*First Announcement: Call for applications for 8th Leadership Course on Gender, Sexuality, and Health in Southeast Asia and China*

*The deadline for application is 15 July 2009.*

Dear Colleagues,

The Consortium is calling for applications for the 8th Leadership Course. This 19-day course aims to provide the participants with context-specific and gender-sensitive knowledge on sexuality and health in Southeast Asia and China. Special attention will be devoted to exploring how gender and sexuality conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches can be applied to enhance health outcomes in the region. This regional training course is organized annually, with the host institution rotating among the members of the Consortium. This year the Center for Health Policy Studies, Mahidol University, Thailand will host the training course.

*Venue & Dates*

21 September to 10 October, 2009
Nakhon Pathom, THAILAND

*Fees*

US$ 3,900 covers tuition*, *accommodation and meals, course materials, field trips, living expenses and certificate of completion.

*Fee excludes local travel expenses, visas, and insurance.

*Scholarships*

A limited number of partial and full scholarships are provided by the Consortium. Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek funding from other sources.

*Participants' Eligibility*

- Nationals of Southeast Asian countries and China

- Good command of English

- Any professionals with experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health *How to apply*

Complete the *application form* and send by email or mail with your *Curriculum Vitae and a letter of reference* to the address below. For more information, please visit
http://www.seaconsortium.net/consortium_activities.php

*Download document*

Application Form (word file)* *

Application Form (pdf file)

Poster and Brochure

We greatly appreciate your help in circulating this information to your colleagues who might be interested in this training.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation. We look forward to receiving your application by the due date and wishing you the best of luck for your application.
Yours sincerely,
Suwannee Hanmusicwatkoon
Programme Coordinator
Tel.: 662 441 9184 ext. 105
Fax: 662 441 9515 ext. 112
Email: coordinator@ seaconsortium. net
Website: www. seaconsortium. net

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