Catégorie : Civil Society

in many languages – Linked on our blogs with Asian Legal Resource Centre ALRC, and with Article 2 website resp. Human Rights Solidarity.net.

Principles Guiding AHRC Programmes:

• Victims-directed approach must be combined with structural reforms needed to prevent human rights abuse and to promote rights;
• Protest work will be combined with a community-based approach. In this, building of a support base in church and religious groups will be given priority;
• UN-directed approach must be combined with regional and country based human rights promotional activities;
• Human rights promotion must be combined with promotion of democracy and rule of law;
• The issues of poverty eradication, gender equality, caste, indigenous peoples’ and minorities’ rights must be brought into all programmes. (about AHRC 1/2).

Homepage;
Campaigns; Investigatives; Resources; Publications; Blogs; Newsletters; Issues; Countries; Take Action; Donate;
Address: Asian Human Rights Commission AHRC, Unit 701A, Westley Square, 48 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, KLN, Hong Kong, China;
Contacts online.

About 2/2 – /Objectives of the AHRC: The AHRC seeks to achieve the following objectives: Continuer la lecture de « Asian Human Rights Commission AHRC »

Linked on our blogs with Asian Human Rights Commission AHRC, and with Article 2 website resp. Human Rights Solidarity.net.

• The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) is an NGO having General Consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. The ALRC was founded in 1986 by a prominent group of jurists and human rights activists in Asia. It is a body committed to the development of legal self-reliance and empowerment of people. It will place particular emphasis in its work on the areas of cultural, social and economic rights and the right of development. ALRC will work closely with and support regional, national, and local groups involved in this field, taking care, at the same time, to protect the autonomy and independence of such groups … (about 1/2).
• ALRC on wikipedia.

Homepage;
Universal Periodic Review; Alternative Reports to UN; Programmes; Guidelines; Legal Instruments; Related Documents; Staff; Links;
Address: Asian Legal Resource Centre, #701A Westley Square, 48 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hongkong S.A.R.;
Contact.

About 2/2 /… The Centre will promote the development of, and support specific legal service and resource programmes promoting self-help at the local level. Continuer la lecture de « Asian Legal Resource Centre ALRC »

Barnardo’s believes in children, no matter who they are. Discover the history of the UK’s leading children charity, including the work of Dr Thomas Barnardo. Meet Anne Marie Carrie, our Chief Executive and HRH Duchess of Cornwall, our President and find out why they believe in children … (who we are).

Homepage;
Commission us; Our servicers; Resources; News, Events; Get involved; FAQs; Donate;
Map and Address: Barnardo’s Head Office, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 1QG, UK;
Contacts.

What we believe: Barnardo’s believes in children regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. Continuer la lecture de « Barnado's – believe in children »

Improving Services: The NHS in Fife is working to improve services with the involvement and support of the public, our partners in other NHS Boards, Fife Council and voluntary agencies (Community, Health Services, Hospitals, Resourcres, News and Events). We will continue to inform and consult local people at the earliest possible stages on developments … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Community; Health Services; Hospitals; Resourcres; News and Events; Freedom of Information; Vacancies; Links;
Address: , Hayfield House, Hayfield Road, KIRKCALDY, Fife KY2 5AH, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … As a large rural area with varied geography and several centres of population, there are particular challenges to meet the health needs of the people of Fife.  Continuer la lecture de « NHS fife »

supporting African participation – Linked with International Conference on ITC (6th) for Development, Education and Training / eLearning Africa.

Our mission is to make a lasting positive impact on education in Africa. We do so by investing in Africa’s educators, practitioners and research communities and leveraging the potential that Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) can offer … (mission 1/2).

Homepage;
Programmes; Partnership; News; Support us; The Conference and its Press release;
Addresses: 1): eLearning Africa Scholarship Trust, Kampus Towers 4th Floor, University Way, Po Box 746-00100, Nairobi, Kenya;
2): EAST Trust.org, Leibnizstrasse 32, 10625 Berlin, Germany;
Contacts.

Mission 2/2: … What makes this Trust unique is our focus on the richness of Africa, not its poverty. We believe that Africa is on the move and that African people are the key to its prosperity. Continuer la lecture de « eLearning Africa Scholarship Trust EAST Trust.org »

also in italiano

No Peace Without Justice is an international non-governmental organisation born of a campaign of the Transnational Radical Party and is now constituent association and a member of the Senate of the Nonviolent Radical Party Transnational and Transparty, an NGO with General (Category I) consultative status at the United Nations ECOSOC.  NPWJ is also a founding member of the Steering Committee of the NGO Coalition for the International Criminal Court, the Italian civil society partner in the Democracy Assistance Dialogue, the host of the International Campaign for a United Nations Ban on FGM, and acts as the international secretariat of Justice Rapid Response. (see notice down of each page).

Homepage;
Programs; Publications; News; Blog; Events; Join;
Address (1 of 3): No Peace Without Justice, Rue du Pépin 54, B‑1000 Brussels, Belgium;
Contact.

About: Campaigning for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights, Democracy, the Rule of Law and International Justice. Continuer la lecture de « No Peace Without Justice »

in Dansk: Forening Mod Pikeomskæring, in Somali.

• The Association against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was established on 17 August 2002 by a number of resource people and experts working to prevent FGM in Denmark. One of the driving forces behind the association was the women’s organisation Zonta, Denmark, who played an important part during the set up of the association … (about the Organisation 1/2).

english Homepage;
Lokal Networks; FAQs; Links; – only in Dansk: Forside; Nyheder;Viden om (Advice);
Address: Foreningen mod Pigeomskæring, Rosenørns allé 12, 1634 København, Denmark;
Contact online.

About the Organisation 2/2: … The association came as a natural follow-up on the information campaigns against FGM organised by the Danish National Board of Health during the late 90ies. Two of the active participants in the campaigns were the Danish Family Planning Association and Save the Children, Denmark and consequently they became natural partners of the association.  Continuer la lecture de « Danish Association against FGM »

also in Af-soomaali, Amharic, Français, Svenska, Tigrinja

• RISK is the Swedish acronym for the national association for ending female genital mutilation (FGM). It is a nongovernmental organization that has no political or religious affiliation.
• Persons from different countries began coming to Sweden in the 1970s in increasing numbers. Many came with nothing more than their small hand luggage, but everyone came with the whole of his/her culture and tradition. One tradition that accompanied some of them was the practice of FGM … (full text about).

Facts; Members; Links;
Contact (get in touch).

FGM – Female Genital Mutilation: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a practice of violence against the body of the female person. But it is not carried out with the intention of doing harm. It is based on many centuries of tradition.  Continuer la lecture de « Risk »

SIHA has since then, grown over the years and is now comprised of about 35 member organizations. SIHA is advocating for social change and gender equality for men and women in the Horn of Africa and working specifically on: gender equality, eliminating violence against women and girls, promoting human rights, peace building and conflict transformation, enhancing women’s leadership and political participation and production and dissemination of knowledge … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Campaigns; Projects; Focal Points; Statements; News, Events; Gallery; Publications; Membership; Staff;
Addresses (1 of 2): , Plot 80 Semawata Road, P.O. Box 5, Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda;
Contact.

About 2/2: … SIHA’s biggest campaign is on Violence against Women (VAW); this program began in 2004 and will end in 2011. Continuer la lecture de « Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa SIHA Network »

The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) is an independent, not-for-profit, pan-African institution of policy research and dialogue on the African child. ACPF was established with the conviction that putting children first on the public agenda is fundamental for the realisation of their rights and wellbeing and for bringing about lasting social and economic progress in Africa … (Welcome Page ACPF 1/2).

Programmes; Welcome Forum; Jobs; Gallery; Products (ACPF Docs);
HUB.info (as part of ACPF):  About HUB; Info HUB; Child Docs; Data, Statistics; Child Rights Orgs; News; Events;
Address: ACPF, Off Bole Road, Behind Alem Building #2, P.O.Box 1179, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
Contact.

Welcome Page ACPF 2/2: … ACPF’s work is rights based, inspired by universal values and informed by global experiences and knowledge.  Continuer la lecture de « African Child Policy Forum ACPF »

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is an intergovernmental organisation created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. COL is helping developing nations improve access to quality education and training … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Programmes, Services; Resources; Focal Points; Staff; Join; News; Blog; Links;
Address: Commonwealth of Learning COL, 1055 West Hastings Street, Suite 1200, Vancouver, BC  V6E 2E9, Canada;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of more than 50 independent sovereign states, which provide support to each other, and work together toward international goals. Continuer la lecture de « Commonwealth of Learning COL »

Linked on ourblogs with Open and Distance Learning ODL – Knowledge Base.

• ODL QC was founded in 1969 as the Council for the Accreditation of Correspondence Colleges, becoming the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council in 1995.
• Set up at the request of government, it continues to benefit from governmental support and cooperation, though it is now an independent body, and a registered charity … (about 1/2 /Introduction).

Homepage;
Who’s Who; Accreditation; Accredited Providers; Learners; Standards; Guide; Bylaws; David Morley’s Blog; links;
Address: ODL QC, 44 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4LL, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Quality and Standards: The aim of the Council is to identify and enhance quality in education and training, and to protect the interests of learners. Continuer la lecture de « Open and Distance Learning Quality Council ODL QC »

making real change happen

• Education Africa is a non-profit organisation with a proud track record of successful delivery on its thriving projects.
• Established in 1992, Education Africa strives to reach and uplift the poorest of the poor. We aim to assist disadvantaged South Africans in their quest to obtain a quality, relevant education in order to ensure that they are in a position to become global citizens and a competitive, productive element in the local job market. Education Africa aims for an educated nation, which in turn will lead to a progressive nation that is in a position to sustain economic growth … (Global Education Africa 1/2).

Homepage;
Project Work; B-BBEE; Make a face; Our Awards; Donations;
Address (1 of 4): Education Africa, Private Bag X13, Pinegowrie, 2123, Johannesburg, South Africa;
Contact.

Global Education Africa 2/2:  … Education Africa’s head office is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Continuer la lecture de « Education Africa »

education is the key to development

The Africa Educational Trust is a UK registered charity (313139) committed to supporting education in Africa. AET works with local communities in areas affected by conflict. In such places there is often no education system leaving whole generations of children and young people without access to any basic schooling and a very bleak future … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
What we do; Where we work; Scholarships; Support us;
Addresses: AED, 18 Hand Court, London, WC1V 6JF, UK; – AED, P O Box 15038 – 00100, Suswa 5 Longonot Place Apts, Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact.

About 2/2: … AET provides support for children in primary and secondary schools. Continuer la lecture de « Africa Educational Trust AET »

EDACwowe is an initiative under the EU Framework 6 Network of Excellence « Reconciling Work and Welfare in Europe » (RECWOWE). It is coordinated and supported by the University of Tilburg (The Netherlands) and by the Danish National Centre for Social Research, SFI (Denmark) … (full text about).

Homepage; Sitemap (and Items);
Survey; Data workshop II; TDP; RECWOWE network; Want to help; Comparative Data; National; International; European;
Contact.

How to find what you are looking for? There are two different ways:  Continuer la lecture de « European Data Center for Work and Welfare EDACwowe »