Women Together Moving On, moving on
The 'post-settlement' peace geography of Northern Ireland continues to change, in this case with Women Together winding up its office and decentralising the operation which has become more project oriented over the last few years (local projects with volunteer coordinators will be continuing). This decision has been taken in the light of the growth of women's groups and community groups over the last thirty years when Women Together was founded; projects will carry on but from regional bases and more information will be given in due course. Meanwhile Anne Carr, WT's coordinator for the past ten years, is now working for Community Dialogue (see below). The Women Together office at 62 Lisburn Road, Belfast will cease to operate from August. Women Together was formed originally in 1970 by Ruth Agnew and Monica Patterson, among others, and the first meeting in September 1970 had 400 women from all parts of Belfast at it and it has been involved in many new initiatives. As well as work locally, Women Together has been involved in campaigning for peace at a general level and, most recently, in working to support the peace process. Anyone needing to get in touch with Women Together can do so to the office until the end of August (62 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AF, Tel: 028 - 9031 5100, e-mail info@peoplemovingon.co.uk) or contact Margaret Geelan at 028 - 8224 5668 or Pat Campbell at 028 - 90 94 79 53.

Glencree Summer School; Rocky Road to Reconciliation
Taking place at the Glencree Centre in Co Wicklow, this year's Summer School takes place from Friday - Sunday, 24th - 26th August with the title The Rocky Road to Reconciliation - Hard questions about reconciliation which we don't ask. This 8th summer school aims to challenge people constructively about what might be expected of them as part of the reconciliation process and aims to be inclusive and welcoming. Keynote speakers include Prof Stephen Stedman, Roelf Meyer, and South African ambassador Melanie Verwoerd. The cost of full residential accommodation is IR£120/UK£100 inclusive, non-residential IR£75/UK£60; there are some bursaries available. Information and booking forms from; Helen Toal, Summer School Secretariat, Glencree Centre for Reconciliation, Glencree, Co Wicklow, or phone 01 - 2829711 or e-mail info@glencree-cfr.ie

Agreement +3
'If you're not confused you don't understand what's happening' goes one enduring if not always accurate comment on Northern Ireland. But there's no excuse for not knowing how to frame the issues with the latest big little document from Community Dialogue is on "The Agreement - Three years on", as usual encapsulating the issues in just an A4 sheet folded to 4 pages of A5, in this case what has been done and happened since the Good Friday Agreement with current feelings and perceptions among unionists and nationalists, plus questions for everyone. Community Dialogue, 373 Springfield Road, Belfast BT12 7DG, Tel: 028 - 90 32 99 95, fax 90 33 04 82, mobile 077 - 10 74 19 63, e-mail admin@commdial.org Website www.commdial.org

LILP - Local International Learning Project
INCORE, the Initiative on Conflict Resolution and Ethnicity, has initiated the Local International Learning Project (LILP). This aims to promote the exchange of models and ideas between Northern Irish and international practitioners and policy makers within the field of conflict resolution and community relations. To this end LILP is holding a series of workshops. Upcoming events include a 'Realism of the Past' workshop on 24th August and the LILP symposium on 12th/13th September. To learn more about the LILP programme, or to acquire a workshop registration form please contact LILP (Anna Visser), LILP, INCORE, Aberfoyle House, Northland Road, Derry/Londonderry BT48 7JA. E-mail anna@incore.ulst.ac.uk Phone 028 7137 5500 Url: http://www.incore.ulst.ac.uk/home/policy/eval/LILPschedule.html

8,000 children have come to Ireland with CCP
The number of Chernobyl-affected children who have been brought to Ireland by the Chernobyl Children's Project now numbers 8,000; this year over 1,200 are spending the summer in Ireland with 800 host families (from the former CCCP to CCP - Ed). Prof Nesterenko in Belarus has estimated from testing that radiation levels of children drop 30 - 50% following rest and recuperation visits to Ireland. Adi Roche of CCP said "By staying in Ireland for a month, the children are being returned two years of stolen life". Chernobyl Children's Project, 2 Camden Place, Camden Quay, Cork. Phone 021 - 450 6411, fax 455 1544, e-mail adiroche@adiccp.org

Earthwatch- Lüken good
Earthwatch - The Irish environmental magazine changes editors after the August issue (No.54) which will be the last one put out by Lothar Lüken who has been at the helm for 5 years. This has been the best specialist political magazine in Ireland with an amazingly comprehensive coverage and it is to be hoped that Earthwatch/Friends of the Earth Ireland will be able to continue to do this important job, providing a one-stop publication for environmental issues of all kinds. But they need support to do this, including œ's, so get in touch and offer what help you can - Ed. Now retailing at IR£2 and currently 40 pages of A3 it is sent free to Earthwatch members (see below). lMeanwhile, Earthwatch local groups are situated in Carlow, Clare, Clonmel, Dublin, Drogheda, Dundalk, Galway, South Kerry, Kilkenny, Mullingar, Sligo, Waterford and West Mayo (go easy on the mayo there now) - details from Earthwatch office. Earthwatch membership is £15 for individuals, £20 household with other rates for unwaged, libraries etc.. Earthwatch, 7 Upper Camden Street, Dublin 2, phone 01 - 497 3773, fax 497 0412, e-mail foeeire@iol.ie

Iraqi sanctions group urges Irish 'No' at UN SC
The Campaign to End Iraq Sanctions has been urging people to contact the Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs, as well as the press and others, to urge an Irish 'no' vote at the UN Security Council in July on 'Smart sanctions', proposed by the USA and UK. Denis Halliday, former UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator for Iraq, has said in relation to 'smart sanctions' that "what is proposed at this point in fact amounts to a tightening of the rope around the neck of the average Iraqi citizen." Sanctions have resulted in the death of more than 1.5 million innocent men, women and children since 1990; the Campaign sees them as a last ditch effort by the USA to shore up support for a blockade which has lost nearly all international support. Campaign to End Iraq Sanctions, 125 Winter Gardens, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, e-mail sandeep@gofree.indigo.ie

Amnesty International - Annual Review 2000
Irish Amnesty International's Annual Review for 2000 gives details on a variety of the work done during last year. AI's chair, Séamas Sheils, in his summary says that "The year 2000 produced more evidence that the language of human rights - if not always the practice - has become assimilated into the vocabulary of government, of international diplomacy and even some areas of commerce" but some use it cynically and today "With so many smokescreens being created to distract and confuse, the issues are much greyer and require that we develop a more sophisticated armoury of responses to advance the cause of human rights." The Review also details work by some local groups and specialist groups and campaigns. AI, 48 Fleet Street, Dublin 2, Tel: 01 - 6776361, e-mail amnesty@iol.ie

PBI Britain seeks London-based accountant, 1 day a month
Peace Brigades International in Britain is seeking an accountant accessible to London for one day per month at £18 - 20 an hour depending on experience. Accounting and computer spreadsheet skills essential, voluntary sector experience desirable. Closing date 5pm on 23rd July. Further info; PBI Britain, 1b Waterlow Road, Lonndon N19 5NJ, e-mail pbibritain@gn.apc.org Website www.peacebrigades.org