Mois : avril 2011

Linked on our blogs with Graph of the week: number of Americans receiving food stamps.

• The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is one of the nation’s premier policy organizations working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals.
• The Center conducts research and analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budget and tax policies and to help ensure that policymakers consider the needs of low-income families and individuals in these debates.  We also develop policy options to alleviate poverty … (about 1/2).

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3 of many Researche-Topics: Child Nutrition and WIC, Food Stamps; Food Assistance;
Address: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 820 First Street, NE, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20002, USA;
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About 2/2: … In addition, the Center examines the short- and long-term impacts of proposed policies on the health of the economy and the soundness of federal and state budgets.   Continuer la lecture de « Center on Budget and Policy Priorities CNPP »

• Families in Global Transition (FIGT) continues to gain momentum as we move toward enhancing our mission of bringing together those involved with the unique world of global transition.
• FIGT is the only US-based conference where representatives of the corporate, diplomatic, academic, military and mission sectors come to share cross-cultural coping strategies. This unique forum allows everyone to recognize the universal challenges of relocation and strategize on new methods and research … (full text FIGT Difference).
• FIGT Swiss chapter Co-Chairs: Anne-Claude Lambelet and Michèle Lewis O’Donnell.
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Address: Families in Global Transition, PO Box 3363, Warrenton, Virginia, 20188, USA;
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History: In late 1997 four women from the newly formulated Association of International Women in Indianapolis were gathered around Ruth Van Reken’s kitchen table for coffee to discuss what they could do to help families such as their own deal with the adjustment issues of international relocations. Continuer la lecture de « FAMILIES IN GLOBAL TRANSITION FIGT »

Originally in german: Menschenrechte für die Frau e.V.

• TERRE DES FEMMES is a non-profit human rights organisation based in Germany that supports girls and women through raising public awareness, international networking, campaigning, individual personal assistance and the promotion of self-help projects abroad.
• TERRE DES FEMMES works to ensure that women and girls around the world are able to lead self-determined lives as well as enjoying equal and inalienable rights. (english Homepage).

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Address: TERRE DES FEMMES, Main Office, P.O. Box 25 65, D-72015 Tübingen, Germany;
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History – Today: Our History: In 1981, a group of concerned women were inspired to act after reading a disturbing article in Brigitte magazine about the horrible fate of women in the Middle East. Continuer la lecture de « Terre des Femmes.de »

• OUR MISSION: The Ethics Center brings the public and scientists together to explore how science can best serve society. Through forums, projects, and resources, the Center gives all stakeholders an opportunity to share perspectives on the ethical implications of new developments in science and technology.
• OUR TARGET AUDIENCE: The Ethics Center welcomes anyone who is open to learning new ideas and listening to viewpoints different from their own. Our primary audiences are: (1) members of the public interested in the ethical implications of science and technology and (2) science and technology innovators who are eager to connect with the public. (About /Mission Statement).

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Address: The Center for Ethics in Science & Technology, Research Ethics Program, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, Mail code 0612, La Jolla, CA 92093-0612, USA;
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About /History: The Center for Ethics in Science & Technology was founded in 2003 by Michael Kalichman, UC San Diego, with initial support from Peter Ellsworth of the Legler Benbough Foundation.   Continuer la lecture de « Center for Ethics in Science and Technology »

an update of our small presentation in September 23, 2006.  Linked with Nils Daulaire, USA.

Who we are: The Global Health Council is the world’s largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world.
Our diverse membership is comprised of health-care professionals and organizations that include NGOs, foundations, corporations, government agencies and academic institutions that work to ensure global health for all … (full text who we are).

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Address: Global Health Council, 1111 19th Street, NW – Suite 1120, Washington, D.C. 20036, USA;
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What we do: The Global Health Council works to ensure that all who strive for improvement and equity in global health have the information and resources they need to succeed.  Continuer la lecture de « Global Health Council »