Mois : mai 2011

The IORG Inc has at least seven principal objectives:

• To encourage research on geopolitical, economic, socio-cultural, environmental, scientific and technological issues relevant to the Indian Ocean Region
• To promote dialogue on the peaceful uses and ecologically sustainable development of maritime resources based on the principle of Common Heritage
• To foster interstate cooperation in the sustainable management of ocean resources and the peaceful resolution of maritime disputes

… (full textObjectives).

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Programmes; Conferences 2011; Books, Journal; Archive; IOR-ARC Observer Status; Board; Structure; Membership: Info, Form;
Addresses: 1): IORG Inc. Headquarter, P O Box 884, Cottesloe, Western Australia 6011, Australia;
2): Coordinating Centre, Professor Sanjay Chaturvedi, Centre for the Study of Geopolitics, Department of Political Science, Arts Block VI, Panjab University – 160 014, India;
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Preamble: The key objective of the Indian Ocean Research Group Inc. (IORG) is to initiate a policy-oriented dialogue, in the true spirit of partnership, among governments, industries, NGOs and communities, towards realizing a shared, peaceful, stable and prosperous future for the Indian Ocean region.  Continuer la lecture de « Indian Ocean Research Group IORG »

Université de Tours /France

Le programme des « Bibliothèques Virtuelles Humanistes » a été conçu en 2002 avec la collaboration de l’IRHT (section de l’humanisme). Il constitue, avec l’élaboration des catalogues des « Incunables des bibliothèques de France », le volet recherche sur le livre ancien du CESR. Il diffuse des documents patrimoniaux et poursuit des recherches associant des compétences en sciences humaines et en informatique. Depuis 2008, il agrège plusieurs types de documents numériques: … (texte entier Accueil).

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Aide; Fac-similés, Epistemon, Manuscrits, Iconographie; Archives: Vie du site, Calendrier, Documentation; Entreport OAI;
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Mentions légales /Extrait de la convention établie avec les établissements partenaires:  Continuer la lecture de « Bibiothèques Virtuelles Humanistes BVH »

the national center for fair and open testing

• … The National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest) advances quality education and equal opportunity by promoting fair, open, valid and educationally beneficial evaluations of students, teachers and schools. FairTest also works to end the misuses and flaws of testing practices that impede those goals … (about 1/2).
• Mission Statement.

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Contrarian View; Resources; Fact Sheets; Testings: K-12, University, Employment;
Staff, Board; Newsletter; Archives; News; Publicatiopns; Videos; Links; Support us;
Address: FairTest, P.O. Box 300204, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … We place special emphasis on eliminating the racial, class, gender, and cultural barriers to equal opportunity posed by standardized tests, and preventing their damage to the quality of education.  Continuer la lecture de « Fair Test »

The Chennai Centre for China Studies CCCS, registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act 1975 (83/2008 dated 4 April 2008), is a non-profit public policy think-tank, with the following objectives … (about 1/2).

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Projects; Team; Events; Links;
Address: , 2, Apoorva Apartments, 7, Maharani Chinnamma Road, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, Chennai 600 018, India;
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About 2/2 /Our objectives:   Continuer la lecture de « Chennai Center for China Studies CCCS »

strategic insights and bipartisan policy solutions

At a time of new global opportunities and challenges, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) provides strategic insights and policy solutions to decisionmakers in government, international institutions, the private sector, and civil society. A bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, CSIS conducts research and analysis and develops policy initiatives that look into the future and anticipate change … (about 1/2).

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Topics; Regions; Programs; Experts; Press; Multimedia; Publications; Events; Internships; Support us;
Address: Center for Strategic and International Studies CSIS, 1800 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA;
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About 2/2: … Founded by David M. Abshire (far left) and Admiral Arleigh Burke (left) at the height of the Cold War, CSIS was dedicated to finding ways for America to sustain its prominence and prosperity as a force for good in the world.  Continuer la lecture de « Center for Strategic and International Studies CSIS »

Council for Genuine Global Cooperation – Nord-Süd Forum e.V. – Linked on our blogs with Soka Gakkai International SGI.

• The GLOBAL COOPERATION COUNCIL advocates genuine collaboration as a prerequisite of fair globalization in the firm belief that the emerging new world in the 21st century calls for departure from the entrenched patterns of thinking.
• Instead of clinging on to outdated social, economic, financial and political perceptions and structures, there is a compelling need to create conditions for a just, truly democratic and secure world whose citizens are empowered to interact with each other and those at the helm of affairs in order to respond rapidly to changes creeping in at a quick pace … (Interaction for change 1/2).
• Sustained are IDN-In Depth News, Global perspectives, Development Watch and Global Affairs Media Academy.

All pages have the same URL. To reach them, click on the internal links as: executives, advisory, help yourself, statutes arichives, global events, news-features-analyses, internat. cooperation, interaction for change, acrtivities, contact, links.
Impressum /Address: GLOBAL COOPERATION COUNCIL, (Nord-Süd-Forum) e.V., Marienstr. 19/20, D-10117 Berlin, Germany.

Interaction for change 2/2: … This calls for fostering a culture of peace, which is a prerequisite for sustainable global security.  Continuer la lecture de « Global Cooperation Council »

a Buddhist association based in Tokyo, to raise awareness about the need for a nuclear free world – Linked on our blogs with Global Cooperation Council.

Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a lay Buddhist movement linking more than 12 million people around the world. SGI members integrate their Buddhist practice into their daily lives, following the Lotus Sutra based teachings of Nichiren, a 13th-century Japanese Buddhist priest … (about /Overview 1/2).

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Initiatives; Peace; Development; Human Rights; Activities; Partners; Resources; About /Facts; AllNews; Media; FAQs;
map; Address: SGI Headquarters, Josei Toda International Center, 15-3 Samon-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan 160-0017;
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About /Overview 2/2: … Just as the lotus blooms in a muddy pond, all people can manifest the Buddha nature – inner resources of courage, wisdom and compassion that can equip them to overcome life’s challenges and lead happy and fulfilling lives.  Continuer la lecture de « Soka Gakkai International SGI »

also in arabic, french and spanish – Linked on our blogs with World Educational Social Forum Palestine, and with Arab NGO Network for Development ANND.

• The Global Campaign for Education (GCE) is a civil society movement that aims to end the global education crisis.  Together we hold governments to account for their promises repeatedly made to provide Education for All.  The GCE’s mission is to make sure that governments act now to deliver the right of every girl, boy, woman and man to a free quality public education … (about 1/2).
• Annual Report 2009, 64 pdf-pages.

english Homepage; Sitemap;
Principles; Why; Resources; Press, Bloggers; News; GA; Your country;
Address: Global Campaign for Education, PO Box 521733, 26 Baker Street Rosebank, Saxonwold, Johannesburg, 2132, South Africa;
Contact and CGE Secretariat.

About 2/2: … Since our formation in 1999, millions of people and thousands of organizations in over 100 countries have united to demanding Education for All.  Continuer la lecture de « Global Campaign for Education »

(already mentionned on remember some Arab NGOs). – Linked on ourblogs with World Educational Social Forum Palestine, and with Global Campaign for Education.

• The Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND) is a regional network, working in 10 Arab countries with 7 national networks (with an extended membership of 200 CSOs from different backgrounds) and 23 NGO members. ANND was established in 1997 and its headquarters is located in Beirut, Lebanon since 2000.
• ANND aims at strengthening the role of civil society, enhancing the values of democracy, respect of human rights and sustainable development in the region. ANND advocates for more sound and effective socio-economic reforms in the region, which integrate the concepts of sustainable development, gender justice, and the rights-based approach … (about 1/2).
• Letter to Mrs. Catherine Ashton.

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Reflections; Employments; Reports; Newsletters; our Members; Members of; Partners;
Address: ANND, P.O.Box: 5792/14, Mazraa: 1105 – 2070, Beirut, Lebanon;
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About 2/2 /… The network programs cover three main areas:  Continuer la lecture de « Arab NGO Network for Development ANND »

also in arabic, french and spanish – Linked on our blogs with Global Campaign for Education, and with Arab NGO Network for Development ANND.

Our Mission: The World Education Forum aims to work to reinforce the concept of education as a fundamental human right and a key for sustainable development, for the establishment of peace and stability among countries and of a cooperative world community. It seeks to foster improvements in education policies and practices to meet the individual and shared educational needs of people of all ages … (Mission, Vision 1/2).

english Homepage;
Why Education; Challenges; General Infos; Event october 2010; Organization; WEF Themes; Int. Support; Docs; Media; FAQs; Links;
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Mission, Vision 2/2: … /The specific goals of the WEF are the following:  Continuer la lecture de « World Educational Social Forum Palestine »

Linked on our blogs with New Tactics in Human Rights Project.

• The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) exists to heal the wounds of government-sponsored torture on individuals, their families and their communities, and to stop its practice.
• As many as 500,000 torture survivors are living in the United States. These individuals were brutalized by repressive regimes abroad because of what they believed, what they said or did, or what they represented. Many survivors, their families, and their communities suffer the lingering, debilitating effects of their horrific traumas in silence … (full text Who we are).

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Healing Survivors; Inside CTV; Resources; Research; Advocacy; Building … ; News; Contribute;
Address (1 of 6): Minneapolis Administration: Center for Victims of Torture, 717 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA;
Directions to the St. Paul Healing Center; Contact.

History /Governor Perpich’s Commitment to Human Rights: The Center for Victims of Torture began with a conversation between an Amnesty International volunteer at Stanford Law School, Rudy Perpich, Jr., and his father, then Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich.  Continuer la lecture de « Center for Victims of Torture »

Linked on our blogs with Peace Building Initiative.

• The International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) is an association made of and governed by professionals engaged in humanitarian action. Established in Brussels in mid 2010 as an International Non-Profit Association under Belgian Law, PHAP’s mission has been designed to respond to a growing demand for professional development and networking opportunities among individuals deployed in the context of humanitarian crises. PHAP is based on the recognition that humanitarian professionals, particularly from the global south, benefit from a remarkable range and depth of experiences.
• Such experiences can play a critical role in the design of practice‐oriented humanitarian strategies as well as the elaboration of standards of excellence in humanitarian action … (full text about /Mission Objectives).

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Development Overview; Trainings; Workshop; Online Course; Membership Application; Volunteerings; Join Now; Partnerships; All Events;
Map; Address: PHAP aisbl, Rue Belliard, 205, B-1040 Brussels, BELGIUM;
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Launch of Online Course on the Essentials of International Humanitarian Law:  The International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) is pleased to announce the launch of its first Online Course, which focuses on the core principles and concepts of International Humanitarian Law (IHL).  Continuer la lecture de « International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection PHAP »