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e-zine nEUws, 66th edition
E-zine nEUws, 66th edition
28 April 2006
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Calls for Proposals
These budget lines normally can be used for organizations interested in SRHR.
Decentralized Co-operation in Guinea
26 June 2006 – deadline
Proposals should include activities supporting Civil Society within a budget frame of € 400.000. Please see: http://europa.eu.int/comm/ europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl
EIDHR projects
- Campaign 2: Fostering a culture of human rights until 15 June 2006, budget frame: €575.000;
- Campaign 3: Promoting the democratic process until 15 June 2006, budget frame: €700.000;
- Promoting the democratic process in Tajikistan until 14 July 2006, budget frame: €335.000
- Fostering a culture of human rights in Belarus until 13 June 2006, budget frame € 220.000;
- Promoting the democratic process in Belarus until 03 July 2006, budget frame € 200.000.
Please see: http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl
Support to non-state actors in Somalia
26 June 2006 – deadline
Proposals should include activities for Support to Non-State Actors in Somalia within a budget frame of €500.000.
Please see: http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl
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EU News
EU 2007-2013 Financial Framework Discussions Continue; SRHR Funding at Risk
27 April 2006
Lacking official public announcements, the Brussels policy community is abuzz with rumors about ongoing negotiations between the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council regarding the 2007-2013 Financial Framework. A "trialogue" meeting of the three institutions on 27 April continued the stalemate, as the EP insists on retaining its right to influence policy and funding priorities for EU development cooperation. A plenary vote on the Development Committee report is expected May 18. EC funding for SRHR projects is likely to be sharply reduced with the elimination of the RH budget line. No weblink available.
European Parliament Development Committee Meeting
24 & 25 April 2006
At a Development Committee meeting with Mr. Hans Winkler, President- in-Office of the Council of Development Ministers and Secretary of State in the Austrian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and with European Commissioner Louis Michel, MEP Anne Van Lancker posed questions regarding how the EU will address SRHR and HIV/AIDS in the upcoming UNGASS review and Toronto conferences. DSW team members present at the meeting report that neither provided a clear, specific answer to those questions. No weblink available.
In addition, the Development Committee adopted amendments of Feleknas Uca's report about “The situation of women in armed conflicts and their role in reconstruction and the democratic process in countries after a conflict” with several statements on SRHR. Please see www.europarl.eu.int/meetdocs/2004_2009/documents/am/607/607629/607629en.pdf.
ACP Civil Society Forum
19 – 21 April 2006
ACP Civil Society Representatives participated in a forum chaired by Mr. Lucien Tape Mambo, President of the Union of NGOs of Côte d'Ivoire (UOCI) in Brussels. The meeting examined the implementation of ACP-EU programmes, the promotion of human rights and democratic processes, the civil society participation in the fight against HIV/ Aids and other related issues. The adopted Declaration highlights the importance of the fight against HIV/AIDS and encourages Non-State Actors to promote “behavioural change, communication and services at the community, national, regional and all-ACP levels in all areas relating to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) risks amongst the population”. Please see: http://www.acp.int/en/pahd/2ndCiv_Society_Declaration_e.pdf.
Financial programming and budget
The European Commission has made available its accounts and a report on the budgetary and financial management to the European Parliament, the Council and the Court of Auditors. You can also find information on the EU budget 2006 as well as financial reports if you look here:
http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/budget/publications/fin_manag_account_en.htm.
Microbicides
With the launch of the European tour of the Global Campaign for Microbicides exhibit "In Her Mother's Shoes: a Travelling Exhibit on Women, HIV and Hope," several EU news articles have been published. Weblink.
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Upcoming Events
Open Day at the European Economic and Social Committee
06 May 2006
The European Economic and Social Committee represents the various economic and social components of organised civil society. On the 6th of March, the EESC provides an opportunity to meet Committee members, receive information and enjoy entertainment. Please see:
http://www.esc.eu.int/opendoorsday/index_en.asp.
Europe Day
09 May 2006
Since 1985 Europe celebrates the 9th of May as "Europe Day". Read more about that special day's history here: http://europa.eu.int/abc/symbols/9-may/euday_en.htm.
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Interesting
RH Youth Projects in Bangladesh
In February 2005, European Parliamentarians went to Bangladesh on a study tour to examine the RHIYA-project (Reproductive Health Initiative for Youth in Asia) funded by the EU and UNFPA, with DSW providing project support in key areas. Read more about the trip, its purpose and outcomes here: http://www.unfpa.org/news/news.cfm?ID=768. |
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