Monday, July 16, 2007

FIGHT! WITHOUT FEAR!

The 2007 New York International Independent Film and Video Festival presents…

FIGHT! WITHOUT FEAR!

Monday July 23

8:15 pm @ Village East Cinemas, Screen 6

181 2nd Ave. NY, NY 10003

The women's movement in the Philippines is one the most vibrant in the world, serving as a role model for grassroots activism everywhere.


Spearheading this movement is GABRIELA Philippines, the largest umbrella coalition of women's groups in the country. "MAKIBAKA! HUWAG MATAKOT!" ("FIGHT! WITHOUT FEAR!") is a documentary made by Filipina American Darlene Lombos about women living in the frontlines --
fighting economic exploitation, gender violence and the effects of the global "war on terror."

GABRIELA Network New York/New Jersey

nynj@gabnet.org * 212-592-3507 * www.myspace.com/gabnetnynj

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

The New York Healthy Birth Fair

WHO IS ORGANIZING THE FAIR?

Choices in Childbirth, The Grassroots Advocates Committee of the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS), and Friends of the Birth Center

WHEN IS IT?

Saturday, July 21, 2007 from 11AM to 7PM

WHERE IS IT?

Union Square South, 14th Street between University Place and Broadway

WHAT WILL TAKE PLACE?

• The release of the 2nd edition of The New York Guide to a Healthy Birth
• The launching of the New York City pilot of The Birth Survey
• Announcement of the plans for Manhattan’s new freestanding Birth Center
• The distribution of information regarding women’s rights and options in
childbirth
• Raising awareness of issues and trends in maternity care
• A red tent where women can relax, share their birth stories, and
participate in prenatal yoga
• A community art project which will enable participants to contribute to
a birth-themed installation piece
• A craft tent for kids
• … and more!

Don't miss out on your chance to participate in this groundbreaking event!
You can also help us to make it a success by sharing the details with your mailing list. Information can be easily accessed by clicking on this
link: www.choicesinchildbirth.org/birthfair.

Monday, July 9, 2007

Happy Hour at Revival

Please join us tomorrow, July 10th at Revival bar near Union Square. There's a fantastic back garden, bring your friends and colleagues!

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Happy Hour this Tuesday!

The next Repro Health Happy Hour will be this Tuesday, July 10th! Location to be announced shortly.

Happy 4th of July!!

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

For expectant parents...

Choices in Childbirth invites you to the June free informational session for expectant parents.

June Topic: The role of the birth partner: doula? partner? relative?
friend? What is your winning team?

Date: Wednesday, June 27th, 6:30-8:30PM

Meeting location: 859 Broadway, Apt 3 (cross Street 17th Street, off Union Square)

Guest speakers: Risa L Klein, CNM, Stephanie Watson-Campbell, birth & postpartum doula, and 3 mothers who will talk about their individual choice and experience.

If you know anyone else who might be interested, please pass on the word!

To print our flyer you may download it here.

Please RSVP.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Answer at Rutgers University seeks a new Director

Answer is a leading national organization dedicated to providing and promoting comprehensive sexuality education. The organization's ongoing initiatives include the Teen-to-Teen Sexuality Education Project, which provides sexual health resources written by teens, for teens, through the Sex, Etc. national magazine and Web site, www.sexetc.org; and the Sexuality Education Training Initiative, which provides training, resources, and technical assistance to teachers and professionals who work with young people.


Job Description

Reports to the Executive Director of the Center for Applied Psychology.

Propels Answer (formerly the Network for Family Life Education) to brand/market leader in sexuality education nationally.

Develops and oversees the organization's strategic vision, overall fund development, marketing and communication strategies, relationship, cultivation, management, and administrative functions.

Develops and implements the strategic plan with Answer's national advisory board, and expands the success of the organization's initiatives.

Develops, solicits, and stewards a diverse funding base that includes foundations, government, and individual donors, as well as earned income, and serves as Answer's principle organizational spokesperson.

Directs and manages programmatic, evaluation, marketing/communications, financial, and administrative operations and processes.


Job Requirements

Requires a master's degree in a relevant field of education, social science, health services, or science, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of issues pertinent to child/adolescent development, behavior, sexuality, health, psychology, and/or education; and of marketing/communications, including current technologies; plus three years experience managing and growing the substantive, financial, business, and administrative aspects of programs that include success in securing substantial support, demonstrated diplomatic negotiating, consensus building, collaboration, the use of successful marketing strategies and tools, development of creative and innovative programs and strategies, and staff supervision.


Also requires excellent communication skills for complex and sensitive subject matter; experience articulating values, information, and compelling cases to multiple audiences, one-on-one through interviews, and through formal proposals and/or presentations; and the ability to think strategically and provide direction to staff.


Candidate must also understand the role of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government in contemporary philanthropy; handle complex organizational detail; and be computer literate. Candidate must have proven ability to interact effectively with various audiences, including media, teens, teachers and other youth-serving professionals, foundations, individual donors, parents, and policy makers and have an excellent track record in building and maintaining a strong team and positive work environment, modeling effective leadership, and promoting open communication.


Apply by July 9 online only at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/jobpostings/aps/Detail.asp?id=07-000662. Interested candidates should include resume and cover letter.