Course on Gender, Sexuality
and Health in Southeast Asia and China'

Second Announcement: Call for applications for the 7 th Leadership Course on Gender, Sexuality, and Health in Southeast Asia and China

Dear Colleagues,

The Consortium is now calling for applications for the 7 th Leadership Course on Gender, Sexuality, and Health in Southeast Asia and China . This 19-day leadership course aims to provide the participants with context-specific and gender-sensitive knowledge on sexuality and health in Southeast Asia and China . Special attention will be devoted to exploring how gender and sexuality conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches can be applied to enhance health outcomes in the region. The three main objectives of the course are:

•  To explore the linkages between gender, sexuality, and health within the socio-cultural, economic, political, and historical contexts of Southeast Asia and China .
•  To develop critical thinking and contextualized understanding of gender and sexuality as they affect health outcomes in the region.
•  To build capacity to apply these perspectives to improve health policies and programs.

This regional training course is organized annually, with the host institution rotating among core members of the Southeast Asian Consortium on Gender, Sexuality, and Health. This year the University of Health Sciences , Lao PDR will host the Leadership Course, bringing together participants who are researchers, program managers, and advocates with interests in the field of health.

Venue & Dates

25 August to 13 September 2008

Vientiane , Lao PDR

Fees & Scholarships

A course fee of US$ 3,900 covers tuition, course materials, field trips, and living expenses. The fee excludes travel expenses to attend the course, visa fees, and insurance. A limited number of scholarships are available from the Consortium. Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek funding from other sources.

Participants' Eligibility

Applicants must be nationals of Southeast Asian countries and China . They should have good command of English and be professionals who possess relevant experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health, including academics, researchers, policy makers, program implementers, media practitioners, religious leaders, health service providers, and activists.

How to apply

Complete the application form and send by email or post it along with the Curriculum Vitae and a letter of reference to the address given below. The application form including poster and brochure of the 7 th Leadership Course can be downloaded from the Consortium website.

The deadline for application is 30 June 2008.

For more information, please go to www.seaconsortium.net

Thank you for your interest and cooperation. We look forward to receiving your application by the due date and wish you the best of luck for your application.

Yours sincerely,

Suwannee Hanmusicwatkoon

Programme Coordinator

The Southeast Asian Consortium on Gender, Sexuality, and Health

Email: coordinator@seaconsortium.net Website: www.seaconsortium.net

Applicantion Form