Request for a DVC to Launch Arabic Book

UNCLAS AMMAN 008340

SIPDIS

For IIP/G/NEA/SA (SCOTT); NEA/PPD (BENZE)

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP OEXC SCUL JO
SUBJECT: Request for a DVC to Launch Arabic Book
Program title "Activists Beyond Borders."



1. The Arabic Book Program is planning to launch the
title "Activists Beyond Borders." Post would like to
request IIP's support in organizing a 90 minute DVC
program discussing the title with author Dr.
Katherine Sikkink from University of Minnesota. Tel:
(612)624-7513, Fax: (612)626-7599,
E-mail:ksikkink@polisci.umn.edu.


2. We expect an audience of 30 people for this DVC.
Our target audience will be women activists from
Jordanian NGOs. The DVC is part of a 3-day workshop
for NGOs on advocacy and coalition building in
Jordan during November 8-10, 2005.


3. Our recommendation for timing of the program is
as follows:

Wednesday, November 9, 1400 GMT.


4. The program officer will be PDO Steve Ramirez,
Tel: 962-6-590-6289, Fax: 962-6-592-0121.

RUBINSTEIN