July 07

Journal Of The Association For Research On Mothering (ARM). Call For Papers

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CALL FOR PAPERS

The editorial board is seeking submissions for Vol. 11.1 of the Journal of the Association for Research on Mothering (ARM) to be published in Spring/Summer 2009.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:  NOVEMBER 1, 2008
 
Maternal Health and Well-Being (physical, psychological, social, economic, sexual, political and spiritual issues)
 
The journal will explore the topic of Maternal Health and Well-Being from a variety of perspectives and disciplines. We welcome submissions from scholars, students, activists, health care professionals and other health workers, artists, mothers and others who work or research in this area. Cross-cultural, historical and comparative work is encouraged. We also welcome creative reflections such as poetry, short stories, and artwork on the subject.
 
Topics can include (but are not limited to):
 
maternal health promotion and education; globalization and maternal health; maternal health activism; reproductive justice; public policy and maternal health; the environment and maternal health issues; mothers and healthy living; maternal health and challenges within Indigenous communities; mothers with disabilities; mothers with illnesses; HIV/AIDS; breast cancer; mental health issues; postpartum depression; disease prevention; psychiatry; psychology; medicine; pregnancy; childbirth; breastfeeding; young mothers; mothers and aging; work and family balance; maternal nutrition; disordered eating; mothering children with disabilities; violence against mothers and children; sexual abuse, healing through the arts; addictions and recovery; raising healthy children; politics of reproduction; abortion; sterilization; maternal sexuality; maternal health promotion and education; LBGT maternal health issues; menstruation; menopause; mothers and the health professions; representations/images of mothers and health/well-being issues
 
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Articles should be 15-18 pages (3750 words) including references.
 
All should be in MLA style, WordPerfect or Word and IBM compatible.
 
Please see our style guide for complete details.
 
http://www.yorku.ca/arm/styleguide.html
 
For more information, please contact us.

 SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 1, 2008
** TO SUBMIT WORK ONE MUST BE A MEMBER OF ARM
 
http://www.yorku.ca/arm/armmembership.html
 
Please direct your submissions to:
Association for Research on Mothering (ARM)
726 Atkinson, York University, 4700 Keele Street, 
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Phone: 416-736-2100 X60366
Email: arm@yorku.ca or visit our website at http://www.yorku.ca/arm
 
Thanks, Fareeda  Jadwat
July 13

Brain Drain And Gender

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Women on the Move: The Neglected Gender Dimension of the Brain Drain
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April 26

Peace And Security Fellowships For African Women

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The Fellowship

As part of the Knowledge Building and Mentoring Programme, the Conflict, Security and Development Group at King's College London, is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Peace and Security Fellowships for African Women for 2007/2008. This Fellowship is a financial and intellectual reward for personal and academic achievements as well as the recognition of future potential. It does not lead to a formal qualification, but will open doors to opportunities that would otherwise seem beyond reach for many. The Fellowship is therefore highly competitive...

April 23

RUTH FIRST MEMORIAL LECTURE

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UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE, 24 APRIL, 2007, 18h00 for 18h30 @ GH1 Hall(Great Hall)

RSVP:mmaans@uwc.ac.za

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April 11

Commission Of The European Communities: Report On Gender Equality In EU, 2007

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Report From The Commission To The Council, The European Parliament, The European Economic And Social Committee and the Committee Of The Regions On Equality Between Women And Men - 2007 [4th Report]
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April 05

African HIV/AIDS Programmes And Same-Sex Partners

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Off the Map: How HIV/AIDS Programming is Failing Same-Sex Practicing People in Africa (PDF; )
Source: International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission

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March 14

National Strategic Plan On HIV/Aids...; & Poverty, Low Women's Status Driving Aids

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NSP 2007 - 2011 - DRAFT 8 [National Strategic Plan on HIV/Aids and Sexually Transmitted Infections for 2007 to 2011] as of November 2006

Underdevelopment, poverty and the low status of women remained the main "drivers" of HIV/Aids in South Africa, the Health Department said on Wednesday... Mail & Guardian 14th March 2007.

March 08

Global Employment Trends For Women Brief - 2007

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Direct to Report (Full Text)
20 pages; PDF

Source: International Labour Office (ILO)

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March 02

International Women's Day (IWD)

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Material about the celebration of this March 8 day that "has been observed since ... the early 1900's" and is an official holiday in several countries. Features a brief history of the holiday, a calendar of IWD events throughout the world, and news with links to related sites. The site is provided by Aurora, a company that connects business and professional women."

LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23400

URL: http://www.internationalwomensday.com
March 02

Media And Gender

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Media Portrayals of Girls and Women

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February 27

Violence Against Women Case Studies

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A new study by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) shows that community-based interventions aimed at halting violence against women can yield significant results...

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February 22

Violence Against Girls

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+ Violence Against Schoolgirls
+ Violence against Child Domestic Workers
+ Violence Against Girls in Conflict with the Law

"Human Rights Watch background papers to the 51st UN Commission on the Status of Women...which will focus on violence in education, child labor, and juvenile justice systems"
Source: Human Rights Watch

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February 22

Consumer Husband And Mail-Order Bride

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Romance is Dead: the Consumer Husband Marries a Surrogate Corpse and the Mail-Order Bride Industry Invites Feminism to the Wedding

Source: Social Science Research Network (SSRN)

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February 15

Child Poverty In Perspective. UNICEF

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February 01

Humanitarian Action Report 2007, UNICEF

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UNICEF has released its Humanitarian Action Report 2007, which outlines its appeal on behalf children and women in 33 emergencies around the world.

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