[afro-nets] 2005 ARSRC Sexuality Institute

[Mr. Olusegun Sangowawa <o.sangowawa@arsrc.org>]

2005 ARSRC Sexuality Institute
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2-8 October, 2005
Durban, South Africa

The Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC) in col-
laboration 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 sexual-
ity 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 sex-
ual 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 activi-
ties, 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 profes-
sionals drawn across Africa, participants are exposed to the
most current trends, thinking, concepts and programming in sexu-
ality. 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 condi-
tions:

* 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 sponsor-
ship that are open to qualified citizens of Egypt, Kenya, Nige-
ria 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 
<http://www.hst.org.za/news/20040802>http://www.hst.org.za/news/20040802 
or
http://www.arsrc.org/en/opportunities/asi/index.htm

2. Reference Letters: Two (2) reference letters are to be sub-
mitted with each application, completed by referees who must be
familiar with the applicant's work in the area of sexuality and
are in a position to attest to the applicant's institutional or
organizational affiliations.

3. Curriculum Vitae: Each applicant is expected to submit de-
tailed curriculum vitae showing clearly the applicant's re-
search, 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 re-
quirements 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 Em-
bankment
PO Box 808
Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Tel: +27-31-307 2954 / Fax: +27-31-304-0775
Contact Person: Farana Khan
mailto: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
mailto:opportunities@arsrc.org

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


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Olusegun Sangowawa
Programme Officer Information Services
Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC)
17 Lawal Str, Off Oweh Str
Jibowu, Yaba
Lagos State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-1-791-9307
mailto:o.sangowawa@arsrc.org
http://www.arsrc.org