Cuso International event- Promoting human rights in Central Africa: Perspectives from Congolese women and Indigenous communities from Cameroon
Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity to meet Cuso International partners Victorien Mba from Appui pour la Protection de l’Environnement et le Développement (APED) in Cameroon, and Thérèse Kabale Omari from Fondation Femmes Plus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and hear stories from these countries.
This is an exciting opportunity to hear firsthand how Cuso International contributes to defending human rights of women, youth and Indigenous groups in central Africa.
Please note that much of the evening will be in French. Bilingual staff will be on hand to assist.
Refreshments will be served
Date : Monday, May 30, 2016 Time : 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Address : 44 Eccles Street #200 Ottawa, ON K1R 6S4 Canada
Please RSVP here or reach out to my colleague Alex with any questions at alex.lomax@cusointernational.org or 613-829-7445, ext 346.
Les droits humains en Afrique centrale : Perspectives des femmes congolaises et peuples autochtones du Cameroun
Cuso International promeut les droits humains en Afrique centrale : Perspectives des femmes congolaises et peuples autochtones du Cameroun. Rejoignez-nous et profitez de cette chance de rencontrer Victorien Mba de l’Appui pour la Protection de l’Environnement et le Développement (APED) au Cameroun et Thérèse Kabale Omari de Fondation Femmes Plus en République démocratique du Congo afin que vous puissiez entendre des histoires directement du terrain.
Il s’agit d’une excellente occasion d’entendre comment Cuso International contribue à la défense des droits humains des femmes, des jeunes et des populations autochtones en Afrique centrale.
Des rafraîchissements seront servis
Date : lundi 30 mai 2016 Heure : 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Adresse : 44 Eccles Street #200 Ottawa, ON K1R 6S4 Canada
Veuillez SVP confirmer votre présence ici ou contacter Alex pour toutes questions alex.lomax@cusointernational.org ou 613-829-7445 x 346.
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YMCA of Haiti presents: A benefit cocktail and a Haitian Art exhibit in honor of Dany Lafferrière
The launch of the association: “Les amis du YMCA d’Haiti (AYH) will be held Friday, May 20, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., at la Maison du citoyen (Gatineau City Hall), 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec.
The Haitian Writer Dany Laferrière, who is also a member of the French Academy, will be our Guest of Honor. In addition, Gatineau Mayor, Mr. Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin, and the Ambassdor of the Haitian Republic to Canada, Mr. Frantz Liautaud, will take part in this ceremony.
Thank you in advance for spreading the news by sharing the attached poster with your network. Since the seats are limited, we suggest to people to buy their tickets in advance by contacting Jean Chéry at: jeanchery@gmail.com This will allow them to reserve their autographed copy of the latest book of Dany Laferrière: “Tout ce qu’on ne te dira pas, Mongo ” of Mémoire d’encrier . Each participant will also receive a copy of the catalog of the artworks exhibit of some of the greatest Haitian artists, which will take place from May 20 to 22 (as part of the event). Those who wish could also purchase their memberships to the association, at the event.
Les Amis du YMCA d’Haiti: Un cocktail bénéfice et une exposition d’art en l’honneur de Dany Laferrière
Le lancement de l’association : « Les amis du YMCA d’Haïti » (AYH) aura lieu vendredi, le 20 mai 2016, de 18 h à 21 : 30, à la Maison du citoyen (Hôtel de ville de Gatineau), 25 rue Laurier, Gatineau, Québec.
L’écrivain haïtien, Dany Laferrière, qui est aussi membre de l’Académie française, sera notre invité d’honneur. De plus, le maire de Gatineau, M. Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin ainsi que l’ambassadeur de la République d’Haïti au Canada, M. Frantz Liautaud, prendront part à cette cérémonie.
Je vous remercie d’avance de publier cette information en diffusant l’affiche jointe dans votre réseau. Les places étant limitées, nous suggérons aux gens d’acheter leurs billets rapidement en communiquant avec Jean Chéry at: jeanchery@gmail.com . Cela leur permettra de réserver leur exemplaire autographié du dernier livre de M. Laferrière : « Tout ce qu’on ne te dira pas, Mongo » de Mémoire d’encrier. Chaque participant recevra aussi une copie du catalogue de l’exposition d’œuvres d’art de certains des plus grands peintres haïtiens, qui prendra place du 20 au 22 mai (dans le cadre de l’événement). Également, le 20 mai, ceux qui le désireront pourront se procurer leur adhésion à titre de membres de l’association.
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The Ottawa - Cameroon Njangui Group Annual Fundraising Gala
Saturday May 21st, 2016
7:30 PM
St. Marguerite d’Youville School (Gymnasium), 89 Lorry Greenberg Drive, Ottawa, K1T 3J6
This year we celebrate ten years as a group in the National Capital Region. One of our goals as a group is to secure a permanent venue for the Cameroonian community in the National Capital Region: all funds raised through our annual fundraising party goes towards realizing this goal and to support other events for the general African community.
Cost: $30. If unable to attend, please consider sponsoring the Ottawa – Cameroon Njangui Group Fundraising Gala. Charity number and tax receipts will be made available upon request.
For more information, please contact Dr. Thomas Ngwa, President of the Ottawa-Cameroon Njangui Group at ngwaat@yahoo.com or 613-261-3751. A tax receipt will be mailed to you. Kindly confirm your attendance by May 20th, 2016 ngwaat@yahoo.com or 613-261-3751.
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Cathedral Arts presents George Elliott Clarke:Canada’s Parliamentary Poet Laureate
Cathedral Arts presents George Elliott Clarke on Monday, June 6 at 6:00 P.M. in the Great Hall of Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa.
Enjoy a 5-course Nova Scotia inspired dinner with Canada’s Parliamentary Poet Laureate.
Details
Date: Monday, June 6, 2016. You must purchase tickets by June 1.
Time: 6:00 PM.
Where: Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, 414 Sparks Street.
Tickets: $60 includes dinner and talk.
More information here.
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Jaku Konbit: Greatness is Within Me! Summer Camp 2016
July 4 – August 19
7 weeks of action packed, academic, athletic, and cultural programs for ages 6-13.
Camp Base; Viscount Alexandra Public School.
More information here.
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Two Postdoctoral Positions @ Oxford: 'Comparing the Copperbelt: Political Culture and Knowledge Production in Central Africa'
‘Comparing the Copperbelt: Political Culture and Knowledge Production in Central Africa’ will examine the social history of mining societies in Zambia and the DR Congo. It is an ambitious and exciting new research project that will be the first comparative historical analysis – local, national and transnational – of the Central African copperbelt.
We are now advertising two three-year post-doctoral research associate positions for an Environmental Historian and a Cultural Historian to be based at the University of Oxford from Oct 2016-Sep 2019.
Deadline:: June 10, 2016.
Details of these can be found on the university website (www.recruit.ox.ac.uk), vacancy IDs: 123396 and 123397.
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Partnership Africa Canada is hiring!
Great Lakes Programme Assistant
The Great Lakes Programme Assistant, under the immediate direction of the Great Lakes Programme Director, will provide support to the Great Lakes programme in close collaboration with other staff and technical experts in Canada, the Great Lakes region, and internationally. This will entail liaising with representatives of civil society, governments and the private sector to ensure support for the Great Lakes programme.
Download the full job description here. The deadline for applications is Friday May 27th 2016.
Artisanal Gold Programme Officer
The Artisanal Gold Programme Officer, under the immediate direction of the Great Lakes Programme Director, will provide technical support to the Just Gold pilot project. They will work in close collaboration with staff and technical experts in Canada, the Great Lakes region, and internationally. The Artisanal Gold Programme Officer will be expected to travel to difficult environments, such as eastern DRC, with the possibility of extended periods of time at Just Gold project sites.
Download the full job description here. The deadline for applications is Friday June 3rd 2016.
For more information and full application details, please visit Partnership Africa Canada’s website.
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Call for Applications: 2016 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent
Deadline for Applications 31 May 2016
The Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent provides the participants with an intensive learning opportunity to deepen their understanding of the United Nations human rights system, instruments and mechanisms, with a focus on issues of particular relevance to people of African descent. The Fellowship Programme will allow the participants to better contribute to the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of people of African descent in their respective countries.
In the framework of the Programme of Activities for the Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent, this year the Fellowship will be held from 21 November to 9 December 2016 in Geneva, Switzerland. Participant’s entitlement:
Each fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; basic health insurance; and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Programme.
Who can apply?
- The candidate must be an individual of African descent living in the Diaspora.
- The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of work experience related to the rights of People of African Descent.
- The candidate needs to have sufficient command of the English language to be able to participate fully in the programme.
- The candidate has to submit a letter of support from an organization working on issues related to People of African Descent or minority rights.
- The candidates must be available to attend the full duration of the programme. The selected fellows will be expected to participate in different activities and to strictly follow the programme.
Selection Process
The selection of the fellows will reflect gender and regional balance. The human rights situation of People of African Descent in the respective countries will also be taken into consideration.
Please note, that because of the volume of messages, applications will not be acknowledged. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
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Call for Applications: Labour, Politics and Safety. International Summer Academy, Maputo, Mozambique
Deadline 29 May 2016
The international research centre Work and Human Lifecycle in Global History (re:work) at Humboldt-Universita t zu Berlin and the history department of the Universidade Eduardo Mondlane in Maputo will hold a Summer Academy exploring the historical and contemporary meanings and practices of work in relation to the politics of health, safety and security. The Summer Academy is open for doctoral students working in the field of work/labour from historical as well as other social science perspectives and will take place on the campus of the Universidade Eduardo Mondlane in Maputo, 26 September to 3 October 2016.
In many parts of the world, the development (and later decline) of colonial rule powerfully shaped the politics and conditions of health and safety at the work place. Workers’ health and well-being, as well as the associated politics, evolved in tandem with political regimes (and their unravelling) and economic practices. While the history of the International Labour Organisation reflects increasing attention to job security, safety and health insurance during the 20th century, these issues were closely linked to workers’ mobilisation as a distinct social class, especially if not exclusively in the industrialized global north. Yet in post-slavery, colonized and newly independent societies in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Indian Ocean World, labour migrants, contract workers, women, children and youth fell outside the formally constituted class of workers, and rarely enjoyed the protection of laws governing work practices and conditions. The Summer Academy will focus on the ambiguities of labour laws on health, safety, security and well-being.
The Summer Academy shall focus methodologically on historical perspectives that investigate global interconnections and entanglements and/or employ methodologies of comparison. The critical reflection of general comparative notions such as “gender”, “class”, “race”, “ethnicity”, “labour/work” should be part of the individual projects presented at the Summer Academy.
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CFP: African Feminisms Conference, Penn State
The African Feminist Initiative (AFI) at Penn State University will host a small conference on current debates in African feminist thought from September 23 to 24, 2016 at the University Park campus. This will be the first in a series of conferences and workshops at which scholars and graduate students interested in the burgeoning field of African feminist studies can present their work. We welcome scholarly and artistic presentations that highlight state of the art feminist theory, activism, and practice on the continent and beyond. Please send abstracts consisting of 250 words and a list of works cited, and brief CV or bio, to gxb26@psu.edu and acdecker@psu.edu by June 1st, 2016.
The African Feminist Initiative was established in April 2015 as an intellectual hub for African feminist research and teaching in North America. In addition to sponsoring scholarly and creative presentations, the AFI will host an annual conference focusing on critical and emerging themes in African feminism. They will also engage in research projects and capacity-building activities with colleagues, both in the United States and at various African universities.
Gabeba Baderoon and Alicia C. Decker, Associate Professors in the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the African Studies Program at Penn State, are co-directors of the African Feminist Initiative. The Steering Committee consists of the co-directors and five additional Penn State scholars who work in the area of African feminist thought: Maha Marouan, Hoda El Shakry, Ebony Coletu, Rosemary Jolly and Iyun Osagie. The AFI Advisory Board includes leading African feminist scholars from around the world. Current members include Akosua Adomako Ampofo, Theresa Barnes, Kum-Kum Bhavnani, Mary Hames, Amina Mama, Patricia McFadden, Awino Okech, Margo Okazawa-Rey, Fatima Sadiqi and Sylvia Tamale.
We hope you will join us. Limited funding will be available to offset costs for selected participants.
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