Mois : juin 2009

Global Citizenship for teachers in England, Wales and Scotland

Linked with OXFAM.

Oxfam Education offers a huge range of ideas, resources and support for developing the global dimension in the classroom and the whole school. All of the resources here support Education for Global Citizenship – education that helps pupils understand their world and make a positive difference in it. age) … (Homepage).

A Guide for New Teachers: England, Scotland, Wales; Adnoddau yn y Gymraeg;
Resources; Teacher support; Continuing Professional Development;
Catalogoue; Global Citizenship; Newsletter; Links:
Address: Oxfam Education; Oxfam House, John Smith Drive Oxford OX4 2JY
Contact.

About: Oxfam works in education policy and practice to empower young people to be active Global Citizens. We promote education that helps young people understand the global issues that affect their lives and take action towards a more just and sustainable world.   Continuer la lecture de « Oxfam Education »

Lié avec Une étude rappelle la tragédie des femmes darfouries violées, et avec Comprendre le drame du Darfour.

Les membres du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies devraient exprimer leur soutien ferme aux efforts de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) pour que justice soit rendue aux victimes de crimes au Darfour, a déclaré aujourd’hui Justice pour le Darfour, un réseau d’organisations africaines, arabes et internationales de défense des droits de l’Homme dont le collectif Urgence Darfour est membre. Le procureur de la Cour pénale internationale présentera au Conseil de sécurité un rapport sur son enquête au Darfour le 5 juin 2009 … (texte entier Campagne 1/2).

Accueil;
Qui sommes-nous; Evènements; Pétitions; Aidez-nous; Faites un don; Liens;
Médias; Rapports; Tribunes libres; Bibliographie; Documents; Photos; Archives;
Contact online.

Campagne 2/2: Pour que le Conseil de sécurité exige la coopération du Soudan avec la CPI, par le réseau Justice pour le Darfour: …  Le Conseil de sécurité doit démontrer sa détermination à rendre justice aux victimes des crimes terribles du Darfour, a affirmé Dismas Nkunda, président du Darfur Consortium, ajoutant : « Garantir que la justice sera appliquée aide non seulement les victimes du Darfour, mais également la cause de la justice dans le monde. Continuer la lecture de « Urgence Darfour »

The Council for a Democratic Iran seeks to raise global awareness about the absence of democracy and human rights in Iran and to bridge the gap between the people of Iran and the international community.
We believe there is an alternative between military confrontation with the current regime and accommodation. There is another way which will lead to the development of the free and peaceful Iran sought by millions of Iranians inside and outside of the country, and that is by enabling the Iranian people to decide their own future. Our vision for Iran is guided by a commitment to Human Rights and Equality of Opportunity … (full text About /What We Believe).

All pages have the same URL, to reach them click on the internal links, as: Home, About CDI, Issues, Voices /Videos, News, Get involved, Contact.

Exception:

• The Blog;
• An open letter on Iran.

Address: CDI, 8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 525, Vienna, VA 22182, ????.

About CDI: The Council for a Democratic Iran (CDI) was formed in 2008 to raise global awareness about the absence of democracy and human rights in Iran and to bridge the gap between the people of Iran and the international community.  Continuer la lecture de « Council for a Democratic Iran CDI »

In the 20th century, genocides and other mass murders killed more people than all wars

Linked with The Cost of Denial.

The International Association of Genocide Scholars is a global, interdisciplinary, non-partisan organization that seeks to further research and teaching about the nature, causes, and consequences of genocide, and advance policy studies on prevention of genocide. The Association, founded in 1994, meets to consider comparative research, important new work, case studies, the links between genocide and other human rights violations, and prevention and punishment of genocide. A central aim of the Association is to draw academics, activists, artists, genocide survivors, journalists, jurists, public policy makers, and other colleagues into the interdisciplinary study of genocide, with the goal of prevention. Membership is open to interested persons worldwide.(About Us).

Homepage;
Resources; Resolutions, statements; Join; Junior Scholar Caucus;
Events, call for papers; Journal; Books, publications; Blog, listserv; Newsletters;
Contacts.

About Genocide: What is Genocide? By Gregory H. Stanton, President, IAG – The crime of genocide is defined in international law in the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide.  Continuer la lecture de « The International Association of Genocide Scholars IAGS »

IGLYO is the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Youth and Student Organization. It was created in 1984 as a reaction to the need for better co-operation among local, regional and national LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) youth and student organizations. Today the IGLYO network is an important meeting point for LGBTQ youth in the European region, having member organizations in almost every European country and beyond … (about 1/2 /who we are).

Homepage and Newsletter;
News; Publications; Get involved; Galleries; Amsterdam and Conference July 2009; Link to IGLYO.com;
Address: IGLYO, Rue de la Charité 17, B-1012 Brussels, Belgium;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our vision: IGLYO’s vision is a world where we, young people in all our diversity, are able to express and define our own sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions, and are able to participate fully in all aspects of life, rise to our full potential, and enjoy respect and positive recognition.

Our mission: Run by us, young people, and for young people, IGLYO is an international membership-based umbrella organisation that aims to empower its Members in better representation of LGBTQ youth and student issues. This includes being the voice of our Members to international bodies, institutions, organisations and promoting co-operation and joint strategies.

Our values: … (full text about).