[Ftffacilitationteam] Global Council Call February19

Vie Feb 20 03:24:03 GMT+2 2009

Dear Ana, Rosa & FTF friends,

So sorry to have missed out on all the discussions and telecalls over
the past few weeks, and am responding collectively to this and other
mails.

But firstly, let me thank you for taking so seriously the news about
my transition. I almost fell off my chair to read that it was being
discussed in the FTF group and Global Council. I did not intend to do
a formal farewell note until I had a chance to also introduce my
replacement to GCAP, but I do need to come in here to say - and not
for the first time - that the FTF has had such an important role to
play in my journey from being an overwhelmed outsider (read Beirut
Meeting) to finding my path, friends and politics with the GCAP
network.

This mail really reinforces all the reasons behind this connect for
me, and makes me want to explore with both the India campaign & the
FTF for the possibility of continuing to be a part of the Feminist
Taksforce in the coming year.

Coming back to the work agenda, I am delighted to hear that we will be
working closely with SWI to look at a global framework on Women &
Poverty investments and policies. I am sure the India coalition would
want to play an active role in this agenda - do keep us informed &
involved.

I am also happy to share that as part of the annual plans of Wada Na
Todo in the next 2 years, we have integrated the Women's Tribunal as
an annual feature on October 17th - with a flexibiilty to select the
theme that would be most relevant for the campaign (WNTA & GCAP)
agenda. If there is any early thinking on this, it would be good to
publicize the same across coalitions so that many of those who had
shown interest across regions could strart planning accordingly.

Finally in relation to March 8th and G20, as you may know we have
undertaken a first of its kind, extensive process of building a
grassroots agenda aiming to cover 547 parliamentary constituencies of
India - as a preparation towards the National Elections that are being
held in April. In the coming week, we will be releasing to the media
the demands that have emerged from 200 parliamentary constituences
where the meetings have already taken place.

In continuation of this agenda we are working to compile and release
the Women's Charters & related Demands that have also been released
across constituencies as part of this process. I believe this could
provide an important base for demands in the context of G20. My
colleague Suman Dasgupta who is on the G20 group is also talking to
specific partners of Wada Na Todo on the possibility for joint action
on 1 April as part of the Global Action date. We will keep you updated
accordingly.

Best regards,
Lysa

On 20/02/2009, Ana Agostino <ana en icae.org.uy> wrote:
> MessageDear all,
> As you know today was the call of the global council. Please see the agenda
> below.
> I presented information on the 8 of March (although it was not in the
> agenda) and I linked it to the G20 mobilisation.
> About this: Alison confirmed that there will be 5 spaces for coalitions to
> go to London for the mobilisation on 28 March. I had presented the proposal
> that we would like to have a FTF representative there. It was agreed by the
> Council that among the 5 there will be one person from the FTF. I did not
> give yet Luisa's name as the funding for these 5 has to be confirmed. I will
> give Luisa's name as soon as we receive the confirmation. In the meantime
> Luisa has time to confirm her availability.
> It was also agreed upon that the next meeting of the Global Council, face to
> face, will be in Montreal in August. It will coincide with the Civicus
> Assembly. There are several issues that will be debated there. One probably
> is the evaluation that was just finalised. I am attaching the report for
> your comments, as I think it is an important document to look at and see
> where GCAP is right now and where it is moving to.
> I informed about Lysa's departure and the Global Council will be writing a
> message to her. Please send me your comments on the message to Lysa (I
> received the ones from Josephine and Marcela) so I can send it to her
> tomorrow.
> In terms of the global foundation, Sylvia provided some information but she
> will be sending everything by mail soon. I will forward to you once I
> receive them the TOR for applications for 3 positions that will be open at
> the Global Secretariat. Rosa might also have some more information on the
> global foundation.
> That's all for now.
> Greetings,
> Ana
>
>
>
> Ana Agostino
> ICAE
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> General Secretariat
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Irfan Mufti
> To: globalcouncil en whiteband.org
> Cc: 'Katsuji Imata' ; 'Ijeoma Uche Okeke' ; 'NACDOR' ; 'Anupama Selvam' ;
> 'Minar Pimple' ; 'Kumi Naidoo'
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 7:45 AM
> Subject: [GCAP Globalcouncil] Draft Agenda for Global Council Call
> February19
>
>
> February 6, 2009
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>
> GCAP Global Council Members
>
>
> Dear Members
>
> I hope all of you will be keeping well. I confirm that the next telecall of
> GCAP Global Council will be held on Thursday February 19 from 1pm GMT to
> 2:30pm GMT. Please read the draft agenda below and send your comments and
> suggestions for the agenda by February 10 so that the final agenda can be
> circulated along with briefing notes and information material:
>
>
> GCAP Global Council Teleconference THURSDAY February 19, 2009:
>
>
>
> TIME: 1 pm  to 2:30 pm GMT
>
> ( or 1 pm London, 2 pm Paris, Madrid, 3 pm Johannesburg, 10 am Sao Paulo,
> 6:30 pm Delhi, 7 pm Dhaka, 10 pm Tokyo, 9 pm Manila, 3 pm Cairo, 8 am
> Toronto).
>
>
>
> Chair:  Adelaide Sosseh
>
> AGENDA:
>
>
>
> Information Items:
>
>
>
> 1.    Decisions, actions and matters arising from the Global Council
> Telecall January 15.
>
>
> 2.    Brief updates on Mobilization Guide 2009, Funding Proposal for Gates
> Foundation : process till to-date and next steps
>
>
>
> Discussion and Endorsements Items:
>
>
>
> 3.    GCAP Strategic plan for G20 Summit April 2009 in UK: Policy focus,
> mobilization plan and recommendations from G8/G20 groups and way forward.
>
>
> 4.    GCAP Evaluation 2008 - Discussion on draft report, key findings,
> recommendations and future course of action for GCAP.
>
>
> 5.    Update on the GCAP Global Foundation registration and Board matters:
> Brief report for discussion and guidance.
>
>
>
> Campaigns and Event Reports from Jan/Feb 2009
>
>
>
> 6.    GCAP in World Social Forum: Events, summary of Forums; outcomes and
> lesson learnt for future
>
>
> 7.    GCAP participation in High Level Meeting on Food Security for All:
> Summary report and follow-up actions for GCAP
>
>
> 8.    Save Zimbabwe Now! Achievements and update on the campaign
>
>
> 9.    AOB
>
>
>
> Please confirm your availability and telephone number if you need assistance
> in the dial out for the telecall to Ijeoma Ijeoma Uche-Okeke on
> ijeoma.ucheokeke en civicus.org at your earliest convenience.
>
>
>
> I look forward to your earliest response.
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>
>
> Regards
>
>
>
>
> Irfan Mufti
>
> GCAP Manager
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