Synergy Online -- February 13, 2003

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In this issue:
-CSIH LETTER TO SENATOR LANDON PEARSON: A WORLD FIT FOR CHILDREN
-INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AWARD WINNERS
-BUTTERFLY 208: CANADIAN YOUTH TACKLE WORLD POVERTY
-SEVEN DEADLY MYTHS THREATENING CANADIANS' HEART HEALTH
-HEALTH SECTOR REFORM – WHAT’S IN IT FOR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH?

-3RD WORLD CONGRESS & EXPOSITION: CHILD AND YOUTH HEALTH 2003
-THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S 2003 JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
-JOB OPPORTUNITY: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COORDINATOR, ACTION CANADA FOR
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-JOB OPPORTUNITY: REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR ONTARIO, CANADIAN CROSSROADS
INTERNATIONAL
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CSIH LETTER TO SENATOR LANDON PEARSON: A WORLD FIT FOR CHILDREN

CSIH has sent a letter to Senator Landon Pearson in response to the
Senator's request for input on the National Plan of Action based on the
UN document "A World Fit for Children." Janet Hatcher Roberts, CSIH
executive director wrote, "As you will agree, there is nothing more
precious than children, and Canada is a leader in promoting child health
globally.  Yet, our progress is halting.  Each year 11 million children
die worldwide [1].  Let me put it to you in another way, that’s 10 World
Trade Centres a day.  Over 75% of these diseases are preventable:
measles, malaria, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, and malnutrition, and the
great new spectre of death – HIV/AIDS [2].  Simple solutions of less
than $6/day could prevent 75% of these deaths [3].  It is indeed a drop
in the bucket."  For the full letter, visit the CSIH website:
http://www.csih.org/who/papers.html
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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AWARD WINNERS

During International Development Week, Minister for International
Cooperation Susan Whelan honoured the 2002 winners of the Canadian
Awards for International Cooperation. International Development Week is
an annual event held to recognize Canadian contributions to
international cooperation and to raise awareness among Canadians about
international development issues. For a full list of awards and winners,
see the press release at:
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida_ind.nsf/dccfe1952450f552852568db00555b47
/4b22644d2f5d069d85256cc4006e498a?OpenDocument.
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BUTTERFLY 208: CANADIAN YOUTH TACKLE WORLD POVERTY

The Honourable Susan Whelan, Minister for International Cooperation, has
launched the 2003 edition of butterfly 208, a national contest for
Canadian youth sponsored by the Canadian International Development
Agency (CIDA). Butterfly 208 encourages youth to take action and make a
difference in the world. To enter the contest, Canadian youth between 14
and 18 must submit an essay or artwork based on one of the following
themes: child protection; education; HIV/AIDS awareness; the
environment; or health and nutrition. As they develop their submissions,
participants learn about the issues and how they can make a difference
in the lives of others. This year's slogan - "One flap. Global impact."
- was created by a dedicated youth committee.  Contest entries will be
accepted until May 9, 2003. The contest offers a number of prizes, one
of which is a trip to a country in Africa to experience first-hand what
life is like in the developing world.  For more information, visit:
http://64.26.159.33/.
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SEVEN DEADLY MYTHS THREATENING CANADIANS' HEART HEALTH

The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Annual Report Card on Canadians’
Health shows almost two-thirds of adult Canadians (60%) are seriously
misinformed when it comes to protecting their own heart health. These
misconceptions cover the spectrum from risk factors for heart disease
and stroke to the treatment of these conditions. According to the newly
released Report Card, the prevalence of such myths continues to threaten
the heart health of the nation. Overall, the Report Card shows Canadians
discount the impact that high blood pressure, elevated blood cholesterol
and family history play in the development of heart disease and stroke.
To find out more about these myths, see the press release at:
http://ww1.heartandstroke.ca/Page.asp?PageID=33&ArticleID=1863&Src=news&
From=SubCategory.
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HEALTH SECTOR REFORM – WHAT’S IN IT FOR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH?

Inspired by the global meeting of WHO regional advisers on reproductive
health, the current issue of Entre nous – the European magazine for
sexual and reproductive health - looks at health sector reform and its
impact on sexual and reproductive health. Systematically collected
evidence on this topic is limited. This issue of Entre nous reflects
current discussions, presenting a proposal for a study methodology and a
case study from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It also highlights the main
areas of work of the Making Pregnancy Safer initiative in the WHO
European Region. For more information, visit: http://www.who.dk/.
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3RD WORLD CONGRESS & EXPOSITION: CHILD AND YOUTH HEALTH 2003

The 3rd World Congress & Exposition: Child and Youth Health 2003 will
take place in Vancouver, BC, May 11-14. This year's early registration
deadline is February 28. The theme for the first day is Achieving a
World Fit for Children.  An international youth choir from Pearson
College will open the Congress, followed by keynote speakers such as:
Maggie Catley-Carlson, Global Water Partnership; Dr. Alan Bernstein,
Canadian Institute of Health Research; Ryan Hreljac, The Ryan’s Well
Foundation; Senator Landon Pearson, Senate of Canada; and Carol Bellamy,
Executive-Director for UNICEF.  To learn more about the congress or to
register online, visit: http://venuewest.com/childhealth2003/
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THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S 2003 JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The goal of the WHO Journalism Fellowship Program is to provide
reporters with an understanding of the forces shaping global public
health. During the program, WHO Fellows attend daily briefings on a
range of international public health issues. Fellows have the freedom to
pursue their own special interests by attending meetings, lectures and
seminars, by interviewing technical experts, and by using WHO's
extensive research resources. In the field, WHO fellows study one public
health issue, important to their home audience, in a different cultural
and political context. Candidates must have a minimum of five years
experience in medical, health or foreign affairs reporting in print or
electronic media. One applicant will be selected from each of seven
regions of the world. Selections will be made by an independent board of
senior journalists. This year’s fellowship program will be held in
October and conducted in English. An application form can be found on
WHO's website at www.who.int. The deadline for applications is April 30,
2003.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COORDINATOR, ACTION CANADA FOR
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Action Canada for Population and Development (ACPD) mobilizes public
support for international population and development issues. ACPD is
seeking a Government Relations Coordinator to undertake its advocacy
functions.  Under the direction of the Executive Director, the
Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring activities of government
and international organizations so that activities relating to
population and development can be advanced. Lobbying experience and
first rate interpersonal skills will allow the successful candidate to
develop strong relationships with elected representatives and officials
at all levels of government and international organizations. Excellent
written and oral communication skills are essential. A minimum of 3
years government relations or similar experience is required. Candidates
must be eligible to work in Canada.  The application deadline is
February 21, 2003.  For more information, visit ACPD's website:
http://www.acpd.ca/acpd.php/OurWork/175/.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR ONTARIO, CANADIAN CROSSROADS
INTERNATIONAL

Canadian Crossroads International (CCI) is a fully bilingual,
non-governmental, not-for-profit organization focused on building a
constituency of global citizens committed to voluntarism and
international development. CCI accomplishes this by developing
partnerships between Canadian community organizations and southern NGOs,
organizing two-way volunteer work placements and internships, and by
educating the public on development issues.  CCI is seeking a Regional
Director for Ontario, to be based in Toronto. Reporting to the National
Director, Programs, the incumbent will provide strategic and operational
leadership to the Ontario regional office and their partnerships in
Africa and India.  The application deadline is February 28, 2003.  For
more information, visit: http://www.cciorg.ca/career.html.
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