Mois : janvier 2010

sharing the best in development policy, practice and research

Linked with our former presentation of ELDIS on September 1, 2007, who’s links are no more working.

Welcome to the Eldis website. Our aim is to share the best in development policy, practice and research. Browse more than 26,000 summarised documents from over 7,500 development organisations – all available free to download. Share your work with over 80,000 development practitioners. (Homepage).

Sitemap;
What’s new; Topics; Country profiles; Events, Announcements; Jobs; Community;
Address: Eldis Programme, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9RE, United Kingdom;
Contact.

About: Eldis aims to share the best in development, policy, practice and research.   Continuer la lecture de « ELDIS »

Linked on our blogs with European Network Against Arms Trade ENAAT.

The Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) works for the reduction and ultimate abolition of the international arms trade, together with progressive demilitarisation within arms-producing countries … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Issues; Events; Get involved; Resources; Press; Publications; Facts; Join; Fundraising; Links;
Address: Campaign Against Arms Trade, 11 Goodwin St, Finsbury Park, London N4 3HQ, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … CAAT is a network of people based in the UK who recognise that the arms trade severely undermines human rights, security and economic development at global, regional, national and local levels. CAAT also understands that government decisions are unduly influenced by arms companies. In seeking to end this trade, CAAT’s priorities are to:   Continuer la lecture de « Campaign Against Arms Trade CAAT »

Our Vision: We want a safe and peaceful world, one without the threat of war and nuclear destruction. As Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill said: « All of the nations of the world, for realistic as well as spiritual reasons, must come to the abandonment of the use of force ». BASIC believes that a law-guided approach based on negotiated treaties and a cooperative security agenda is the only viable way to reduce weapons proliferation, terrorism and inter-state-conflict … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Press; Newsletters; Publications; Blog; Calendar; Security; Transatlantic Allies; Jobs, Internships; Links & downloads;
Addresses: BASIC UK, The Grayston Centre, 2nd Floor, 28 Charles Square, London N1 6HT, UK;
BASIC US,110 Maryland Ave, NE, Suite 205, Washington, DC 20002, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our Mission: Since 1987, BASIC has worked as an independent research and advocacy organization. Our research is respected and trusted, and widely used by many other organisations and individuals. Continuer la lecture de « British American Security Information Council BASIC »

The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) is deeply disappointed by the signing into law of the Films and Publications Amendment Act 3 of 2009 (Amendment Act). The Amendment Act constitutes a grave intrusion of the right to freedom of expression. To this end we are of the view that certain sections of the Amendment Act fail dismally in giving effect to the right to freedom of expression … (Homepage 1/2).

Anti-censorship; Access to information; Media & ICTs programme; Law Clinic; Information Manual, 12 pdf-pages; Staff; Links;
Physical Address: 27 Lothbury Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa;
Postal Address: P.O. Box 30688, Braamfontein, 2017, South Africa;
Contact.

Homepage 2/2: … The most intrusive element of the Amendment Act is that, under the guise of the “protection of children’s rights” the legislature has introduced a system of pre-publication censorship and self-censorshi p which offends against the letter and spirit of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Constitution).  Continuer la lecture de « Freedom of Expression Institute FXI »

also in french, german, arabic

Crisis Action is an international, non-profit organisation which aims to help avert conflicts, prevent human rights abuses and ensure governments fulfil their obligations to protect civilians … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
Partners; Staff; News; 2008-9 report, 13 pdf-pages;
Address (1 of 7, International): Crisis Action, 48 Gray’s Inn Rd, London WC1X 8LT, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Crisis Action works behind the scenes to support a diverse range of partners who are all concerned with tackling the immediate effects or long-term consequences of conflict. We aim to help them increase the impact of their responses to current and emerging conflict-related crises. Continuer la lecture de « Crisis Action »

securing livelihood using the law

• Who: More than 65 lawyers and staff work for the LRC from our four regional offices. We often work with other civil society organizations to further our Vision and our Mission.
• What: The LRC is a human rights organization in South Africa. We use the law as an instrument of justice for the vulnerable and marginalised, including poor, homeless, and landless people and communities who suffer discrimination by reason of race, class, gender, disability or by reason of social, economic, and historical circumstances.
• When: The LRC started in Johannesburg in 1979 …
• … (full text about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Issues; Judgments, Texts; Media; Documents; Library; Non-Profit Status;
Address: National Office, 6th Floor, Bram Fischer House, 25 Rissik Street, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa;
Mail: P O Box 9495, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa;
Contacts.

About 2/2: Vision: Inspired by our history, the Constitution and international human rights standards, the LRC is committed to a fully democratic society based on the principle of substantive equality and to ensure that the principles, rights, and responsibilities enshrined in our national Constitution are respected, promoted, protected and fulfilled.  Continuer la lecture de « Legal Resources Centre LRC »

building bridges for global security

• As an organisation, and as individuals, Oxford Research Group (ORG) is committed to progressive ethical, environmental and equal opportunities policies in all areas of our work and working practices.
• Ethical Policy: Oxford Research Group is committed to an ethical approach in all our projects, programmes of work and operating procedures. We are working towards ensuring we do not make use of external suppliers or services which invest in, or have any links to, unethical industries, and preference is given, where possible, to fairtrade and other ethically sound products. As individuals, we strive to reflect the ethical values of the Group in the manner in which we work … (full text about /Ethical, Environmental and Equal Opportunities Statement).

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Projects; Middle East; Casualities; Security; Publications; FAQs; Site help; Get involved;
Address: Oxford Research Group, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT, UK;
Map and Contact.

About: Oxford Research Group (ORG) is an independent non-governmental organisation and registered charity, which works together with others to promote a more sustainable approach to security for the UK and the world.  Continuer la lecture de « Oxford Research Group »