PHR-UMB Google Group

Abstracts and Registration: Global Health Conference at Yale

2008-08-27T18:22:38Z

Dear all,
Many of you may be interested in this international "Achieving Global Goals Through Innovation" conference held at Yale University. Please forward this message to anyone who may be interested in attending or presenting.
Register and/or submit an abstract. Registration rate increases monthly. Abstract deadline is September 15.

High Impact Volunteering Abroad

2008-08-11T13:37:00Z

Please forward widely. Accepting applications for 2008 and 2009: Ghana, Honduras, and India.
Unite For Sight's High Impact Volunteer Abroad Opportunities: As Featured Weekly On CNN International and Recently in The New York Times
Volunteer Abroad in all, Winter, Spring, or Summer: [link]

Ambedkar - By Badri Raina

2008-07-22T13:19:44Z

Ambedkar
You carried your own mat
to school, drank water from
open ditch, turned furtive corner
to keep classmates from contagion.
In the stable with undiscriminating
animals you strove against sleep
and suffocation to make
your future bright.
Then matriculated, found royal
patron, and in time proceded

Join ADRF Group

2008-07-21T15:20:44Z

Dear Sir/Madam,
The Ambedkar Dalit Rights Foundation (ADRF) is a coalition of Dalit Human
Rights activists who are committed to ending the caste-based discrimination
and "untouchability" practices that deny human rights and dignity to 170
million Indian citizens – one sixth of India's population. ADRF is a

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Global Health & Development Conference

2008-07-15T19:09:50Z

Please forward widely. First abstract deadline is August 15.
Unite For Sight 6th Annual Global Health & Development Conference
"Achieving Global Goals Through Innovation"
[link]
When: April 18-19, 2009
Where: Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
What: Join 2,500 conference participants for a stimulating international conference

Volunteer in Africa and Asia

2008-06-11T23:29:47Z

Please forward widely. Currently accepting applications for 2008 and 2009.
Unite For Sight Volunteer Abroad Opportunities: As Featured Weekly On CNN International and Recently in The New York Times
Volunteer Abroad in Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring: [link]
WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF VOLUNTEERS LIKE YOU, UNITE FOR SIGHT RESTORED SIGHT TO 10,062 PATIENTS AND PROVIDED EYE CARE TO 300,000 IN 2006 AND 2007

Volunteering Abroad

2008-05-05T19:13:54Z

Elections (nominations) -- plz submit by Friday, 2/May

2008-04-29T13:52:56Z

Hello nice PHR people,
We’ve had some great events this year and the officers of PHR want to thank
*you* for making them a success. Now we are asking you to carry the torch for
human rights.
This is an official call for nominations for next year’s officers. Becoming a
PHR officer is a terrific chance to educate your colleagues on the

CANCELED -- HR101 Event Today & Officers

2008-04-21T14:34:59Z

Hi folks,
We've canceled our intro to human rights event for today due to the Town Hall
meeting. Go eat free pizza and voice your thoughts.
Also, I'll send out a second email about this but we're calling for new
officers for next year. Please email me if you have questions/thoughts (for
those of you who haven't spoken with me already).

Next Meetings, Workshop and Next Year

2008-04-11T01:49:00Z

Hi all,
We're coming to the end of the year and we have a couple of cool notes
on which to end. First, on April 21st we have a workshop for med
students that will be introduction to human rights -- we'll talk a
little about what they are, where they come from, and how they apply
to health professionals. Whether you're a seasoned human rights

Africa and Asia: Volunteer Service

2008-03-13T16:10:48Z

Volunteer Service in Africa and Asia

2008-02-17T05:48:23Z

Please forward widely.
Unite For Sight Volunteer Abroad Opportunities: As Featured Weekly On CNN International and Recently in NY Times
Volunteer Abroad in Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring: [link]
WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF VOLUNTEERS LIKE YOU, UNITE FOR SIGHT RESTORED SIGHT TO 10,062 PATIENTS AND PROVIDED EYE CARE TO 300,000 IN 2006 AND 2007

Egypt: Crackdown on HIV+ (suspected) men

2008-02-15T17:02:59Z

[link]
Hi folks,
Some of you may have seen this already, but I thought it was worth passing on
to the list.
here's a link to the join press release from Amnesty International and Human
Rights Watch condemning Egypt's actions. I'll pass on action opportunities as

Darfur action -- Tell President Bush to Stay Home from the Olympic Games

2008-02-01T15:20:30Z

Hey folks,
Thanks to all of you who filled out the Darfur action we sent out last week.
Here's a PHR action about China's influence in Darfur and the up-coming
Olympics.
If you're interested in getting these action alerts, shoot me an email and
we'll get you signed up for the PHR online action network.

FW: Human Rights Delegations: BOSNIA, GUATEMALA, RWANDA, VENEZUELA

2008-01-24T15:24:34Z

Hi folks,
I know this is pretty last minute, but I wanted to pass on this cool
opportunity. I've known people who've gone on the HR delegations and have
really had terrific experiences.
Peace,
Josh
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RWANDA, VENEZUELA
To: volunteer_coordina...@astt.org
Hi Everyone,