Catégorie : Civil Society

german website: Gesellschaft zur Rettung der Delphine GRD

Linked with Sign our petition against Faroese Pilot Whale hunts.

• … was founded in 1991 as a non-profit organization by Rollo Gebhard, a famous German sailor and documentary filmmaker who sailed three times around the world.
• GRD is dedicated to the conservation of wild dolphins and their habitats by supporting research, promoting public awareness and lobbying for better protection.
• GRD works for a ban of ecologically unacceptable fishing practices, such as driftnets, which cause the senseless death of hundreds of thousands of dolphins, whales, seals, sharks, and seabirds every year, or setting purse-seine nets around dolphin schools to catch tuna … (english Homepage).

Projects: Dolphin Safe; /and: in Croatia; in Dominica; in Peru;
Magazine (different issues); Media; Donation;
in german: Rundbrief/Newsletter; Reisetipps; Lebensraum; Kampagnen; Fischerei Beifang; Aktionen, Proteste;
Address: Society for Dolphin Conservation Germany, Kornwegerstr. 37, 81375 München, Germany;
german Impressum; english Contact.

Fisheries, Bycatch: Alternative gear to reduce by-catch of sea birds and harbour porpoises in the Baltic Sea.  Continuer la lecture de « Society for Dolphin Conservation Germany »

Linked with the website Right to Food, with Global cereal supply and demand update; with Training on ESC Rights, and with Jean Ziegler on our World Peoples Blog.

The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights aims to provide instruction of a high academic standard, in French and in English, conduct and promote scientific research, organise training courses and expert meetings and provide legal expertise in the branches of international law relating to situations of armed conflicts. (Mission).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Faculty: Programme; Special Projects; Specialised Training; e-learning course; Research; Expert meetings 2010;
Addresse: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Villa Moynier, Rue Lausanne 120B, CP 67 – 1211 Genève 21, Switzerland;
Contact.

Training Courses on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: New Course on Understanding Economic, Social and Cultural Rights:  Continuer la lecture de « Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights ADH »

One of the long-standing demands of the right to food campaign (and of the labour movement in India) is a national « employment guarantee act ». This demand was partially met in mid-2005 with the enactment of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA 2005). Under this Act, any adult willing to do casual labour at the minimum wage is entitled to employment on local public works within 15 days, subject to a limit of 100 days per household per year … (full text Employment Guarantee Act).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Latest Additions; Mid-day Meals; Right to Food Act; Legal Action; Articles; Links;
Addresse: Right To Food Campaign, Secretariat, C/o PHRN, 5 A, Jungi House, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi – 110049, India;
Contact.

About the Campaign: Foundation statement: The right to food campaign is an informal network of organisations and individuals committed to the realisation of the right to food in India.  Continuer la lecture de « Right to Food Campaign, India »

• Eaves is a London-based charity that provides high quality housing and support to vulnerable women. We also carry out research, advocacy and campaigning to prevent all forms of violence against women.
• At Eaves, we put the needs of women first. We are determined to give a voice to the most excluded women in society and provide direct, innovative services to support and empower women to help themselves.
• We still have places available in our team for the BUPA Great South Run taking place in Portsmouth on Sunday 24 October 2010 … (full long text Homepage and a video/3.11 min).

Projects: Eaves Women’s Aid, Lilith R&D, POPPY Project, Scarlet Centre, Sojourner Project;
Resources; Press; Jobs; Volunteers; Support us;
Address: EAVES,Unit 2.03, Canterbury Court, 1-3 Brixton Road, London SW9 6DE, UK;
Contact.

About: Eaves was formed in 1977 as Homeless Action. Its aim was to target the hidden homeless – single women without dependents who are least likely to have other means of support – by providing them with high quality, temporary homes.  Continuer la lecture de « EAVES- housing and support to vulnerable women »

• The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture (MF), a registered charity established in 1985, is the only organisation in the UK dedicated solely to the treatment of torture survivors.
• Since its inception, almost 50,000 people have been referred for help. In 2008, the MF received 2,025 new requests for help. Clients came from 79 countries, with significant numbers from Sri Lanka, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Iran … (full long text Who we are).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Torture: myths and facts; Survivors’ stories; Resources; Issues; News; Events; Get involved; Jobs; Volunteers; Supporter Groups;
Address: Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, The Alan Smithson Rooms, City House, 1-3 City Road, Newcastle, NE1 2AF, UK;
Contact.

What we do /Introduction: Torture is used to intimidate, repress and dehumanise individuals. People are pushed to unbearable extremes of physical and psychological pain. Men, women and children sustain brutal injuries and are often forced to witness the violent subjugation of those around them.  Continuer la lecture de « Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture »

a website in palestinian, in hebrew, in english, and in french.

Goal: The goal is to find Israelis and Palestinian Gandhis: To inform them about our meditation for peace: « The Isralestinian Gandhi’s » is looking for all pacifists, Israelis and Palestinians, willing to act together in nonviolent ways for peace between the two brothers children of the same father Abraham. The Isralestinian Gandhis will be a Palestinians and IsRaelis who want to work together mainly for peace. These people should do it on voluntary bases … (full text Goals).

Frontpage: english Homepage;
News, Views; Subscribers; Support; Feedback/comments;
Mailing address: P.O. Box 25415, Tel-Aviv 61253, Israel;
Contact.

About us: The survival of the State of isRael is precarious: If we don’t change our position toward Palestinian People with more love and compassion, we are headed for our own destruction. This is the reason why we must act before it’s too late.  Continuer la lecture de « The Isralestinian Gandhis »

respect for workers worldwide

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a ground-breaking alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations. We work in partnership to improve the lives of workers across the globe who make or grow consumer goods – everything from tea to T-shirts, from flowers to footballs.
Watch a six-minute video about our first decade … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
In action; Projects; Resources; News, events; Jobs; Get involved;
Address: Ethical Trading Initiative, 8 Coldbath Square, London EC1R 5HL, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our vision is a world where all workers are free from exploitation and discrimination, and work in conditions of freedom, security and equity. This year our corporate members’ ethical trade activities touched the lives of over 9.4 million workers.  Continuer la lecture de « Ethical Trading Initiative ETI »

The cornerstone of the JRS mission is to offer holistic human services to forcibly displaced persons. All the subsidies in the world will never be able to replace the warmth of assistance rendered by one individual human being to another. JRS recognises the human dignity in refugees through its accompaniment … (full text Accompagnement).

Homepage;
Refugees; Services; Advocacy; News; Multimedia; Voices; Stay informed; Prayers;
many regional addresses by scrolling down on Contact online.

About JRS: The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons.  Continuer la lecture de « Jesuit Refugee Service JRS »

BID believes that asylum seekers and migrants in the UK have a right to liberty and should be protected from arbitrary and prolonged detention by effective and accessible legal safeguards. We are an independent charity that exists to:

• Improve access to bail for all immigration detainees.
• Lobby for detention to be subject to regular, independent and automatic judicial review.
• Work towards an end to arbitrary detention in the UK.
• End the detention of families with children … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Resources for detainees; Help from BiD; News; Archives; Voices from detention; Children in detention; Facts, Figures; Annual report; Find out; Support;
Contact.

About 2/2: … BID’s Activities: Continuer la lecture de « Bail for Immigration Detainees BiD »

Our Mission: Asylum Aid is an independent, national charity working to secure protection for people seeking refuge in the UK from persecution and human rights abuses abroad … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Get advice; Women’s project; Publications, Policy, Campaigns; Newsletter; Get involved; Asylum Rights Watch; Annual reports;
Address: Asylum Aid, Club Union House, 253-254 Upper Street, London N1 1RY, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our Aims: Continuer la lecture de « Asylum Aid »

Lawyers defending Human Rights

Refugee and Migrant Justice (RMJ), formerly the Refugee Legal Centre, was established in 1992.  Our objective is to secure justice for asylum seekers and other migrants in the UK who seek protection or need help to secure their human rights under UK law … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Policy; Priorities; Report 2009; Briefings; Media; Interpreting, Translations; Links;
Contact.

About 2/2: … We aim to

• provide high quality legal services to those who do not have the means to pay; and
• develop a more informed debate, using our expertise to campaign for positive changes in the asylum and immigration system.  Continuer la lecture de « Refugee and Migrant Justice RMJ »

• The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. We not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.
• As a human rights charity, independent of government, we work to ensure that refugees are given the protection they need, that they are treated with respect and understanding, and that they have the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as other members of our society … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
How; News; Newsletter; Jobs; Campaigning; Volunteering; Support;
Addresses (1 of 6): Refugee Council Head Office, 240-250 Ferndale Road, Brixton, London SW9 8BB, UK; Map;
Contact.

About Refugee Council online 2/2: … We achieve this mission by:   Continuer la lecture de « Refugee Council online »

a poweerful voice for lifesaving action

• A gift to Refugees International funds independent, effective, lifesaving work. Worldwide, 41.9 million people have been forced from their homes because of conflict, and over 12 million stateless people live with no national identity. Refugees International gathers critical information directly from the field and provides governments, international agencies, and non-governmental organizations with effective solutions to improve the lives of displaced people.
• Refugees International does not accept any government or UN funding and relies upon the support of individual donors like you. There are many ways to support our lifesaving work: … (full text Get involved).

Homepage;
Where; Issues; Neglected crises; Return, reintegration; Media; Blog; for Congress; Donate;
Address (1 of 2): Refugees International, 2001 S Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20009, USA;
Contact.

Who we are: Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises.   Continuer la lecture de « Refugees International »

health through people

TNVHA is a non-profit, secular, registered Association of Voluntary Organisations working for health promotion in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. It was registered under Tamilnadu Society’s Registration Act in 1971. In its 38 years of service, the number of member institutions has grown to 744 which include Hospitals, Dispensaries and Community-based Organisations … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Organization; Activities; Future Plans; Members; Publications;
Address: Tamil Nadu Volutary Health Association, 18, Appadurai Main Street, Chennai – 600 023, India;
Contact.

About 2/2: … MOTTO: Health Through People.  Continuer la lecture de « Tamil Nadu Voluntary Health Association TNVHA »

15 years of Humanitarian Work – just got ECOSOC special status

AHA seeks to empower African people to find lasting solutions to the challenges facing the continent and advocate for an African renaissance.  We believe that Africans have the necessary skills and abilities to be active agents of change and to positively impact their futures.  To support our aim we work together with local and vulnerable communities, listening and responding to their needs and building upon their inherent capacities, to make lasting differences to people’s lives … (full text Principles and Values).

Homepage /What;
Where; Who; Achievements; History; Donors, Partners;
Address (one of many): AHA – Head Office, Guinea-Conakry Road, PO Box 110, Code 1250, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia;
Contact.

About: African Humanitarian Action is African in Spirit, Concept and Composition.  Continuer la lecture de « Africa Humanitarian Action AHA »