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IASSCS seeks to strengthen the field of social and  cultural research on sexuality globally, including the development of  research capacity, giving priority to the crucial need for diversity in  this field of inquiry. Its mission is informed by the principles of  social justice and human rights, with a focus on sexual rights and  gender equality, as expressed in documents such as the Cairo Programme  of Action, CEDAW and the UNGASS Declaration on HIV/AIDS.   IASSCS is pleased to announce a small research grants  competition for researchers, with the objective to promote research  capacity development and research dissemination during 2012. This new  initiative is in line with IASSCS’ mission to strengthen research and  research capacity globally in socio-cultural dimensions of sexuality,  with special attention to countries where sexuality research is not  well-developed.  With financial support from the Ford Foundation, this  initiative represents an important opportunity to strengthen IASSCS’  role and presence as an international research capacity-building  institution.LIRE LA SUITE