[Aidwatch] AID/WATCH E-Bulletin Thursday February 14th 2008

Wed Feb 13 20:44:00 PST 2008

AID/WATCH E-Bulletin Thursday February 14th 2008 

1.	POSITION VACANT: AID/WATCH Campaigner Position
2.	NEWS: HYPERLINK
"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01130&display_item
=2"International NGOs oppose Phulbari Coal Project 
3.	HYPERLINK
"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01128&display_item
=2"FILM: "The Blood-Soaked Banner of Phulbari" 
4.	HYPERLINK
"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01139&display_item
=2"EVENT: 'Understanding Globalisation' Short Course with Global Trade Watch

5.    POSITION VACANT: Fiji-based Trade Research Officer for PANG (Pacific
Network on Globalisation)

6.    Donate to AID/WATCH

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1.	POSITION VACANT: AID/WATCH Campaigner Position

AID/WATCH is seeking to employ a part-time campaigner to be based in our
Sydney office. Interested persons are invited to submit an application by
Monday March 3rd. 

Please click this link to download a full position description:

HYPERLINK
"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01138&display_item
=2"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01138&display_it
em=2 

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2.    NEWS: HYPERLINK
"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01130&display_item
=2"International NGOs oppose Phulbari Coal Project

In a joint statement to the Asian Development Bank, 63 International civil
society organisations including AID/WATCH have asked that the ADB cease it's
involvement with the Phulbari Coal Project, Bangladesh. The project, which
is scheduled for approval by the ADB board on 3rd June 2008 has been plagued
by numerous issues concerning displacement of indigenous peoples, inadequate
relocation plans, human rights violations, environmental degradation, as
well as the violation of several ADB 

Follow this link to read the letter and learn about this project:

HYPERLINK
"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01130&display_item
=2"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01130&display_it
em=2 

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3.	HYPERLINK
"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01128&display_item
=2"FILM: "The Blood-Soaked Banner of Phulbari" 

On August 26 2006 50,000 people took to the streets in opposition to the
proposed Phulbari coal Project in Bangladesh which is being considered for
funding by the ADB. During the protest 5 people were killed and hundreds
wounded when the Bangladeshi rifles opened fire on protestors marching to
the offices of Asia Energy. This film details the tragic events of that day
and highlights some of the many issues associated with this project.

To view the film follow this link:

HYPERLINK
"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01128&display_item
=2"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01128&display_it
em=2 

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4.	HYPERLINK
"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01139&display_item
=2"EVENT: 'Understanding Globalisation' Short Course with Global Trade Watch

Melbourne-based Global Trade Watch is launching an exciting new short course
for people interested to learn more about globalisation, global economics
and their impacts on people and the environment. 'Understanding
Globalisation' is a 10-week course which examines the agreements,
institutions and philosophies of the global economic system in an
approachable, easy-to-follow way. 

Taking an Australian and a global perspective, 'Understanding Globalisation'
brings together Australian and international experts in politics, economics,
law and development to support participants in exploring the complexities of
globalisation. Through lectures, workshops and other activities, the course
examines the relationships between the global economy and broader social and
environmental issues, and equips participants to track future developments
in globalisation and the global economic system. 

The course will run in Carlton on Monday evenings from March 17 to May 19
2008. Registration is open now, but places are limited

Follow this link to the Global Trade Watch Website to find out more:
HYPERLINK
"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01139&display_item
=2"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01139&display_it
em=2 

5.    POSITION VACANT: Fiji-based Trade Research Officer for PANG (Pacific
Network on Globalisation)

The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) are looking to take on someone
interested in trade and economic justice in the Pacific, for an exciting
12-month position based in Fiji.  A successful applicant would take up the
position in country in July, 2008. The ‘Trade Research Officer’ position
would see the right person living in beautiful Fiji (with the strong
possibility of regional Pacific travel), conducting research on trade and
justice issues, and coordinating PANG’s Pacific Trade Education Program
(PTEP).

Please note that PANG is ideally looking for someone with a development
studies, or trade background.  Individuals with a background in activism and
advocacy work around globalisation, trade and economic justice would be
desired.

For information on the position, and how to apply, please go to: HYPERLINK
"http://www.ayad.com.au/aspx/displayAssignment.aspx?assignmentID=5850"
\nhttp://www.ayad.com.au/aspx/displayAssignment.aspx?assignmentID=5850  

Applications need to be submitted before March 7. For more information on
PANG see: HYPERLINK "http://www.pang.org.fj/" \nwww.pang.org.fj

6.    Donate to AID/WATCH

AID/WATCH is a community-based organization and does not accept government
or

corporate funding. We need your help to continue our work as the independent
monitor of Australia's aid and trade and to improve the effects of
development on the planet and its people. Only through being financially
self-sufficient can we have the freedom to criticize or applaud with
objectivity. Together with you we can achieve change without compromise.

Click this link to give to AID/WATCH today:

HYPERLINK
"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=6"http://www.aidwatch.org.au/i
ndex.php?current=6

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Flint Duxfield

Co-Director

AID/WATCH

19 Eve St., Erskinville, 

NSW, 2043, Australia

Ph:       +61 2 95578944

Fax:      +61 2 95579822

Skype id: Flintsta

HYPERLINK "http://www.aidwatch.org.au/"www.aidwatch.org.au

HYPERLINK "mailto:aidwatch at aidwatch.org.au"aidwatch at aidwatch.org.au

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