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EuroNGOSs - The European NGOs for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Population and Development
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  August 2017  
 


 
 
31-08-2017
Dear Partners,

 
 

I am super excited about the upcoming EuroNGOs Conference on September 27-28 in Brussels. A few months ago, I joined the conference working group to shape the conference programme and I cannot wait to see this happen!

As Herman van Rompuy, President Emeritus European Council said: "It is not enough to reject populism. We must first understand what drives people into the arms of populists. This is one of the questions that tormented me since Brexit. And understanding is not enough, we need to know how to talk to them, how to reconnect with them”.

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04-08-2017
She Decides, We Build the Movement

 
 

We recently had a chance to meet and talk to Heather Barclay from the She Decides support unit. Are you curious about its role and what its strategy is for the development of this movement? Check out our interview!

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23-08-2017
Protest in Brussels for Abortion Rights Across Europe

 
 

On the 28th of September, join us at a march in Brussels organised by Marche Mondiale de Femmes in solidarity with European women everywhere, particularly those in Ireland and Poland, to demand that women's rights, freedom from reproductive coercion, the right to abortion and healthcare are respected in all European countries and are recognized as fundamental rights for equality in Europe.

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28-09-2017
Side Events and Creation Hub Sessions at the EuroNGOs Conference – Register Now!

 
 

We are excited to share with you an overview of the side events and creation hub sessions taking place at the 2017 EuroNGOs Conference! Make sure you have a spot and register in advance.

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24-08-2017
Youth Pre-meeting at the EuroNGOs Conference

 
 

Are you attending the 2017 EuroNGOs Conference? Are you a young person or do you work on youth issues? If so, we warmly invite you to take part in the youth pre-meeting on the 26th September, the evening before the 2017 EuroNGOs Conference.

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30-08-2017
A Norwegian-Malawian Success Story During Difficult Times

 
 

During the kick-off of the Norwegian Election Campaign, the Norwegian IPPF member association Sex og Politikk had a visit from the director of our Malawian partner organization Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM), Thokozani Mbendera. On the agenda for the visit was the consequences of the Global Gag Rule for FPAM and the work of SRHR in Malawi.

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25-09-2017
Sexual Health Switzerland: Online Consultation on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda

 
 

The federal government of Switzerland has invited actors from civil society, academia and business, as well as cantons and communes to participate in an online consultation on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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24-09-2017
YouAct Call for Photos: Success Stories of Youth Initiatives Challenging Populism

 
 

Dear Partners,

As you may know, EuroNGO’s is hosting a conference this September titled “Re:Frame. Promoting SRHR in a time of growing populism”, where we will be talking about the rise of populism around the world and the consequences it is having on Gender Equality and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.

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23-08-2017
Executive Officer at Amnesty International

 
 

Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office (EIO) is looking for an Executive Officer in charge of Legal Affairs and human rights in the EU to join their team.

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27-08-2017
Finance & Administration Officer at End FGM European Network

 
 

The End FGM European Network is recruiting a Finance & Administration Officer to be employed on a full-time basis in its head office in Brussels, Belgium.

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28-08-2017
Head of Resources at CONCORD

 
 

CONCORD, the European NGO Confederation for Relief and Development is looking for a Head of Resources (leave cover for 8 months) to be based in Brussels, Belgium.

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29-08-2017
Administrative Assistant at IPPF European Network

 
 

The IPPF European Network regional office in Brussels is seeking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join its International and European Affairs Department (leave cover for 10 months).

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30-08-2017
Communications Officer at IGLYO

 
 

The International LGBTQI Youth and Student Organisation (IGLYO) is recruiting a full-time Communications Officer to join the Secretariat in Brussels.

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31-08-2017
Director General at IPPF

 
 

If you’re interested to lead one of the world’s largest dedicated SRHR movements, IPPF is looking for their next Director General.

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Webinar, 7 September: Positive Youth Development for HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health Programming: What Do We Know?
 
This webinar focusses on what a positive youth development for HIV/AIDS & SRHR looks like for r young people in low and middle income countries?
 
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The Dangerous Rise of Populism - Global Attacks on Human Rights Values
 
This is an extract of the 2017 World Report, an annual review of human rights around the globe, made by the Human Rights Watch (www.hrw.org).
 
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Philanthrolateralism: Private Funding and Corporate Influence in the United Nations
 
In recent years the partnerships between corporations, philanthropic foundations and the UN have been increasing, as well as the private funding for UN activities. This can deeply influence the global governance and have a detrimental effect on the multilateral character of the system.
 
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Family Planning: The Adolescent Imperative
 
This briefing paper presents arguments in favor of putting adolescent girls & investments in HIV pandemic response at the center of the global responses to family planning in order to accelerate progress.
 
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Briefing Paper: Ensuring Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women and Girls Affected by Conflict
 
This new resource presents legal standards and principles currently used to protect the SRHR of women and girls affected by conflict and is intended for advocates, humanitarian agencies, aid workers, service providers, and policy-makers, among others.
 
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Family Planning Saves Lives and Promotes Resilience in Humanitarian Contexts
 
Based on two consultations, one with experts on family planning in humanitarian contexts and another one with donors, that took place prior to the Family Planning Summit (11 July 2017), this paper summarizes the main solutions and actions to be taken at the summit and beyond.
 
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Guatemala Outlaws Child Marriage
 
On the 17th of August 2017, the Guatemalan Congress has officially outlawed child marriage, following a successful campaign led by Rise Up, their local partners and allies.
 
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Chile to Pass Historical Bill That Decriminalizes Abortion in Certain Circumstances
 
On the 21st of August 2017, the Chile’s Constitutional Tribunal voted in favor of a law allowing women to access abortion services under certain circumstances, such as life-endangerment, rape, and fatal fetal impairments. The last step before it becomes reality is the President’s signature.
 
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Report of the UN Secretary General on the Youth Development Links to Sustainable Development
 
This report has been presented during the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly and contains information on youth participation and a series of SDG indicators relevant to youth development & well-being.
 
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New Web Resource: Adolescents, Youth & Family Planning
 
FP2020 just launched a new website that includes the youth content in the FP2020 commitments, advocacy resources for investing in young people and youth led organizations improving access to and use of contraception.
 
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