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De:	Phung Bich Thuy [ Profil ]
Sujet:	Fwd: Call for Applications
Envoyé:	Jun 11th, 2009 - 01:15:07
Pièces-jointes:	Application form ENG.doc Funding assistance form.doc Possible Funding Source.doc SAMPLE LETTER OF REQUEST FOR FUNDINGfinal.doc

	FYI CHEERS, THUY ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: RCM Date: Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 9:03 AM Subject: Call for Applications To: Womens Global Network for Reproductive Rights * * We bring the voice of grassroots women and girls to national, regional and international policy-making, funding and social movements. ** Call for Applications * * Asia* and Pacific Regional Consultation Meeting (RCM) 2009* Beijing* China, October 15-17, 2009 * * * MANILA, June 10, 2009 Dear WGNRR members, The Womens Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR) is widely known for its efforts towards womens reproductive and sexual health and rights (RSHR) through participatory and gender-sensitive information, advocacy and action campaigns. Since the WGNRR Members Meeting in India in 2005, WGNRR has tried to organize at least one Regional Consultation Meeting (RCM) per year in order to meet the high demand of network members for face-to-face meetings. An RCM has already been organised twice in Africa and once in Latin America & Caribbean. In 2009 it is logically Asias turn to host a RCM, especially in the light of the 5th Asia and Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights which will take place in Beijing on October 18-20, 2009. WGNRR chooses to link its RCMs to Global Events taking place in the region in order to provide WGNRR members with an opportunity for extensive networking and exposure to new insights and experiences. THE PURPOSE OF THE RCM IS to strengthen linkages between WGNRRs members both in Asia and Pacific to facilitate networking and to bring their RSHR issues, with specific focus on ICPD+15, to the global development agenda. The RCM for Asia and Pacific will take place from 15-17 October 2009 in Beijing, China. * * The 5th Asia and Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights (5th APCRSHR) will take place from 18-20 October 2009 in Beijing, China. WGNRR plans to be present at the conference along with the members participating in the RCM. The draft RCM program below is divided into three days. The detailed elaboration of the program will take place in August 2009 in the form of on-line wiki page discussion. All participating members and guests will be offered a chance to make an input by stating priorities in setting the agenda of the meeting. ** * * * *DRAFT RCM PROGRAM Day 1: Reproductive Justice, Not Population Control! * * The aim of this day is to facilitate mutual learning by sharing experiences and information on social justice, population policies and harmful traditional practices, amongst members present, in order to develop a regional position on ICPD +15 Plan of Action. Day 2: WGNRR advocacy campaigning strategies * * The second day of the meeting will be dedicated to the discussion of the WGNRR Consolidated Advocacy, Networking and Communications Campaign Plan and elaboration of the regional position statement in ICPD +15. Day 3: WGNRR Strategic Issues The morning of the last day will be used to present the WGNRRs MDG/HeRWAI toolkit through general presentation and experience sharing by WGNRR members. The second part of the day is designated for general discussion of WGNRR strategic issues in order to facilitate involvement of Asia and Pacific members in WGNRRs policy work and activities. This will secure the diversity of opinions and representation in WGNRRs work. APPLICATION PROCESS & FUNDING CONDITIONS * * WGNRR aims to provide as many members as possible with an opportunity to participate in the RCM, which is the main networking event of the year. The meeting will unite active grassroots womens groups from Asia and Pacific countries as well as long established INGOs of strategic importance. All WGNRR members in the Asia and Pacific, including Central Asia region are invited to apply to attend the RCM. Taking into account the limited available funds and the diverse nature and funding capabilities of participating organisations, with the desire to accommodate as many applicants as possible, we have developed a number of criteria which will assist us in sharing the available resources as fairly and effectively as possible Any WGNRR member is welcomed to attend the RCM for Asia and Pacific using their own financial means. For those members who request financial assistance to attend the RCM, WGNRR will consider the financial background of applying organisations and individuals in making an offer for financial support. We require that all those applying for financial assistance for travel costs also make applications for travel grants with other funding agencies. We will provide a list of funding agencies and our full assistance in making such applications. If you are successful in obtaining a travel grant or can cover your own travel costs, WGNRR will assist in lodging and other expenses. We will prioritise the smaller, grassroots organisations for full financial support. We ask that you carefully consider whether you can contribute to the costs of attending the RCM when filling in the attached forms. CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR GRANTS: · Applicants organisation is a member of Asia and Pacific region operating in Asia and Pacific. · Applicant is a representative of her or his organisation (endorsement required). · Applicants organisation focuses on RSHR of women. · Applicants organisation works at national, grassroots or community level. · Applicants organisation advocates for and/or represents populations that are socially, politically, economically, or culturally excluded. · Applicants are requested to prepare papers and/or presentations on the successes and obstacles they presently encounter with their work on RSHR. Note that the application form should include an abstract of the presentation/paper they will share during the RCM. This abstract should not be longer than 100 words. · Applicant tries to obtain a travel grant from other sources. SELECTION PROCESS A panel will consider the applications for financial support and in choosing those accepted will aim to achieve a diversity of organizations and issues represented in the RCM. The decision of the panel is final. The deadline to receive applications is on July 15. Preferably send the application by e-mail to: rcm (at) wgnrr.org, by fax: + 63 (2) 911 8293 or by post (see the Application Form). Together with this letter you are receiving the Application Form , Funding Assistance Form , Possible Funding Source Informationand the Sample Letter for Funding Request . You can also download these forms including the possible funding source information and sample letter for funding from our website at www.wgnrr.org. Only completed applications (including abstracts) will be considered in the process. Selected candidates will be notified by the end of July 2009. The date to submit the full presentation/paper for the accepted participants is on August 15. Selected presentations will be included in a final report. WGNRR is most excited about this wonderful opportunity to meet our members in the Asia and Pacific region. We also believe that it will be a wonderful opportunity to participate at the 5th Asia and Pacific Conference on RSHR with a large group of WGNRR members. We are looking forward to meeting you in Beijing! Warm greetings, Kathy Mulville Coordinator

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