http://us.oneworld.net/article/archive/2296 en_US http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160578/1/2296 Both humanitarian aid and political aid is needed in Myanmar (formerly Burma) now, says a board member of a U.S. group active on Burmese issues. From: U.S. Campaign for Burma http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160553/1/2296 Indian Committee of Youth Organisations will be holding a national convention in partnership with UNICEF from May 28-30, 2008 in Bangalore, India. The event will provide a platform for various youth groups and networks across the country to take up issues concerning the fight against AIDS. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160466/1/2296 Open Access to Knowledge and Information: Scholarly Literature and Digital Library Initiatives – the South Asian Scenario released by UNESCO, New Delhi illustrates South Asian initiatives to bridge knowledge gaps in the region. The book is a useful source for building up necessary information infrastructure for development. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160421/1/2296 NEW YORK, May 6 (OneWorld) - Women's rights advocates in the United States have launched a novel global initiative aiming to help millions of women across the world who face violence at the hands of men. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160403/1/2296 Open Access to Knowledge and Information: Scholarly Literature and Digital Library Initiatives – the South Asian Scenario released by UNESCO, New Delhi illustrates South Asian initiatives to bridge knowledge gaps in the region. The book is a useful source for building up necessary information infrastructure for development. http://satudunia.oneworld.net/article/view/160366/1/2296 Dalam pemilu mendatang sebaiknya masyarakat tidak memilih capres dan cawapres, serta parpol yang tidak punya agenda penegakkan HAM. Sementara bagi pelaku kejahatan kemanusian, harus diisolasi dari kancah politik maupun sosial pada pemilu 2009 mendatang, sehingga mereka akan sulit berlindung di ranah konstitusi. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160332/1/2296 South Asian Fund Raising Group (SAFRG), a Delhi based trust, is organising its 19th International South Asian Fundraising Workshop from August 23-26, 2008 in Agra, India. The workshop aims to build the capacity of the voluntary sector through training, knowledge sharing and networking activities in the area of resource mobilisation. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160214/1/2296 Praxis India, a research and consultancy body is organising its annual workshop on participatory development from August 19, 2008 in Kerala, India. The ten-day programme will focus on training people to use varied approaches to address community-based issues. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160105/1/2296 IBM is toying with the idea of providing information to rural users on toll-free numbers. Its pilot project in southern India will provide information on healthcare services, small businesses and micro-finance. Once successful, it will be taken to international markets. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160093/1/2296 Radio Bubusa started by a rural women’s organisation in Democratic Republic of Congo aims to empower village women and young girls through the exchange of information and experiences. The idea is to help them improve lives in their communities through new knowledge and practices. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160063/1/2296 In the recently concluded elections of the Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP), OneWorld South Asia became its new regional coordinator. The Delhi-based civil society network will promote GKP’s objective of building multi-sectoral partnerships for promoting knowledge and ICT for development in South Asia. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160017/1/2296 In the recently concluded elections of the Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP), OneWorld South Asia became its new regional coordinator. The Delhi-based civil society network will promote GKP’s objective of building multi-sectoral partnerships for development in South Asia. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/159912/1/2296 Using Mobile Phones in Advocacy Campaigns, a strategy guide by MobileActive contains innovative ideas on using mobile phones for active civic engagement. Citing case studies from different parts of the world, the book advocates mobiles as tools of social change in developing nations. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/159770/1/2296 Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies is organising eIndia2008 from July 29-31, 2008 at New Delhi, India. The fourth annual ICT forum in the country will be a unique platform for stakeholders to share best practices and exchange ideas on creating a technology-enabled society. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159683/1/2296 WASHINGTON, Apr 11 (OneWorld) - African development experts here are cautiously optimistic that Zimbabwe's election process, while still disputed, will bring about historic change for the country's 12 million people.