Catégorie : Civil Society

Organisation Mondiale Contre la Torture OMCT – also in french and spanish

• Dear Members of the SOS-Torture Network, Dear colleagues, In September 2010 at the 15th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the President of the Council is to appoint an independent human rights expert to serve as the next Special Rapporteur on Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. In this respect, careful consideration is required to maintain the high quality of appointments to this important position.
• Suggestions for appointment should be based on the technical and objective requirements for eligible candidates for Special Procedure mandate holders adopted with Human Rights Council decision 6/102 (‘Follow-up to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1’) … (full text Information on … ).

Homepage;
Urgent Campaigns; Urgent Appeals; Assistance; Network; OMCT Europe; Docs; Reports; Int. Conventions; Events; Links;
Address: OMCT International Secretariat, PO Box 21, 8, rue du Vieux-Billard, CH-1211 Geneva 8, Switzerland;
OMCT Europe, Rue du Marteau 19, B-1000 Bruxelles, Belgique;
Contacts.

About OMCT: Created in 1986, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) is today the main coalition of international non-governmental organisations (NGO) fighting against torture, summary executions, enforced disappearances and all other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. Continuer la lecture de « World Organisation Against Torture OMCT »

Linked with A Virulent Outbreak of Rational Thought, and with International Drug Policy Consortium IDPC.

• Founded on March 16, 2002, LEAP is made up of current and former members of law enforcement who believe the existing drug policies have failed in their intended goals of addressing the problems of crime, drug abuse, addiction, juvenile drug use, stopping the flow of illegal drugs into this country and the internal sale and use of illegal drugs. By fighting a war on drugs the government has increased the problems of society and made them far worse. A system of regulation rather than prohibition is a less harmful, more ethical and a more effective public policy.
• The mission of LEAP is to reduce the multitude of unintended harmful consequences resulting from fighting the war on drugs and to lessen the incidence of death, disease, crime, and addiction by ultimately ending drug prohibition … (full text Mission and Goal).

Homepage;
Promo Video; Groups; Forums; Calendar; Audio/Video; Blogs; Media inquiries; Links; Donate;
Address: LEAP, 121 Mystic Ave., Medford, Massachusetts 021555, USA;
Contact.

About LEAP /summary: Founded on March 16, 2002, LEAP is made up of current and former members of the law enforcement and criminal justice communities who are speaking out about the failures of our existing drug policies. Continuer la lecture de « Law Enforcement Against Prohibition LEAP »

in many languages

Linked with A Virulent Outbreak of Rational Thought, and with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition LEAP.

We are a global network of NGOs and professional networks that come together to promote objective and open debate on drug policy issues at the national and international level. We support evidence-based policies that are effective in reducing drug-related harm. Find out more about IDPC and our work, search our extensive publications library or find members in your region. Keep up-to-date by subscribing to our monthly Alert … (Homepage).

Policy; Strategy; Governance; Members; Publications; Newsltter; Advocacy; Events; Donors;
Address: IDPC, c/o Release, Fifth Floor, Fergusson House, 124-128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NJ, UK;
Contacts.

About Vision and Mission: Our Vision: IDPC’s members share a concern that national and international policies and programmes responding to the cultivation, production, trade and use of controlled substances are excessively focused on harsh law enforcement and punishment. Continuer la lecture de « International Drug Policy Consortium IDPC »

• … Vision: A world of equal opportunities for all people to have access to and use knowledge and information to improve their lives.
• Mission: As an evolving network of commercial, public and civil society organisations, GKP shares knowledge and builds partnerships to realise the transformative potential of knowledge, communication and information technologies to improve lives, reduce poverty and empower people … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
2010 Programme; GPP; ICT4D Initiatives; ICT4D Calendar; Governance; Blogs; Newsletters; Reports; Membership criteria;
Contact.

About 2/2: Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) is the world’s first multi-stakeholder network promoting innovation and advancement in Knowledge and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development. Continuer la lecture de « Global Knowledge Partnership GKP »

in spanish: La Fundación Arias para la Paz y el Progreso Humano (La Fundación Arias para la Paz y el Progreso Humano es una organización sin fines de lucro cuyo propósito es construir sociedades justas y pacíficas en la región centroamericana).

• The Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization based in San Jose, Costa Rica. It was created in 1988 with the financial support of the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to its founder and then-President of Costa Rica, Dr. Oscar Arias Sánchez, in recognition of his efforts to achieve a « firm and lasting peace » in Central America.
• The Arias Foundation was founded to nurture a culture of peace and is dedicated to promoting democracy, gender equality, disarmament and demilitarization.
• Our mission is to promote more just, peaceful and fair societies … (about 1/2).

Frontpage; (internal link for english/spanish changes) english Homepage /Introduction;
News; Library; Photos, videos; Your help;
Contact.

About 2/2: … As a result of these efforts, the Arias Foundation has carried out more than 200 projects and programs, as well as participating in numerous national and international forums publishing more than 300 documents. Continuer la lecture de « ARIAS Foundation for Peace and Human Progress »

films by and about women

Established in 1972 to address the under representation and misrepresentation of women in the media industry, Women Make Movies is a multicultural, multiracial, non-profit media arts organization which facilitates the production, promotion, distribution and exhibition of independent films and videotapes by and about women. The organization provides services to both users and makers of film and video programs, with a special emphasis on supporting work by women of color. Women Make Movies facilitates the development of feminist media through an internationally recognized Distribution Service and a Production Assistance Program … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
For: educators, and filmmakers; Jobs; Staff; Sponsored projects; News; Catalog; FAQs;
Address: Women Make Movies WMM, 462 Broadway, Suite 500WS (at Grand Street), New York, NY 10013, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2 … /Distribution Service: The Women Make Movies’ Distribution Service is our primary program. As the leading distributor of women’s films and videotapes in North America, Women Make Movies works with organizations and institutions that utilize non-commercial, educational media in their programs. Continuer la lecture de « Women Make Movies WMM »

Our Mission: Project MUSE’s mission is to excel in the broad dissemination of high-quality scholarly content. Through innovation and collaborative development, Project MUSE anticipates the needs of and delivers essential resources to all members of the scholarly community … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Projects MUSE; Resources; Features and Functionality; News, Issues; Our publishers; Partners; Libraries; FAQs; Subscribe; Help;
Address: Project MUSE, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2715 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4319, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … What is Project MUSE? Project MUSE is a unique collaboration between libraries and publishers, providing 100% full-text, affordable and user-friendly online access to a comprehensive selection of prestigious humanities and social sciences journals.  Continuer la lecture de « Project MUSE »

how to use it, news and comment on issues of press freedom – a one page website full of links

The Campaign for Freedom of Information is a non-profit organisation working to improve public access to official information and ensure that the Freedom of Information Act is implemented effectively … (Welcome Page 1/2).

Homepage and Issues (down the page);
Objectives; Laws; Organisations; Secrecy Examples; User’s guide, 39 pdf-pages; Blog;  Updates;
Address: The Campaign for Freedom of Information, Suite 102, 16 Baldwins Gardens, London EC1N 7RJ, UK;
Contact: Tel: 020 7831 7477, Fax: 020 7831 7461, e-mail.

Welcome Page 2/2: … The Campaign was set-up in 1984, played a leading role in the passage of the FOI Act and is recognised as a leading independent authority in the field.  Continuer la lecture de « Campaign for Freedom of Information – the FOI Act »

• Business2School vise à mettre des entreprises en relation avec des étudiants des Hautes Ecoles et Universités de Suisse romande pour différentes collaborations.
• Cette plateforme internet permet à chacun de publier des annonces, dans le but de trouver un partenaire pour réaliser un travail de bachelor ou de master, un stage ou un premier emploi (first job) … (Association B2S 1/2 /Objectives).

Homepage;
Connexion; Partenaires; Membres; Actualités; Infos Bachelor et Master; Recommandez nous;
Adresse: Association Business To School, C/O HEIG-VD, Centre St-Roch, Avenue des sports 20, CH 1401 Yverdon, Suisse;
Contact online.

Association B2S 2/2 … /Forme juridique: Business2School est une association à but non lucratif (art. 60 ss CC). L’assemblée générale constitutive de l’association a eu lieu le 25 juin 2002 à Paudex.  Continuer la lecture de « Business2school B2S »

• AFCC is an interdisciplinary, international association of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through the resolution of family conflict.
• AFCC promotes a collaborative approach to serving the needs of children among those who work in and with family law systems, encouraging education, research and innovation and identifying best practices.
• … (full text Mission, Vision, Values).

Homepage;
Staff; Board; Committees; Training; Conferences; Resources; Membership;
Address: AFCC, 6525 Grand Teton Plaza, Madison, WI 53719, USA;
Contact: Phone 608.664.3750, Fax 608.664.3751, e-mail.

About: AFCC is the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts – an interdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to the resolution of family conflict.   Continuer la lecture de « Association of Family and Conciliation Courts AFCC »

fulfilling the promise of mediation

The Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation owes its beginnings to a group of leading scholars and practitioners who sought to influence individual and societal views of conflict. Conflict is primarily about being different and thinking differently, testing individuality and self-determination, risking the relationship and human connections we naturally value and need. It is about how we impact one another as we state our needs and differences. It is this relational view of conflict that has come to be known commonly as the transformative approach to conflict … (full text overview and mission).

Homepage;
Training Services; Special Projects; Mediators; Books, Media; Who’s Who;
Address: Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation, Inc., Hofstra Law School, 121 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1201, USA;
Contact.

The Transformative Framework: The transformative framework was first articulated by Robert A. Baruch Bush and Joseph P. Folger in The Promise of Mediation in 1994.   Continuer la lecture de « Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation »

also in french and spanish

IAP2 is an international association of members who seek to promote and improve the practice of public participation in relation to individuals, governments, institutions, and other entities that affect the public interest in nations throughout the world. IAP2 carries out its mission by organizing and conducting activities to:

• Serve the learning needs of members through events, publications, and communication technology;
• Advocate for public participation throughout the world;
• Promote a results-oriented research agenda and use research to support educational and advocacy goals;
• Provide technical assistance to improve public participation … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Member Tools; Locations; Research; Careers; Events; Join;
Address: IAP2, 13762 Colorado Blvd, Suite 124 PMB 54, Thornton, CO 80602, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … IAP2 was founded in 1990 as the International Association of Public Participation Practitioners (IAP3) to respond to the rising global interest in public participation. Continuer la lecture de « International Association for Public Participation IAP2 »

inspire, inform, involve – in 12 international languages

The Vision: Youth everywhere actively engaged and connected in shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world.
Our Mission: We enable a collaborative learning community which provides youth with access to global opportunities, cross-cultural connections and meaningful participation in decision-making … (about 1/2).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
Community; Action; Resources; Youth Media; Dundori Orphans; Global Issues; Regions;
For Orgs; For educators; My TIG; Join; FAQs; Donate;
Address: Canada Office TIG, 19 Duncan Street, Suite #505, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3H1, CANADA;
US Office TIG, 33 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, New York, 11217, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2 … /Who We Serve: We serve youth primarily between the ages of 13 to 30 through:  Continuer la lecture de « Taking It Global TIG »

• Real Life Group of Education has been recognized as a Learning Centre of the All University of India. The Centre will be conducting education programmers of AUI in BCA, BBA, MCA, Engineering, Architecture/Design, Medical, Languages, Management, IT, Fashion Technology, Fine Arts, and MBA. It will also be conducting some of the short-term specialized training courses.
• This initiative is being launched with the objective of developing an institutional framework that would enable students to go in for bachelors or master degrees in computer application and business administration … (full welcome text Homepage).

All pages of this website have the same URL. Click on internal links as: Homepage, About, Mission&Vision, MD’s desk, Why RECC, Business Opportunity, Advantage, Team, Services, Gallery, Contacts.

Address: Real Life Group of Education, S-553-554, G-7, Real Life Home School, Block- II, Shakarpur, Delhi- 110092, INDIA.

About: When the discussion is related to the India’s leading corporate organizations in educational consultancy, one name, which finds its place at the top, is that of Real Life Group of Education. Continuer la lecture de « Real Life Group of Education, New Delhi »

• Vision: The organization is very clear to its concepts of community development approach, so that the vision of the organization consist on the priorities of the community and its member’s needs. On the other hands the organization has very much clear about the MDG, CEDAW, CRC and child protection information sheet. Due to these realities organization has vision to work for the socially excluded people by their active participation in decision-making process. Initially the organization is focusing its working on the Education which means Health Education, Environmental Education, Women Empowerment through Education, Skill Development, Rehabilitation, Infrastructure Building, Human Resource Development, Poverty Alleviation, Water Supply, Sanitation and Child Protection’s through education.
• Mission: … (full text Vision/Mission/Goals).

Homepage, news; Sitemap;
Projects; Priority Areas; Activities; Organization; Gallery; Partners;
Address: , Nalogi Bypass Road, Near Wapda Colony, Gojra, Muzaffarabad, AJK, (PostBox #122, GPO Muzaffarabad, AJK), Pakistan;
Contacts.

About – Introduction: Kohsar Welfare & Educational Society (KWES) is a humanitarian voluntarily, non-political organization which is recognized at national level and was founded in 1997.  Continuer la lecture de « Kohsar Welfare and Educational Society KWES »