AFRICA
The Environment Liaison Center (ELC)
The Environment Liaison Center (ELC) is an international non- governmental organization established in Nairobi in 1974 to strengthen communication and cooperation between NGOs. It serves as a link between these organizations and the United Nations Environment Programme which also has its headquarters in the Kenyan capital.
With 232 member organizations in 64 countries and contact with over 7,000 other groups, ELC is part of the global effort to protect the earth's ecosystems for human welfare, and for sustainable utilization and equitable distribution of resources.
To keep the NGO community informed of international, regional and national initiatives in the fields of environment and development, ELC publishes two bi-monthly periodicals. It also produces practical "How to" booklets, directories of NGO activities and books and monographs on development concerns - in English, Spanish and French.
ELC is committed to continue to highlight women's perspectives and activities in all programs.
It welcomes new members to help work for sustainable development.
ELC Vacancy
The ELC is currently looking for a suitable candidate to head its Nairobi-based secretariat. The role of ELC is to assist NGOs globally in promoting sustainable development and it is seeking an experienced NGO manager for its executive director.
Applicants would hopefully have experience in program planning, fundraising, financial management, personnel/ administration. NGO networking and UN liaison experience is desirable, fluent English essential and French/Spanish would be an advantage.
Salary: U.S.$25,000-35,000 per annum tax free. Send CV plus 3 references and one-page suitability statement to: Executive Director Recruitment ELC, PO Box 72461, Nairobi, Kenya. Closing date May 7, 1987.
ASIA
Centre for Women's Research, Sri Lanka
One of the most significant political developments in the last two decades has been the emergence and strengthening of women's movements in almost all countries of the world.
The history of the women's movement in Sri Lanka dates back to the 19th century but the main impetus for the new consciousness came with the International Women's Year and the UN Decade for Women.
A variety of organizations initiated research studies and the result of all this activity was a near trebling in the output of literature in the ten years after 1975 compared with the previous 75 years.
The Centre for Women's Research was set up in Sri Lanka about three years ago and since then has conducted seminars, research projects and published a number of documents, including a bibliography of literature and research regarding women. Its latest plan is to issue a newsletter to disseminate information about activities outside Sri Lanka to local women's groups who tend to be insulated from outside happenings.
For more information, contact:
Centre for Women's Research
16 lliot Place
Colombo 8, Sri Lanka
Feminist Forum, Japan
Feminist Forum represents approximately 200 women of 18 different nationalities, based in Japan. It publishes a newsletter, "Feminist Forum," and was established to promote feminist communication among women in Japan, to learn more about feminism through group activities and to provide a support network for women living in Japan. The monthly newsletter is published in English and includes personal testimony, reviews and news about women's issues.
For more information, contact:
Ohnuma-kata
2-39-3 Zenpukuji
Suginami-ku,
Tokyo 167 Japan
EUROPE
Kadin Cevresi (Women's Circle), Turkey
The Kadin Cevresi (Women's Circle) is an Istanbul-based publishing collective which aims to produce books, organize conferences and events and provide a communication network for women in Turkey.
For more information, contact:
Kadin Cevresi
Yeni Hamam Sok
Oztel Is Hani
Kat 2, No 7, Besiktas
Istanbul, Turkey
Older Feminists
How old is older? The Older Feminists Network (OFN) has an answer; If you think of yourself as older, then you are.
The OFN was organized in Britain in 1982 for women who often felt isolated and even intimidated inside the Women's Liberation Movement because of their age. The group feels that older women are a great unacknowledged source of strength, both within the women's movement and in the community at large. But in order to make effective use of this strength, older women must join together across the barriers of race, class and sexuality to restore their personal identities and become visible and vocal.
The founders of OFN hoped it would provide a safe space for older women who would feel more at ease exploring new ideas and attitudes with women who had similar life experiences.
Since then the OFN has held regular monthly meetings in London and the membership has grown considerably. An open collective produces a regular newsletter which keeps the network alive and generates new ideas and keeps women in touch with each other when they are unable to attend meetings. They have also organized workshops on self-defense and women's fears of violence especially geared to older women.
Despite lack of funding or permanent premises, the OFN has tried to campaign against the misrepresentation of older women by the media and to work towards improving the lives of older women generally.
For further information, contact:
OFN
c/o A Woman's Place
Hungerford House
Victoria Enbankment
London WC2
England (Please enclose stamped addressed envelope.)
LATIN AMERICA
Regsamuni, Mexico
Regsamuni is a Network of groups concerned with the health of women and children. It works with popular movements and for freedom from all forms of exploitation and oppression.
The group carries out research to gain a better understanding of the primary health problems of Mexican people. It aims to highlight the legal aspects of health and inform groups of their rights,through education and information programs. The group is part of the RED Latinoamericana de Grupos para la salud de la Mujer y el Nifio and also works with the international movement, IBFAN.
Hunger, poverty and lack of services in Mexico severely affect the health of the people. Regsamuni supports popular movements to improve these conditions. The organization struggles for the rights of women and children to natural food which it considers a first step towards good health.
For more information, contact:
Regsamuni
Apartado postal 22-443
Tlalpan 14000
Mexico, D.F.