Mois : mai 2009

Linked with Obama, Netanyahu, and the Future of U.S.-Israeli Relations, and with Here’s how Israel would destroy Iran’s nuclear program.

CSIS was launched at the height of the Cold War, dedicated to the simple but urgent goal of finding ways for America to survive as a nation and prosper as a people. During the following four decades, CSIS has grown to become one of the nation’s and the world’s preeminent public policy institutions on U.S. and international security … (full text a brief History).

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Research Focus; Experts; Program Directors, Chairs and Resident Senior Advisers;
Programs; Congress; Events; Publications; Newsletters;
Address: CSIS, 1800 K Street, NW, Washington DC 20006, USA,  (map);
Contact.

About: At a time of new global opportunities and challenges, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) provides strategic insights and policy solutions to decisionmakers in government, international institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Continuer la lecture de « The Center for Strategic and International Studies CSIS »

Leaders’ Quest is a social enterprise committed to being a catalyst for positive change by engaging, developing and inspiring leaders from all sectors of society who want to make a difference in their organisations, communities and the wider world … (about 1/2).

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Who we are; Partners; Associates;
Quests; Open Quest Dates; Our Impact; Photo Gallery;
Address: Leader’s Quest, 3-5 Richmond Hill, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW10 6RE, United Kingdom;
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About 2/2: … We exist to improve the quality of leadership in the world and the way in which leaders have impact. Core to our values is our drive to bridge divides – between sectors, nations, cultures and different perspectives. We want to enable people in positions of influence to stand in the shoes of others, to understand the impact of their decisions, to make wiser decisions and to build a better world.  Continuer la lecture de « Leader's Quest »

also in portugues

Linked with Amazonia, to die for – Offer R$ 1 million for your life.

Not even during the military dictatorship was there ever such a broad, explicit and unconditional promotion of land-grabbing as what was put forth in Provisional Measure 458, published by the federal government and now before the National Congress.  The PM in question – and the shameful report by Pará Congressman Asdrúbal Bentes that accompanies it – go beyond not only the limits of decency, but against land tenure rules published over the last 160 years, ever since the adoption of the land code … (Editorial 1/2 of 03/24/2009).

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Public policies; Legislation; Institutions; Environment; Science; Economy; Population; Travel;
Address: Amigos da Terra – Amazônia Brasileira, Rua Bento de Andrade, 85, ZIP-CODE: 04503-010, São Paulo – SP – Brasil;
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Editorial 2/2 of 03/24/2009: … The text formally legalizes land grabbing by extending benefits to those occupying public lands as well as those that ‘indirectly use’ them through ‘representatives’.  Worse yet, offering benefits to ‘indirect occupation, as exercised by solely through a tenant ».  This latter definition acknowledges the legality of land grabbing in law, because the occupant not only does not to directly be present but can also own several areas.  Continuer la lecture de « Amazonia.org.br »

Independent, aggressive and critical media are essential to an informed democracy. But mainstream media are increasingly cozy with the economic and political powers they should be watchdogging. Mergers in the news industry have accelerated, further limiting the spectrum of viewpoints that have access to mass media. With U.S. media outlets overwhelmingly owned by for-profit conglomerates and supported by corporate advertisers, independent journalism is compromised. Ultimately, FAIR believes that structural reform is needed to break up the dominant media conglomerates, establish independent public broadcasting, and promote strong, non-profit alternative sources of information … (What’s wrong with the news).

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FAIR publishes Extra, the weekly radio program CounterSpin, and Action Alerts;
Issues and archives; FAIR blog; Press Center;
Address: FAIR, 112 W. 27th Street, New York, NY 10001, USA;
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About /what is fair? FAIR, the national media watch group, has been offering well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986. Continuer la lecture de « Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting FAIR »

• Peace One Day Education aims to advance active learning in the areas of conflict resolution, global citizenship, human rights and the link between sustainability and peace, using Peace Day 21st September as a focus.
• Our goal is to provide resource materials to every school in the world, inspiring a generation to become the driving force behind the vision of a united and sustainable world … (about 1/2).

Homepage (with an explaning video, 1.12 min);
The special Peace day 21 september Homepage and its 1.47 min-video;
Free resources /registration; Our supporters; testimonials; your peace – get inspired;
Address: Peace One Day, Block D, The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL, UK;
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About 2/2, History:   Continuer la lecture de « Peace one day education »

(en espanol)

The Well Project, Inc A Not For Profit Corporation, is an initiative conceived, developed, and administered by HIV+ women and those who are affected by this disease. Our Founder, Dawn Averitt Bridge, was diagnosed with HIV in 1988. Our editorial team consists of several of the most prominent writers and editors on HIV disease and women. Our National Advisory Board reflects the population we serve with more than 60 percent women of color and more than 25 percent HIV+ women … (about 1/2).

Homepage and latest News;
Sitemap; The Basics:
Robin, Volunteer Support Group Facilitator;
Tonia, P.A. Providing Primary Care to Women with AIDS;
Lorraine, Peer Advocate for a Behavioral Health Center;
Discussion Groups; Partners; Women’s Center;
related articles; Living Well; Tools;
Treatment and Trials; Diseases and Conditions; Terms and Conditions;
Address: The Well Project, 112 Krog Street, NE, Suite 23, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our Mission and Promise:  Continuer la lecture de « the well project – living with HIV and AIDS »

GZF) seeks to be the most authoritative international voice and platform for all the representative organisations and networks of the Zimbabwean Diaspora community. The GZF was officially launched on 9th December 2007 as one of the key resolutions of the historic first ever Zimbabwe Global Diaspora Conference that was hosted by the Zimbabwe Diaspora Forum at the Braamfontein Recreation Centre in Johannesburg , South Africa … (full text Homepage).

Membership; Leadership; News and Medias; Links;
The Zimbabwe Diaspora Forum in South Africa;
Address: The Global Zimbabwe Forum, c/o IUF House, Rampe du Pont-Rouge, 8, CH-1213, Petit-Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland;
Contact.

About: The Global Zimbabwe Forum (GZF) is an international association that is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

The GZF was launched as one of the key resolutions of the historic first ever international Zimbabwe Global Diaspora Conference that was held at Johannesburg in South Africa.

The conference was hosted by the Zimbabwe Diaspora Forum in South Africa.

The GZF is a global network of six different regions derived from the various Zimbabwean communities that are now scattered all over the Diaspora.

These are South Africa, Rest of Africa, UK, America, Europe and Australasia.

The GZF is administered by both an elected body called the General Council and an international Secretariat led by a Global Co-ordinator.

Vision and Mission of the GZF: The GZF seeks to be the most authoritative and all inclusive global platform for all Zimbabweans that are now living outside their motherland, the Diaspora.

It is estimated that there are at least four million Zimbabweans mainly living in South Africa, Botswana, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and several other countries all over the world.

Linked with American Association for the Advancement of Science AAAS.

EurekAlert! is an online, global news service operated by AAAS, the science society. EurekAlert! provides a central place through which universities, medical centers, journals, government agencies, corporations and other organizations engaged in research can bring their news to the media. EurekAlert! also offers its news and resources to the public. EurekAlert! features news and resources focused on all areas of science, medicine and technology … (about 1/2).

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Breaking news; News by subject; Science business news; Grants, awards, books;
Search (by keyword); Meetings;
Address: EurekAlert!/AAAS, 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA; detailed map;
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About 2/2: … EurekAlert! for Reporters, PIOs and the Public:  Continuer la lecture de « EurekAlert! »

Advancing Science Serving Society

Linked with EurekAlert!

The American Association for the Advancement of Science, « Triple A-S » (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide … (about 1/2).

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Membership; Join us; Career support; Career resources; Undergraduates; Graduate students; Postdocs; Scientists and Engineers; Centre for careers;
Programs; News; Publications; Annual report;
Address: AAAS, 1200 New York Avenue NW (located on 12th Street, N.W., with entrances at H Street and New York Avenue.), Washington, DC 20005, USA; detailed map;
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About 2/2: … AAAS History: Founded in 1848, AAAS serves some 262 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals. Science has the largest paid circulation of any peer-reviewed general science journal in the world, with an estimated total readership of one million.  Continuer la lecture de « American Association for the Advancement of Science AAAS »

also in arabic – Linked with Play for Peace.

The Generations For Peace concept uses sport to empower youth leaders from hostile regions, to act as agents of change to help instill peace. Generations For Peace will teach them sport, peace education and how to cascade the Peace Though Sport programmes in their own communities and regions … (About 1/2 /Introduction).

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Press; Newsletter; Foreword; Photo Gallery; Award winning addvert;
Peace Ambassadors; Advisories; Become Volunteer; Institute;
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About 2/2: Our mission: To run dedicated peace programmes to empower, train and support leaders of youth from conflicted communities around the world to use the power of sport to unite children and youth from all sides of their divides; to contribute towards a sustainable peace and social cohesion for all to enhance the lives of children and youth today and for future generations. Continuer la lecture de « Generations For Peace GFP »

Linked with Generations For Peace GFP.

As part of our community development initiatives, we use play to promote relationships among people whose communities suffer from a history of cross-cultural tensions. Play is one of the primary ways that human beings learn. Come join us in our efforts to create leaders for peace and nonviolent communities. (Click here to learn more).

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Developing Leaders; Our process; Power of play; Beginnings;
Regions; Recognition; Support; Community Forum;
Address: Play for Peace, 333 North Michigan Ave., Suite 932, Chicago, Illinois 60601, USA;
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About /how we work: Play for Peace seeks to prevent violence in conflict-torn areas by teaching people to live together, play together, and work together. We are a global organization that works locally through community leaders and youth facilitators to teach children, teens, and adults to trust and respect others, and to break down generations of cultural barriers.  Continuer la lecture de « Play for Peace »

CPDI aspires to become a national and international leader in advocacy. We resolve to build on its reputation for informing and influencing public policies and initiatives through research based championship of rights based compaigns. We are determined to continue our engagement with the people and the Government of Pakistan, and to promote active citizenship in all its forms. (Mission).

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Introduction: The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).  Continuer la lecture de « Center for Peace and Development Initiatives DPDI – Pakistan »

turning knowledge into practice – Picked up on Weitzenegger’s Website for International  Development Cooperation and its Newsletter.

Linked with Exploring the Linkages Between Economic Growth and Democratic Governance.

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services. (About).

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Expertise; RTI newsroom; Published research; Careers; Working with RTI;
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Corporate Information … /History: At the Heart of the Research Triangle Park:

• View a timeline of RTI historyIn 1958, the idea of Research Triangle Park (RTP) was born with the guidance and support of government, education, and business in North Carolina. Located in the rolling hills of the Piedmont, the Research Triangle is defined by outstanding universities in the Triangle’s three cities: North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Duke University in Durham, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina Central University in Durham. Continuer la lecture de « RTI International »

(en français, en espanol)

Picked up on Weitzenegger’s Website for International  Development Cooperation, and its Newsletter.

The Committee promotes enterprise development particularly for small enterprises, in developing countries. It provides a forum, in which member agencies can exchange information about their programmes, and the lessons learned through those programmes. Building on experience, the Committee publishes common guidelines for member agencies. (Homepage).

Publications; News; DCED blog; Library; Events; Newsletters; Some Useful Resources;
Inter-agency Databases; Executive Committee; Secretariat;
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About: The Donor Committee for Enterprise Development is a gathering of many of the funding and inter-governmental agencies working for sustainable poverty alleviation through development of « the private sector » – the businesses, small and large, that provide the bulk of employment and prosperity worldwide. It was established informally in 1979, when its first members met at a meeting convened by the World Bank. Until 2005, the Committee was known as the « Committee of Donor Agencies for Small Enterprise Development ».  Continuer la lecture de « The Donor Committee for Enterprise Development DCED »

In 1989, a number of human rights defenders founded an NGO called Bruxelles-Droits de l’Homme/ Brussels- Human Rights/ Brüssel Menschenrechte”, later re-named to Droits de l’homme sans frontières. The organization has gradually expanded into Human Rights Without Frontiers International (2001) to embrace its branch offices in Belgium, China, USA, and Nepal as well as its associate members in Armenia (Pro-Democracy Association), Bulgaria (Tolerance Foundation), Georgia (Human Rights Information and Documentation Centre), Iraq (Assyrian Aid Society), and Japan (Life Funds for North Korean Refugees), Russia, and South Korea. Since 1997, the Belgian branch of HRWF Int. has been an associate member of the International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights … (about 1/2).

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Main Menu: in the left column of each page, find the many HR-main items and its sub-items;
Branches; HR Internships in Brussels; Services; Support;
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About 2/2: … From its inception, the main focus of our activities has been monitoring, research, and analysis in the field of human rights as well as promotion of democracy and the rule of law on national and international level.  Continuer la lecture de « Human Rights without Frontiers HRWF »