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e-zine nEUws, 62nd edition
E-zine nEUws, 62nd edition
24 February 2006
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Calls for Proposals
These budget lines normally can be used for organizations interested in SRHR.
Programme of Community Action in the field of Public Health
19 May 2006 – deadline
The EC has launched the Call for Proposals 2006 to implement the priority actions defined in the Work Plan 2006 of the Public Health programme (2003 – 2008) and is now inviting public authorities, civil society organisations and health experts to put forward public health projects for EU co-funding. The call is open to participants from all 25 Member States, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Information on the Call can be viewed here.
CORRIGENDA for EIDHR Calls for Proposals in Nigeria
The “European Initiatives for Democracy Human Rights Micro-Projects Calls for Proposals in Nigeria Campaigns 3 and 4” have been changed. See the Corrigendum for information: http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl
EIDHR Sudan
23 April 2006 – deadline
The Delegation of the European Commission to the Sudan is seeking proposals for the promotion of human rights and the democratization process with the financial assistance of the European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights Programme of the European Commission. See the Call for Proposal here: http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl
Training and e-learning system on EC external aid
31 March 2006 – deadline
The Call for Proposal “Delivery of training and development of an e-learning system on EC external aid contractual and financial procedures” can be seen here: http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl
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EU News
Commission adopts 2006 Public Health Work Plan
14 February 2006
On the 10th of February, the Commission adopted the 2006 Work Plan for the programme of Community action in the field of public health (2003-2008). New Priorities for 2006 include health information on gender specific health and the focus on HIV/AIDS as a health determinant. Therefore, the Public Health Programme will give special attention to preparing reports on gender specific health problems as well as on sexual and reproductive health.
22 February 2006
DSW attended the Commission's Information Day on the Work Plan 2006. The general presentation of the Public Health Programme was followed by thematic workshops on financial & administrative aspects concerning the three focus areas health information, health threats and health determinants.
EP Development Committee Report on Aid Effectiveness and Corruption
27 February 2006
The EP Development Committee has issued a report on aid effectiveness and corruption in developing countries (2005/2141(INI)). Weblink.
EP Foreign Affairs Committee discusses DCECI
22 February 2006
The EP Foreign Affairs Committee discussed an opinion drafted by MEP Belahorska regarding the Development Cooperation and Economic Cooperation Instrument proposed by the European Commission and Council that will govern development cooperation finance during 2007-2013. This opinion appears to contradict the Development Committee's views in a number of important respects, including disagreeing that development and economic cooperation must be separated. The draft opinion does not appear to be available online, but a EuroStep analysis can be found here: http://www.eurostep.org/docs/200602241420147926.pdf
EP Working Group on RH, HIV/AIDS and Development
22 February 2006
The EP Working Group on Reproductive Health, HIV/ AIDS and Development invited speakers Lena Sund (DG Development) and Florent Sebban (Eurostep) to provide an overview about the current funding situation for European Commission projects in the field of sexual and reproductive health. Discussions focused on the problems, opportunities and next steps appropriate to the ending of the funding programmes 2003 – 2006. To learn more about the EPWG, please click: http://www.epwg.org.
Report of Hearing on SRHR in Europe
23 February 2006
The report on the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Europe Hearing in the European Parliament on the 9th of February has been published and can be found here: http://www.astra.org.pl/articles.php?id=113.
Publication of General Report on Activities of the EU in 2005
15 February 2006
The European Commission has now published the General Report on the Activities of the European Union that highlights the main legislative activities and key achievements marking 2005. The report can be found here: http://europa.eu.int/abc/doc/off/rg/en/2005/rg0.htm
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Upcoming Events
EP, Commission and Council to discuss new budgetary framework for 2007-2013
21 March 2006
On 21 February, representatives of the European Parliament, Council and Commission continue to work on reaching agreement on the Inter-Institutional Agreement and new budgetary framework governing 2007-2013 in April. A further "trilogue" meeting is scheduled for 21 March. For details, see: http://ue.eu.int/uedocs/cms_Data/docs/pressdata/en/gena/88540.pdf
Workshop on Demography, Reproductive Health and Sustainable Economic Growth in Africa
2nd/ 3rd March 2006
The workshop in Paris is organized by the French Development Agency (AFD) & the Department for International Development (DFID) with the support of the Hewlett Foundation and in partnership with Equilibres & Populations. To find out more about the workshop and see the agenda, click here.
International Conference “What about Sex?”
6th/ 7th March 2006
This conference is organized by the World Population Foundation (WPF) and Rutgers Nisso Groep will deal with Sex, Sexual Health and how to incorporate this in policies and programmes. The conference is meant for policymakers, field staff, NGO-representatives and youth organisations who have to deal with sexuality issues in their work. See more here.
International Women's Day – Roadmap for gender equality
08 March 2006
The Roadmap will outline six priority areas for EU action on gender equality for the period 2006-2010: equal economic independence for women and men; reconciliation of private and professional life; equal representation in decision making; eradication of all forms of gender-based violence; elimination of gender stereotypes; promotion of gender equality in external and development policies. For more information: Katharina von Schnurbein +32 2 298 1408 & Constantina Avraam +32 2 295 9667. Weblink.
Conference on Migration and Development in Brussels
15th/ 16th March 2006
The conference, organized by the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium, the International Organization for Migration, the European Commission & the World Bank, include discussions about MDGs, Gender and Development. For more information see. http://www.belgium.iom.int/InternationalConference/about.htm. |
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