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An international conference is being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh between February 12 - 16, 2006 to share knowledge, expertise and experience on issues relevant to effects of globalization (both positive and negative) on children and women.

This conference is for individuals (anthropologists, basic scientists, ecologists, environmentalists, economists, health economists, historians, human rights activists, information technologists, lawyers, midwives, nurses, nutritionists, physicians, politicians, sociologists, social workers) from all parts of the world. The conference offers participants the opportunity to come together and collectively share their knowledge, expertise and experience on issues relevant to effects of globalization (positive and negative) on children and women.

OBJECTIVES: Identify the internal and external influences that reduce the quality of life of targeted risk populations. Discuss the global issues which adversely affect the health and well-being of women and children. Describe interventions used to promote health and prevention of illness in women and children. Analyze methods that interdisciplinary health care providers can implement collaboratively to positively impact the life and health of women and children. Assess the social burden of communicable and infectious diseases (i.e. Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis) Explore adolescent health issues and gender preferences as determinants of public health

Theme category: i. Lessons Learned from Tsunami ii. Impact of Violence/War/Terrorism on Children and Women; iii. Biological Health Issues; iv. Empowerment of Children and Women; v. HIV/AIDS/Tuberculosis/Depression: Children and Women; vi. Prevention/Rehabilitation: Physical & Mental Health of Children and Women; vii. Adolescent Male/Female Issues

Please check this website for details as well as the conference flyer attached.