Catégorie : Civil Society

ADD International is a UK-based development agency working as an ally to the disability movements in Africa and Asia. ADD works from a human rights perspective and since 1985 has played a key role in facilitating disabled people to come together to make decisions about their own lives and to campaign for their rights; basic rights that most people take for granted such as family life, means of earning a living, education, basic healthcare and respect from other members of the community … (who we are 1/2).

Homepage;
How; Where; News; Help; Jobs; History; FAQs; Links;
Addresse: ADD International, Vallis House, 57 Vallis Road, Frome,  Somerset, BA11 3EG, UK;
Contact.

Who we are 2/2: … ADD works in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Cambodia, Ghana, India, Mali, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia with disabled people’s organisations ranging from small village groups to large national federations.  Continuer la lecture de « Action on Disability and Development ADD »

welfare hospital and blood services

• … Thus from today the organization will be known as “Hamza Foundation”.
• Hamza Foundation aims to provide Blood Services to the Thalassaemia patients, the ones who have no or less ability to generate blood in a natural way. The organization will not only provide safe blood to the Thalassaemia patients but also trigger a campaign to aware the population about the deadly disease. Not only the Thalassaemia but also any other disease related to the genetic or blood disorders will be treated by the organization on humanitarian basis free of charge and without any material greed. All we want to have a healthy society and smiling faces around us … (full text Chairman’s Message).

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Activities; Projects; Services; Thalassemia; What’s new; Join;
Address: Hamza Foundation HF, Mr. Ijaz Ali, 2-A Park Avenue, University Town Peshawar NWFP Pakisntan, Peshawar, NWFP, 25000, Pakistan;
Contacts.

About us /WHAT WE DO: Hamza Foundation Welfare Hospital and Blood Services is a Charitable organization, runs through public Charity, Zakat, Sadaqat, qurbani hides and Donations of kind hearted people of the society.  Continuer la lecture de « Hamza Foundation HF »

Remote Participation will be an integral feature of the WSIS Forum 2011. Building on the success of WSIS Forum 2010, the WSIS Organizers are working towards integrating the most user friendly and widely used tools for encouraging remote participation. During WSIS Forum 2010 the following tools were used successfully and were widely appreciated: … (full text remote participation).

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News Room; WSIS flash; Open Consultations: Venue; Thematics; See also: About; .
Address: International Telecommunication Union ITU, Place des Nations, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland;
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Consolidation of Views and Analysis: In order to ensure the participatory and inclusive spirit of the WSIS Forum 2011, the organizers i.e. ITU, UNESCO, UNCTAD and UNDP announced an open consultation process on the Venue for the WSIS Forum 2011.   Continuer la lecture de « WSIS Forum 2011 – 16-20 May, Geneva »

Linked with There Is a Progressive Alternative for NY Voters.

• The Working Families Party is fighting for a more just world.
• One where the economy works for everyone. One where politicians are held accountable to working people, instead of big-money backers. One where all of us, no matter where we come from, can find a good job, get healthcare when we need it, afford a home, send our kids to good schools, and have a secure retirement.
• We’re fighting to bring back the American Dream, and we want you to join us … (full text Issues).
• Also on wikipedia.

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Secret to Success; Elections; Take Action; Register to vote; Join; Jobs; Support us;
Address: Working Families Party, 2 Nevins Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA;
Contact.

About: The Working Families Party (WFP) is New York’s liveliest and most progressive political party. Formed by a grassroots coalition of community organizations, neighborhood activists, and labor unions, we came together build a society that works for all of us, not just the wealthy and well-connected.  Continuer la lecture de « Working Families WF – Working Families Party WFP »

a worldwide fellowship of 349 churches seeking unity, a common witness and Christian service – in several languages – Linked with International Muslim-Christian Consultation Transforming Communities.

• At its founding assembly In 1948, WCC member churches understood that the new Council was not a church above them, certainly not the church universal or incipient « world church ». They understood it to be an instrument whereby the churches bear witness together in their common allegiance to Jesus Christ, search for that unity which Christ wills for his one and only church, and co-operate in matters which require common statements and actions … (full text Self Understanding and Vision).
• Introduction Brochure, 8 pages;

english Homepage; Sitemap;
Who; Member Churches; Programmes; first 60 years; Communication; Annual Review; Background; FAQs;
Address: WCC, P.O. Box 2100, CH-1211 Geneva 2 /or: 150 Route de Ferney, Grand-Saconnex/Geneva, Switzerland;
Contact: Tel: (+41 22) 791 6111, Fax: (+41 22) 791 0361

History: The historical roots of the World Council of Churches are found in student and lay movements of the 19th century, the 1910 Edinburgh world missionary conference, and a 1920 encyclical from the (Orthodox) Synod of Constantinople suggesting a « fellowship of churches » similar to the League of Nations. Continuer la lecture de « World Council of Churches WCC »

Linked with Jean Ziegler – Switzerland and its links.

FIAN is an international human rights organization that has advocated for the realization of the right to food for more than 20 years. FIAN consists of national sections and individual members in over 50 countries around the world. FIAN is a not-for-profit organization without any religious or political affiliation and has consultative status to the United Nations … (about 1/2).

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Who; What; News; Programs (rights); Cases; Resources; Urgent actions; Publications; Annual report; Get involved; World-Wide;
RTFN Right to Food and Nutrition Watch 2009;
Address: FIAN International e.V., Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany;
Contact.

About 2/2: … FIAN’s mission is to expose violations of people’s right to food wherever they may occur. We stand up against unjust and oppressive practices that prevent people from feeding themselves. Continuer la lecture de « FIAN – that is FoodFirst Information and Action Network »

in french only

• Par millions. A nos portes ou à l’autre bout du monde, des esclaves travaillent et suent et souffrent. En silence et dans l’indifférence. Des esclaves ont peut-être cousu les chaussures que vous portez ou tissé le tapis que vous foulez. Des enfants sans enfance fabriquent les jouets de nos enfants. Bien sûr, les esclaves ne sont jamais payés.
• La France, comme tous les pays riches, n’est pas épargnée par ce fléau … (texte entier CCEM 1/2).

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Actions; Soutiens; Actualité juridique; Traite humains; Adhérer; Docs esclaves; Publications; e-lettre; Partenaires; Commerce éthique;
Address: CCEM, 107 AVENUE PARMENTIER, 75011, PARIS;
Contact.

CCEM 2/2: … Pourtant vous ne serez probablement jamais confronté à l’esclavage car il se dissimule derrière des façades cossues ou des pavillons anodins. Continuer la lecture de « Comité Contre l'Esclavage Moderne CCEM »

Fair Trials International (FTI) works for fair trials according to international standards of justice and defends the rights of those facing charges in a country other than their own … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
News; Cases; Campaigns; Networks; Need Help? Membership; Support us;
Address: Fair Trials International, 3rd Floor, 59 Carter Lane, London EC4V 5AQ,UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … FTI pursues its mission by providing individual legal assistance through its expert casework practice. It also addresses the root causes of injustice through broader research and campaigning and builds local legal capacity through targeted training, mentoring and network activities.  Continuer la lecture de « Fair Trials International »

Linked with Council for Assisting Refugee Academics CARA.

Academic and educational rights are most frequently abused at the hand of repressive regimes, often during times of political instability. Academics, educators, students and unionists can face curtailment of their research activities, detention or in the most extreme cases, even murder. Infringements of this kind demand worldwide publicity and immediate action. Through its website, NEAR brings international attention to violations of academic freedom and educational rights … (full text Campaigns).

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Alerts, Archive; Members; Workshops; Research, articles; Newsletters;
Address: , London South Bank University, 90 London Road, SE1 6LN, UK;
Contact: Phone +44 (0)207 902 7700, Fax: +44 (0)207 021 0881, e-mail.

About NEAR: The Network for Education and Academic Rights (NEAR) is a membership-based, non-governmental organisation which facilitates international collaboration … Continuer la lecture de « Network for Education and Academic Rights NEAR »

in arabic, hebrew and english

OneVoice is a non profit organization and citizen activism movement working in Israel and the Palestinian territories to achieve a two-state solution through non-violent means. An initiative of The PeaceWorks Foundation, the organization is headquartered in New York City, with field offices in Tel Aviv, Ramallah, and Gaza City, and international offices in London and Ottawa.[1] … (full long presentation on wikipedia).

english Homepage;
Programs: OneVoice Israel, OneVoice Palestine, OneVoice Europe, OneVoice International;
Timelines; Board; Media Center; Get Involved; Partners;
Addresses (1 of 4): OneVoice Europe, P.O. Box 817, Richmond TW9 3WA, England, UK;
Contact.

How it works /Programming Tracks: OneVoice’s approach is designed to appeal to the enlightened self-interest of the Israeli and Palestinian people. The majority of people on both sides realize that they have everything to gain by ensuring the independence and security of ‘the other’ and thus are prepared to compromise in order to do so. Continuer la lecture de « ONEVOICE »

working with survivors of cruelty

• Our Purpose: The Helen Bamber Foundation is a UK-based human rights organisation, formed in April 2005 to help rebuild lives and inspire a new self-esteem in survivors of gross human rights violations.
• Our Aims: At the Helen Bamber Foundation we believe that survivors are by nature courageous and resilient. We seek to draw upon their inner resources providing them with the support they need to recover from past trauma, deal with current hardships and lay the foundations for a better future … (Purpose 1/2).

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Our work /overview; Building Awareness; Advocacy; Education; Rehab; Make a referal; Delivering support; Donate: Skills, Money;
Address: The Helen Bamber Foundation, 5 Museum House, 25 Museum Street, London WC1A 1JT, UK;
Contact.

Purpose 2/2 … /The Need: The world continues to manufacture victims at an alarming rate and yet durable solutions remain as illusive as ever.  Continuer la lecture de « Helen Bamber Foundation »

Linked on our blogs with DrugFreeChildren.org.

MindFreedom International is a nonprofit organization that unites 100 sponsor and affiliate grassroots groups with thousands of individual members to win human rights and alternatives for people labeled with psychiatric disabilities.
Vision: A nonviolent revolution in mental health care … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Accessibility; Campaigns; Global; Choice; Directory Alternatives; MFI Shield; Members; Why Join;
Addresses – Mind Freedom International: 454 Willamette, Suite 216, Eugene, OR 97401-2643, USA;
or P.O. Box 11284, Eugene, OR 97440-3484, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: MindFreedom Mission Statement:  Continuer la lecture de « Mind Freedom International MFI »

also in french and spanish

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the more than 13 million nurses worldwide.  Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals.  Operated by nurses and leading nurses internationally, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce … (about ICN).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Pillars, Programmes; Projects; Networks; Events; News; Publications; ICN Forums; Links;
Address: International Council of Nurses, 3. , Place Jean Marteau, 1201 – Geneva, Switzerland;
Contact.

Mission: To represent nursing worldwide, advancing the profession and influencing health policy. Continuer la lecture de « International Council of Nurses ICN »

PHR was founded in 1986 on the idea that health professionals, with their specialized skills, ethical duties, and credible voices, are uniquely positioned to investigate the health consequences of human rights violations and work to stop them. We are headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an office in Washington, DC. We are a non-profit, non-sectarian organization funded through private foundations and by individual donors. Membership is open to all, not only health professionals. PHR shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize. (About).

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Action Center; Student Advocacy; Library; Staff, Board; Reports; Press; Get involved; Jobs; Donate;
Addresses (1 of 2): PHR, National Office, Physicians for Human Rights, 2 Arrow Street, Suite 301, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA;
Contact.

History: Physicians for Human Rights began with an insight and a vision.  Continuer la lecture de « Physicians for Human Rights PHR »