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OpenSpace | 1 Oct 2009 01:34
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(invites) Pls. sign petition online demanding release of Chhatradhar Mahato

 

From: Sukla Sen <sukla.sen <at> gmail.com>
 

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/releasetalk123/
Pls. sign petition online demanding release of Chhatradhar Mahato.

Chhtradhar Mahato has time and again denied he is a Maoist, notwithstanding
claims by the West Bengal government, its supporters and Maoist
propagandists. Independent observers upheld that claim.
More importantly, he was engaged with organising open political dissents. He
went underground only when he was forced to. He also facilitated
participation of Lalgarh villagers in the last parlimentary election in the
teeth of violent Maoist boycott call.
His arrest is an attempt to squeeze out any space for democratic opposition
so keenly being advocated by the brutal state and its apologists and, on the
opposing side, would only gladden the proponents of non-state violence of
matching ferocity.

Sukla


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OpenSpace | 1 Oct 2009 02:28
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(invites) 1oct[d] Bangalore Cyclothon is here... 11th October 2009!

 
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(invites) AAG 2010 "People and PAs in India"

 

From: Monica Ogra <mogra <at> gettysburg.edu>

CFP: People and Protected Areas -- India case studies
Annual meeting of the Association of American Geographers (AAG),
Washington DC, April 14-18, 2010

Expansion of the Indian protected area network, growing number of JFM
communities, and creation of new conservation institutions (e.g.,
community reserves) continue to provide fertile ground for geographic
research in India.  This paper session seeks to engage scholars
conducting research about or in Indian protected area and reserve
communities.   Topics are open but papers examining policy
initiatives, community-based conservation, JFM, community reserves,
conflict with wildlife, interactions with the Forest Department, or
methodologies for fieldwork are of special interest.

Organizer and session chair: Monica Ogra, Department of Environmental
Studies and Globalization Studies Program, Gettysburg College

Discussant:  Paul Robbins, School of Geography and Development,
University of Arizona

Contact for more information: mogra <at> gettysburg.edu

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Assistant Professor
Dept of Environmental Studies
&
Globalization Studies Program
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA 17325 USA
Tel 717.337.6032
Fax  717.337.8550
mogra <at> gettysburg.edu

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(invites) 8,9oct:: Open Consultations on Financial Mechanisms: Meeting the Challenges of ICT for Development

 


 

Open Consultations on Financial Mechanisms: Meeting the Challenges of ICT for Development (8-9 October, Geneva, Switzerland)


The financing of information and communications technologies (ICTs) for development is an important area to address in the context promoting a more inclusive global information society. Wider diffusion and better use of ICTs can help to achieve more effectively the goals outlined in the Millennium Declaration.

The WSIS Tunis Agenda for the Information Society (November 2005) recognizes the scale of the challenge in bridging the digital divide, which will require adequate and sustainable investments in ICT infrastructure and services, and capacity building, and transfer of technology over many years to come. There is a continuous need to evaluate how existing as well as new financial mechanisms can support greater access and use of ICTs in developing countries. Following a recommendation by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), UNGIS is pleased to announce that Open Consultations on Financial Mechanisms for Meeting the Challenges of ICT for Development will take place from 8-9 October 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Objectives

These Open Consultations will offer a unique opportunity to review progress, share views and discuss new approaches at the national, regional and international level to the financing of ICTs for development. It will give the possibility to develop a better understanding on the need for future actions to respond to the part B of the Tunis Agenda. The meeting is intended to serve as a platform for information exchange, creation of knowledge, sharing of best practices and building partnerships. To attend the meeting register http://www.itu.int/cgi-bin/htsh/edrs/ITU-SG/meetings/edrs.registration.form?_eventid=1000042
 
 
 
 

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Post Box: 5095, Dhaka 1205 Bangladesh
 
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OpenSpace | 1 Oct 2009 01:54
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(invites) 10oct[d] UN competition for journalists [1 Attachment]

 
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The United Nations  Environment  Programme UNEP Division  of
Technology  Industry
and Economics (DTIE), OzonAction Programme  in cooperation with UNEP
Division of
Communication and Public Information (DCPI) and UNEP Regional Offices
are pleased
to announce a competition for young environmental journalists working
in print media.

2.  The competition  is open  for entry  in  the  form of published
news  stories and articles  in
newspapers,  journals  and  periodicals  authored  by  young
journalists  (based  and  born  in
developing countries) during the period from 1st September 2008 to
30th  September 2009.

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OpenSpace | 1 Oct 2009 02:04
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(invites) 12oct[d] IIE Scholar Rescue Fund fellowships for threatened academics

 

IIE Scholar Rescue Fund
Fellowship Announcement: Applications Due October 12th 2009

Dear Friends of the Scholar Rescue Fund,

We are pleased to announce the IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (SRF) fellowships for threatened academics whose lives and work are in danger in their home countries.

Who can apply:

Professors, researchers and lecturers from any country or field may apply. We invite you to refer eligible candidates, and ask for your help in forwarding the announcement to any academic colleagues who may be interested.

• Professors, established researchers and other senior academics from any country, field or discipline may qualify.
• Qualifying applicants are currently facing or have recently fled from direct and immediate threats.
• Preference is given to scholars with a Ph.D. or other highest degree in their field who have extensive teaching or research experience at a university, college or other institution of higher learning.
• Applicants must demonstrate superior academic accomplishment or promise.
• Applications from female scholars and under-represented groups are strongly encouraged.

*Students or professionals seeking funding to pursue academic studies or training are not eligible.

To apply:

Please download the information and application materials from:
www.scholarrescuefund.org/pages/for-scholars.php  

For universities and colleges interested in hosting an SRF scholar:
www.scholarrescuefund.org/pages/for-hosts.php  

Contact SRF-ZQgs6m4lPN4@public.gmane.org for questions.

Applications are accepted at any time. For a decision by late November please apply by October 12th. Visit www.scholarrescuefund.org for more details.

How The Scholar Rescue Fund Works:

Fellowships are awarded for visiting academic positions ranging from 3 months to 1 calendar year. Awards are issued for up to US $25,000, plus individual health coverage.

Fellowships are disbursed through host academic institutions for direct support of scholar-grantees. In most cases, host campuses are asked to match the SRF fellowship award by providing partial salary/stipend support and/or housing, material support for researching/publications, and other in-kind assistance.

SRF Iraq Project

In 2007 SRF launched the Iraq Project in response to the crisis of higher education throughout the country. If you are an Iraqi scholar seeking assistance or a university interested in hosting an SRF Iraqi scholar please contact SRFIRAQ <at> iie.org or visit www.scholarrescuefund.org/iraq.

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(invites) 15oct [e] Register for 2010 NGO GLOBAL FORUM FOR WOMEN:Beijing +15

 

From: IWRAW Asia Pacific <iwraw-ap <at> iwraw-ap.org>

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Registration for the 2010 NGO GLOBAL FORUM FOR WOMEN: Beijing +15 on
27 and 28 February 2010, immediately preceding the 54th UN Commission
on the Status of Women is now open. Consultation Day next year will be
part of the Forum.

Early registration is offered at a reduced rate.

Please visit our website to register:

http://www.ngocsw.org/en/events/2010-forum

Looking forward to seeing you at the Forum!

Warm regards,

The Coordinating Committee for the 2010
Forum

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2010 NGO GLOBAL FORUM FOR WOMEN: Beijing + 15
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(invites) GKVK Campaign meeting and Gandhi Jayanti Celebn : Oct 2, 5.30pm BEL Layout [1 Attachment]

 
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Community Meeting to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti and review 'Save GKVK' Campaign

  Friday, October 2, 2009 
               6th Block Park BEL Layout, Behind Vidyaranyapura Last Bus Stop
 
Program: 5.30-6.30 PM  Poster Display Candlelight Ceremony and Tiffin

Issue:
Proposed construction of a major 80 feet link road through Gandhi Krishi Vignyan Kendra (GKVK) campus of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru in violation of environmental laws and without serious consideration of alternatives.

Why is it of concern?
GKVK with a well-defined campus boundary, demarcated by a compound wall all along its periphery, is a unique habitat with rich bio-diversity providing the much needed green space and shelter to several species of birds, insects, animals, and many rare plants.
Deforestation as a result of uprooting more than 3000 trees would be extremely detrimental to the green cover, potentially affecting ambient temperature, rainfall, and the surrounding water table.
Pollution resulting from the fuel emissions of subsequent traffic on the proposed link road would negatively impact the bio-diversity of the campus as also the health of the neighbourhood children and residents.
The research character of the campus would be adversely affected with the advent of vendors, commuters, establishment of commercial enterprises, and generation of waste material alongside such a major link road through the campus.

Community Demand and Action taken:
Environmental Impact Study (EIS) must be done in compliance of legal requirements for forest areas and a serious evaluation of alternatives must be undertaken in consultation with stakeholders and environmentalists before taking a decision.
Signature campaign for petition to Karnataka Governor
Petition to BBMP on April 10th, 2009
Save GKVK Candlelight Vigil on August 25, 2009
Petition to the Karnataka Governor on August 28th, 2009
Save GKVK March on September 5th, 2009
Memorandum to the Karnataka Governor on September 5th, 2009
Submission for intervention to the Director General of Forests, Ministry of Environment and Forests

Status:
GKVK has transferred the land to BBMP. BBMP has completed felling of trees and has initiated civil works. Court has issued stay order on further felling of trees. Forest department has filed a FIR and is investigating the issue.

Must SAVE this lung space - the GKVK campus - one of the last remaining green cover in North Bengaluru!
   Contact:9535103050                                                                                       Email: SaveGKVKadmin <at> gmail.com

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