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Imaginaid est une plate-forme associative genevoise pour la création contemporaine concernée, humaniste et environnementaliste. Elle initie des expositions artistiques et d’autres projets culturels destinés à rendre le public sensible à des causes sociétales ou politiques d’aujourd’hui … (Mission 1/2).

Homepage;
Expositions; Artistes; Evènements; Blog; Liens;
Adresse: Imaginaid Galerie, Rue des Grottes 28, 1201 Genève, Suisse;
Contacts.

Mission 2/2: … Indépendante et se distinguant par son côté commercial, Imaginaid Galerie partage en essence les mêmes objectifs, tout en se concentrant sur la promotion et le soutien à long terme d’artistes et autres créateurs, issus des arts visuels et du photojournalisme, émergents ou reconnus, suisses ou étrangers. Continuer la lecture de « ImagineAid.org »

Committee for defense of the Iranian Peoples Right – for Human Rights, Democracy, Peace and Justice

Linked on our blogs with Iran: Regime change by the people, for the people, and with Ibrahim Yazdi arrested.

• CODIR was established in 1981 by a group of British labour and trade union activists in collaboration with Iranian democrats living in exile in the UK.
• The main aim of the organisation since its inception has been to provide truthful and unbiased information and analysis about the reality of life in Iran.
• CODIR campaigned against the eight year fratricidal Iran-Iraq war. It has also worked hard against the brutal suppression of human rights and other abuses committed by the regime in Iran … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
CoDIR says; Action; News, analysis; Iranian Labor; Sensorship Iran; Women; Youth; Archive;
Address: B.M.CODIR, London, WC1N 3XX, UK;
Contact: e-mail1, and e-mail2.

About 2/2: … CODIR campaigns have won the support of many progressive MPs, MEPs, trade unions and Trades Councils. CODIR enjoys the widest support amongst trade unions in the UK with UNISON, FBU, Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union, USDAW, BECTU, the Scottish TUC, TGWU London region, Scottish TGWU and Scottish UNISON being on the list of its affiliates for many years. Continuer la lecture de « CoDIR.net »

have a hand in stopping genocide – Linked on our blogs with STAND. (on Jan. 3rd).

Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) empowers individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. Our members envision a world in which the global community is willing and able to protect civilians from genocide and mass atrocities. The Genocide Intervention Network is mobilizing a permanent anti-genocide constituency that lobbies our leaders for substantial action, and creates a political cost for those officials who fail to take these necessary actions … (about /Mission 1/2).

Homepage;
Educate; Resources; Events; Blog; Staff; Jobs; Board; Join us; FAQs; Donate;
Address: Genocide Intervention Network | 1200 18th St NW, Suite 320, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contact.

About /Mission 2/2: … In the past, the United States and the international community have failed to prevent and stop genocide because of a lack of political will in our elected officials and among our citizens. There has been no political consequence for our leaders if they did not take action. Continuer la lecture de « The Genocide Intervention Network GI-NET »

To foster a sustainable global society founded on the principles of respect for the Earth and life in all of its diversity, economic and socoial justice, and a culture of peace and non-violence in accordance with the principals setout in the Earth Charter … (about /Vision 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Earth Councils worldwide; Network; Initiatives, projects; Members; News, events; Publications; History;
Address: Headquarters, Earth Council Alliance, 1220 Rosecrans St. #418, San Diego, California, 92106, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Earth Council Alliance (ECA) supports Earth Councils and other people and organizations committed to sustainability initiatives and preserving the world for today’s peoples and future generations. Continuer la lecture de « Earth Council Alliance ECA »

founded by leaders of the Representatives of the Massaleit Community in Exile RMCE

Our Middion: Damanga works to promote the human rights of the people of Darfur and to ensure the preservation of their ethnic communities. Damanga seeks guarantees of equality, freedom and democracy for all people in Sudan and elsewhere throughout the world. (Homepage and Events).

News; Meaning; History; Donations; Links;
Address: Damanga Coalition for Freedom and Democracy, 3631 Barcroft View, Terrace # 301, Falls Church VA 22041, USA;
Contacts.

About /our Mission: Through non-partisan research, analysis and public education, Damanga promotes the human rights of the people of Darfur, Sudan and elsewhere in the world. We educate the people of the region, the United States of America and beyond about their rights to freedom, equality and participation in government. Continuer la lecture de « DAMANGA – Coalition for Freedom and Democracy »

an integrated development organization

BTS strongly believes in Comprehensive Area Development(CAD) in a sustainable way without impacting Sunderban’s bio-diversity. This it aims to achieve through People’s Participatory Process(PPP) and mutual understanding with local governments, with special emphasis on:

• Natural Resource Optimization(NRO);
• Cultivation of local Folk-art & Culture;
• Promotion of life skill training ensuring Alternative Livelihoods through Micro-Credit;
• Water, Health And Thorough-Sanitation (WHAT);
• Protection of Child Trafficking & Abuse against Women– Domestic violence & HIV/AIDS. (Who we are).

Homepage;
What we do; Women; Help; Healthcare; Water, sanitation; Bio-Farming; Networking, advocacy;
Board; Vision, Mission, Stategy; History; Partners;
Address: Baikunthapur Tarun Sangha BTS, Head Quarter & Registered Office, Vill & P.O.-Baikunthapur, Via-Raidighi, Block-Kultali (Sunderban), Sub-Division-Baruipur, District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, Zip-743383, India;
Contact.

Child protection and education: Education: BTS-Patha Bhavan is the Working children’s education initiative of our organization. This was the first venture into development support in 1983 for the poor working children of Kultali which was later upgraded to the Upper Primary (High School) level. Continuer la lecture de « Baikunthapur Tarun Sangha BTS »

the project to end genocide and crimes againsts humanity

• The Enough Project is helping to build a permanent constituency to prevent genocide and crimes against humanity. Too often, the United States and the larger international community have taken a wait-and-see approach to crimes against humanity. This is unconscionable.
• Genocide and war crimes are not inevitable, and we at Enough want to create noise and action both to stop ongoing atrocities and to prevent their recurrence … (about 1/2).

Frontpage; Sitemap;
Conflict Areas; Events; Take action; Blog; News; Publications; FAQs; Support;
Address: Enough, 1225 Eye Street NW, Suite 307, Washington, D.C. 20005, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our mission is to help people from every walk of life understand the practical actions they can take to make a difference.  Continuer la lecture de « Enough – the project to end genocide and crimes against humanity »

a revolutionatry socialist organization – Linked on our blogs with Iran’s Growing Revolution vs. the Democrat’s Intervention.

If you agree with the general approach outlined here, JOIN US. Together we can make a difference! Capitalism divides people into two fundamental classes: the very rich who own businesses and produce to maximize their profits and (2) working people who comprise the vast majority of the population and who struggle to survive by working for those who own businesses. Capitalists compete against one another, and in order to succeed, each tries to lower their respective production costs so as to undersell their rivals … (join 1/2).

All pages of this website have the same URL.
To reach them, click on their internal links, as: Homepage, Join, Updates, Donate, Contact online;
left column: different articles;
right column: all items, Links.

Join 2/2: … But production costs include labor costs, so there is a constant pressure to lower labor costs by moving overseas, or by converting full-timers into part-timers, or by replacing workers by machines, or by laying off some workers while requiring others to perform additional work, and so on. For this reason capitalism inherently operates in opposition to the interests of working people.  Continuer la lecture de « Worker's Action »

(also in spanish)

Jubilee USA Network is an alliance of more than 80 religious denominations and faith communities, human rights, environmental, labor, and community groups working for the definitive cancellation of crushing debts to fight poverty and injustice in Asia, Africa, and Latin America … (about /what we believe /Who We Are 1/2).

Homepage;
Truth about Dept; Get active; Resources; Press; Blog; Annual report; Support us;
Contact online.

About Us /what we believe /who we are 2/2: In the Jubilee Year as quoted in Leviticus, those enslaved because of debts are freed, lands lost because of debt are returned, and community is restored. Today, international debt has become a new form of slavery. Take a detailed look at what we’re doing to restore right relationships and why we do it.   Continuer la lecture de « Jubilee USA Network »

an African and International Civil Society Action for Darfur – (also in french).

• The Darfur Consortium is a coalition of more than 50 Africa-based and Africa-focused NGOs dedicated to working together to promote a just, peaceful and sustainable end to the ongoing humanitarian and human rights crisis in Darfur.
• The Consortium came together in September 2004 as concerned NGOs gathered on the fringes of the third extraordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Pretoria, South Africa. The Consortium reflects the unique perspective of African civil society and provides a forum for unified action, particularly through sustained engagement with the institutions of the African Union.
• Member Organizations; … (about).

Homepage and News;
Thematic: Justice, Civilian Protections, Peace, Engagement; Member Publications; Timeline; Events: by date, by country; Gallery;
Address: Darfur Consortium, P.O. Box 7785, Kampala, Uganda;
Contact.

Darfur Crisis /What You Need to Know: Since early 2003, when full blown hostilities began between rebel groups and the central government, Darfur has been sliding ever deeper into tragic cycles of violence.   Continuer la lecture de « Darfur Consortium »

(of Winrock International WI) – Community-based Innovations to Reduce Child Labor through Education CIRCLE (also in french)

Welcome to the CITCLR project. CIRCLE has been working since 2002 to reduce and prevent child labor by promoting education and awareness-raising locally-initiated projects all over the world. Since then, the following impacts have been noted: … (full text english Homepage).

NGO partners; Request for proposals RFP; Spotlight stories; Best practises; Newsletters;
Contacts (Winrock International).

About: Project Rationale: An estimated 218 million children around the world are caught up in work situations that put their lives at risk, violate international core labor standards, and negatively impact their futures (1). Continuer la lecture de « The CIRCLE project »

also in french and spanish

The International NGO/CSO Planning Committee – IPC is a global network of NGOs/CSOs concerned with food sovereignty issues and programs. It includes social organizations representing small farmers, fisher folk, indigenous peoples, agricultural workers’ trade unions; sub-regional/regional NGOs/CSOs which act as regional focal points; and NGO networks with particular expertise and a long history of lobbying and action and advocacy on issues related to food sovereignty and agriculture, which act as thematic focal points … (full long text about/who we are).

New Homepage;
Constituences; Working groups; Focal points; Documents; Regions;
Contact: scroll down on who we are.

About /History of the IPC: The Plan of Action 1996 Forum for Food Security – Food for All not Profit for the Few – underscored the crucial role that civil society can play in implementing the commitments underwritten by governments, and that civil society involvement is vital if the goal of halving the number of undernourished people in the world by no later than the year 2015 is to be reached. Continuer la lecture de « IPC Food Sovereignty.org »

the power of healthy eating

Food can heal you, or kill you. Your choice … Resources to help you choose wisely: 16 links leading to items from c – w (from cancer to Weight loss) showing you videos about the subject (see Homepage).

Exemple: under the link food industry watch this video The great orange juice scam, 5.32 min.