Fall 2011 Bulletin Vol. 27, Number 1 (PDF) - Center for Gender in ...
Fall 2011 Bulletin Vol. 27, Number 1 (PDF) - Center for Gender in ...
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human and social development, andfoster discussions about the praccalsoluons to various challenges. Thiscongress also provides opportunies <strong>for</strong>the delegates to exchange new ideasand apply experiences face to face, toestablish bus<strong>in</strong>ess or research relaons,and to f<strong>in</strong>d global partners <strong>for</strong> futurecollaboraon. This conference will takeplace <strong>in</strong> Putrajaya, Malaysia.Association of Sexuality Educators,Counsellors and Therapists (ASECT)First Naonal Conference on SexualMedic<strong>in</strong>e: M<strong>in</strong>d to MoleculeDecember 16-18, <strong>2011</strong>www.sexconf.comThe ma<strong>in</strong> focus of this conference isto embrace the areas of sensuality,sexuality, sexual psychology and sexualmedic<strong>in</strong>e. It is an aempt to bridge thegap from all streams of medic<strong>in</strong>e andstrengthen es. The official language atthe conference is English. All abstractsand presentaons must be made <strong>in</strong>English only. This conference will takeplace <strong>in</strong> Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.Association <strong>for</strong> <strong>Gender</strong> Research,Education, Academia and Action(AGREAA)Trans Studies ConferenceMarch 2-4, 2012agreaa.wordpress.com/conferenceThis <strong>in</strong>terdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary andmuldiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary conference seeksto exam<strong>in</strong>e and explore issues whichare current <strong>in</strong> transgender studies ofall k<strong>in</strong>ds. In parcular the project is<strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>vesgang the variouscontexts <strong>in</strong> which trans identy, pracceand embodiment maers, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>glegal, acvist, medical, anthropological,sociological, psychological, arsc,c<strong>in</strong>emac, literary, l<strong>in</strong>guisc, moral,social, (geo) polical, philosophical, andreligious dimensions. This conferencewill take place <strong>in</strong> Ontario, Cali<strong>for</strong>nia atthe University of La Verne College ofLaw.United Arab Emirates <strong>Gender</strong> andWomen’s Studies Consortium<strong>Gender</strong> and Women’s Studies <strong>in</strong> theArab RegionCONFERENCES22March 7-9, 2012www.aus.edu/conferences/cfpThe UAE <strong>Gender</strong> and Women’s StudiesConsorum is commied to supporngUAE and Arab Region faculty <strong>in</strong>terested<strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Gender</strong> and Women’sStudies courses. Scholars, praconersand students <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> genderand women’s studies <strong>in</strong> the UAE andthe Arab region are encouraged toaend. This conference will addressthe follow<strong>in</strong>g three issues and topics:curriculum maers <strong>in</strong> gender andwomen’s studies <strong>in</strong>/on the Arab regionclassrooms; research issues <strong>in</strong> genderand women’s studies perspecves <strong>in</strong>/on the Arab region; and Arab fem<strong>in</strong>isms.This conference is co-sponsored by theAmerican University of Sharjah, Sharjah,UAE and the University of SouthernMa<strong>in</strong>e, Portland, USA.The 2nd Biannual Irish SexualityStudies ConferenceSelf, Selves and SexualiesMarch 9-10, 2012nyurl.com/4xwhxgpThis cross-, <strong>in</strong>ter-, and mul-discipl<strong>in</strong>aryconference is aimed at enhanc<strong>in</strong>gsexual literacy, generang well be<strong>in</strong>gand advocang social jusce. The manydiscourses of Sexuality Studies permeateand <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>m the different narraves oflife, be it at private or public levels.This conference aims to provide aglobal plaorm on which to discuss <strong>in</strong>an open fashion the varied processesand variaons <strong>in</strong> sexual cultures, sexualidenes, and gender role <strong>for</strong>maon. Inthis way, parcipants will elaborate onthe many debates <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g the cultural,economical, ethical, historical, and socialfoundaons of sexuality, at personal andsocietal levels. This conference will takeplace at Dubl<strong>in</strong> City University (DCU).The Association <strong>for</strong> Women’s Rights<strong>in</strong> Development (AWID)Trans<strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g Economic Power toAdvance Women’s Rights and JusceApril 19-22, 2012www.<strong>for</strong>um.awid.org/<strong>for</strong>um12The 12th AWID Internaonal Forumwill gather up to 2000 women’s rightsleaders and acvists from around theworld at the Halic Congress <strong>Center</strong> <strong>in</strong>Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul was selectedas the site <strong>for</strong> the next AWID Forum<strong>for</strong> many reasons. AWID wanted tobr<strong>in</strong>g the event to a region that hadnot already hosted a Forum. Istanbulis a very accessible locaon <strong>for</strong>Eastern Europe, the Commonwealthof Independent States and the MiddleEast and North Africa—all regions thathave been underrepresented <strong>in</strong> pastAWID Forums. Through the 2012 AWIDInternaonal Forum, organizers aimto explore how economic power isimpacng on women and the planet,and to facilitate connecons among thevery diverse groups work<strong>in</strong>g on theseissues from both human rights andjusce approaches so that together wecontribute to stronger, more effecvestrategies to advance women’s rights andjusce. Quesons should be addressedto conference organizers at <strong>for</strong>um12@awid.org.The XIX International AIDSConferenceJuly 22-<strong>27</strong>, 2012www.aids2012.orgThe Internaonal AIDS Conferenceis the premier gather<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> thosework<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the field of HIV, as well aspolicy makers, persons liv<strong>in</strong>g with HIVand other <strong>in</strong>dividuals commied toend<strong>in</strong>g the pandemic. It is a chance toassess where we are, evaluate recentscienfic developments and lessonslearned, and collecvely chart a course<strong>for</strong>ward. The AIDS 2012 program willpresent new scienfic knowledge andoffer many opportunies <strong>for</strong> structureddialogue on the major issues fac<strong>in</strong>gthe global response to HIV. A varietyof session types—from abstract-drivenpresentaons to symposia, bridg<strong>in</strong>g andplenary sessions—will meet the needsof various parcipants. Other relatedacvies, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the Global Village,satellite meengs, exhibions andaffiliated events, will contribute to anexceponal opportunity <strong>for</strong> professionaldevelopment and network<strong>in</strong>g.The conference will take place <strong>in</strong>Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC.