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PAHO NEWS --- SYNERGY ONLINE ---  June 21,  2001

PAHO News Index:
http://www.csih.org/Pahonews/index.html
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Report Assesses Equity in Health from an Ethnic Perspective

Racial discrimination harms the health of people in Latin America,
according to a study recently published by PAHO. Such discrimination can
operate directly in the form of poor-quality services and of barriers in
access to services as well as through indirect mechanisms linked with
lifestyles, residence, occupation, income level, and individual status.

http://www.paho.org/English/HDP/HDD/etnia.pdf

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2001 Clarence H. Moore Award for Voluntarism in Health Services

The Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF), a U.S.-based
non-profit collaborating partner of the Pan American Health Organization
(PAHO), is accepting nominations for the thirteenth annual Clarence H.
Moore Award. The award is financed by a fund contributed by friends of Mr.
Moore, former Executive Director of PAHEF, in honor of his legacy of
voluntary service. Nominations must be postmarked by August 31, 2001.
(20/Jun/2001)

http://www.paho.org/English/PAHEF/moore-awardcall-01.htm

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Equity and Health: Views from the Pan American Sanitary Bureau

The articles gathered in this publication represent an important step
toward a more equitable distribution of health conditions and health
related services, insofar as they represent the status of the issues and
dilemmas faced by that Bureau in making equity an operational concept for
its work in the Region. The authors have attempted to show how equity and
the insights it yields into the distribution of health-dependent as this is
on differences in education, income, class, ethnicity and race, geographic
location, gender, and other distinctions-can underpin the Bureau's work at
the operational level and be incorporated into technical cooperation
activities.(20/Jun/2001)

http://www.paho.org/English/DBI/OP08.htm


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(French version follows)
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Resignation and New CSIH Co-Chairs

We wish to announce that Dr. Carol Orchard and Dr. Jack Lee have resigned
as Co-chairs of the Board of Directors of CSIH. Their resignation was
accepted by the Board of Directors. The new Co Chairs are Dr. Kathryn
Hannah and Dr. Kevin Chan. The new Treasurer is Dr. Helene Delisle.

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8th Canadian Conference on International Health (CCIH)

Deadline for Call of Proposals Submission: July 16, 2001

 http://www.ag-cdn.com/ccih/ccih.htm

The Canadian Conference on International Health, hosted by the Canadian
Society for International Health, promises to be a productive three days
packed with relevant information for individuals and organizations with an
interest in international health. The 8 th CCIH theme is Children and Youth
Health: Action, Research and Advocacy. The Conference will explore this
theme through a varied program of plenary sessions, symposia, workshops,
table topic discussions, poster sessions and paper sessions. We invite your
participation in the advancement of knowledge, exchange of practical
experiences and promotion of cooperative action by the
health-in-development community.

The 8 th CCIH is organized by the Canadian Society for International Health
(technical representative for the Pan-American Health Organization), with
funding support from the Canadian International Development Agency, and the
Pan-American Health Organization. The Canadian Institute for Child Health
is a strategic partner.

Children and Youth Health: Action, Research and Advocacy

Children are our future. This year's Canadian Conference on International
Health will explore the current state of children's health, with an update
from the United Nations Summit for Children and Youth in September 2001.
The conference will highlight positive approaches to improve and maintain
the health of children, youth and families around the world. It also will
explore the burdens of illnesses, social inequities and political obstacles
that impact both mortality and the growth and development of thousands of
young lives. Topics will also include evidence-based approaches to
interventions, and evaluations that address the multiple determinants of
health for children, youth and family health. Finally the importance of
advocacy for and by children and youth will be emphasized.

To get more information or to get the Call for Proposals, click here
http://www.ag-cdn.com/ccih/ccih.htm.

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Active and Successful in the Developing World?
Be recognized for your achievements - apply for an International
Cooperation Award!

In 2001, seven Canadian Awards for International Cooperation will be
presented in recognition of the contribution made by Canadian private
sector organizations to international cooperation:

- The SNC-LAVALIN Group Award for Improvement of Physical Instrastructure
or Improvement of Social Infrastructure
- The AMEC INC. Award for Sustainable Development of Natural Resources or
Protection of the Environment
- The BOMBARDIER Award for Provision of Transport Equipment, Transport
Services or Other Capital Equipment
- The Award for Excellence in Corporate Social and Ethical Responsibility
- The SCOTIABANK Award for Gender Equality Achievement
- The HUGUETTE-LABELLE Award for Excellence in Youth Programming
- The MARK DRAKE Award Recognizing Excellence in Communicating Private
Sector Contributions to International Cooperation Issues

The overall aims of the Awards are:

- to honour excellence in the design and implementation of international
cooperation initiatives;
- to recognize initiatives by companies that have made a significant
contribution to international cooperation;
- to increase public awareness of ways in which businesses contribute to
international cooperation;
- to promote the institutionalization of corporate ethical and social
responsibility within companies working in international cooperation; and
- to recognize achievements by Canadian companies that best promote
international security and project Canadian values concerning human rights,
democracy, the rule of law and environmental protection.

If you are active in the developing world and countries in transition and
interested in having your projects considered for one or more of these
awards, you may ask an application form to Treena Adhikari, Canadian of
Manufacturers & Exporters, 5995 Avebury Road, Suite 900 - Mississauga,
Ontario L5R 3P9, Fax: (905) 568-8330, mailto:[log in to unmask]
or load it from their website: http://www.cme-mec.ca.

The Deadline for Applications is September 10, 2001.

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The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is seeking a Canadian health professional

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is seeking a Canadian health professional with
project management and field experience in South-east Asia and with
experience in health information systems, health promotion and prevention
activities. The candidate will be based in Manila and will be providing
technical advice and support on community-based health programming to the
National Red Cross Societies - including the implementation, reporting, and
monitoring of a CIDA-funded primary health care initiatives in the
hemisphere. S/he will also be liaising with the International Committee of
the Red Cross and be actively seeking new opportunities for expansion of
the CRC presence in the hemisphere. The candidate should have demonstrated
leadership capacities, combined with good communication and inter-personal
skills. Prior liaison experience with other international donor agencies,
and national non-governmental organizations is an asset.

Interested parties may submit their resumes quoting Competition Number OP -
20, no later than July 13, 2001, at:

mailto:[log in to unmask], attention: Nick Ayre,
Recruitment Officer, Canadian Red Cross.



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Demissions et nouvelle co-presidence a la SCSI

Nous vous informons que le Dr Carol Orchard et le Dr Jack Lee ont
demissionne de leur poste de co-presidents du conseil d'administration de
la SCSI, et que ce dernier a accepte leur demission. Les nouveaux
co-presidents sont le Dr Kathryn Hannah et le Dr Kevin Chan, et la nouvelle
tresoriere, le Dr Helene Delisle.
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8e Conference canadienne sur la sante internationale (CCSI)

La date limite de presentation des abreges est le 16 juillet 2001.
http://www.ag-cdn.com/ccih/ccih.htm
Organisee par la Societe canadienne de sante internationale (SCSI), la
Conference canadienne sur la sante internationale promet d'offrir aux
participants trois journees de discussions productives ainsi que toutes
sortes d'informations pertinentes a l'intention des personnes et des
organisations qui s'interessent a la sante internationale.

La 8 e CCSI a choisi pour theme " Pour un plan d'action, de recherche et de
promotion sur la sante de l'enfant ". Les conferenciers se pencheront sur ce
theme dans le cadre d'un programme varie offrant des seances plenieres,
symposiums, ateliers, tables rondes, seances de presentation d'affiches et
de documents. Nous vous invitons par la presente a participer a la
promotion de la connaissance, a l'echange d'experiences pratiques ainsi
qu'a l'avancement de l'action cooperative par le biais de la communaute des
travailleurs en sante et developpement.

La 8 e CCSI est organisee par la Societe canadienne de sante
internationale, representant technique de l'Organisation panamericaine de
la sante (OPS), grace a une aide financiere de l'Agence canadienne de
developpement international (ACDI) et de l'Organisation panamericaine de la
sante. L'Institut canadien de la sante infantile (ICSI) est le partenaire
strategique de la 8e CCSI.

Pour un plan d'action, de recherche et de promotion sur la sante de l'enfant

Les enfants representent notre avenir. La Conference canadienne sur la
sante internationale de cette annee va examiner de pres la situation
actuelle des enfants, et beneficiera d'une mise a jour de la Session
extraordinaire des Nations Unies consacree aux enfants qui aura lieu en
septembre 2001. La conference mettra en exergue certaines approches
positives dans le but d'ameliorer et de maintenir la sante des enfants, des
jeunes et des familles dans le monde entier, en plus de se pencher sur les
fardeaux des maladies, les inegalites sociales et les obstacles politiques
qui ont des repercussions sur la mortalite ainsi que sur la croissance et
le developpement de milliers de jeunes. Les themes qui seront abordes dans
le cadre de cette conference incluront notamment l'approche fondee sur des
resultats utilisee dans les interventions, de meme que des evaluations
abordant les nombreux determinants de la sante des enfants, des jeunes et
des familles. Enfin, l'importance de la promotion pour et par les enfants
et les jeunes sera egalement mise en relief.

Pour obtenir plus de renseignements ou pour obtenir l'appel de propositions
 cliquez ici : http://www.ag-cdn.com/ccih/ccihf.htm

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Vous menez avec succes des activites dans le monde en developpement ?
Faites reconnaitre vos realisations. Posez votre candidature a un Prix
d'excellence pour la cooperation internationale!

En 2001, sept Prix canadiens d'excellence pour la cooperation
internationale seront decernes pour souligner la contribution d'entreprises
canadiennes a la cooperation internationale :

- Le prix d'excellence SNC-LAVALIN pour l'amelioration des infrastructures
materielles ou l'amelioration de l'infrastructure sociale
- Le prix d'excellence AMEC INC. pour le renouvellement durable des
ressources naturelles ou pour la protection de l'environnement
- Le prix d'excellence BOMBARDIER pour la fourniture d'equipement de
transport, de services de transport ou autre equipement materiel
- Le prix d'excellence pour la responsabilite sociale et professionnelle
des entreprises
- Le prix d'excellence Banque Scotia pour les realisations en matiere
d'egalite entre les sexes
- Le prix d'excellence HUGUETTE-LABELLE pour l'excellence des programmes
axes sur les jeunes
- Le prix d'excellence MARK-DRAKE pour l'excellence dans la communications
des contributions du secteur prive aux questions de cooperation internationale

Voici les buts generaux poursuivis par les prix d'excellence :

- Souligner l'excellence de la conception et de la mise en oeuvre
d'initiatives de cooperation internationale;
- reconnaitre les initiatives des entreprises qui ont contribue de facon
significative a la cooperation internationale;
- mieux sensibiliser l'opinion publique a la contribution considerable du
monde des affaires a la cooperation internationale;
- promouvoir l'institutionnalisation de la responsabilite professionnelle
et sociale des entreprises qui oeuvrent au sein de la cooperation internationale;
- reconnaitre les realisations d'entreprises canadiennes dont les efforts
ont le plus contribue a favoriser la securite internationale et la
comprehension de nos valeurs concernant les droits de la personne, la
democratie, la primaute du droit et la protection de l'environnement.

Si vous menez des activites dans le monde en developpement ou dans les pays
en transition et aimeriez voir vos projets consideres pour l'un ou l'autre des
prix, veuillez demander la documentation a Treena Adhikari, Manufacturiers
et exportateurs du Canada, 5995 Avebury Road, Suite 900 - Mississauga,
Ontario L5R 3P9, Telecopieur : (905) 568-8330, par courriel :
mailto:[log in to unmask] ou sur le site web :
http://www.cme-mec.ca.

 La date limite pour les candidatures est le 10 septembre 2001.
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La Croix-Rouge canadienne (CRC) recherche une professionnelle ou un
professionnel de la sante

La Croix-Rouge canadienne (CRC) recherche une professionnelle ou un
professionnel de la sante, de citoyennete canadienne, qui maitrise
l'anglais et possede de l'experience sur le terrain et en gestion de
projets dans la Region des Philippines, en promotion et prevention de la
sante, et en systemes d'information en sante. La personne choisie sera
basee a Manille, ou elle fournira une expertise et un soutien techniques
aux Societes nationales de la Croix-Rouge en matiere de programmes de sante
communautaires - en plus d'etre chargee de l'execution, de la supervision et de
la production de rapports sur les initiatives en soins de sante primaires financees
par l'ACDI dans cet hemisphere. Cette personne
assurera egalement la liaison avec le Comite international de la
Croix-Rouge et cherchera activement de nouvelles occasions d'accroitre la
presence de la CRC dans cet hemisphere. Idealement, la personne choisie
possede des capacites reconnues de leadership ainsi que de bonnes
aptitudes en communications et de l'entregent. Une experience anterieure en
relations avec d'autres organismes donateurs internationaux et des
organisations non gouvernementales canadiennes est un atout certain.

Si le poste vous interesse, vous pouvez presenter votre curriculum vite en
y indiquant le numero de concours OP- 021 au plus tard le 13 juillet 2001,
a l'adresse electronique suivante :

mailto:[log in to unmask], a l'attention de : Nick Ayre,
agent de recrutement, Croix-Rouge canadienne.

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