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| 08 Feb 2009 - 11:55 | CIMAC noticias
URL: www.cimac.org.mx
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Prevé sancionar violencia contra las mujeres
Nueva Constitución de Bolivia habla sobre equidad de género
Por Gladis Torres Ruiz
México DF, 6 febrero 09 (CIMAC).- Mañana sábado entra en vigor la nueva Constitución socialista indigenista de Bolivia, en donde se habla sobre los principios de igualdad de género y derechos para la mujeres, como el derecho a una maternidad segura y la remuneración salarial equitativa.
La puesta en marcha de la nueva norma se hará en un acto conmemorativo con desfile militar, policías y representantes de las 36 naciones originarias de Bolivia.
A decir de algunas Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil (OSC) del país, esto se debe a un gran esfuerzo de las mujeres bolivianas, trabajadoras que lucharon en la incorporación de sus derechos en el espacio constitucional.
Sin embargo, otras organizaciones feministas, como Mujeres Creando, consideran que la nueva norma que quedó muy por debajo de las expectativas y necesidades de la población femenina del país; más aún, consideran que la Constitución tiene una visión masculinizada (Cimacnoticias, 23-enero-09).
La Carta Magna Andina señala la adopción de medidas necesarias para prevenir y sancionar la violencia en contra de mujeres, además de que garantiza la estabilidad laboral en período de embarazo hasta el primer año de vida del hijo o la hija, señala la Agencia Latinoamericana de Información (ALAI).
Entre los cambios en la Carta Magna boliviana, sometida al voto popular el 25 de enero, destaca la prohibición y sanción de toda forma de discriminación fundada en razón de sexo, color, edad u orientación sexual.
La disposición también incorpora la prohibición de la discriminación por nacionalidad, credo religioso, ideología, filiación política o filosófica, estado civil, condición económica o social, tipo de ocupación, grado de instrucción, discapacidad, embarazo, u otras que tengan por objetivo o resultado anular o menoscabar el reconocimiento, goce o ejercicio, en condiciones de igualdad, de los derechos de toda persona.
En el Artículo 15 se establece que todas las personas, en particular las mujeres, tienen derecho a no sufrir violencia física, sexual o psicológica, tanto en la familia como en la sociedad.
“El Estado adoptará las medidas necesarias para prevenir, eliminar y sancionar la violencia de género y generacional, así como toda acción u omisión que tenga por objeto degradar la condición humana, causar muerte, dolor y sufrimiento físico, sexual o psicológico, tanto en el ámbito público como privado”, indica la Carta Magna.
Asimismo, en el Artículo 66 se garantiza a las mujeres y a los hombres el ejercicio de sus derechos sexuales y reproductivos, mientras que el Artículo 45, se indica que las mujeres tienen derecho a la maternidad segura, con una visión y práctica intercultural; gozarán de especial asistencia y protección del Estado durante el embarazo, parto y en los periodos prenatales y posnatales.
EMPLEO
En materia laboral, el Artículo 48, indica que el Estado promoverá la incorporación femenina a las fuentes de empleo con el principio de remunerarlas igual que a los hombres por un trabajo de igual valor ya sea el sector público o privado.
En tanto que el Artículo 338, establece que el Estado reconoce el valor económico del trabajo del hogar como fuente de riqueza y deberá cuantificarse en las cuentas públicas.
De igual manera, la Constitución Boliviana estipula los derechos de las familias y sus integrantes; en su Artículo 62, el Estado reconoce y protege a las familias como el núcleo fundamental de la sociedad, y garantizará las condiciones sociales y económicas necesarias para su desarrollo integral.
Mientras que en el Artículo 63 queda establecido que el matrimonio entre una mujer y un hombre se constituye por vínculos jurídicos y se basa en la igualdad de derechos y deberes de los cónyuges. Las uniones libres o de hecho tendrán los mismos efectos que el matrimonio civil, tanto en las relaciones personales y patrimoniales de los convivientes como en lo que respecta a las hijas e hijos adoptados o nacidos de aquéllas.
La nueva Constitución boliviana también suscribe beneficios universales en materia de acceso a servicios básicos, educación, salud, autonomías y estructura del Estado.
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| 08 Feb 2009 - 10:48 | Helena Brykarz, Global Recruitment Specialists
hbrykarz@globalrecruitment.net
URL: www.globalrecruitment.net/Position_Openi . . .
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Helena Brykarz
Global Recruitment Specialists
U.N. Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict is seeking professionals who are available for critical short-term assignments in various locations around the world. The announcements and application guidelines for the following assignments are below:
Senior Adviser and Coordinator, Sexual Violence
Gender-Based Violence Coordinator
UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action) unites the work of 12 UN system entities - DPA, DPKO, OCHA, OHCHR, UNAIDS, UNDP, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNIFEM, WFP and WHO - with the goal of ending sexual violence in conflict (www.stoprapenow.org). Launched in March 2007, it represents a concerted effort by the United Nations to improve coordination and accountability, amplify advocacy, and support country efforts to prevent sexual violence and respond more effectively to the needs of survivors.
UN Action seeks to amplify existing efforts by the UN system and its peace support operations to address sexual violence in conflict - reinforcing "good practice", strengthening coordination and avoiding duplication. It seeks to harness the comparative strengths of each UN entity to ensure a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to sexual violence during and immediately after conflict.
SENIOR ADVISER AND COORDINATOR, SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Job Description
The main responsibility of the Senior Adviser is to strengthen the work of all agencies (UN, NGOs international and local) at country-level to prevent and respond to sexual violence during or immediately after conflict. Applicants should therefore have a good understanding of the issue of multi-sectoral programming to address gender-based violence in addition to a thorough understanding of the gender, protection and human rights aspects of conflict-affected and humanitarian settings.
Duration
Applicants on the roster for this position will be on standby. The length of each deployment will be between 12-24 months (equivalent to P5 level). .........
GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE COORDINATOR
Job Description
The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Coordinator facilitates and coordinates rapid implementation of GBV programming in humanitarian settings. GBV programming is multi-sectoral, involving multiple organizations and actors, NGO and government implementing partners, UN agencies, and other national and international organizations which, between them, ensure a comprehensive prevention and response initiatives. The GBV Coordinator's duties include liaison and coordination with other organizations (coalition building), training and sensitization, programme planning, and monitoring and evaluation.
Duration
Applicants on the roster for this position will be on standby. The length of each deployment will be between 6-12 months (equivalent to P3/P4 level).
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Helena Brykarz, Contract Recruiter
Global Recruitment Specialists
PO Box 7382
Berkeley, CA 94707
Tel / Fax: 510-527-3316
E-mail: hbrykarz@globalrecruitment.net
To see a complete list of current positions, visit:
http://www.globalrecruitment.net/Posit ion_Openings.html
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| 08 Feb 2009 - 10:26 | Nancy
n.ramirez@cox.net
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I need help with my two daughter now 12 & 14 were removed from my custody due to parental alienation .
* At this time I have sent 15 copies to the Supreme Court of California on four Attorneys that worked on my case for conspiracy and perjury involvement.
* I have no money but I need Help.
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| 08 Feb 2009 - 10:24 | Huffington Post
URL: www.huffingtonpost.com
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Obama's Faith Based Office an Insult to Women
by Martha Burk
Political psychologist, co-founder, Center for Advancement of Public Policy
Obama attended the annual National Prayer Breakfast yesterday and used the opportunity to tout the reconstitution and expansion of George W. Bush's Office on Faith Based Initiatives. In his remarks the president said he didn't want to favor one religion over another, or "even religious groups over secular groups." But in fact, that's just what he's doing.
National women's organizations have been lobbying Obama, who has said he is a feminist, to reopen the White House Office on Women's Issues. So far the answer is a big fat no - women's concerns will be under the already swamped Office of Public Liaison. That's a tiny shop that's chronically understaffed and overstretched. Even with the best intentions, there's almost no chance they can interface with women's advocates in a meaningful way, much less shape policy to overcome the many setbacks we inherited from the Bush years.
In a direct insult to women, George W. Bush closed the Clinton-era White House Office on Women's Issues in his first week, then ensconced the first-ever church/state liaison office in the same space. For our new president to "keep the faith" with religious groups while short-shrifting women is equally insulting. There is no doubt that women are responsible for his election. Females went for Obama by 56 percent to McCain's 43 percent, while men split their votes about evenly. The Jesus crowd, on the other hand, voted 60% against the president.
The newly constituted "office for faith-based programs and community partnerships" will be headed by Joshua DuBois, a 26-year-old Pentecostal preacher and Obama confidant, who will preside over a task force of 25 or so religious and community leaders. This group will give DuBois advice, which will presumably be passed on to the president.
To accord this advisory panel so much power, while relegating women to the margins, speaks volumes. Religious groups gained a lot from the Bush years - access to the White House, and millions of dollars in federal money, some of which was used to proselytize. And don't forget, almost all faiths consider women second class citizens; many actively campaign against affirmative action, the Women's Equality Amendment, the international human rights treaty for women known as CEDAW, and civil rights for gays and lesbians. Keeping this act going - even if it is broadened to include "community members" - is not the change women voted for.
It's not too late for President Obama to change his mind and give the majority - women - a place at the table by re-opening the White House Office on Women's Issues. If he really does support women as he claims, restoring the losses of the last eight years on reproductive rights, enforcement of Title IX, Medicaid funding, and employment protections should be given a higher priority than keeping the religious right happy for what promises to be a very short honeymoon.
Women's groups are elated that the Texans are finally out of the White House. But if the new president wants their continuing loyalty, he ought to follow some good ol' Texas advice: Dance with the one that brung ya.
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| 06 Feb 2009 - 14:34 | Annali Kristiansen
URL: www.un.org/aboutun/chart_en.pdf
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Dear colleagues,
In response to the request for a United Nations organisational chart that includes the Human Rights Council, I believe that this is an updated chart of the UN system.
http://www.un.org/aboutun/cha rt_en.pdf
Best wishes,
Annali Kristiansen
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| 06 Feb 2009 - 10:29 | Stop Violence Against Women
URL: www.stopvaw.org/New_Report_The_Multiple_ . . .
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New Report: The Multiple Faces of the Intersections between HIV and Violence Against
www.stopvaw.org/New_Report_The_Multiple_Faces_of_the_Intersections_betw een_HIV_and_Violence_Against_Women.html
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| 06 Feb 2009 - 10:24 | Boletina Mujer SaludHable
URL: www.reddesalud.org/espanol/sitio/023.htm
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Boletina Mujer SaludHable en
Acción
Año VIII, Nº 2, febrero 2009
Mujer esterilizada sin su consentimiento presenta demanda contra Chile en foro internacional
Exige reparación del daño
Compartimos un boletín del Centro de Derechos Reproductivos, de Nueva York, y Vivo Positivo, de Chile, que denuncia un caso de grave trasgresión de los derechos humanos sexuales y reproductivos de una mujer chilena, VIH+, esterilizada forzadamente en un hospital público. Anteriormente se habían denunciado casos similares en el país, pero solo en el ámbito nacional. Este es el primero que llega a los organismos internacionales de derechos humanos, con el fin de exigir una respuesta y una reparación del Estado.
El 2 de febrero de 2009 la ciudadana chilena F. S., diagnosticada con VIH, demandó al Estado chileno ante la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos por haber sido esterilizada sin su consentimiento en un hospital público tras dar a luz. En el recurso, presentado en nombre de F. S., de 27 años, por el Centro de Derechos Reproductivos y la agrupación chilena que ofrece servicios a personas que viven con VIH/SIDA, VIVO POSITIVO, se denuncia que esta fue esterilizada debido a su estatus seropositivo, sin que jamás los médicos hubiesen discutido el tema con ella ni solicitado su autorización. “Aparte de violar los derechos humanos más básicos de una mujer, la esterilización forzosa reviste especial gravedad cuando se comete en contra de personas vulnerables y dignas de mayor protección, como las mujeres que viven con VIH”, expresó Luisa Cabal, Directora del Programa Internacional del Centro de Derechos Reproductivos. “Es hora que el Estado chileno haga valer los derechos humanos de todos sus ciudadanos y adopte medidas concretas para garantizar que las mujeres que viven con VIH reciban servicios de salud reproductiva de calidad y que respeten su derecho a decidir sobre sus propias vidas”.
Continua...
Boletina Mujer SaludHable en Acción
www.reddesalud.org/espanol/sitio/023.htm
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| 06 Feb 2009 - 09:50 | Center for Reproductive Rights
URL: reproductiverights.org/sites/crr.civicac . . .
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Female Genital Mutilation:
An Advocate's Guide to Action
reproductiverights.org/sites/c rr.civicactions.net/files/documents/FGM_ final.pdf
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| 06 Feb 2009 - 09:44 | Center for Reproductive Rights
URL: reproductiverights.org/en/press-room/tim . . .
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Time to Abandon Female Genital Mutilation
02.06.09 - Today, on the Day for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the Center for Reproductive Rights calls on governments worldwide to take immediate steps to end the practice. They must enact and implement laws to prohibit FGM, while also working to empower women and promote respect for their basic human rights.
Continues....
reproductiverights.org/en/press-room/time-to-abandon-female-genital-mutilation
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| 06 Feb 2009 - 09:33 | beatriz, Mujer Peruana Flora Tristan
beatriz@flora.org.pe
URL: es-la.facebook.com
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Como parte de las celebraciones de nuestros 30 años les avisamos que el Centro de la Mujer Peruana Flora Tristán ya está en FACEBOOK
<http://es-la.facebook.com/> http://es-la.facebook.com/)
Para inaugurar con energías activas nuestro novísimo portal hemos colocado ya la invitación a nuestro primer evento: este sábado 14 de febrero de 5:00
a 8:00 p.m. haremos, junto con otras instituciones, intervenciones públicas en parque bajo la denominación “El amor no mata, los crímenes de amor no
existen”. Es una respuesta a las opiniones públicas que ha lanzado Miguel Zaravia del Instituto Guestalt, que ha dado varias entrevistas afirmando que tanto hombres como mujeres matan por celos, sin pensar, en una suerte de
arranque de emoción violenta. Con esta perspectiva se invisibiliza el
feminicidio como la máxima expresión de violencia machista y se olvida la premeditación que acompaña a los casos registrados.
¡Visiten nuestra página y únanse a nuestras actividades! Esperamos sus comentarios.
Beatriz Ramirez Huaroto
Programa de Derechos Humanos
Centro de la Mujer Peruana Flora Tristán
Parque Hernán Velarde N°42, Santa Beatriz, Lima 1.
beatriz@flora.org.pe
433-2000 / 433-2765 Anexo 287
www.flora.org.pe
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| 05 Feb 2009 - 21:44 | Beatriz
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soy mexicana vivo en tijuana y eh vivido en union libre por aprox. 4 anos el pasado diciembre nos casamos pero una vez me maltrato ya lo habia echo antes pero siempre tube la esperanza de cambiara pero esta vez fue diferente esta vez fue peor hize un reporte de policia puse orden de alejamiento El es buscado por la policia de Tijuana pero el echo de que el norteamericano entorpece el proceso ademas las leyes aqui no son tan estrictas y temo por mi seguridad y por la de mi hijo mi Esposo me amenaza con secuestrar a nuestro hijo y con matarme nececito ayuda pero no estoy en estados unidos hay algo que yo pueda hacer?
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| 05 Feb 2009 - 13:01 | Gabriela, California Latinas for Reproductive Justice
Gabriela.CLRJ@gmail.com
URL: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2f7py_2b . . .
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Register Now! LEA Reproductive Justice Trainings 2009!
JOIN US for this exciting reproductive justice training, led by Latinas for Latinas!
Come learn about the intersection of our physical, social, political, economic and cultural power, and how YOU CAN work to positively impact reproductive justice policies
for Latinas through advocacy.
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Learn the Power of Policy and Advocacy
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Learn to Communicate About Reproductive Justice Issues Important to You
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Network with Other Latina Advocates
LEA Trainings are free of cost. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REGIONAL CALIFORNIA TRAININGS.
Registration information below
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LEA Training Southern California
Date: Friday, February 27, 2009
Location: San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location and parking information will be provided to you upon registration
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LEA Training Central Valley
Date: Friday, March 6, 2009
Location: California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location and parking information will be provided to you upon registration
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Registra tion
To register online click here [http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_ 2f7py_2bVibfPriu4UF8X_2fqsA_3d_3d].
or, contact Gabriela Valle, Sr. Director, Community Mobilization
via e-mail at: Gabriela.CLRJ@gmail.com [mailto:Gabriela.CLRJ@gmail.com]
or by phone at: 213-626-0907
Registration Deadline is Friday, February 20, 2009
LEA EVENTS
LEA Training Southern California
LEA Training Central Valley
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| 05 Feb 2009 - 12:37 | Eleanor Smeal, Feminist Majority
feministmajority@mail.democracyinaction.org
URL: salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1400/t/900 . . .
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Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi Needs Your Help
Dear Feminist Activist,
Please join feminists and human rights activist worldwide in urging the Iranian government to keep women's rights advocate and Iran's Nobel Laureate Dr. Ebadi and her former secretary, Jinous Sobhani, safe. http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/140 0/t/900/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=26612
Sobhani was arrested last month and has been denied the right to speak with her attorney or members of her family. She is currently being held in solitary confinement. It is critical that we stand behind Dr. Ebadi and Sobhani at this time to protect their important work as human and women's rights defenders!
Dr. Ebadi's human rights organization was forcibly closed by the Iranian authorities in December when they raided her personal office and seized her writings, confidential legal files, and two computers amid claims of so-called tax evasion. An angry mob later in the month surrounded Dr. Ebadi's home and personal office chanting death threats against her and vandalizing her building. And now her former secretary has been arrested.
Write to urge Iran's swift reversal of these actions against Dr. Ebadi and permit the reopening of her human rights organization. http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/140 0/t/900/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=26612
In August 2006, we and human rights organizations throughout the world asked you and other people of conscience to write the Iranian government, which at that time was threatening to arrest Dr. Ebadi and close the center. The Iranian authorities responded and the center remained open. We are asking you to help again. http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/140 0/t/900/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=26612
Dr. Ebadi's fearless defense of human rights is so vital to the Iranian people it should not and must not be silenced. http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/140 0/t/900/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=26612
For Equality,
Eleanor Smeal
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| 05 Feb 2009 - 11:38 | Lynn Sullivan
hr@uhs.wisc.edu
URL: www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_061226.html
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
SA/DV Prevention and Training Coordinator (Madison, WI)
UW-Madison, through University Health Services, is recruiting a Violence Against Women Prevention and Training Coordinator for a U.S. Department of Justice Grant to address sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking (award number 2008-WA-AX-0003). This 2.5 year, .75 FTE position will implement a first-year online prevention education program and
provide and law nforcement/judicial affairs training on sexual assault and intimate partner violence. The goals of the grant award are to reduce the occurrence of sexual assaults/intimate partner violence, increase the reporting of these crimes, and enhance community responsibility for addressing violence against women through an integrated, collaborative
approach in four areas: prevention, perpetrator accountability, victim
services, and training/coordination. The position will report directly to
the project director and work closely with the grant advisory body.
Minimum Requirements: A minimum of three years full-time professional experience in primary prevention services in a university setting; professional training and development with law enforcement agencies; and/or sexual assault/intimate partner violence victim (SA/IPV) services. Unpaid or
volunteer experience in these fields may be applied to this requirement but may not replace the professional experience entirely; candidates who wish to
apply volunteer experience should demonstrate how their experience is equivalent to professional experience.
For additional details about the position (Position Vacancy Listing 61226), the grant program, and University Health Services, go to:
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_061226. html, http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/campus_desc.htm , and www.uhs.wisc.edu
<http://www.uhs.wisc.edu/ > .
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter that addresses the principle duties of this position and your qualifications with contact information for three references, including a recent supervisor to Lynn Sullivan, University
Health Services, 333 East Campus Mall, Room 7203, Madison, WI 53715-1381,
(608)-262-1102, hr@uhs.wisc.edu.
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by February 13, 2009.
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| 04 Feb 2009 - 09:15 | Amy Street, Ph.D
amy.street@va.gov
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Two Position Openings with the
Department of Veterans Affairs Military Sexual Trauma Support Team:
Field/Program Development Coordinator and Male Veterans Coordinator
The Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Team of the Department of Veterans
Affairs Office of Mental Health Services (OMHS) is looking for
individuals with interests in education/training, program development, outreach, and policy related to the treatment of mental and physical health sequelae among veterans who experienced sexual assault and/or sexual harassment during their military service.
For more information
Please contact Amy Street, Ph.D., Director for Education and Training,
VA OMHS Military Sexual Trauma Support Team and Clinical Psychologist, Women*s Health Sciences Division, National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System; amy.street@va.gov; 857-364-5998. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are
filled.
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| 04 Feb 2009 - 09:10 | Mujerescreando
URL: www.mujerescreando.org
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Eventos MUJERES CREANDO en Perú
1) Presentación del libro “Hilando fino. Desde el feminismo comunitario”. Julieta Paredes- Bolivia
Fecha: Miércoles 04 de Febrero
Lugar y Hora: Facultad de Ciencias Sociales-UNMSM, 4to piso. 5.30 pm (hora exacta)
Participan: Colectivos Las 3 Gatas (República Dominicana),Colectivo La Mestiza,
Colectivo Pacha Alterna, Colectivo Las Parias,
Venta de Libro a 10 soles.
INGRESO LIBRE
2) Taller de Feminismo y anarquismo, con Julieta Paredes: “Nuevas propuestas desde el feminismo”
Lugar y Hora: Facultad de Ciencias Sociales-UNMSM, 4to piso. 7.30 pm (hora exacta)
Entrada Previa inscripción: peg@unmsm.edu.pe , lamestizacolectiva@gmail.com
Se entregarán materiales.
3) Graffiteada feminista, después del taller con Julieta Paredes.
Besos a todas.!!!
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| 04 Feb 2009 - 09:06 | Mary Kay Inc.
URL: www.enddatingviolence.com
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MARY KAY INC. AND BREAK THE CYCLE LAUNCH INITIATIVE TO STOP TEEN DATING
VIOLENCE
LOBBYING FOR GOOD EFFORT SUPPORTS TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND
PREVENTION WEEK
DALLAS, February 2, 2009 – In support of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week and the company’s ongoing commitment to end domestic violence, Mary Kay Inc. is launching a national lobbying for good
initiative. Together with non-profit partner Break the Cycle and its
independent sales force, Mary Kay Inc. will encourage legislators across the United State to propose laws requiring healthy relationship education in schools. According to statistics provided by Break the Cycle, as many as one in three teens will experience abuse in a dating relationship; and, one in
four eighth and ninth grade students reported being victims of dating violence in a recent report by the Family Violence Prevention Fund.
“The teen dating violence statistics are alarming and Mary Kay wants to do its part. Texas and Rhode Island are the only states that require domestic violence educational programs. We’d like to see more states pass laws about
teaching healthy relationships and dating violence in middle and high
schools. This will help put an end to domestic violence before it starts,”
said Mary Kay Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Anne Crews.
Breaking the cycle of teen dating violence
As part of the effort, Mary Kay Inc. and Break the Cycle have launched an
online petition at <http://www.enddatingviolence.com/ >
www.enddatingviolence.com to gather signatures and support for teen dating
violence prevention and awareness programs in schools nationwide.
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| 04 Feb 2009 - 08:56 | National District Attorneys Association
URL: www.sartconference.com
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Fifth National SART Training Conference
SART: Our Community, Our Investment
Location: Seattle, WA
Date: May 27 - 29, 2009
www.sane-sart.com
www.sartconfere nce.com
We are pleased to announce that the National District Attorneys Assocition is co-sponsoring the Fifth National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Training Conference scheduled for May 27 - 29, 2009, in Seattle. Washington. The conference sponsor is the Sexual Assault Resource Service (SARS) at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN, with funding awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice programs, U.S. Department of Justice, Grant Number 2006-VF-GX-K002.
We anticipate that 1,000 SART professionals from across the nation will gather in Seattle for this unique multidisciplinary training conducted by leading experts from each of the SART disciplines. The three−day conference will feature 57 workshops, five keynote addresses, an interactive improvisational presentation at the closing session, and an exhibition hall of non-profit and corporate exhibitors. The conference will provide a valuable learning experience for law enforcement, sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) and other medical examiners, advocates, prosecutors and crime lab specialists.
The conference registration brochure is currently available for downloading at www.sane-sart.com or at www.sartconference.com. Online registration is available at www.sartconference.com. We encourage you to visit the registration Web site where you may register, select your breakouts, sign up for optional activities offered in Seattle, and pay online by credit card.
The registration fee is $425 before March 16 and $475 thereafter. We encourage you to register early as a capacity turnout is anticipated. Further information, including the details of continuing education units approved for the conference, is available at www.sartconference.com.
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| 03 Feb 2009 - 20:50 | Trish Almond, vdaypetluma
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URL: www.vdaypetaluma.org
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Greetings!
*V-Day Petaluma 2009* (www.vdaypetaluma.org) wishes to invite you to our February and March events to raise awareness and end violence against women & girls. Beneficiaries of this year's events are YWCA Women's Safe
House & Domestic Violence Services, and BRAVE People.
*February 11, 7:00pm*
*"Until the Violence Stops"
*V-Day's award-winning documentary
Boulevard Cinemas
200 C Street, Petaluma
Tickets: $5.00 @ the cinemas
*February 13, 7:00pm
Select Monologue Readings & MoTown Singer Chris Clark
*Pelican Art Gallery
143 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma
Donation
*February 15, 7:00pm
V-Day Artists' Dessert Reception
*Viva Cocolat
110 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma
$10 ~ dessert & beverage
Tickets at: Viva Cocolat or www.vdaypetaluma.org
*March 13 & 14, 6:30pm*
*V-Day Petaluma ~ The Event*
Live Benefit Performances of
*"The Vagina Monologues"*
plus pre-performance entertainment, art exhibit, community altar, & silent
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*"As the economy continues to decline,*
*violence against women & girls escalates."*
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| 03 Feb 2009 - 07:49 | noticias ANDINA
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Uniformizarán atención a menores víctimas de violencia sexual para apoyarlos mejor
Lima, dic. 14 (ANDINA).- En el primer trimestre del año 2009 se uniformizarán los procedimientos de atención a las víctimas de violencia y abuso sexual para evitar la duplicidad de funciones y efectivizar los servicios que prestan en este campo los diferentes sectores del Estado. Así lo indicó el titular de la Dirección de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes del Ministerio de la Mujer y Desarrollo Social (Mimdes), Javier Ruiz Eldredge.
Manifestó que a fin de hacer posible dicha decisión, vienen sosteniendo diversas reuniones representantes de cinco ministerios competentes: Justicia, Salud, Educación, Interior, Mimdes, además del Poder Judicial.
Detalló que dentro de las tres estrategias básicas del Mimdes para erradicar la violencia y el abuso sexual a menores se encuentran la prevención, la atención y la sanción a los responsables. En la segunda de ellas se ha puesto énfasis en lo que se ha denominado la “Ruta de Atención”.
Lo que se quiere, dijo, es que la víctima no tenga que estar exponiendo su cuerpo en varias instancias de atención, “a veces en las comisarías y en el Instituto de Medicina Legal cuando sólo le compete a esta segunda”. “Se quiere una atención adecuada y articulada”, agregó.
En ese sentido, destacó como un importante avance de parte del Estado (Ministerio Público) la instalación de las denominadas cámaras Gessel, de las cuales existen siete en el Perú.
“En dichas cámaras, la víctima sólo tiene que declarar en una sola entrevista y no varias como se solía hacer”, puntualizó el funcionario del Ministerio de la Mujer.
Avances
Destacó como esfuerzos del Estado la existencia de una red de servicios de las Defensorías del Niño y del Adolescentes, que en el Perú son 2,025. Asimismo, son importantes los módulos de Justicia, los wawa wasis, el programa MAMIS, las cámaras Gessel, los Juzgados de Familia, entre otros.
Igualmente, resaltó que el reciente reglamento sobre trata (explotación sexual) de personas está basado en la supremacía de los derechos humanos y la protección integral a las víctimas.
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| 03 Feb 2009 - 07:30 | USDOJ Office of Violence Against Women
URL: www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/ fy-2009-concept . . .
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U.S. Department of Justice
Office on Violence Against Women
The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
(www.ovw.usdoj.gov) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Sexual
Assault Services Program – Grants to Culturally Specific Programs Addressing Sexual Assault.
This program furthers the Department of Justice’s mission by supporting the establishment,
maintenance, and expansion of culturally specific intervention and related assistance for victims
of sexual assault.
OVW FY 2009
Sexual Assault Services Program – Grants to Culturally Specific Programs
Call for Concept Papers
Eligibility
Applicants are limited to private nonprofit organizations focusing primarily on culturally specific
communities, including faith-based and other community organizations, that provide direct
intervention and related assistance to victims of sexual assault.
Deadline
Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by February 5, 2009.
All applicants should register online with Grants.gov by February 11, 2009.
All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on March 4,
Continues...
www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/fy-2009-concept-papers.pdf
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| 03 Feb 2009 - 07:18 | CIMAC noticias
URL: http://www.cimacnoticias.com/s ite/0902 . . .
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Condiciona, no garantiza, anticoncepción de emergencia e ILE
Nueva NOM deja a víctimas de violencia sexual sin derecho a decidir
Por Yunuhen Rangel Medina y Sandra Torres Pastrana
México DF, 2 feb 09 (CIMAC).- Casos como el de Paulina, niña impedida por las autoridades panistas de Baja California para interrumpir legalmente su embarazo producto de una violación, podría repetirse, si se publica la NOM que la Secretaría de Salud (SS) aprobó el pasado 28 de enero y que obstaculiza los derechos sexuales y reproductivos de las mujeres.
Luego del caso Paulina, ocurrido en 1999, la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) pactó con el Gobierno mexicano, en 2006, por medio de un Acuerdo de solución amistosa, que haría una norma oficial para la adecuada atención a víctimas de violencia sexual y familiar, de tal forma que no sucedieran más. Pero la SS nunca la publicó.
La Norma Oficial Mexicana sobre violencia familiar, sexual y contra las mujeres (NOM-046) fue creada para la prevención y atención, para establecer criterios y observar la detección, prevención, atención médica y la orientación en materia de violencia familiar y sexual que se proporcione a las y los usuarios de los servicios de salud general, y en particular a quienes se encuentren involucrados en situaciones de violencia familiar y sexual.
El proyecto, aprobado el 21 de julio de 2008 por el Comité Consultivo Nacional de Normalización de Prevención y Control de Enfermedades, contenía los comentarios del Centro Nacional de Equidad de Género y Salud Reproductiva de la Secretaría de Salud y de otros expertos en el tema.
Consideraba la más reciente evidencia científica, los compromisos internacionales a los que está suscrito México y el marco jurídico, particularmente de derechos humanos, nacional e internacional.
Tenía un apartado especifico para el tratamiento de las mujeres afectadas por la violencia sexual, enfatizaba la obligación del personal de salud de proporcionarles anticoncepción de emergencia, o en su defecto, de informarles sobre las alternativas para la interrupción legal del embarazo en los términos de la legislación estatal aplicable y garantizarles este servicio médico si lo requirieran.
Ante el cuestionamiento de las OSC por el retraso en la publicación de la NOM en el Diario Oficial de la Federación, que debería haber ocurrido 15 días después de aprobada, la SS no respondió, pese a que la Coalición por la Salud de las Mujeres y otras organizaciones que trabajan en favor de los derechos sexuales y reproductivos denunciaron la demora.
IRREGULARIDADES Y CAMBIOS
Continua....
http://www.cimacnoticias.com/site/09020201-Reportaje-Nueva-NO.36460.0.html
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| 02 Feb 2009 - 08:21 | Human Rights Education Associates
URL: www.hrea.org
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Human Rights Watch Press release
January 30, 2009
New law supports equal pay, but contraceptives financing dropped from economic stimulus
(New York) - The new law supporting the right to equal pay is a major step forward for women, but dropping funds for contraceptives from the economic stimulus package will impede women's rights and cost more in the long run, Human Rights Watch said today.
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act, the first bill President Obama signed, expands the time period for filing pay-discrimination claims. The victims, many of them women, were previously limited by a 2007 Supreme Court decision that said they could only file claims against their employer within 180 days of their first unfair paycheck, even if they did not learn of the problem until years later. Under the new law, claims can be filed within 180 days of receiving any discriminatory paycheck.
"This bill dramatically improves a woman's chance to fight pay discrimination," said Meghan Rhoad, researcher in the women's rights division at Human Rights Watch. "And it greatly improves the fairness of the system for everyone."
However, with President Obama's support, members of Congress removed provisions of the economic stimulus proposal that supported access to contraceptives. Human Rights Watch understands that the provisions, which would have allowed states to expand access to contraceptives under Medicaid, were taken out after protests from some congressional members. However, a 2007 Congressional Budget Office analysis of an almost identical proposal estimated that such funding for contraceptives would save $200 million over five years, including money Medicaid would otherwise have spent on services related to unintended pregnancies.
Access to contraceptives enables women and their families to make considered decisions about the number and spacing of their children. These decisions carry profound financial and other implications for families, and the decision not to expand access to contraception under Medicaid means that fewer families will be able to make those decisions, Human Rights Watch noted.
"Ensuring access to contraception is not only the right thing to do, it makes economic sense," said Rhoad.
HREA - www.hrea.org
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| 02 Feb 2009 - 08:16 | Promsex
URL: www.promsex.org/news.php?nid=266
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Entrevista a Gladys Acosta, nueva directora Regional de Unifem para América Latina y El Caribe
Las mujeres de América Latina deben actuar urgentemente en la política, la academia, los medios de comunicación, la organización social, en todos los espacios y por todas las vías, ante una crisis que impactará las economías de la región y aumentará la carga que ellas ya llevan. Así resumió un llamado a las mujeres organizadas y feministas de esta región, la abogada y activista peruana Gladys Acosta, nueva directora Regional del Fondo de Desarrollo de Naciones Unidas para la Mujer (UNIFEM) para América Latina y El Caribe.
Continua....
www.promsex.org/news.php?nid=266
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| 02 Feb 2009 - 08:06 | The Guardian, London
URL: www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/fe . . .
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This mess was made by men. Now let the women have their say.
It's ludicrous that men dominated the debate in Davos. The single biggest force for economic growth is being ignoredComments (279)
Ruth Sunderland The Observer, Sunday 1 February 2009
There was no shortage of women at the gathering of the global elite in Davos this year. It's just that most of them were either delegates' wives, there to enjoy the skiing at the Swiss mountain resort while their menfolk got on with the serious business of mending the world economy, or upmarket usherettes dressed in smart, air-hostess-style blue uniforms, helping people find their seats.
The heavy-hitting women present? There was a handful, including Angela Merkel, the German leader, and Valerie Jarrett, who came as Barack Obama's representative. Skim the handbook containing the names of the invitees and you had to pass 20 men before coming to the first woman, who just happened to be Princess Inaara, Her Highness the Begum Aga Khan. On the abridged list of about 170 business leaders, I counted five women. As a delegate put it: "Men in well-cut suits still come first at Davos."
Does it matter that women are not getting on to the guest list of the biggest male ego-thon on the planet? After all, most females of sound mind would far rather be anywhere else. But the truth is that it does. It sure does.
The big theme at this year's World Economic Forum (WEF) was "Shaping the Post-Crisis World". The idea that that can be achieved while excluding half the population is breathtaking in its arrogance and shows that the male Davos elite remains mired in its own preening self-regard and complacency. They have wrecked the world economy, but seem oblivious to the idea they may not be the best people to rebuild it. Ignoring the contribution women can make is ridiculous at any time, but how much more so when there is a clear need to reflect on the macho, tooth- and-claw brand of capitalism that caused the crunch in the first place.
It's not just Davos, of course.
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www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/feb/01/davos-global-recession-gender
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| 02 Feb 2009 - 07:56 | Boletin e-leusis
URL: www.e-leusis.net/content/news/News_Item. . . .
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Río de Janeiro condena un anuncio en el que se maltrata a las modelos
Cadena Ser
Las vallas publicitarias han sido desplegadas en las ciudades italianas de Milán, Bolonia y Nápoles y sus fotos han sido divulgadas con indignación por la prensa escrita, de internet y la televisión brasileña.
Mientras, las autoridades turísticas del estado y del municipio de Río de Janeiro y la Policía Militar han protestado por la campaña y han pedido que sea retirada.
La propaganda de la marca italiana de ropa femenina 'Relish' muestra a las modelos, vestidas a la última moda, siendo cacheadas de forma violenta y con claras connotaciones sexuales por hombres que usan uniformes idénticos a los de la Policía Militar de Río de Janeiro.
Las escenas fueron fotografiadas en la playa de Ipanema, y aparecen en el fondo los también emblemáticos morros de la cordillera que bordea Río.
Uniformes casi idénticos
En las mangas de las camisa de los "agentes" se ven emblemas parecidos a la bandera azul y blanca de Río de Janeiro, como las insignias usadas en la vida real por los policías cariocas.
Otro hombre, que enfila su mano debajo de la falda de la modelo, la cual esta de cara al coche y con sus manos apoyadas en el lateral del mismo, exhibe en el uniforme lo que parece ser el escudo del Batallón número 22 de la PM, del norte de la ciudad.
El secretario de Turismo de Río de Janeiro y presidente de la empresa municipal de turismo Riotur, Antonio Figueira de Mello, emitió una nota de "repudio" a la campaña y dijo que enviará a la embajada de Italia una petición formal para que las imágenes sean retiradas de las calles de ese país.
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www.e-leusis.net/content/news/News_Item.asp?content _ID=1037
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| 02 Feb 2009 - 07:47 | Anne Grant
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URL: custodyscam.blogspot.com/
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