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EVENTS
3RD AFRICAN CONFERENCE ON SEXUAL HEALTH AND RIGHTS
SEXUALITY, POVERTY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN AFRICA
4th -7th FEBRUARY 2008, ABUJA, NIGERIA

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC), a project of Action Health Incorporated (AHI), under the auspices of the African Federation for Sexual Health and Rights is pleased to call for abstracts for the 3rd African Conference on Sexual Health and Rights to be held in February 2008 in Abuja Nigeria. The theme of this conference is “Sexuality, Poverty and Accountability in Africa.”

Individuals and institutions wishing to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations at the conference are invited to make their submissions. As a requirement for acceptance, the abstract must cover the proposed thematic areas; set out the general interest for the participants at the conference; describe the contents of the presentation and its contributions to the theme of Sexuality, Poverty and Accountability in Africa. The conference will focus especially on issues affecting women and youth. Any research undertaken must have pertinent arguments and show originality and innovation.

Relevant sub-themes and topics for the conference include, but will not be limited to:

Law, Sexuality and Health

Poverty, Reproduction and Family

Youth and Sexualities

Sexuality Education

Vulnerabilities, Youth and Sexuality

Women’s Sexuality

Gender Based Violence

HIV and AIDS, Rights and Accountability
(Im)Mobility, Sexuality and well-being

. Abstracts should be sent by July 31st 2007 to:
Conference Coordinator
3rd Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights
Tel: 234 1 774 3745 Fax: 234 342 5496
Email: Conference@actionhealthinc.org Receipt of all abstracts will be promptly acknowledged. Olusegun Sangowawa Programme Officer Information Services Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre 17 Lawal Street, Off Oweh Street, Jibowu, PO. Box 803 Sabo, Yaba Lagos State Nigeria Email: o.sangowawa@arsrc.org Tel: +234-1-7919307 Fax:+234-1-3425470 Website: www.arsrc.org --- You are currently subscribed to the ARSRC News and Updates mailing list ( news@arsrc.org) ARSRC promotes informed public dialogue and opportunities for learning and advocacy on human sexuality in Africa. Visit our website at www.arsrc.org To unsubscribe, send a blank email to: news@arsrc.org with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. Send an email to news@arsrc.org with 'help news@arsrc.org' in the body of the message for a list of Help Commands, or contact webmaster@arsrc.org if you need further assistance.