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Addressing Sexual Violence in Africa

2005-10-02 to 2005-10-08

The Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC) in collaboration with Health Systems Trust, South Africa, is pleased to announce the second edition of its annual Sexuality Institute and to invite suitably qualified professionals to apply.

Goal: To strengthen African intellectual resources and reshape sexuality research, discourse and action on the continent towards healthy, pleasurable, responsible and respectful sexuality.

Objectives:  The objectives of the programme are to: 
1.Provide a forum for sexuality professionals in Africa to share ideas, update their knowledge, set the agenda and devise strategies for dealing with sexual violence on the continent 
2.Contribute to policy, programme and research actions in sexual violence on the continent
3.Build beneficial professional networks and constituencies among sexuality professionals in Africa 

Course Methodology: Incorporating both rigorous intellectual work and social activities, the Sexuality Institute promotes sharing of ideas, team building and collaborative work amongst participants in order to nurture relationships that last beyond the institute. 

Through experience-sharing with distinguished sexuality professionals drawn across Africa, participants are exposed to the most current trends, thinking, concepts and programming in sexuality. They work in integrated country-level and cross-country teams on simulated plans as the vehicle for generating strategic plans for their future work. 

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants need to meet the following conditions:

• Have a minimum of five years work experience in the area of sexuality, sexual health and rights work experience in sexual violence is an advantage
• Must be Africans working in Africa
• Must be at upper middle/senior level in their organisations
• Have a postgraduate qualification or demonstrated substantial work experience

Sponsorships: The ARSRC offers a few highly competitive, fully-funded sponsorship that are open to qualified citizens of Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa, who are resident in the continent. ARSRC sponsorships cover registration fees, roundtrip travel expenses, as well as, accommodation, meals and incidental expenses. 

Interested citizens of other African countries are encouraged to apply but will need to seek funding from other donors to cover their travel, accommodation and living expenses.

Requirements for Application: Applicants are requested to submit the following:

1. Fully completed applications forms (free copies available for download from www.hst.org.za or www.arsrc.org). 
2. Reference Letters: Two (2) reference letters are to be submitted with each application, completed by referees who must be familiar with the applicants work in the area of sexuality and are in a position to attest to the applicants institutional or organizational affiliations. 
3. Curriculum Vitae: Each applicant is expected to submit detailed curriculum vitae showing clearly the applicants research, publications, awards or any other activities attesting to their competence and achievements in their area of work.

Deadline for the Receipt of Applications: All duly completed application forms and other documentary requirements should be sent to either of the addresses below by 10th June 2005 . 

The 2005 Sexuality Institute
Health Systems Trust
401 Maritime House, 4th Floor, Cnr Salmon Grove & Victoria Embankment, PO Box 808 Durban
KwaZulu Natal, 
Tel: 27 (031) 307 2954 / Fax: 27 (031) 3040775
Contact Person: Farana Khan
E-mail farana@hst.org.za 

Or 

The 2005 Sexuality Institute
Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre
17 Lawal St., off Oweh St., Jibowu, PO Box 803, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. 
Tel: 234-1-7919307 / Fax No: 234-1-3425470 
E-mail opportunities@arsrc.org

Selection: Notification of the result of the selection will be made by 30th June 2005

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