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Just a glance at this topic suggests there is something the matter with our consciousness even after the attainment of independence from our former colonial rulers quite a while back. It further asserts that we are oppressed and that we should strive for the liberation of our minds. These must be troubling notions, considering that we have freed ourselves from colonial rule many decades ago on average, in some cases after waging bitter struggles with heavy casualties … (full text Homepage).

News; Infos; Campaigns; Structures; Leadership; Forum; Links (our articles); History;
Addresses 1 of 6): AZAPO, Head Office, Suite 1900, 19th Floor, Kine Centre, 141 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa;
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THE DANGERS OF TENDERPRENEURSHIP: On a recent visit to one of Gauteng’s top shopping malls, I collided with an old friend and comrade, who I used to serve with in the AZAPO student wing, AZASCO.  Continuer la lecture de « Azanian People's Organisation AZAPO »

• The Yale Center for the Study of Globalization is devoted to examining the impact of our increasingly integrated world on individuals, communities, and nations.
• Globalization presents challenges and opportunities. The Center’s purpose is to support the creation and dissemination of ideas for seizing the opportunities and overcoming the challenges … (full text Mission).

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About Yale Global; Global Trade Reform; Activities; Workshops; Core Issues; Staff;
Address: The Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Betts House, 393 Prospect Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, USA;
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Homepage/About: The Yale Center for the Study of Globalization (YCSG) was launched in the fall of 2001 to enrich the debate about globalization on campus and to promote the flow of ideas between Yale and the policy world. Continuer la lecture de « Yale Center for the Study of Globalization »

helping communities stand up for children

• The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families, and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society.
• Values: … (Who we are 1/2).

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What we support; Grants; Knowledge Center; FAQs, Glossary; Employment; Catalog;
Address: W.K. Kellogg Foundation, One Michigan Avenue East, Battle Creek, MI 49017-4012, USA;
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Who we are 2/2 /the foundation: … The W.K. Kellogg Foundation was established in 1930 by breakfast cereal pioneer W.K. Kellogg, who defined its purpose as “…administering funds for the promotion of the welfare, comfort, health, education, feeding, clothing, sheltering and safeguarding of children and youth, directly or indirectly, without regard to sex, race, creed or nationality.…”  To guide current and future trustees and staff, he said, “Use the money as you please so long as it promotes the health, happiness and well-being of children.” Continuer la lecture de « Kellogg Foundation »

investigative journalism in the public interest

The mission of the Center for Public Integrity is to produce original investigative journalism about significant public issues to make institutional power more transparent and accountable … (about 1/2).

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Our Work; Investigations; Blog; Research Tools; News release; Reports; Donate; the center on wikipedia;
Address: Center for Public Integrity , 910 17th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20006, USA;
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About 2/2: … To pursue its mission, the Center:  Continuer la lecture de « Center for Public Integrity »

in 5 of 6 UN languages

The ACE Electoral Knowledge Network is your portal to the world of elections.  The ACE network promotes credible, and transparent electoral processes with emphasis on sustainability, professionalism and trust in the electoral process. ACE offers a wide range of services related to electoral knowledge, assistance and capacity development. The network comprises of a global, thematic component (the ACE Practitioners’ Network) and a regional component (the ACE Regional Electoral Resource Centres) … (about 1/2).

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elections today; ncyclopaedia; Data; Advice; Full Partners; Practitioners’ Network; Regional Dimension of ACE; Articles; Forum, Debate; FAQs;
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About 2/2: … The ACE website is an online knowledge repository that provides comprehensive information and customised advice on electoral processes. Continuer la lecture de « ACE the electoral knowledge network »

also in spanish, in french and in arabic

• USA: 19th Amendment: How far have women in politics come since 1920?
• Ninety years after the 19th Amendment enshrined women’s right to political participation in the US Constitution, women may be having one of their most influential years yet in American politics, analysts say.
• The first 50 years of American women’s suffrage was “votes without leverage,” according to a book of the same name by Anna Harvey, a political scientist at New York University. But women’s leverage on politics is now stronger than ever, and it appears to be growing with each successive election cycle. (Homepage).

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About iKNOW politics: The International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics (iKNOW Politics) is an online workspace designed to serve the needs of elected officials, candidates, political party leaders and members, researchers, students and other practitioners interested in advancing women in politics.  Continuer la lecture de « International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics iKNOWpolitics »

Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy

• EthicsCentre CA is a registered charity governed by volunteers and supported by organizations and individuals who share a commitment to ethical values.
• Founded in 1988, we are a uniquely Canadian, independent ethics centre. We are dedicated to promoting and maintaining an ethical orientation and culture in Canadian organizations.
• Our mission is to champion the application of ethical values in the decision-making process of business and other organizations.
• We operate in a non-judgmental and inclusive way to explore and promote the positive role of ethical decision making. We serve as a forum and catalyst for constructive discussion and debate. (About).

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Education; Resources; Membership; Newsletter; Events; Board; History;
Address: EthicsCentre CA, Hélène Yaremko-Jarvis, Executive Director, One Yonge Street, Suite 1801, Toronto, ON, M5E 1W7, Canada;
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Purpose: Through awareness-raising, learning, and networking opportunities, EthicsCentre CA brokers partnerships, fosters understanding, identifies best practices and helps develop ethically-based leadership for today’s organizations. Continuer la lecture de « EthicsCentre.ca »

The Hastings Center is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit bioethics research institute founded in 1969. The Center’s mission is to address fundamental ethical issues in the areas of health, medicine, and the environment as they affect individuals, communities, and societies … (about 1/2).

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Publications; Research; Bioethics; Center News; Medias; Events; Staff; Internships; Annual reports: 2009; We on YouTube; Support;
Addresses (1 of 3): The Hastings Center, 21 Malcolm Gordon Road, Garrison NY 10524-4125, USA;
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About 2/2: … To achieve this mission, the Center has established four goals:  Continuer la lecture de « Hastings Center »

The Procedural Aspects of International Law Institute (PAIL Institute) is a nonprofit organization devoted to furthering the observance of international law through research, consulting, and publishing monographs and other educational materials … (about 1/2).

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Sources; Publications; Dispute Settlement; Doctrines; Board; Advisories; Links, Blogs;
Address: The Procedural Aspects of International Law Institute, Inc, P.O. Box 33016, Farragut Station, Washington, D.C. 20033-0016,USA;
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About 2/2: … Established in 1965 by academic lawyers, governmental officials, and private practitioners, the Institute’s activities include work in areas as diverse as international claims settlements, a draft convention on terrorism, the concept of autonomy in international law, the reform of international organization and the international protection of human rights. The 26 volumes of The Pail Monograph Series represent the longest, continuously-edited collection of international law monographs.

Association des praticiens en éthique du Canada APEC

To achieve our vision of exemplary ethical behaviour in Canadian organizations, our mission is to enhance the quality and availability of ethics advice and services across Canada, and enable individuals to work successfully in the field of organizational ethics. (Mission/Vision 1/2).

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Standards; Competency Profile; Education; Training; Blogs; Newsletter; Join; Sponsors; Links;
Address: EPAC-APEC OFFICE SERVICES, Pat McGregor, 51 Dalgleish, Kingston, ON, K7L 5H6, Canada;
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Mission/Vision 2/2: … Our vision is that all Canadian organizations, whether public, private or voluntary, will operate in an exemplary ethical and socially responsible manner at home and abroad, in accordance with their own stated values, leading standards in their sector, and applicable international standards. Continuer la lecture de « Ethics Practitioners' Association of Canada EPAC »

• The Ethics Resource Center (ERC) is a private, nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and the advancement of high ethical standards and practices in public and private institutions.  For 88 years ERC has been a resource for institutions committed to a strong ethical culture.
• ERC’s expertise also informs the public dialogue on ethics and ethical behavior.  ERC researchers analyze current and emerging issues and produce new ideas and benchmarks that matter – for the public trust … (about 1/2 /Mission and Values).

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Resources; Research; Services; Board; Fellows; Leadership; Annual reports; Support;
Address: Ethics Resource Center, 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 201, Arlington, VA 22202, USA;
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About 2/2: … ERC has been in the organizational ethics business for a long time – 88 years and counting – and there are resources available at ethics.org that you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.   Continuer la lecture de « Ethics Resource Center ERC »