Geneva Centre for the DEMOCRATIC CONTROL OF ARMED FORCES DCAF

(website also in español français русский farsi arabic)

Linked with Robert Springborg – UK AU USA Egypt etc, with 4th General Conference of the ECPR, and with Political Islam and Europe.
The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces DCAF
promotes good governance and reform of the security sector. The Centre conducts research on good practices, encourages the development of appropriate norms at the national and international levels, makes policy recommendations and provides in-country advice and assistance programmes. DCAF’s partners include governments, parliaments, civil society, international organisations and the range of security sector actors such as police, judiciary, intelligence agencies, border security services and the military.

Activities;
News & Events;
Publications;
Contact.

About: The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) was established by the Swiss government in October 2000.

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WorldCitizen, a yahoo group

This WorldCitizen yahoo group, with today 2486 members, organises debates about questions touching the theme of WorldCitizen.

(Attention: this group has not to be confused with OUR NGO, the Asian-Eurasian Human Rights Forum AEHRF. We have a pratically same URL, just mention the ‘-‘ between the words ‘world’ and ‘citizenship’.

The actually debated themes, proposed by the members, are:

  • – International Poll on the bill to amend the Constitution of Japan;
  • – Resisting the Drums of War, with a YouTube-VIDEO of 9.57 minutes, added March 30, 2007;
  • – Re: Ecuador and the World Passport;
  • – Re: New World Order a GOOD idea?
  • – understanding what is.

If you are interested to join, go to this page of the yahoo groups
and click on ‘Join This Group’.

Description: As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and interdependent we can, and must, acknowledge local and global citizenship simultaneously.

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The Peninsula Peace and Justice Center PPJC

Linked with Michael Parenti – USA.

Peninsula Peace and Justice Center is the leading grassroots activist organization on the San Francisco Peninsula. We hope you enjoy our website, packed with thousands of useful news and opinion articles, online videos, peace and justice event listings, action alerts, and much more. (full text). Just click on the links inside of the Homepage, leading to PPJC photo gallery, Online videos, last News, more events, and the follifing Urgent Action Alert …
Protest the Veto! When Bush vetoes the Iraq bill, say US Out of Iraq: Read the full alert.

Keep informed/Newsletter;
Resources/Links;
Calendar/Events;
Join/Donate;
Contact.

About PPJC: it is committed to

  • – Changing U.S. foreign and domestic policies to ones that meet human needs and human rights.
  • – A demilitarized society and economy.
  • – True justice for all, at home and abroad, regardless of economic status or beliefs.
  • – An end to racism, sexism and all forms of discrimination.
  • – Giving ordinary people the information and opportunity they need to be involved and effective in the efforts to change our country and our world.

Mulberries – a Lao Sericulture Company

Linked with Kommaly Chanthavong – Laos.

Mulberries is a not-for-profit company that seeks to create income generating opportunities for Lao people in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

Products;
What we do;
Contact.

Who we are: We are achieving this goal by encouraging the traditional community arts of silkworm rearing, reeling, weaving, and natural dyeing. Our company provides training, tools and a market for village people who wish to work towards a brighter future.

Lao Sericulture Company is working to strengthen communities by developing and refining the rich cultural resources that Lao villagers already possess. The production of traditional silk is a labor intensive project which can involve many people in many different aspects of the community. From the growing of mulberry trees to the creation of natural dyes, hand-crafted silk production utilizes local labor, local knowledge, and local resources. This, in turn, encourages village self-sufficiency and productivity.

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Third World Traveler

Linked with Michael Parenti – USA, with Public Citizen’s Global Trade Watch, with Lori Wallach – USA, with How the Free Market Killed New Orleans, with Economy and Human Rights – one, and with The Human Condition Series.

THIRD WORLD TRAVELER puts up articles and book excerpts that offer an alternative view to the U.S. mainstream media about the state of American democracy, media, and foreign policy, and about the impact of the actions of the United States government, transnational corporations, international financial institutions, and the corporate media, on democracy, social and economic justice, human rights, and war and peace, in the Third World.

THIRD WORLD TRAVELER also provides information and links to aid international travelers.

Go to full texts concerning all good and bad guys from the links of their Homepage.