping the spread of aids.

The Dobozu Youth Development Association DYDA is holding an
event which will involve educating the public about the dangers of Aids to the community. The responsibility is everybody's . The theme this year is 'MEN AND AIDS' DO YOU CARE? The function will emphasisize the role and responsibility of men in stopping the spread of aids.

The Non Profit Partnership wish to appoint a Junior Attorney, with a right of appearance within the NPO Tax Communication and Support Services Programme. This is a two-year contract, Cape Town-based position.

Reporting to: Digital Information Coordinator, Digital Information Unit, The
Electoral Institute of Southern Africa (www.eisa.org.za). EISA is a non-profit organisation working towards strengthening democracy and elections in the SADC region.

PSI/Europe wishes to appoint an experienced professional to manage a project to develop HIV/AIDS Voluntary Counselling and Testing services in Namibia. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization on the cutting edge of HIV/AIDS prevention and control.