Catégorie : Civil Society

the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans

• J Street is a nonprofit advocacy liberal[1][2][3] group based in the United States whose stated aim is to promote American leadership to end the Arab-Israeli and Palestinian-Israel conflicts peacefully and diplomatically. It was founded in April 2008 … (on wikipedia).
• J Street brings together Americans to advocate for active U.S. diplomatic engagement in the Middle East and broader public and policy debate in national politics and the American Jewish community about ways to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. We support: … (full text Statement of Principles).

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About: The organization gives political voice to mainstream American Jews and other supporters of Israel who, informed by their progressive and Jewish values, believe that a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is essential to Israel’s survival as the national home of the Jewish people and as a vibrant democracy. Continuer la lecture de « JStreetPAC – Political Action Committee »

• Vision: That women’s human rights become an integral part of everyday life.
• Mission Statement: BAOBAB works to promote and protect women’s human rights principally via improving knowledge, exercise and development of rights under religious, customary and statutory laws. (About 1/2).

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Publications; News, events; Structure; Partners; Support;
Address: BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, 76, Ogudu Road, Ojota, Lagos, or: P.O. Box 73630, Victoria Island, Lagos;
Contact.

About 2/2 History: BAOBAB For Women’s Human Rights is a not for profit, non-governmental women’s human rights organization, which focuses on women’s legal rights issues under the three (3) systems of law – customary, statutory and religious laws in Nigeria . Continuer la lecture de « BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights »

Linked on our blogs with Solidarity for African Women’s Rights SOAWR. –

• This group has no own website, but named on SOAWR.
• Contact: Valentine Namakula Mulindwa, Executive Director, Tel: +256-414-531483, e-mail.

The Centre for Justice and Innovations is an independent civil society organization that integrates research, demonstration and innovation to promote just and equitable administration of justice and good governance in East and Central Africa. Through empirical and conceptual studies, designing and implementation of innovative projects, CSJI avails independent comparative justice research findings and policy recommendations that inform and advance public policy and innovations in justice administration in the East and Central African Region.  Continuer la lecture de « Centre for Justice Studies and Innovations CJSI »

A force for freedom – Linked on our blogs with SOAWR: Lessons we have learned, and with Fahamu.org – networks for social justice.

Solidarity for African Women’s Rights (SOAWR) is a coalition of 36 civil society organizations across the continent working to ensure that the Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Women in Africa remains on the agenda of policy makers and to urge all African leaders to safeguard the rights of women through ratification and implementation of the Protocol … (about 1/2).

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Future; Resources; AU protocol; News; Publications; Members; Links;
Violence against women; Land rights; Reproductive rights; FGM; Education;
Address: SOAWR Secretariat, c/o Equality Now, PO Box 2018-00202, Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Goals: SOAWR is a coalition which works to:   Continuer la lecture de « Solidarity for African Women’s Rights SOAWR »

The Institute for America’s Future is a center of non-partisan research and education. Drawing on a network of scholars, activists and leaders across the country, IAF develops policy ideas, educational materials and outreach programs. The Institute’s efforts help shape a compelling progressive agenda primarily focusing on such kitchen-table concerns as affordable health care, accessible higher education, retirement security, living wages, healthy workplaces, strong infrastructures, safe food, fair trade and clean energy … (about 1/2).

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News; Blog; Multimedia;
Campaign: Today’s Ideas & Actions; Take Action; Topics; Staff;
Address: 1825 K Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006, USA;
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About 2/2 /Mission: … The Institute for America’s Future equips Americans with the tools and information needed to drive issues into the national debate, challenge failed conservative policies and build support for the progressive vision of a government that is on the side of working people.  Continuer la lecture de « Institute for America's Future IAF »

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Linked with Corporate Profits Set Records. – Creating a Lasting Progressive Journalism While Supporting the Creation of a New Progressive Economy: The BuzzFlash Vision … (about 1/2).

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News Tip Contactform; Classic Buzzflash; Mobile Buzzflash; Blog; Thruthout; Donate;
Contacts online.

About 2/2 /BUZZFLASH EDITOR’S BLOG, by Mark Karlin: Why does BuzzFlash sell progressive premiums to support its websites and expenses?  That’s a good question and it gets to the heart of the BuzzFlash vision. Continuer la lecture de « Buzzflash.com »

Renforcement du leadership féminin

L’institut International de Recherches et de Formation des Nations Unies pour la promotion de la Femme et le Centre de la Femme Arabe pour la Formation et la Recherche ont lancé conjointement le projet intitulé Renforcement du leadership féminin et de la participation des femmes à la vie politique et au processus de prise de décision en Algérie, au Maroc et en Tunisie, financé par le gouvernement du royaume d’Espagne … (texte entier projet /présentation).

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Recherche; Politique, économie; l’Equipe; Réseautage; Dialogue; Actualités; Jeunes; Partenaires; Newsletter;
Adresse: Ensemble pour l’égalité, 7 imp N°1 Rue 8840 Centre Urbaine Nord, P.O. Box nr 105, 1003 Citè El Khadra, Tunis, TUNISIE;
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Objectives et Mission: Le projet aspire à contribuer aux initiatives nationales,sous-régionales, régionales et internationales visant l’habilitation politique des femmes. Continuer la lecture de « Ensemble pour l'égalité »

… The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) is working for a new and positive U.S. trade policy that delivers prosperity and security to America, its citizens, farms, factories and working people. We are an unrivaled coalition of manufacturing, agricultural, worker, consumer and citizen interests working together to re-build an America for ourselves, our children and our grand-children. We believe America can provide good jobs for workers, affordable goods for consumers, opportunity for farms and manufacturers and a clean environment without compromising our national sovereignty and security. We are committed to achieving this outcome … (about 1/2 /Mission).

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Issues; State Chapters; Events; Library; Our Blog: Trade Reform.org; Media; Join;
Address: Coalition for a Prosperous America CPA, 615 Boardman Street, Sheffield, MA 01257, USA;
Contact: Sara Haimowitz, Development Coordinator, t: 413.854.2580, f: 413.895.5355

About 2/2 /The Trade Problem: America’s trade policies have caused grave harm to our country’s economy, security and people. Continuer la lecture de « Coalition for a Prosperous America CPA »

Linked on our blogs with Imported Drugs Lack Necessary Oversight.

• EconomyInCrisis.org is an organization dedicated to educating legislators and the American public on the destruction of our country’s industrial base, the impact this has on national and economic security, and how it effects our standard of living. We publish critical but overlooked facts and figures, keeping our readers up-to-date with daily articles regarding the U.S. economy.
• We compare what led to American industrial and economic world leadership with current policies and the present crippling of our industries. We then objectively extrapolate the near-term outlook and risks for our country, businesses and individuals. When possible we offer solutions to our weakening economic condition.
• Out of concern for America’s deteriorating economic condition, the Concerned Citizens responsible for EconomyInCrisis.org donate their expertise and time … (full text About /who we are).

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Mission; Primary Concerns; We believe; Economic Statistics; Issues; News; Videos; Get involved; Donate; Links; MeetUp.com (in french);
Staff, Contributors and their Contacts.

Solutions /Major Economic Concerns Facing the United States:   Continuer la lecture de « Economy In Crisis.org »

Linked on our blogs with Karsten Weitzenegger Consulting, and with Karsten Weitzenegger – Germany. Picked up on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter.

• Quality of Official Development Assistance QuODA is an initiative of the Center for Global Development CGD (also on this blog).
• QuODA is an assessment of the Quality of Official Development Assistance (ODA) provided by 23 donor countries and more than 150 aid agencies … (Homepage /what is QuODA 1/2).

Downloads: Report, 10/05/2010; Data: click on internal link (above left of the Homepage).
Address: c/o Center for Global Development CGD, 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Third Floor, Washington DC 20036, USA;
Contact QuODA: c/o CGD.

Homepage /What is QuODA 2/2: … Aid quality is assessed using 30 indicators grouped in four dimensions that reflect the international consensus of what constitutes high-quality aid:

• Maximizing Efficiency
• Fostering Institutions
• Reducing Burden
• Transparency and Learning

Rankings can be viewed in separate indices and in the Quality of Aid Diamond, which makes it possible to quickly compare countries and agencies across all four dimensions. The authors hope that QuODA will be a catalyst for lively debates and, more importantly, for substantial improvements in how aid is provided.

Conseil International des Sciences Sociales CISS

• The social and behavioural sciences are those disciplines that develop and test models and interpretations of individuals and society in order to explain how humans behave and change in interaction with each other and with the natural world.
• The mission of the ISSC is to advance the social sciences – their quality, novelty and utility – in all parts of the world.
• The ISSC works: … (full text Mission).

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Governance; Activities; Resources; Report; Calendar; Membership; Internship; Forum; Partners; Links;
Address: ISSC/CISS, UNESCO House, 1, rue Miollis, 75732 Paris Cedex 15, France;
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About ISSC: The International Social Science Council ( ISSC ) is an international non-profit-making scientific organisation with headquarters at UNESCO House in Paris. It is the primary international body representing the social and behavioural sciences at a global level. Continuer la lecture de « International Social Science Council ISSC »

• The environmental movement has been described as the largest and most influential social phenomenon in modern history. From relative obscurity just a few decades ago it has spawned thousands of organisations and claims millions of committed activists. Reading the newspaper today it is hard to imagine a time when global warming, resource depletion, environmental catastrophes and ‘saving the planet’ were barely mentioned. They now rank among the top priorities on the social, political and economic global agenda.
• Environmental awareness is considered to be the mark of any good honest decent citizen … (Global Revolution).

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Turning Point; Global Revolution; Great Shift; Earth Charter; Sustainable Development; Gaia Hypothesis; Carbon Currency; New Economy; Links;  Watchman’s Post;
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Global Consciousness: In my previous article, the Green Web, I discussed various organizations that have been directly founded by Club of Rome members. Continuer la lecture de « Green Agenda »

• Market Anarchism is the doctrine that the legislative, adjudicative, and protective functions unjustly and inefficiently monopolised by the coercive State should be entirely turned over to the voluntary, consensual forces of market society … (about Market Anarchism 1/2).
• … not to be confused with either our sister organisation, the Institut Économique Molinari in Belgium, or our daughter organisation, the Molinari Society, affiliated with the Eastern Division of the American Philosophical Association. Visit them all (inkl. Roderick T. Long’s Praxeology.net).

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Anti Copyright; Dissent (Radical Library); News; Industrial Radical; Discussion Groups; Get Involved; Donate / Shop;
Address /Contact: Molinari Institute, 402 Martin Avenue, Auburn, AL 3683,| USA.

About Market Anarchism 2/2: … As Thomas Paine wrote in The Rights of Man (1792): Great part of that order which reigns among mankind is not the effect of government. It has its origin in the principles of society and the natural constitution of man.  Continuer la lecture de « Molinari Institute »

Building Peace and Security Partnerships – in english and french

Linked on these blogs with Conference on Disarmament CD – 3 and 13 December 2010;

• A Joint Initiative of the Quaker United Nations Office QUNO, Geneva, of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research UNDIR, and of the Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding CCDP of the Graduate Institute.
• Our overarching objective is to contribute to international peace and security by building partnerships among and between governments, international organisations and NGOs on disarmament and arms control issues of common concern … (Homepage 1/2).

All pages of this website have the same URL. Click on the links in the left column, as: in English, in French, About Us, Partners, Donors, Activities, Resources, Calendar, Media Guide, Vacancies, Internships, Contacts.

Address and map: The Geneva Forum, Pavillon Rigot, Avenue de la Paix 11a, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland.

Homepage 2/2: … The work of the Geneva Forum comprises three main tracks:  Continuer la lecture de « Geneva Forum »

also in french – Linked with A week in Kabul.

• MISSION: War Child works with children all over the world to reduce poverty, to provide education and to defend their rights. We work tirelessly to help children whose lives have been torn apart by conflict, providing them with the means to build a brighter future.
• VISION: A world where no child knows war.
• … (full text about).

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Programs; News; Features; Press; Get involved; FAQ; Donate;
Addresses (1 of 3): War Child Canada and War Child USA, 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 204, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3A8, Canada;
Contact.

Report 2009 /What you need to know – What is War Child: Continuer la lecture de « War Child Canada »