La Via Campesina / International Peasant Movement

(en français, en espanol).

Organisation: The International Peasant’s Voice: Who is La Via Campesina? We are the international movement of peasants, small- and medium-sized producers, landless, rural women, indigenous people, rural youth and agricultural workers. We defend the values and the basic interests of our members. We are an autonomous, pluralist and multicultural movement, independent of any political, economic, or other type of affiliation. Our members are from 56 countries from Asia, Africa, urope, and the Americas;

The english homepage;
Actions & Events;
Main Issues;
Our conferences;
News from the regions;
Publications;
Pictures G8;
Contact.

What do we defend? Peasant & family farm-based production! La Via Campesina promotes a model of peasant or family-farm agriculture based on sustainable production with local resources and in harmony with local culture and traditions. Peasants and farmers rely on a long experience with their locally available resources. We are capable of producing the optimal quantity and quality of food with few external inputs. Our production is mainly for family consumption and domestic markets.

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The Ajoka Theatre

Linked with Madeeha Gauhar – Pakistan.

Homepage: PAKISTAN: CAMPAIGN TO TERRORIZE THEATRE GROUP

1. The pro-Taliban elements and their political patrons have made an issue of an Ajoka play « Burqavaganza’, which was staged in Lahore in March 2007. Five MMA MNAs submitted an adjournment motion in the National Assembly, which was discussed on 26 April 2007. MMA members used extremely provocative language against the writer/director of the play and director of Ajoka, accused them of ridiculing Islamic injunctions and demanded action against them under blasphemy laws. Although several MNAs from Government and Opposition including women MNAs wanted to speak on the motion but the speaker did not allow them. The Minister for Culture Mr. G.G. Jamal announced that the Government had banned the play and further action will be taken after a report from the Punjab Government is received … (full text).

List of plays;
Membership;
Festivals;
Newsletter;
Comment book;
Contact.

A THEATRE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: Ajoka has been part of the struggle for a secular, democratic just, humane and egalitarian Pakistan for the last 21 years. Few cultural institutions have been able to thrive, even survive, in the climate of hostility and apathy towards performing arts that has existed in Pakistan. Ajoka is an exception.

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International Federation of Journalists IFJ

(en français, and in espanol)

There can be no press freedom if journalists exist in conditions of corruption, poverty or fear.

English homepage;

EFJ European Federation of Journalists; IFJ Asia-Pacific; IFJ Africa-Office.

NUJ Freelance Fees Guide;

Contacts.

About /introduction:

IFJ is the world’s largest organisation of journalists. First established in 1926, it was relaunched in 1946 and again, in its present form, in 1952:

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World Peace Prayer Society

Linked with Nishikant Waghmare – India.

Homepage.

All other pages (like Mailing List, peace messages, gallery etc.) are reached with internal links from the homepage and have the same URL.

The Power of Thought: Thought forms create an energetic field strong enough to empower the course of planetary destiny.

The Power of Words: Words carry vibrations strong enough to inspire, heal and transform the human heart as well as the Kingdom of plants, animals and all creation.

The Power of ‘May Peace Prevail On Earth’: May Peace Prevail On Earth is an all inclusive message and prayer. It is a meeting place of the heart bringing together people of all faiths, backgrounds and culture to embrace the Oneness of our planetary family.

Our Mission is Simple: To spread the Universal Peace Message and Prayer, May Peace Prevail On Earth, far and wide to embrace the lands and people of this Earth.

More … on the World Peace Prayer Society.

Conservatoire des Savoirs Médicaux Traditionnels et Populaires

Foundation for Traditional Health Approaches and Knowledge (some pages and texts are translated in english, find the click in the left column inside of each page)

Page d’accueil;
Qui sommes nous?
Historique;
liens de CSMTP;
Contact.

Le Symposium de Genève présente le Colloque ‘Santé et Développement, santé à la portée de tous, l’avenir des traditions et l’économie de demain’, le samedi 3 et dimanche 4 novembre 2007, Université UniMail Genève Salle MR070 … (texte entier).

Présentation de la Fondation CSMTP:

Plate-forme: Plate-forme de dialogue interculturel dans le domaine de la santé et du bien-être, respectueux de l’être humain et de son environnement.

Réseau: Grâce à la mise en place d’un réseau d’informations documentées et d’échanges, notre Fondation s’emploie à préserver les savoirs médicaux d’ici et d’ailleurs, afin qu’ils deviennent une source de santé pour tous.

Objectifs: Créer des ponts entre les détenteurs de savoirs médicaux issus de cultures différentes, par des rencontres, congrès, publications sur tout support multimédia. Soutenir les efforts de préservation de ces savoirs, notamment en appuyant la réalisation d’études médicales interculturelles, ainsi qu’en encourageant leur répertorisation.

Liens extérieurs:

Association des Praticiens en Thérapeutiques Naturelles APTN;

ASEN – Association Suisse des Ecoles de Naturopathie et Techniques de Santé. Contact.

Ecole de Soins Naturels.