Events

• Call for proposals from the Inter-American Program on Education for Democratic Values and Practices
  Washington D.C., Sunday June 30, 2013

Washington D.C., Sunday June 30, 2013



The call is for a "Portfolio of Experiences on Student Participation and Leadership". For more information please see the link below.

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• CIM Roundtable "Women and Drugs in the Americas: A Working Analysis"
  Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua, Guatemala , Monday June 3, 2013

Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua, Guatemala , Monday June 3, 2013



Place: Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua, Guatemala


Date: June 3rd, 2013


Time: 3:15 pm


Agenda





The gender dimension of the issue of drugs has barely been addressed in research and recently- produced reports. Claims by the media, paired with the scarce data available, suggest that in recent years, the participation of women in the international drug industry has increased significantly.





The incorporation of differentiating criteria in the analysis of the situation of women and men in the drug industry is the starting point for strengthened institutional responses and public policies that aim to address and prevent this social problem. Of particular importance in this sense is to understand why, and how, from a perspective of human rights and development, women get involved in the world of drugs and what interventions – in terms of both development and treatment – are necessary to ensure that they have safe and feasible alternatives.





Seeking to further analyze this topic, the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM), a specialized agency of the Organization of American States (OAS) that promotes and protects women’s rights and gender equality, will be holding a Roundtable entitled: “Women and Drugs in the Americas: A Working Analysis” in the framework of the XLIII OAS General Assembly.





The Roundtable, jointly organized with the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD), and the support of the Government of Spain, will be held in the Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española in La Antigua, Guatemala on June 3rd at 3:15pm. The discussion will include representatives from governmental and international bodies, academia and civil society in a multi-disciplinary dialogue on the nature and extent of women’s participation in the cultivation, production, distribution and utilization of drugs in the Americas. See agenda.





For more information, please send us an email to cim@oas.org





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In the News

• Central American & Caribbean Business Leaders meet with the OAS in Guatemala Caribbean News Now
• Four ways to shake up drug policy  Trinidad Sunday Guardian
• OAS Secretary General Presents Drug Report to the Members of the Permanent Council and Calls for Beginning of "Long Awaited Debate" OAS News

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OAS supports East Port of Spain Heritage City Initiative

• Understanding and Improving Walkable Caribbean Urban Heritage: Willemstad, Paramaribo, Bridgetown and East Port of Spain

  Understanding and Improving Walkable Caribbean Urban Heritage: Willemstad, Paramaribo, Bridgetown and East Port of Spain
  
  

  The Organization of American States (OAS), through the Department of Sustainable Development (DSD) of the Executive Secretariat for Integral Development (SEDI), has recently signed an Agreement with the University of the West Indies (UWI) at St. Augustine, for the implementation of a sub-project under the “Sustainable Communities in Central America and the Caribbean” initiative.
  

  
  

  The sub-project is part of a broader project on “Understanding and Improving Walkable Caribbean Urban Heritage: Willemstad, Paramaribo, Bridgetown, St. George’s and East Port-of-Spain”. Of these five Caribbean cities, the first three are already UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the other two are seeking that designation. The methodology involves a comparative analysis of built and cultural heritage and the incorporation of elements of smart urban design that decrease car use and encourage walking and cycling, as well as exploring the potential to generate local economic development and serve as a model for new urban development.
  

  
  

  In this regard, the principal outcome is expected to be the development of a conceptual framework for an East Port of Spain Heritage City Initiative. This will be based on an assessment of the possibilities of East Port of Spain for achieving UNESCO Heritage status and an analysis, which will include stakeholder feedback, of the built and cultural heritage of East Port of Spain, as it relates to economic development.
  

  
  

  The project is being funded by Government of the United States of America, with counterpart funding from UWI, and is being led in Trinidad and Tobago by Dr. Asad Mohammed, Director of the Caribbean Network for Urban and Land Management (CNULM), at the Faculty of Engineering, UWI, St. Augustine.
  

Education

• An Inter-sectoral Approach to Fostering a Democratic Culture in Schools and Local Communities in Countries of the Caribbean

  An Inter-sectoral Approach to Fostering a Democratic Culture in Schools and Local Communities in Countries of the Caribbean
  
  

  To develop and sustain a democratic culture in all the participating countries.

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Sustainable Development

• Alternative Energy Education Dissemination

  Alternative Energy Education Dissemination
  
  

  To stablish a regional human capacity for managing the energy resources and needs towards the long-term energy security of the Caribbean.

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Drug Prevention and Treatment

• Training and Certificaiton Program for Drug Prevention and Treatment

  Training and Certificaiton Program for Drug Prevention and Treatment
  
  

  The Program provides training and certification in the areas of therapeutic intervention the treatment, rehabilitation and reinsertion of those who suffering from drug dependency and the violence associated with drug use. Training in the organizational and operational aspects of the program is also provided.

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OAS Internships

The OAS Student Internship Program is designed for undergraduate, graduate and young professional student to allow them to work within their fields of study. The program although unpaid is very competitive. The OAS has 28 national offices and some special programs located in the member states. Internships are available in almost all of the offices and this will allow interns to choose whether they prefer to work in their home country or in another office.

• Why the Organization of American States?

  The Organization of American States (OAS) is the main political forum of the hemisphere which promotes and supports Democracy, Human Rights, Multidimensional Security and the Integral Development in the Americas. The OAS seeks to prevent conflicts and to provide political stability, social inclusion and prosperity in the region, through dialogue and collective actions.

• What is our offer?

  We offer you a unique opportunity to gain work experience in different areas and in an international and a multicultural environment. You will have the opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with orientation to the OAS mission, pillars, structure and projects in the hemisphere.

• Where can I do my Internship?

  The OAS has 28 national offices and some special programs located in the member states. This allows anyone interested, to participate in the internship program in their country of origin, or other country of interest.
  

  Besides working in the different projects of the Office, interns must participate in a series of activities that are part of a Complementary Online Program
  

  This is an unpaid internship. Candidates must meet a series of requirements.
  

• Requirements for application

  • You must have a GPA of 3.0 out of 4 (American scale) or equivalent according to the country. This means that you have to be in the top 25% of your class).
  • While being a student is a requirement for the application, you should also be at least in the second year of your undergraduate program
  • Your internship should last at least 10 weeks and at the most 6 months.

• Documents Required

  • Complete the application form (requested to internships@oas.org)
  • 2 letters of recommendation.
  • Official transcripts with your grades.
  • Currículum Vitae.
  • Copy of your passport.
  • Once you are selected, the Intern should submit Proof of insurance.

  All the documents should be sent to internships@oas.org

  Internships are available in Washington DC. Check out www.oas.org/internships.

OAS Scholarships

The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program), established in 1958, grants scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Research leading to a degree. The OAS Special Caribbean Scholarships Program (SPECAF), established in 1983, grants scholarships for the last two years of undergraduate studies to citizens and residents of the English-speaking Caribbean OAS Member States. In addition to these programs the OAS, through its Partnerships Program for Education and Training (PAEC), is able to offer other attractive scholarship opportunities for academic studies with the support of its partner institutions in the Americas and around the world.

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• BECAS PARA ESTUDIOS DE POSGRADO EN CIENCIAS E

La Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) y el Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología de


México (CONACYT), con el apoyo de la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México y bajo el


Programa de Alianzas para la Educación y la Capacitación (PAEC), se complacen en anunciar la 2013 OEA-CONACYT.

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OAS - Rowe Fund Educational loan programs for Studies in the United States

The OAS - Rowe Fund loan program for studies in the United States was established in 1948.  This program grants financial aid in the form of interest-free loans for up to $15,000 dollars for graduate, research, and the last two years of undergraduate studies, including semester exchange programs.  Applications may be submitted at any time during the studies in the U.S. and are accepted and reviewed year-round.  For more information about how to obtain a Rowe Fund loan, find other financial aid for studies abroad, or identify a university in the United States according to field of study, cost, or location, visit: www.oas.org/en/rowefund and follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/rowefund