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This online session invites all faiths to participate in an online discussion, on the role of FBOs in the prevention and response to sexual and intimate partner violence.
The 2nd MenEngage Global Symposium 2014 will be held in New Delhi, India, from 10-13 November on the overall theme ‘Men and Boys for Gender Justice’. The Symposium encompasses a holistic approach to understanding the implications of masculinities in different domains and disciplines of development and social justice related action in a globalizing world. The Symposium also aims to foster new linkages and relationships and identify new approaches to strengthen research, action on the ground as well as public policy and programming.
Abstracts (in English, Hindi, French or Spanish) are invited from those concerned about gender, masculinities, social justice and development issues around the world.
During the Symposium, there are four kinds of participation-
1. Attend the Symposium as a delegate (some scholarships are also available!)
2. Submit an Abstract to make a presentation of your work
3. Book a satellite session to organise a theme / issue based discussion or
4. Book an exhibition booth/ stall to display your research, material or products related to the issues and theme of the Symposium.
Applications are to be done online at www.menengagedilli2014.net by 31st May 2014.
The abstracts will need to be submitted around the seven interdisciplinary key tracks of the Symposium:
1. Violence
2. Health and Wellbeing
3. Poverty and Work
4. Sexualities, Identities
5. Care, Relationships and Emotions
6. Peace building
7. Making of Men - from masculinity to humanity
The IRC’s Emergency Response & Preparedness training package is aimed at better equipping emergency responders to prepare for, launch and support rapid, effective response to VAW in crisis situations. The training, through the VAW in Emergencies TAG, will also give participants the opportunity to raise and discuss challenges or questions they face related to emergency response in their own contexts. To apply for the training please complete a training application form and submit it to vaw.emerge@gmail.com.
Local: Kampala, Uganda