Available in both English and Portuguese, the online Encyclopaedia of Philosophy of Education offers hundreds of entries on significant figures, movements, and concepts in its field. From Nietzsche to Kuhn to Hegel to Constructivism to Piaget to Postmodernism to the Pragmatic theory of learning, the Encyclopaedia's substantial essay entries are written by scholars in the fields of philosophy and education. Many of the entries are still in the works but are already listed so that users may see what the complete text will cover. The Encyclopaedia is edited by Michael A. Peters at the University of Aukland, New Zealand and Paulo Ghiraldelli Jr. at the Universidade Estadual Paulista in Brazil.

16th September - 7th October 2001. Closing date for applications: Thursday 31st May 2001. The three week course offers a great opportunity to become familiar with new concepts and ideas, to dialogue with peace and human rights activists from all over the world and to improve skills in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The number of participants is limited to thirty.

27 AUGUST - 5 SEPTEMBER 2001 BANJUL, THE GAMBIA - an annual Pan-African bilingual Workshop on the procedures of the African regional System of Human Rights.

The Government of Swaziland has banned the print version of the "Guardian" newspaper from circulating in the country, in the wake of the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration. The newspaper has been blamed for not fulfilling all the requirements under the country's media laws, though the paper has indeed met all of the requirements. The Nation magazine has been banned as well.

The theme for this year's annual conference of the Council on Foundations was accountability. Unlike most conference themes, the Council actually managed to have the concept reflected in many of the program elements. The program of the conference is still available and will give you some idea of how seriously they took the theme.

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The Social Welfare Research Institute at Boston College in conjunction with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, has released a study of the charitable giving habits of wealthy high-tech executives that suggests that high-tech donors' initial dedication to philanthropy is "an indication of an emerging fuller commitment" to the field.

A final report by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) on mortality rates in eastern DRC says the level and indiscriminate nature of violence since August 1998 is disturbing. It is estimated that one in every eight households has experienced a violent death since the start of the war, about 40 percent of which are women and children. The report stressed that the mortality rate in eastern DRC was extraordinarily high.

The International Secretariat of OMCT has been informed by the Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO), a member of the OMCT network, that the government is engaged in cruel and inhumane actions against street children in Addis Ababa.
Due to the recent conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia, children who do not have parents or economically strong relatives to support them are forced to discontinue their education. The streets, churches, mosques, bus and taxi stations of cities in Ethiopia are crowded by a increasing number of these defenseless citizens.

Ethiopian security forces have used excessive force in dealing with student protests and are using the protests as an excuse for cracking down on all government critics, Human Rights Watch charged today. Attacks by security forces on Addis Ababa University, in Ethiopia's capital, have led to forty-one deaths, hundreds of injuries, and the detention of over two thousand students and scores of government critics since April 17.

Applications Are Now Being Accepted for Global Development Awards 2001! Following the popularity and success of last year's awards competition, GDN is pleased to announce Global Development Awards 2001 with cash prizes and travel expenses valued at more than $400,000. Researchers and development practitioners can apply in 3 award categories: Outstanding Research Award, Research Medals, Most Innovative Development Project.

In this Issue: Educational Websites; New Workshops and Available Training Dates!; Adobe Activeshare: Free software for sharing photos online; Cool idea for Parent Teacher conferences.

Appointments will be for one year in the first instance but with a strong possibility of renewal. Closing date: 23 March 2001

An international development organisation for African women is hereby seeking 3 African women who are motivated self starters, to fill the following posts: Volunteer Coordinator (part time 17.5 hours per week £22922.00 pro rata.Initially for 3 years. Finance and Administrative Officer Circa $16,000 – £18,000 (inclusive of London Weighting) Initially for 2 years. Personal Assistant to Director/ International Programmes Officer. Circa £18,000 - £20,000 (Inclusive of London Weighting)Initially for 2 years. The closing date for applications for all 3 posts is: Friday 25 May 2001.

The Reproductive Health Research Unit (RHRU) and loveLife require a SENIOR RESEARCHER. Location: RHRU - Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, South Africa. The initial contract will be for 2 years.
Closing date is: 28 May, 2001. Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted. Please send a CV addressing EACH of the essential selection criteria + cover letter.

Course number: X12.9226 Tuition: $340 Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.20-8.25 p.m. May 24-July 12 (8 sessions)Taught by Maria Green, lawyer and director of the International Anti-Poverty Law Center. New York University

The course will be led by Sharryn Aiken, Legal Specialist, Refugee Studies Centre, York University, Toronto. Dates: 16-19 July 2001, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and 21 July, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Venue: AUC Main Campus, Hill House, 6th floor lounge. Entrance at Mohammed Mahmoud Gate. Deadline for applications: 31 May 2001.

In fall 2001, Nutrition Rights will be offered as a graduate course in political science by Professor George Kent of the University of Hawai'i. The course examines the meaning and the application of the human right to adequate food and nutrition. Participants should gain an understanding of recent developments in nutrition rights, and also develop skill in applying the nutrition rights approach in specific contexts. This is to be an on-line course, available to anyone who has reliable access to the Internet.

The African Malaria Vaccine Testing Network is inviting applications from African scientists in the employment of African institutions / Ministries of Health to participate in the above workshops. Applicants must at least be middle to senior level investigators, key members of ethics (or scientific) review committees, study monitors, members of data safety monitoring boards, sponsors of research involving human subjects, members of regulatory bodies or editors of biomedical journals. Details must be submitted by 31 July 2001.

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