March 31-April 2, 2012 Washington, D.C. Virginia Suburbs
The conference is at the Crystal City Hilton (5 minutes from the National Airport). Our workshops will include the latest developments in feminist political activism around domestic and global women's health, reproductive rights, student voter participation, violence against women, and more. At the conference, you'll trade feminist organizing tips with youth activists from across the country, and get their advice for making your feminist group even stronger on campus.

Early Bird Registration (through February 1) is only $25 for individuals and $20 for groups of 4+. After that, those rates will go up to $35 for individuals and $25 for groups, so take advantage of the early bird rate and register today! The conference registration fee includes a full weekend of workshops and a Congressional Visit Day on Capitol Hill on Monday, April 2.

Check out the conference website to start planning your trip to DC - it will be helpful to you as you organize registration, transportation, lodging, and food costs, and which members of Congress you'll contact while you're here.

http://feministcampus.org/leadership/

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is seeking undergraduate and graduate students who believe in the organization's mission for summer internships in our New York City and Washington, DC offices.
Interns will develop their skills while gaining hands-on experience at a progressive, internationally-recognized non-profit. This will be an opportunity to become part of the highly respected Planned Parenthood family and to work hand in hand with like-minded individuals in an environment built on collaboration, open communication and mutual respect.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights, as well as knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences.
During this ten week program, interns will:

• Assist PPFA staff with both day-to-day activities and special projects
  
• Become oriented with Planned Parenthood’s work, goals and projects through weekly lunch presentations and special events with staff
  
• Participate in a professional mentoring program with staff

A detailed listing of the intern positions available, with links to their online applications, is below.
Program Dates: June 4 – August 10, 2012
Requirements: Unless otherwise indicated, applicants should be current college or university students, or have completed studies within the last six months.

All internships listed below will be paid at a minimum rate of $10/hour or can be completed in conjunction with a school credit program.

Internship Positions in Washington, DC Office
Digital Advocacy Intern: http://bit.ly/digitaladvintern2012
Field Intern: http://bit.ly/2orgelecintern2012
Finance Intern: http://bit.ly/financedcintern2012
Global Advocacy Intern: http://bit.ly/globaladvintern2012
Government Relations Intern: http://bit.ly/pubpolintern2012
Media Relations Intern: http://bit.ly/commsinterndc2012
Online Supporter Engagement Intern: http://bit.ly/onlinesuppengintern2012
Organizing & Electoral Campaigns Intern: http://bit.ly/1orgelecintern2012
Political Affairs Intern: http://bit.ly/polaffintern2012
Youth Organizing Intern: http://bit.ly/youthorgintern2012

Internship Positions in New York City Office

Accreditation & Evaluation Intern: http://bit.ly/aedintern2012
Affiliate Financial Operations Intern: http://bit.ly/asdintern2012
Asian American Constituency Intern: http://bit.ly/asamconstintern2012
Board Affairs Intern: http://bit.ly/boardaffintern2012
Development – Prospect Research Intern: http://bit.ly/devintern2012
Direct Response – Customer Service: http://bit.ly/1dirrespintern2012
Direct Response – President’s Circle: http://bit.ly/2dirrespintern2012
Direct Response – Database Intern (CFI): http://bit.ly/cfidatabaseintern2012
Direct Response – Database Intern: http://bit.ly/databaseintern2012
Finance Intern: http://bit.ly/financenyintern2012
Global Division Intern: http://bit.ly/globalintern2012
Human Resources Intern: http://bit.ly/hrintern2012
Information Services Intern: http://bit.ly/infosvcsintern2012
Media Relations Intern: http://bit.ly/commsinterny2012
Medical Services Intern: http://bit.ly/medsvcsintern2012

Office of Arts & Entertainment Engagement Intern: http://bit.ly/oaeeintern2012

Public Health - Chat /Text Qualitative Research Intern: http://bit.ly/mphresearch1

Public Health - Intimate Partner Violence Research Intern: http://bit.ly/mphresearch2

Public Health Research: http://bit.ly/mphresearch3

Web Development Intern: http://bit.ly/webdevintern2012

About Planned Parenthood:
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the nation’s leading women’s health care provider, educator and advocate, serving women, men, teens and families. For more than 90 years, PPFA has done more than any other organization in the United States to improve women’s health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible choices.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. PPFA does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PPFA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Soapbox is thrilled to announce our TENTH session of the wildly popular Feminist Boot Camp: Summer 2012

A transformative week of feminism in action that can’t be found anywhere else. Hosted in NYC by Manifesta authors and activists, Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards.

Are you a feminist looking for a summer immersion program unlike any other? Want to get behind the scenes of some of the leading organizations in the world of feminist activism? Want to build community with fellow feminists from around the country (and the world)? Look no further!

Feminist Boot Camp (FBC) for students, recent grads, and any other non-professors is June 3 – 9th, 2012. There is an optional 3- day extension to this program that will conclude the evening of June 12th. 

Please arrive in NYC the morning of Sunday June 3rd; you can depart anytime on Saturday, June 9th. To register, click HERE.

The first ever Feminist Intensive for professors and staff is June 20 – 23, 2012. Please arrive in NYC by the evening of Tuesday, June 19th; you can depart anytime on June 24th (Sunday). To register, click HERE.

What will we do?

Each day is organized by theme—Reproductive Justice, Sexual Power, Feminist Art, Philanthropy, and more—and we always include a Career Day that offers concrete information for entering the work world.

The FBC Intensive for professors and staff features a smaller group and a shorter week with longer days and activities catered to professional and personal development.

http://www.soapboxinc.com/feminist-bootcamp/

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Conference October 29-31, 2012 Montreal, Quebec Canada
Hosted by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Gender and Health

Researchers, policy-makers, health care providers and students interested in gender, sex and health will meet in Montréal, Québec, Canada. The conference will explore advances in our understandings of how sex and gender influence health. It will also showcase excellence across the full scope of health research, from cell to society, and will feature research on the health of women, men and people of diverse gender identities. This conference represents a unique opportunity to share new discoveries and advances in theories, methods, interventions and knowledge translation across disciplines and subject areas.

The abstract submission deadline is February 15, 2012 - and all information on the conference can be found at www.genderandhealthconference.com.