Mois : juin 2011

Turning Point

have you been hurt? – domestic violence, sexual assault service of West Alabama

  • Turning Point is a private, non-profit corporation whose purposes shall be determined by the Board of Directors and Staff and shall be reflected in its Articles of Incorporation and By-laws.
  • Providing comprehensive quality services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault shall be the primary purpose of Turning Point.
  • In the provision of services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, Turning Point recognizes domestic violence and sexual assault as social issues—not the result of individual pathology … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Domestic Violence; Sexual Assault; Research; Services; Coming Events; Volunteer;
Address: Turning Point, P.O.Box 1165, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Turning Point further acknowledges that victims of domestic violence and sexual assault have many alternatives available to them and that it is the right of each individual to choose among these alternatives.  Continuer la lecture de « Turning Point »

IMF Boss (a WordPressBlog I like)

tracking the fight to head the fund – Linked on our blogs with Alternative Candidate Nominated: Aurélie Trouvé, and with Soutenez la première candidature altermondi aliste à la tête du FMI.

  • imfboss.org gives you up-to-date information, press coverage, insider info, civil society and official reactions to the IMF leadership process.
  • We are calling for an end to the European heads of state’s* stranglehold on the post and for the IMF to stay true to their 2009 commitment to “adopt an open, merit-based and transparent process for the selection of IMF management”.
  • Following in the footsteps of worldbankpresident.org we hope to create a hub for discussion and debate on IMF governance, the selection process and the pros and cons of potential candidates. (about).

Homepage;
Who is in the running; The process; Press; Briefings; Other;
Right column / links for: a funny poll (guess first who is winning); recent posts; subscribe: by social medias, by e-mail; latest news; blogroll/links;
Contact. –

That’s all bla-bla for this blog!

… (My comment: the rest we all together have to work it out … *you guess that non-European heads of state’s would do better??? I guess we should crash the IMF and co, stop the elite’s behavior and re-think the whole since the beginning … yes. The sooner we stop all this mess, the better we will recover …  but then for the sake of ALL humans. There is no other chance to save it. Heidi).

wildmind.org

buddhist meditation – get personalized meditation guidance on our online courses – Other languages: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), French, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Our mission is to benefit the world by promoting awareness and compassion through the practice of Buddhist meditation.
Wildmind is run by Bodhipaksa, a Buddhist teacher and author who has been practicing within the Triratna Buddhist Community since 1982 and a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order since 1993. Bodhipaksa previously taught the course, Traditions of Buddhist Meditation at the University of Montana … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Video introduction; Is it for me? Practices; Applied; Topics; Blogs; News; Archive; Translation project; Links;
Address: Wildmind, PO Box 212, Newmarket NH 03857, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Wildmind’s activities include:  Continuer la lecture de « wildmind.org »

Cellule Nationale de Suivi et de Coordination pour la Protection de l’Enfant CNSCPE

La CNSCPE est une structure regroupant des représentants de l’ensemble des acteurs dans le domaine de la protection de l’enfance au Bénin. Mission: La CNSCPE est chargée de:

  • coordonner, suivre et évaluer la mise en œuvre du document de Politique et Stratégies Nationales pour la Protection de l’Enfant et son Plan d’action 2008-2012;
  • centraliser les informations relatives aux actions de protection des enfants au Bénin notamment les rapports des groupes de travail, des comités ou commissions issus des conventions signées entre le Bénin et divers Etats et partenaires;
  • organiser une session ordinaire trimestrielle;
  • assurer la coordination et le suivi des activités des différents acteurs intervenant dans ce domaine;
  • proposer des approches de solutions aux problèmes auxquels les acteurs de Protection des Enfants et des Adolescents sont confrontés;
  • organiser un forum annuel des acteurs regroupant toutes les structures intervenant dans la Protection des Enfants … (qui sommes-nous 1/2).

Accueil;
Membres; Forum; Bibliothèque virtuelle; Calendrier; Cartographie /des interventions;
Contact online.

Qui sommes-nous 2/2: … Composition: La Cellule est présidée par le Ministre de la Famille et de la Solidarité Nationale ou son représentant.  Continuer la lecture de « Cellule Nationale de Suivi et de Coordination pour la Protection de l’Enfant CNSCPE »

Alice Springs' Women's Shelter, Australia

Working towards a community where all women and children are treated with respect and dignity, living safe secure and empowered lives

  • The Alice Springs Women’s Shelter was established in 1975 by the local Women’s Electoral lobby. It was located in an old house in Bath Street, and was originally named the Alice Springs Women’s Refuge.
  • In 1980 the Shelter lost its funding for various reasons and over the next 6 weeks the service continued to operate with volunteer workers until they could no longer continue. Once the service was closed and emptied, the building was bulldozed … (History 1/2).

Homepage;
Family, Friends; Unhealthy relations; Supporting the Community; overing Your Steps … ; Partner: CAFVSAN; About Us;
Address: Alice Springs Women’s Shelter, PO Box 3219, Alice Springs NT 0871, Australia;
Contact (emergency 24 hours: (08) 8952 6075).

History 2/2: … For the next 14 months Alice Springs was unable to provide specific, safe accommodation for women experiencing domestic and family violence – Continuer la lecture de « Alice Springs' Women's Shelter, Australia »

Democratic Governance

a project of the United Nations Develoment Programme UNDP – also in spanish and french

Democratic governance is essential to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. We aim to build effective and capable states that are accountable and transparent, inclusive and responsive — from elections to participation of women and the poor … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Initiatives; Learning, Innovation; Programmes; Focus Areas; MDGs; Jobs; News; Library;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … Globally, the Democratic Governance Group tracks governance policy, promotes knowledge networks, and contributes to shaping the global dialogue on governance.  Continuer la lecture de « Democratic Governance »

World Young Women Christian Association YWCA

women leading change

  • The World Young Women’s Christian Association (World YWCA) is a global network of women leading social and economic change in 125 countries worldwide.
  • It advocates for peace, justice, health, human dignity, freedom and care of the environment, and has been at the forefront of raising the status of women since it was founded in 1894 … (about 1/2).
  • YWCA on en.wikipedia.

Homepage;
Take Action; Resources; Leadership; Priorities; Regions; Events; Members Associations; Jobs; Volunteer; News; Medias; Support Us;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The World YWCA develops women’s leadership to find local solutions to the global inequalities women face.  Continuer la lecture de « World Young Women Christian Association YWCA »

Poverty Reduction

a project of United Nations Develoment Programme UNDP  – also in spanish and french

As a trusted multilateral partner serving 166 developing countries around the world, UNDP is uniquely positioned to help advocate for change, connect countries to the knowledge and resources they need to accelerate the progress of human development – to achieve the MDGs and to reduce poverty … (about Poverty Reduction).

Accueil Poverty Reduction;  Accueil UNDP; Continuer la lecture de « Poverty Reduction »

women's link worldwide

strategies for Gender Justice – in spanish, also in english.

  • Women’s Link was founded in 2001. We have regional offices in Europe (Madrid, Spain) and Latin America (Bogotá, Colombia). We are a bilingual organization, working in both English and Spanish in many different parts of the world.
  • Women’s Link has 501(c)(3) status in the United States, foundation status in Spain and in Colombia we are legally recognized as a foreign non-profit organization … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
Work; Projects; Staff; Gender Justice Observatory; Gender Justice Uncovered; Awards; Press; Join;
Contact.

About 2/2 /… Our vision: Thanks to the efforts made by feminist groups and other activists from around the world, women’s rights have been recognized as human rights.   Continuer la lecture de « women's link worldwide »

Asian Women's Shelter AWS

Asian Women’s Shelter AWS was founded in 1988 to address the needs of women, children and transgender survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, especially those who are immigrants and refugees. The survivors we work with every day embody the true meaning of courage, hope, and determination. They inspire our unrelenting commitment to end violence in our families, communities, and our world … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Core values; Root Cause; Programs; Resources; Values; News, Events; FAQs; Volunteers; Support Us; AWS Japan on Human Trafficking.org;
Address: Asian Women’s Shelter, 3543 18th Street # 19, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The mission of Asian Women’s Shelter (AWS) is to eliminate domestic violence by promoting the social, economic and political self-determination of women.  Continuer la lecture de « Asian Women's Shelter AWS »

Women's Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County

(the espanol page is still under construction)

The Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County (WSP) is committed to the concept of cultural competency for all of its constituents, whether they be staff, clients or community members. The agency engages in continuous quality improvement practices, examining quarterly client survey feedback. Based on data collected during the most recent fiscal year, over 98% of agency clients have indicated that the services they received were respectful and supportive of their belief systems, sexual orientation, race, age, cultural background and ability/disability status. Other written and verbal feedback provided by clients has also reinforced these sentiments … (full text cultural competency).

Homepage;
Services; Get Help; Get Informed; Emotional Abuse Checklist; Newsletters; Get Involved; Internship; Volunteer; Donate;
Address: Women’s Shelter Program, Executive Director, Marianne Kennedy, P.O. Box 125, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406, USA;
Contact.

Get Help /Get Help Now /Women’s Shelter Program Services 24-Hour Emergency Response:  Continuer la lecture de « Women's Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County »

American Medical Women's Association AMWA

The practice of medicine can be very rewarding. Physicians are respected members of the community who can take pride in their ability to contribute to society by helping prevent illness and by treating people when they are sick. Opportunities in medicine are plentiful and there are many different directions a person can take with the same background training. Physicians usually enjoy a great degree of job security and earn a good living … (full text Medecine, a Women’s Career).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Advocacy; AWHS; Publications; Newsletter; Meetings; Member Services; Careers; How to Join; Donate;
Address: American Medical Women’s Association AMWA, 100 North 20th Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA;
Contact.

About: AMWA membership is comprised of physicians, residents, medical students, and health care professionals.   Continuer la lecture de « American Medical Women's Association AMWA »

African Women's Development Fund AWDF

  • The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. Through institutional capacity building and programme development, AWDF seeks to build a culture of learning and partnerships within the African women’s movement … (full text Our Work /click on readmore).
  • AWDF on en.wikipedia.

Homepage;

Our Community; AWDF USA; Process; Resources, Downloads; Thematic focus; News; Blog; Gallery; FAQs; Support Us;
Addresses (1 od 2): AWDF, Plot Number 78, AWDF House, Ambassadorial Enclave, East Legon, Accra, Ghana;
Contact.

About AWDF: The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. Continuer la lecture de « African Women's Development Fund AWDF »

Cultivating Emotional Balance

Santa Barbara Institute SBI for Consciousness Studies successfully held the first five-week Cultivating Emotional Balance Teachers’ Training (CEBTT) in June 26 – July 31, 2011, 2010 in(CEBTT) in Phuket, Thailand, taught by Dr. Paul Ekman and Dr. B. Alan Wallace. Since that time, members of this group have themselves led a number of CEB trainings in Asia, Europe and the Americas, with many more planned for the future … (Teacher Training /CEBTT 1/2).

Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « Cultivating Emotional Balance »