Mois : janvier 2010

bring back due process to the immigration system

Since the Declaration of Independence, America has striven to uphold fairness and due process. But today, a broken immigration system denies basic human rights and due process to people who live here. In the aftermath of 9-11, immigrants have borne the brunt of harsh policies with the U.S. government allowing raids and arrests without warrants, holding thousands in inhumane detention conditions, and deporting people without a fair trial.
Learn about the three main issues below: fair day in court, detention and enforcement so you can be part of the movement that calls on the government to bring back due process to the immigration system. Because when we deny due process to some, we put all of our freedoms at risk … (about 1/2).

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Get involved: Thousands of people are detained and denies due process every day in the United States: E-mail your Senators and Representatives ASAP – Tell them to restore fairness and due process to the immigration system. Continuer la lecture de « Restore Fairness »

• CSC Confédération des Syndicats Chrétiens de Belgique.
• ACV Algemeen Christelijk Vakverbond.
• ACV-CSC Metea is born (12/12/09) – The textile (Textura) and metal federations of the Belgian TU confederation ACV-CSC have merged and created ACV-CSC Metea, in Gent.

ACV-CSChas taken over 100 years for the ACV-CSC to develop into what it is today: a trade union organisation with more than 1.7 million members, undoubtedly Belgium’s largest union.
The ACV-CSC is also considered as a strong organisation with an extensive network of more than 150 service-centers and 2750 full-time staff, allowing workers to get quality services including legal assistance, unemployment benefits, training, counselling and administrative assistance for matters related to work, social security, etc.
Part of its strength lies also with its confederal strike fund, that guarantees the independence of the ACV-CSC and its ability to undertake action when necessary and gives a concrete basis to the solidarity between its affiliated organizations … (full text Structures).

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for both: Haachtsesteenweg 579, 1030 Brussels, Belgium;
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Economic profile of Belgium: Continuer la lecture de « ACV-CSC, a democratic trade union »

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Street Law, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing practical, participatory education about law, democracy, and human rights.  Through its philosophy and programs, people are empowered to transform democratic ideals into citizen action … (about /who we are 1/2).

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About /who we are 2/2: … Street Law provides resources and solutions for:  Continuer la lecture de « Street Law Project »

Welcome to the Soul City Institute website: Soul City Institute is a dynamic and innovative multi-media health promotion and social change project. Through drama and entertainment Soul City reaches more than 16 million South Africans. This is done through 2 main brands, Soul City targeted at adults and Soul Buddyz targeted at 8 – 12 year olds and adults in their lives. The second big programme that Soul City Institute is involved in is the Regional Programme which is a partnership with local organisations in 8 Southern African countries … (full text Homepage).

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Addresses: Postal Address: Soul City Institute for Health & Development Communication, P.O Box 1290, Houghton, 2041, South Africa;
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About /Vision & Mission: Our Vision is To make an improvement in people’s health and quality of life by:  Continuer la lecture de « Soul City Institute for Health & Development Communication »