Mois : avril 2011

Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform GFN-SSR

  • The Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform (GFN-SSR) works to promote a better understanding of security and justice sector reform through the provision of information, advice and expertise to practitioners, academics and policymakers throughout the world (full text Homepage).
  • Gov’s Department for International Development DFID.
  • University of Birmingham.

Homepage;
Background; Beginner’s Guide; Topics and Regionals; Docs-Library; Publications; Organisations; Org’s Pamphlet in pdf;
Address: GFN-SSR, International Development Department, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK;
Contact.
What is Security Sector Reform SSR: Security is a core aspect of the vulnerability of the poor. Security sector reform aims to develop a secure environment based on development, rule of law, good governance and local ownership of security actors. GFN-SSR promotes these objectives by working with local actors through networks, capacity building and information sharing.  Continuer la lecture de « Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform GFN-SSR »

Centre for Security Sector Management CSSM

at Cranfield University, Shrivenham UK

Our Mission is to promote the development and effective management of security sectors for enhanced peace and security.

Homepage and latest;
Core Activities: Education, Research, Policy Development (coming), Knowledge Management;
Library; News; Resources; Journal of SSR; Newsletter; CSSM-Team; Regions;
Address: Centre for Security Sector Management, Wellington Hall, Cranfield University, Shrivenham, SN6 8LA, UK;
Contact: Tel: +44(0)1793 785286, Fax: +44(0)1793 785771.

Stabilisation Programme: Team Leader: Dr. Stephanie Blair – The Stabilisation Programme at the Centre for Security Sector Management (CSSM) is dedicated to practical and empirically-based research that supports the wider stabilisation community. The purpose of the stabilisation programme is to make the link between practice and theory, and training and education for the full spectrum of actors that are involved in peace and stability programmes. Continuer la lecture de « Centre for Security Sector Management CSSM »

Mindsight Institute

Mindsight, a term coined by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. (The Developing Mind, 1999), is the capacity for insight and empathy. It is the ability of the human mind to see itself: to know one’s own mind and to be able to perceive the minds of others. Mindsight can be developed within our interpersonal relationships and our internal reflective practices … (about 1/2).

Welcome Page;
Books-audios-videos; Courses; Team; Dr. Dan Siegel; FAQs;
Address: Mindsight Institute, 11980 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 809, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … For a diverse audience from professionals to parents, policy-makers to the general public, Dan Siegel and the Mindsight Institute offer a scientifically-based way of understanding human development that can promote mindsight and compassion in our personal lives, our relationships, and our communities.  Continuer la lecture de « Mindsight Institute »

Ethics Updates

dedicated to promoting the thoughtful discussion of difficult moral issues

Ethics Updates was founded in 1994 by Lawrence M. Hinman, a professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego. Originally, it was intended to update the bibliographical essays in two of his books, Ethics: A Pluralistic Approach to Moral Theory and Contemporary Moral Issues. The site still reflects its origins: the structure of the two principal components of the site reflects the tables of contents of those two books. A more detailed description of the development of the site can be found in « The Virtual Seminar Room, » which was published in Teaching Philosophy in 1997 … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Theories: Anti-Theory, Rights, Gender, Justice; Applied: Abortion; Euthanasia, Poverty/Welfare, World Hunger;
Resources: Classic Texts; Partner: Center for Ethics …;
Address: Dr. Lawrence M. Hinman, Director, The Values Institute, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492, USA;
Contact: Voice: 619-260-4787, Fax: 619-260-5950, E-mail.

About Ethics Updates and its related websites 2/2: … As the site developed, a number of new features were added. An on-line library of classic texts in ethics provides the basis of the Reference Library.   Continuer la lecture de « Ethics Updates »

Youth Resource Centre Zambia iicd

a project of the Ministry of Sports, Youth and Child Development MSYCD and its National Youth Development Council NYDC – an iicd supported programme – in en, fr, es, nl and swahili

IICD employs about 32 staff, working at the headquarters in The Hague, The Netherlands. Within the internationally diverse team, the working atmosphere is informal and the management encourages teamwork and mutual learning.
Are you interested in working for IICD and contributing to sustainable development and poverty alleviation? IICD seeks to complement its team on a regular basis. Vacancies are posted on this page when available … (full text Vacancies).

Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « Youth Resource Centre Zambia iicd »

Benzodiazepine Addiction – withdrawal and recovery

This web site is dedicated to sufferers of iatrogenic benzodiazepine tranquilliser addiction everywhere. Launched on July 6, 2000 with a dozen pages this site now has more than 1200 pages of articles and information, expert medical documents, news stories and personal accounts. You can navigate this site from the side frame to the left or from the dropdown menu below. A good place to begin is the FAQ Document – « Benzodiazepine Dependency and Withdrawal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) file » … (Mainpage 1/2).

All Sites have the same URL: Continuer la lecture de « Benzodiazepine Addiction – withdrawal and recovery »

Public Banking Institute – banking in the public interest

(with Ellen Brown) – Linked with Japan: financing reconstruction, the monetary implications of the Nuclear Catastrophe.

  • The Public Banking Institute (PBI) is a non-partisan think-tank, research and advisory organization dedicated to exploring and disseminating information on the potential utility of publicly-owned banks, and to facilitate their implementation. PBI was formed in 2011 as an educational non-profit organization by a group of citizens including past and present community and civic leaders, businesspeople, educators, political economists, writers, and banking and other professionals. The group shares a concern over the destabilizing actions of a private banking industry that, through its corporate business model, has precipitated the economic imbalances now witnessed across the US economy … (full text about).
  • See also: It’s Rainmaking Time.
  • Video: Max Keiser and Ellen Brown discuss High Frequency Trading, 7.48 min, 9 May 2010.

Homepage;
State.info; Events; FAQs;
Blog: Welcome /About /1, about the blog /2; News; Interviews; Take Action; Petitions; Upcoming events; right column: in the news;
Contact online.

Public Banking Model for a State /Background: … click on , … and for a video: An Introduction to State Owned Banks, 7.43 min (In Context Report), March 29, 2011 …  Continuer la lecture de « Public Banking Institute – banking in the public interest »

Gardens of the Righteous Worldwide Gariwo

by the Gardens of the Righteous Worldwide Committee – Versione Italiana

Who are the RIGHTEOUS? The term Righteous comes from the Bible, which states that « whoever saves a life saves the whole world » and it was applied for the first time in Israel with reference to those who rescued Jews from Nazi persecution in Europe. The concept of Righteous has been used again to recall the attempts to stop the extermination of the Armenians in Turkey in 1915 and by extension to all those, anywhere in the world, who have tried or are trying to prevent crimes of genocide, to defend human rights in extreme situations, or that struggle to safeguard memory from the recurring attempts to deny the truth about the persecutions … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Scientific Committee; Documents; Articles; Lectures; Theses, Essays; Videos; Events; Gardens; Righteous; Genocides; Updates; Links;
Address: Committee for the Gardens of the Righteous Worldwide, via G. Boccaccio, 47, 20123 Milano, Italia;
Contact: Phone: (+39) 02 36707648, Fax: (+39) 02 36513811, Email.

About 2/2: … How the COMMITTEE FOR THE GARDENS OF THE RIGHTEOUS WORLDWIDE was formed. Continuer la lecture de « Gardens of the Righteous Worldwide Gariwo »

Rethinking Schools

publisher of (paid) educational materials

  • In 1986, a group of Milwaukee-area teachers had a vision.
  • They wanted not only to improve education in their own classrooms and schools, but to help shape reform throughout the public school system in the United States.
  • Today that vision is embodied in Rethinking Schools.
  • Rethinking Schools began as a local effort to address problems such as basal readers, standardized testing, and textbook-dominated curriculum. Since its founding, it has grown into a nationally prominent publisher of educational materials, with subscribers in all 50 states, all 10 Canadian provinces, and many other countries … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Magazine current Issue; Archives; Catalogue; Games etc.; Links;
Address: Rethinking Schools, 1001 E. Keefe Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA;
Contact our Staff.

About 2/2: … While the scope and influence of Rethinking Schools has changed, its basic orientation has not. Most importantly, it remains firmly committed to equity and to the vision that public education is central to the creation of a humane, caring, multiracial democracy.  Continuer la lecture de « Rethinking Schools »

Teaching a People’s History – ZINN Education Project

Linked on our blogs with Howard Zinn – USA.

  • Why should we teach “a people’s history” instead of the traditional narrative? Here are responses from some of the authors featured on the website and teachers:
  • Howard Zinn: We are pleased to share the keynote address Howard Zinn gave at the 2008 National Conference for the Social Studies (NCSS) conference. He offers clear examples of how history teachers can help students think outside of the box. This is an excellent film to be shown in parts or in full for staff discussion.
  • Teachers: … (full long text Why).

Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « Teaching a People’s History – ZINN Education Project »

Teaching for Change

building social justing starting in the classroom

Teaching for Change provides teachers and parents with the tools to transform schools into centers of justice where students learn to read, write and change the world … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Publications; News; 20Years; Professional Development; Employment; Parent Organizing; Bookstore; Donate;
Address: Teaching for Change, PO Box 73038, Washington, DC 20056, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Teaching for Change operates from the belief that schools can provide students the skills, knowledge and inspiration to be citizens and architects of a better world – or they can fortify the status quo. Continuer la lecture de « Teaching for Change »

Center for the Study of Empathic Therapy, Education & Living

Dr. Peter Breggin: bring out the best in yourself

  • Join us on April 8-10, 2011 at our Conference/info at the Embassy Suites Syracuse Hotel, in Syracuse, New York, USA (sign up /Hotel /Update).
  • Empathy recognizes, welcomes and treasures the individuality, personhood, identity, spirit or soul of the other human being in all its shared and unique aspects. Empathic therapies offer a caring, understanding and empowering attitude toward the individual’s emotional struggles, aspirations and personal growth … (full text What Is Empathic Therapy).
  • See also his other website: Psychiatric Drug Facts/Homepage presenting a big amount of documents.

Homepage;
Founding Guidelines; Networking; Membership; Newsletter; Essay: on being human;
Contact Dr. Breggin.

WHAT IS PSYCHIATRY? Psychiatry is NOT a Medical Practice! by Fred Baughman, Jr., M.D., Child Neurologist. Our emotions—be they elation, depression or anxiety—are a barometer of how we are doing at the game of life.   Continuer la lecture de « Center for the Study of Empathic Therapy, Education & Living »

Greater Good Science Center GGSC

the science of a meaningful life

The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Raising Happyness; Resources; Articles; Videos, Podcasts; Membership; Volunteer; Organizations;
Map and Address: Greater Good Science Center, University of California, Berkeley, 2425 Atherton Street #6070, Berkeley, CA 94720-6070, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Based at the University of California, Berkeley, the GGSC is unique in its commitment to both science and practice: not only do we sponsor groundbreaking scientific research into social and emotional well-being, we help people apply this research to their personal and professional lives.   Continuer la lecture de « Greater Good Science Center GGSC »

Mouvements – des idées et des luttes

Chercheurs, journalistes et militants peuvent-ils s’essayer, ensemble, à décrire le monde social et contribuer au débat d’idées ? C’est le pari lancé par la revue Mouvements : se constituer en espace d’information critique, d’enquêtes sociales, de travaux théoriques et d’interpellation politique afin d’intensifier les échanges entre travaux de recherche, espaces de résistance et de proposition politique. Ni journal en ligne, ni liste de diffusion partisane, ni blog collectif, mouvements.info est un espace réactif de réflexion politique et théorique … (qui sommes-nous 1/2).

Accueil;
Dossiers; Archives; Newsletter; Abo revue; Liens colonne de gauche: la revue, recherche, les partenaires, Twitter;
Contact online.

Qui sommes-nous 2/2: … Dans le contexte d’une crise sans précédent de la presse généraliste et des revues de sciences humaines, Mouvements entend conjuguer le sérieux et la rigueur à un souci de réactivité aux grands débats et faits du moment, et montrer que les sciences sociales peuvent contester ou utilement éclairer les prises de position politique.  Continuer la lecture de « Mouvements – des idées et des luttes »