Mois : juillet 2010

Monterey Institute of International Studies MIIS

a graduate school of Middlebury College – in 9 languages

Established in 1955 as the Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies, founders Gaspard Weiss, Remsen Bird, and Dwight Morrow Jr. envisioned a learning institution that promoted international understanding through the study of language and culture. While the institute’s name has evolved into the Monterey Institute of International Studies its core identity as an innovative leader in international education continues to define professional, global learning … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Offices, Services; Giving; Admissions; Academics; Community; Careers;
Address: Monterey Institute of International Studies, 460 Pierce St Monterey, CA 93940, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Over the decades the Institute has grown, adding new programs, faculty, and students to expand its global reach and educational mission. Continuer la lecture de « Monterey Institute of International Studies MIIS »

Medico International

also in german, in spanisch.

  • The assistance provided by Medico is more than the supply of relief goods in emergency situations. We see our work as an element within comprehensive social action that aims at the implementation of the right to health.
  • In this effort we are not focused on short-term « interventionist aid missions ». Our concern is to cooperate in a spirit of solidarity and trust with people who are our autonomous partners and anything but mere recipients of aid … (about 1/2 /Medico works … with partners).

english Homepage;
Health; Health Projects; Human Rights; War, violence; Psycho Social Work; Emergency Relief; Network; Publications; Donations;
Address: Medico International, Burgstr. 106, 60389 Frankfurt am Main, Germany;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our common point of departure is marked by the political and social aims that we share with our partner organizations in the South. The continuous exchange of experiences, openness in our interactions with the partners and a constant reflection of existing dependencies and individual interests also form part of these aims.  Continuer la lecture de « Medico International »

The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance CHRAGG

Tume ya Haki za Binadamu na Utawala Bora – Linked with Request for Information: 05 – 18 July 2010.

The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) is an independent government department, established as the national focal point institution for the promotion and protection of human rights and duties as well as good governance in Tanzania. CHRAGG was established under Article 129(1) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania of 1977 as amended by Act No. 3 of 2000 … (Homepage 1/2).

News; Documents; Tenders, Vacancies; Gallery; Links; FAQs;
Address: Head office, Executive Secretary, Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance CHRAGG, Plot No.8, Luthuli Street (Haki House), P.O.Box 2643, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania;
Contact.

Homepage 2/2: … The Commission became operational on the 1st July 2001 after the coming into force of the Commission the Human Rights and Good Governance Act No7 of 2001 as amended by Act No 16 of 2001 and Government Notice No. 311 of 8th June 2001. Continuer la lecture de « The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance CHRAGG »

CUTS International

Consumer Unity & Trust Society

CUTS filed the first unfair trade practices (UTPs) complaint in the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission (MRTPC) in August 1984, which stopped the misleading sales of a hosiery dealer, forced matchbox manufacturers to ensure 50 sticks in a match box and exposed the double branding of cigarette manufacturers. The last action led to a change in the excise policy … (about Milestones 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Events; Capability; Projects; Financials; Careers;
Address(1 of 7): CUTS-London, Tamar Lordkipanidze, London Resource Centre, Gordon House, 6 Lissenden Gardens, London NW5 1LX, UK;
Contacts (worldwide).

About CUTS (12 pdf-pages).  Continuer la lecture de « CUTS International »

Law and Society Trust LST, Sri Lanka

  • Vision: A society free from war, discrimination and social injustice and based upon human dignity for all
  • Mission: To utilize rights-based strategies in research, documentation and advocacy promoting the full realization of the rule of law, justifiability of rights and public accountability.
  • Mandate: … (full text about the Trust).

Homepage;
Infos, docs; Reports; Publications; Jobs; Internship; Events; Our Founder;
Address: Law & Society Trust, No. 3 , Kynsey Terrace, Colombo 8, Sri Lanka;
Contact.

State of Human Rights: This is a detailed account of the state of human rights in Sri Lanka focusing on the period January to December 2006.
Sri Lanka: State of Human Rights 2007 contains the following chapters:  Continuer la lecture de « Law and Society Trust LST, Sri Lanka »