Scriptorium

Defining the principles governing outer space activities

Linked with International Institute for the Unification of Privat Law UNIDROIT, and with Preliminary draft Protocol on Matters specific to Space Assets – Study LXXII J. See also: Outer Space Treaty.

… The International Institute of Space Law (IISL) was founded in 1960. The purposes and objectives of the Institute include the cooperation with appropriate international organisations and national institutions in the field of space law and the carrying out of tasks for fostering the development of space law … (full text Homepage and News).

Members; Awards and competitions; Publications; Links;
Addresses (1 of 3): International Institute of Space Law, 94bis, Avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris, France;
Contacts.

About: Space law is an area of the law that encompasses national and international law governing activities in outer space. Continuer la lecture de « International Institute of Space Law IISL »

Linked with Afghanistan is first priority: What planet is David Cameron on?

Soldier Joe Glenton, who was court martialled for refusing to fight in Afghanistan, and for speaking out at anti-war demonstrations, has lost his appeal against his prison sentence … (full text article: Soldier who said no … ).

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Articles; Iraq Inquiry blog; Pamphlets, newsletters; Videos; Local groups in UK; Local events; Volunteers; Diary;
Address: Stop The War, 231 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1EH, UK;
Contact.

About /Aims: The Stop the War Coalition was formed on September 21st, 2001 at a public meeting of over 2,000 people in London. The platform statement above was ratified at public meetings held in October 2001 in London:  Continuer la lecture de « Stop the War Coalition StWC »

At the Center for Biological Diversity, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters, and climate that species need to survive … (about 1/2 /Mission).

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Take action; Events; Programs: Inernational; News; Endangered Earth online; Join; Donate;
Address: Center for Biological Diversity, MAIN OFFICE, P.O. Box 710, Tucson, AZ 85702-0710, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2 /Story: The Center for Biological Diversity was founded beneath the ancient ponderosa pines of New Mexico’s Gila wilderness, where Kierán Suckling, Peter Galvin, and Todd Schulke met while surveying owls for the U.S. Forest Service. Continuer la lecture de « Center for Biological Diversity »

Linked with Safety First Project.

The Drug Policy Alliance envisions a just society in which the use and regulation of drugs are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights, in which people are no longer punished for what they put into their own bodies but only for crimes committed against others, and in which the fears, prejudices and punitive prohibitions of today are no more … (full text Mission).

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Goals; Take action; News; Library; Events; Community; FAQs; Donate;
Addresses (1 of 7): Drug Policy Alliance, Action Center, 70 West 36th Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10018, USA;
Contacts.

About: The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is the nation’s leading organization promoting policy alternatives to the drug war that are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights.  Continuer la lecture de « Drug Policy Alliance »

For the first time in history, a global empire has emerged. This has had an adverse impact upon humankind. It is an empire that allows a privileged minority to dominate and control the world. Its dominant power is perpetuated through war and violence. It is an empire in which the vast majority of humankind remains poor and powerless. It panders to the unbridled greed of a few but fails to provide for the basic needs of the many. An empire which encourages greed to grow and selfishness to spread is a threat to humanity. It undermines the spiritual and moral basis of civilization. It would be a tragedy if such an empire becomes the inheritance of our children … (JUST about /Objectives 1/2).

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Activities; Events; Campaigns; Articles; Membership; Volunteers; Internships; Donations;
Address: International Movement for a Just World JUST, JKR 1258 Jalan Telok, Off Jalan Gasing, P.O Box 288, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 46000, Malaysia;
Contact.

JUST about /Objectives 2/2: … This is why, all of us, wherever we are, and whoever we are, must do all we can to help create a just world. Continuer la lecture de « International Movement for a Just World JUST »

also in french and spanish

The Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CONGO) is an independent, international, non-profit membership association of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It facilitates the participation of NGOs in United Nations debates and decision-making. CONGO is most active at the major UN centres of New York, Geneva and Vienna but its work stretches out to all regions of the world … (about /Introduction 1/2).

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News; Events; What /Resources; Rules; Join; Newsletter;
Addresses (1 of 3): CONGO, Avenue de la Paix 11, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland;
Post: CP 50, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland;
Contact.

About /Introduction 2/2: … CONGO was founded in 1948. Since then it has relentlessly worked to ensure that NGO voices be heard throughout the international arena. Continuer la lecture de « Conference of NGOs CONGO »

the global movement against gun violence

• The International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) is the global movement against gun violence – a network of 800 civil society organisations working in 120 countries to stop the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons (SALW). IANSA seeks to make people safer from gun violence by securing stronger regulation on guns in society and better controls on arms exports. It represents the voices of civil society on the international stage, for example in the UN process on small arms, and draws on the practical experience of its members to campaign for policies that will protect human security … (about 1/2).
• IANSA is an international non-governmental organization recognized by the United Nations.[1] IANSA is based in London and has over 800 member organizations in 120 countries, working to stop the proliferation and use of small arms and light weapons … (full text on en.wikipedia).

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Members; Work Areas; Campaigns; Jobs;
Address: IANSA, Development House, 56-64, Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT, UK;
Contact: by Facebook.

About 2/2: … IANSA is composed of a wide range of organisations concerned with small arms, including policy development organisations, national gun control groups, women’s groups, research institutes, aid agencies, faith groups, survivors, human rights and community action organisations.  Continuer la lecture de « International Action Network on Small Arms IANSA »

From Exploitation to Education – also in french and spanish – Linked with Organization for Defending Victims of Violence ODVV.

Mission: The Global March Against Child Labour is a movement to mobilise worldwide efforts to protect and promote the rights of all children, especially the right to receive a free, meaningful education and to be free from economic exploitation and from performing any work that is likely to be harmful to the child’s physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Position Papers: on Child Labour and Education, on Education and MDGs, on Principles of Child Participation Protection;
Events; Campaigns; Reports, Publications; Resources; Partners; Join; Donations;
Postal Address: Global March Against Child Labour, PO Box 4479, Kalkaji, New Delhi-110019, India;
Physical Address: Global March Against Child Labour, L-6, Kalkaji, New Delhi-110 019, India;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Global March Against Child Labour is a movement born out of hope and the need felt by thousands of people across the globe – the desire to set children free from servitude. Continuer la lecture de « Global March Against Child Labour »

with documents in many languages – Linked with Organization for Defending Victims of Violence ODVV.

The Coalition for the International Criminal Court is the largest partnership in the world advancing the cause of international justice. Including more than 2,500 civil society organizations from 150 countries, the Coalition is leading the global fight to end genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity through a commitment to the core values of human rights and justice … (full text about the Coalition).

english Homepage;
Who and what; History; NGO membership; Publications, resources; Employment, internship; Issues, Campaigns; All docs; Press, audios, videos; Get involved; Donations;
Main-Addresses (1 of 2): CICC The Hague, Bezuidenhoutseweg 99a, 2594 AC The Hague, The Netherlands;
Contacts worldwide.

About The International Criminal Court: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the first permanent international judicial body capable of trying individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes when national courts are unable or unwilling to do so. Continuer la lecture de « Coalition for an International Criminal Court CICC »

mainly in farsi – Linked on our blogs with Coalition for an International Criminal Court CICC, and with Global March Against Child Labour. Also for June 10: linked on our blogs with International Action Network on Small Arms IANSA, with Conference of NGOs CONGO, and with International Movement for a Just World JUST.

The Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political organization in Special Consultative Status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). The ODVV was established in 1988 in Tehran and has been active in the field of human rights and humanitarian activities … (about /Introduction 1/2).

english Homepage;
Events; Conferences; Projects; Researches; Technicals; Education; Links/NGOs; Articles; News: Iran, World;
Address: ODVV, P.O.Box: 16765-911 Tehran, Iran;
Contact.

About /Introduction 2/2: … The ODVV is also associated to the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI), …   Continuer la lecture de « Organization for Defending Victims of Violence ODVV »

Mission: Food & Water Watch works to ensure the food, water and fish we consume is safe, accessible and sustainable. So we can all enjoy and trust in what we eat and drink, we help people take charge of where their food comes from, keep clean, affordable, public tap water flowing freely to our homes, protect the environmental quality of oceans, force government to do its job protecting citizens, and educate about the importance of keeping shared resources under public control … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Who; Food; Water; Fish; World; Press; Blog; Newsletters; Careers; Take action; Support;
Addresses (1 of 12): Food and Water Watch, 1616 P Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2 /… Our Work: Food & Water Watch is a non-profit organization that advocates for common sense policies that will result in healthy, safe food and access to safe and affordable drinking water. Continuer la lecture de « Food and Water Watch »

Albert Ellis and his Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy REBT – Linked with America’s Spiritual Suicide.

The three main irrational demands or arrogant musturbatory ideas that people use to disturb themselves are (by Albert Ellis):

• (1) ‘I (ego) absolutely must perform well at important tasks (especially, winning the approval of others) or else I am an inadequate, worthless person!’
• (2) ‘You (other people) definitely must treat me fairly and kindly or you are no damned good!’
• (3) ‘The conditions under which I live must almost always be comfortable and enjoyable, else my whole life is pretty rotten!’ (Homepage).

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See same subject on REBT Resources.info;
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What is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: REBT is a form of psychotherapy created by Albert Ellis in the 1950’s. Continuer la lecture de « REBT network »

Linked with For a more ethical civilization.

• Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.
• Whether you’re doing research, exploring a personal philosophy, or are simply curious about humanism, the resources here are a great place to start: … (full text and links).

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What /Overview; Local; Actions: Education; Conferences; Feminist Caucus; Publications;
More Websites: Bioethics; R. Tremblay’s Blog; Humanist Soc; Charities; Legal Center;
Address: American Humanist Association, 1777 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009-7125, USA;
Contacts and Staff.

About: For more than half a century, the American Humanist Association has stood as the singular voice of humanism in the United States.  Continuer la lecture de « American Humanist Association AHA »

For nearly 40 years the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) has been a leader of the corporate social responsibility movement. ICCR’s membership is an association of 275 faith-based institutional investors, including national denominations, religious communities, pension funds, foundations, hospital corporations, economic development funds, asset management companies, colleges, and unions. ICCR and its members press companies to be socially and environmentally responsible. Each year ICCR-member religious institutional investors sponsor over 300 shareholder resolutions on major social and environmental issues … (Homepage).

Shareholder Resolutions; Issues; Publications; For medias; Annual Report; Join; FAQs;
Address and map: Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, Suite 1842, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115, USA;
Contact.

About ICCR; ICCR’s Mission Statement: Through the lens of faith, ICCR builds a more just and sustainable world by integrating social values into corporate and investor actions. Continuer la lecture de « Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility ICCR »