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CONTENTS Free Training
Sessions Provided by VDIC Selected Resources on
Child Abuse & Children in Vietnam from VDIC Library Highlights from the
New Additions to VDIC Library Selected Publications for Sale at VDIC |
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Free Training Sessions Provided by VDIC
Location: VDIC, Ground Floor, 63 Ly Thai To, IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR PARTICIPANTS: ·
Please read the course materials available
online at http://www.vdic.org.vn/?name=library&op=viewDetailNews&id=339&mid=322&cmid=361
before attending the class. It is useful to take
them to the class for additional notes since we do not provide participants
with printed course materials. ·
Please bring your own laptop to the
classes if possible since these training sessions require computer use and
Internet access while number of computers for class participants
are limited. Wifi is provided free of charge at VDIC. “Searching the Internet: basic skills” class Date: Aims: After the
workshop, participants should: (i) have a better understanding of
information-finding possibilities on the Internet (ii) have a broad overview
of different search tools (iii) be able to phrase search queries effectively. “Referencing skills” class Date: Aims: After the
workshop, participants should know how to: (i) manage their references (ii)
cite the references appropriately (iii) create a reference list or
bibliography. Everyone is welcome -
please visit the VDIC to sign up at the front desk, or send an email to nvu2@worldbank.org
with your name, organisation, and telephone number and specify the class(es) you want to participate. Acceptance of
registration will be done on first come first serve basis. Exhibitions at VDIC
Please see Library section for lists of selected resources on
the exhibition themes below. World
Day for Prevention of Child Abuse - 19 November “Child abuse is a global
problem – one that has no respect for boundaries of geography, culture, or
creed. Every year, tens of thousands of children are murdered and millions
more are brutalized, often by the very people who should love them most, and
on whom their survival depends. Too often, the suffering of these innocent
victims goes unnoticed and unaddressed, hidden behind closed curtains and
doors of secrecy, silence and shame. That is why this World Day for
Prevention of Child Abuse is so important. By raising awareness, we can help
stop child abuse and neglect before they start.” - Her Majesty Queen Rania
Al-Abdullah of No violence against children is justifiable. All violence
against children is preventable. There can be no compromise. Despite all our collective efforts child abuse and violence
against children are on the rise and manifest in new ways. Today, the issue of
media violence deserves high attention considering the importance of the
damage done to millions of children who are exposed to it on a daily basis.
It is for this reason for the focus of this year on protecting children from
media violence with recommendations for activities to alert your members,
civil society as a whole, governments as well as the media to center efforts
to reduce child exposure to violence in the mass media. Small exhibition at VDIC on this occasion provides brief
information on this topic as well as display a number of publications on child
abuse and children’s rights, with focus on |
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Library
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information about VDIC library services and resources, please visit http://www.vdic.org.vn/?name=library&op=viewDetailNews&id=354&mid=322
Selected Resources on Child Abuse &
Children in
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Selected Publications for
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Funding Opportunities
For more
funding opportunities, please read previous VDIC newsletters at http://www.vdic.org.vn/?name=newsletter&op=viewDetailNews&id=230&mid=350
For
further information on the news provided below, please contact the
organization directly. Erasmus Mundus - Funding
Opportunities for Institutions, Scholars and Students The Erasmus Mundus programme is a co-operation and mobility
programme in the field of higher education which promotes the European Union
as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. It supports European
top-quality Masters Courses and enhances the visibility and attractiveness of
European higher education in third countries. It also provides EU-funded
scholarships for third country nationals participating in these Masters
Courses, as well as scholarships for EU-nationals studying at Partner
universities throughout the world. If you are a graduate student and would like to find out about
enrolling in an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course, applying for an Erasmus Mundus
scholarship, and other details about the scholarship scheme, click on
"Opportunities for STUDENTS". A list of all Erasmus Mundus Masters
Courses can be found here. If you are a scholar (academic or professional) you may also
both contribute to and benefit from Erasmus Mundus. The section entitled
"Information for SCHOLARS" provides information on teaching and
research scholarships. Other organisations interested in working with Erasmus Mundus to
promote European higher education throughout the world will find information
under "Opportunities for INSTITUTIONS other than higher education
institutions". For more information, please visit http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/mundus/index_en.html The ICE WaRM Scholarships
in Water Resources Management The International Centre of Excellent in Water Resources (ICE WaRM)
is a consortium
of five Australian universities, specialising in water and water resources education. ICE WaRM offers
a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to
education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM
partner institutions. The ICE WaRM Scholarship Programme aims to: ·
provide high calibre students with
the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge; ·
provide students with the
opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge
in water resources management; ·
encourage the exchange of ideas on
best practice within water-related fields; ·
provide students with the
opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums
on contemporary issues in water resources management; ·
provide the opportunity for
students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues
to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and ·
demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the
international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources
management. For more information, please visit http://www.icewarm.com.au/page.php?pId=183 FELLOWSHIP: The Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is funded by a grant from
the Ford Foundation. Its office in The principal goal of the ASIA Fellows Awards is to increase the
overall awareness of intellectual resources in the countries of Northeast,
South and Applicants must be 45 years old or younger at the time of the
application deadline. However, those up to 50 years old proposing to do
research in the field of Humanities may be given special consideration. Proficiency in English or in the language of the host country
appropriate to the proposed research project. For more information, please visit http://www.asianscholarship.org/ Junior Research Fellowships
- The competition is open to those who have been engaged in
research for between six months and three and a half years. Deadline: March 1, 2008 For more information, please visit http://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/index.php?pageid=629 NRF Free-Standing
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and DoL Scare Skills Postdoctoral
Fellowships - National Research Foundation (NRF) The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers freestanding
postdoctoral fellowships in the fields of science, engineering, and
technology (SET) as well as the social sciences and humanities (SSH) for
recent doctoral graduates who wish to do research in a new environment. Postdoctoral fellowships are available to applicants of any
nationality if held in Deadline: January 31, 2008 For more information, please visit http://www.nrf.ac.za/studentsupport/ Endeavour Research
Fellowships - The Endeavour Research Fellowships provide financial support for
postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from participating countries
to undertake short-term research (4-6 months), in any field of study, in The Endeavour Research Fellowships aim to: ·
enable high achieving scholars from
participating countries to undertake research in ·
further develop award holders’
knowledge and skills in their field of research ·
strengthen bilateral ties between ·
showcase ·
strengthen mutual understanding
between the people of ·
build international linkages and networks. To be eligible for an Endeavour Research Fellowship, applicants
must: ·
be citizens or permanent residents of, and physically resident in
a participating country. ·
have a completed undergraduate
degree that demonstrates high academic achievement ·
either be enrolled in a Masters or
PhD course in their home country or have completed a PhD ·
demonstrate English language
proficiency ·
have a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation from their host
institution. Information on Australian
universities can be found at http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au. ·
Award holders must commence their
approved programme and award during 2008.
Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their programme at
their host institution in 2007 are ineligible for an award. Deadline: July 31, 2008 For more information, please visit http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/awards_by_country/for_internationals/ Comparative and
Collaborative Research Grants - The comparative and collaborative research grants support
research that deals with two or more countries chosen for their similarities
or contrasts; projects that involve participation of scholars from different
countries in Southeast Asia, and across various disciplines in the humanities
and social sciences; workshops and conferences on a particular theme or
aspect of Southeast Asian studies; and visiting lecturers from within the
region. This program is open to any national, team of national, or
University department of a Southeast Asian country ,
including East Timor, residing in For more information, please visit http://www.toyotafound.or.jp/english/03entry/
or http://www.seasrepfoundation.org/
Best Practices in Global
Health Award The Best Practices in Global Health Award is given annually to
celebrate and highlight the efforts of a public health practitioner or
organization dedicated to improving the health of disadvantaged and
disenfranchised populations, and to recognize the programs that effectively
demonstrate the link between health, poverty and development. The person or
organization selected for this award must be able to demonstrate the success
of the program(s), measurable results in the field, as well as possess the
ability and expertise to share, inspire and extend best practices for
improving health. The award will be presented in The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, February 15,
2008. http://www.globalhealth.org/conference/view_top.php3?id=743 Call for Expressions of
Interest - Development on the Move: Measuring and Optimizing the Economic and
Social Impacts of Migration This ground-breaking, flagship project aims to contribute to
research and policymaking on the impacts of migration on development. Six
commissioned research teams will each undertake a study examining the impacts
of international migration on development in their chosen country of study. Each study involves two key components: ·
Household survey examining
developmental impacts of international migration on the country in question. ·
50-100 page country report
analyzing both the developmental impacts and the role of policy in enhancing
the positive effects of migration while minimizing negative impacts. Special weight will be given to cost-effective studies Individual applications are not accepted – researchers must be
part of a country study team which includes those conducting the household
surveys and those that will write the country report. Researchers or
institutes are not restricted, however, only to one bid. Individuals may
apply as many times as they wish, as long as they are always part of a full
country study team. Deadline: November 26, 2007 For more information on the project and application guidelines http://www.gdnet.org/pdf/global_research_projects/migration/GDN_IPPR_Expression_of_Interest.pdf Asia-Pacific Photograph
Contest “Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities” The International Labour Organization, Disabled Peoples’
International and Irish Aid would like to invite all photo enthusiasts to
participate in an Asia-Pacific Photograph Competition under the theme “Decent
Work for Persons with Disabilities”. The competition has been created to raise awareness of United
Nations International Day of Disabled Persons on the 3rd December 2007, with
the aim of promoting an understanding within the Asia Pacific region of
disabled persons and their right to decent work. Decent work is defined as
“work that meets people's basic aspirations, not only for income, but for
security for themselves and their families, without discrimination or
harassment, and providing equal treatment for women and men.” Decent work is
productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. The human rights of disabled persons are enshrined in many
international instruments, most recently in the UN Convention on the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities adopted by the General Assembly in December
2006. The ILO has promoted the rights of disabled persons to decent work for
decades through its conventions, recommendations, the ILO Code of Practice
for Managing Disability in the Workplace and many technical cooperation
activities. Competition entries must be digital photographs of disabled
people in the work environment or in some role where they are advocating for
their right to decent work. The photos can be of people with physical,
intellectual, sensory or psychosocial (psychological or psychiatric)
disabilities; their disabilities may be obvious or invisible. It is essential
that the subject(s) of the image has given their permission for the
photograph to be submitted as it may be used in future publications. The Competition is open to all residents over the age of 18 in
the Asia-Pacific region. Each photograph must be submitted with a caption of no more than
100 words describing the photograph, nature of disability and link to decent
work as well as the date and place the photograph was taken. The competition carries a first prize of US$1,000, second prize
of US$500, and a 3rd prize of US$250. Closing date for entries is 12:00 noon, 21st November, 2007 ( For more information please visit http://www.jigsaw-communications.com/ILO/ |
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