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The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the more than 13 million nurses worldwide.  Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals.  Operated by nurses and leading nurses internationally, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce … (about ICN).

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Address: International Council of Nurses, 3. , Place Jean Marteau, 1201 – Geneva, Switzerland;
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Mission: To represent nursing worldwide, advancing the profession and influencing health policy. Continuer la lecture de « International Council of Nurses ICN »

PHR was founded in 1986 on the idea that health professionals, with their specialized skills, ethical duties, and credible voices, are uniquely positioned to investigate the health consequences of human rights violations and work to stop them. We are headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an office in Washington, DC. We are a non-profit, non-sectarian organization funded through private foundations and by individual donors. Membership is open to all, not only health professionals. PHR shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize. (About).

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Addresses (1 of 2): PHR, National Office, Physicians for Human Rights, 2 Arrow Street, Suite 301, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA;
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History: Physicians for Human Rights began with an insight and a vision.  Continuer la lecture de « Physicians for Human Rights PHR »

• Our work can be divided into three mutually reinforcing areas: offering rehabilitation services to torture survivors; countering impunity for perpetrators and promoting justice for survivors; and raising awareness among policy-makers and citizens.
• Because torture is a political act, the rehabilitation of torture survivors is often also perceived as political … (full text abourt /what we do).

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Defining Torture; Convention; Rehabilitation; Reparation; Victim’s Voices; Touched; Fighters; Facts; IRCT members; News; Calendar; Links; Donate;
Addresses (1 of 2): International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims IRCT, Borgergade 13, P.O. Box 9049,  DK-1022, Copenhagen K, Denmark;
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What is the IRCT? The IRCT is the umbrella for more than 140 independent torture rehabilitation organisations in over 70 countries. Each year our members treat more than 100,000 torture survivors and their families.  Continuer la lecture de « International Rehabilitation Council for Tortured Victims IRCT »

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Actionwork is the world’s leading theatre and film company dealing with bullying, violence and empowerment. We produced the world’s first anti-bullying festival and Britain’s first ever national anti-bullying conference for young people … (anti-bullying 1/2).

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Address: Actionwork, PO Box 433, Weston Super Mare, BS24 0WY, England, UK;
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Anti-Bullying 2/2: … Each year we tour the national anti-bullying roadshow all over the UK and abroad. We produce anti-bullying films, anti-bullying shows, anti-bullying workshops, anti-bullying training and provide a whole host of anti-bullying resources, and activities.  Continuer la lecture de « Actionwork »

Established in 1954, the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nation’s leading association of solar professionals & advocates. Our mission is to inspire an era of energy innovation and speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy. We advance education, research and policy … (about 1/2).

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Programs; Tesla Test Drive; News; Blog; Staff; Get involved; JOIN us; Technical Divisions; GreenStart Job Board;
Address: American Solar Energy Society, 4760 Walnut Street, Suite 106, Boulder, Colorado 80301, USA;
Contact: Carolyn Beach at 303.443.3130 x107 or by e-mail.

About 2/2: … Leading for more than 50 years: ASES leads national efforts to increase the use of solar energy, energy efficiency and other sustainable technologies in the U.S. Continuer la lecture de « American Solar Energy Society ASES »

The Southern Yucatán Peninsular Region (SYPR) project was designed from the outset as a fully integrated, land change science effort, devoted to understanding deforestation and land-use change in the Southern Yucatán (SY) in the full dimensions of the coupled human-environment or social-ecological system as subsequently articulated in the GLP Science Plan. On-going since 1997, the project has involved partnerships among Clark University, El Colegio de la Frontera Sur [Chetumal y Campeche units], Harvard University, Rutgers University, and the University of Virginia … (Project Overview 1/2).

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Project Overview 2/2: The SY, that portion of southwestern Quintana Roo and southeastern Campeche, Mexico residing above 150 m elevation, occupies the uplands or meseta rising above the Caribbean and Gulf coastal plains of the Yucatán Peninsula.  Continuer la lecture de « Southern Yucatán Peninsular Region (SYPR) Project »

… The Who, What and Why of Roots & Shoots: The Roots & Shoots programme is about making positive change happen – for our communities, for animals and for the environment. With tens of thousands of young people in almost 100 countries, the Roots & Shoots network branches out across the globe, connecting youth of all ages who share a common desire to help make our world a better place. This powerful, youth-driven network fosters a fun, flexible and supportive environment where young people come together to share ideas and inspiration, implement successful community service projects and participate in special events and international campaigns … (full text Who we are).

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Address: Roots & Shoots, c/o Jasmina Marcheva, 39E Silwood Street, London, SE16 2TE, UK;
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About: The Roots & Shoots programme is about making positive change happen – for our communities, for animals and for the environment. Continuer la lecture de « Roots&Schoots (Jane Goodall's) »

Roots and Shoots is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales, No. 3400781. Registered Charity No. 1064070/0

• … The charity was set up in 1982 by Linda Phillips, who is still the Director, to help disadvantaged young people from Lambeth and Southwark prepare for the world of work. Up to twenty 16 – 19 year olds, all with educational problems or issues , spend a year with us. All have been unable to cope at school and many are at odds with the world when they arrive at Roots and Shoots … (about 1/2).

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Address: Roots and Shoots, Walnut Tree Walk, London, SE11 6DN, UK;
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About 2/2 … /Training: We take an holistic approach to the students’ training, teaching key skills and general life skills alongside horticulture or retail, working towards an NVQ Level 1 qualification in one of these subjects. Continuer la lecture de « Roots and Shoots »