Synergy Online -- November 14, 2002

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In this issue:
-9TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGISTRY
-WOMEN'S HEALTH IN AFGHANISTAN
-CPHA YOUTH WORKSHOPS ON VIOLENCE PREVENTION
-LEARN MORE ABOUT CIHR'S INSTITUTE OF POPULATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
-NOVEMBER IS DIABETES MONTH
-CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2002 NELLY AUERSPERG AWARD IN WOMEN'S HEALTH
RESEARCH
-CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 2003 CHILD AND YOUTH HEALTH WORLD CONGRESS
-JOB OPENING: SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST, RESEARCH FOR INTERNATIONAL
TOBACCO CONTROL SECRETARIAT
-JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO, WORLD FEDERATION OF HEMOPHILIA
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9TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

CSIH has posted some of the keynote addresses given at the 9th Canadian
Conference on International Health, held in Ottawa October 27-30, 2002,
on the conference website: http://www.csih.org/what/conferences.html.
Presentations available include those given by: Gerry Barr, President &
CEO of the Canadian Council for International Cooperation; Juan Antonio
Casas, Director of the Division of Health and Human Development, Pan
American Health Organization; Alan Bernstein, President of the Canadian
Institutes of Health Research; and, Mary Ann D. Lansang: Executive
Director INCLEN Trust.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGISTRY

Q:  What is it?
A:  The Canadian International Health Registry is a CSIH database of
international health workers.

Q:  Why do we have it?
A:  In the past, CSIH has been approached both by organizations seeking
our help in finding a consultant or filling a position, and by
international health workers seeking employment.  The database is an
attempt to record the basic expertise of international health workers
CSIH has met along the way.   International health workers can fill in
an online form to become a part of the database.  The form includes
fields for contact information, academic training, language ability, and
expertise.  Information submitted can only be accessed by CSIH. At the
request of potential employers, CSIH will carry out a keyword search of
the database to try and find a qualified candidate.  CSIH operates the
Canadian International Health Registry with the aim of helping to
connect international health workers.

Q:  How do I join?
A:   The form for the Canadian International Health Registry may be
completed online at the CSIH website:  www.csih.org.  After completion
of the form, we ask that you send CSIH a CV to complement your
registration: by e-mail at [log in to unmask], by fax at (613) 241-3845, or
by mail at 1 Nicholas Street, Suite 1105, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7B7,
Canada.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH IN AFGHANISTAN

Surveys conducted by UNICEF and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) in four parts of Afghanistan have found that Afghan
women suffer from one of the highest levels of maternal mortality in the
world, with almost half of all deaths among women aged 15 to 49 coming
as a result of pregnancy and childbirth. For more information, see the
press release at: http://www.unicef.org/newsline/02pr59afghanmm.htm.
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CPHA YOUTH WORKSHOPS ON VIOLENCE PREVENTION

M.O.V.E. (Mind Over Violence Everywhere) is a series of youth-directed
workshops developed by the Canadian Public Health Association that uses
art, improvisational theatre, sports, music and group work to deal with
themes of violence prevention. Participants develop skills in critical
thinking, communication and peer mediation. Using a variety of engaging
techniques, the program stresses rights and responsibilities,
assertiveness training and community relations. For more information on
the workshops, visit: http://www.cpha.ca/move.htm.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT CIHR'S INSTITUTE OF POPULATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH

A preliminary long-term plan for 2002-2007 for the Canadian Institutes
of Health Research's Institute of Population and Public Health is
available online at:
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/institutes/ipph/publications/long_term_plan_e
.shtml.
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NOVEMBER IS DIABETES MONTH

November is Diabetes Month and a number of websites have features on the
disease.  Visit Health Canada's website at:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/ahi/diabetes/english/faces/index.html.  A
feature can also be found at the Canadian Women's Health Network:
www.cwhn.ca.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2002 NELLY AUERSPERG AWARD IN WOMEN'S HEALTH
RESEARCH

The British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre Foundation and
the British Columbia Centre for Excellence for Women's Health are
calling for applications for the 2002 Nelly Auersperg Award in Women's
Health Research.  The award will be given to a promising researcher in
the area of women's health who lives and works in British Columbia.  It
is named after Dr. Nelly Auersperg, one of Canada's foremost cell
biologists.  For more information, including eligibility criteria,
contact:

Patty Branson
F2 - 4500 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
Tel: 604.875.2960
Fax: 604.875.2961
Email: [log in to unmask]
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 2003 CHILD AND YOUTH HEALTH WORLD CONGRESS

The 3rd Child and Youth Health World Congress will be held in Vancouver,
BC, May 11-14, 2003.  The Congress will focus attention on the health
issues facing children and youth as outlined by the UN Special Session
on Children.  Four themes will be explored: Achieving a World Fit for
Children; The Promise of Science; The Success of Practices Today; and,
Shaping the Future for Children. The deadline for submitting abstracts
has been extended to November 22, 2002.  For more information, visit:
www.venuewest.com/childhealth2003.
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JOB OPENING: SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST, RESEARCH FOR INTERNATIONAL
TOBACCO CONTROL SECRETARIAT

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking
qualified candidates for the position of Senior Program Specialist at
the Research for International Tobacco Control (RITC) Secretariat. RITC
is an international secretariat based at IDRC that funds
multidisciplinary tobacco control research in developing countries. The
closing date for applications is November 22, 2002.  A job description
is available at: http://www.idrc.ca/careers/ann_e_po888.htm.
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JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO, WORLD FEDERATION OF HEMOPHILIA

The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) is an international
organization working to introduce, improve and maintain care for people
with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders around the world. The WFH
is seeking an Executive Director/CEO to help initiate and implement
policies and programs as defined and approved by the Executive Committee
and the General Assembly of members. Leading a professional staff of 20,
the successful candidate will provide strategic direction to help
directors establish their departmental objectives and development
priorities.  As one of the organization’s key spokespersons, the
Executive Director/CEO will interface at the highest level with
Ministers of Health, corporate CEOs, and the executives of major
international organizations and foundations. Candidates should have 10
years of relevant senior leadership experience in international
development, management, health care or an applicable field and
preferably a related master's degree. Resumes should be forwarded to
Michael Naufal and Irfan Daya of Ray & Berndtson/Robertson Surrette at
[log in to unmask]  Candidates may call (613) 742-3193 for
additional information or visit:
http://www.wfh.org/ShowDoc.asp?Rubrique=7&Document=321&IndLangue=2.
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