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Scottish Refugee Council is an independent charity dedicated to providing advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees living in Scotland. We also provide specialist services in areas such as housing and welfare, women’s issues, community development, the media and the arts …
Date for your diary: Autumn Conference 2010 … (Homepage and about 1/2).

Advice; Info; Training; Research; Publications; Vacancies; many Links; Support us;
Address: Scottish Refugee Council, 5 Cadogan Sq, 170 Blythswood Court, Glasgow G2 7PH, UK; (Place page on Google map);
Contact.

Homepage and about 2/2: … We play a leading role in policy development and campaign on refugee issues to ensure that Scotland plays a full role in meeting the UK’s legal and humanitarian obligations under the 1951 United Nations Convention on Refugees … //  Continuer la lecture de « Scottish Refugee Council »

• The Women’s Resource Centre WRC is a charity which supports women’s organisations to be more effective and sustainable.
• We provide training, information, resources and one-to-one support on a range of organisational development issues. We also lobby decision makers on behalf of the women’s not-for-profit sector for improved representation and funding … (full text about).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Mission, Goals; Values; News; Membership; Resources; Training and events; Volunteer; Get involved;
Address: Women’s Resource Centre, Ground Floor East, 33-41 Dallington St, London, EC1V 0BB, UK;
Contact.

About /what we do:  /Stronger Together: There are thousands of women’s organisations across the country working to support women and to achieve equality. Continuer la lecture de « Women's Resource Centre WRC »

• AVID is a national charity representing volunteers and groups visiting those detained under immigration acts in the UK.
• AVID believes that all those held in administrative detention are entitled to the same human rights as citizens. We provide support, resources, training and a collective voice to volunteers and groups visiting those detained, working towards making this a reality … (about 1/2 /who we are).

Homepage;
Visitor Groups; Immigration Detention; Detention reports; Newsletter; Annual report; Objectives; Key achievements;
Addrdess: AVID, Archway Resource Centre, 1b Waterlow Road, London, N19 5NJ, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … We have 20 member groups throughout the UK, representing over 400 volunteer visitors who give up their time to provide essential support and practical help to immigration detainees.  Continuer la lecture de « Association of Visitors to Immigration Detainees AVID »

the national movement for world links

UKOWLA is committed to supporting mutually beneficial partnership links between communities in the UK and in other parts of the world particularly Africa, Asia, Caribbean and Latin America … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Events; Networking /chat; Linking; Join; Publications; Newsletter; Usefull websites;
Addresses: UKOWLA, The GLADE Centre, Frog Lane, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0AP, UK;
Contact online.

About 2/2: … UKOWLA believes that:  Continuer la lecture de « UK One World Linking Organisation UKOWLA »

EIN is the largest specialist provider of information on UK immigration and refugee law via the internet. It provides a resource, not only for immigration practitioners but for asylum seekers and immigrants, students, journalists, judges, academics, parliamentary researchers and others with an interest in the field of immigration and asylum … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Info; Resources; Events; Jobs; JCWI Updates; Sign Up Form; FAQs; Help pages;
Address: Electronic Immigration Network, The Progress Centre, Charlton Place, Manchester, M12 6HS, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The site comprises two main areas: the Public Site and the Members’ Site. The public site gives access to news and updates or information on the latest legislation and most recent case law, events and a general resources list which links to related sites.  Continuer la lecture de « Electronic Immigration Network EIN »

• Our aim: ePolitix.com’s aim is to provide policymakers with the relevant information to make an informed policy decision … (about ePolitix’s Members 1/2).
• ePolitix.com is an open access political and Parliamentary website which serves to improve communication between MPs and policymakers and policy influencer … (Contacts).

Homepage;
Policy; Legislation; 1832-Blog; Events; Member Directory; Subscription House Magazine;
Address: ePolitix, Westminster Tower, 3rd Floor, 3 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SP, UK;
Contact.

About ePolitix’s Members 2/2: … What are ePolitix.com Members?   Continuer la lecture de « ePolitix – Parliament, Policy and Comment »

working with refugees to build new lives – Linked with REFUGEE ACTION RESPONSE TO TODAY’S CONTROL OF IMMIGRATION STATISTICS.

• Refugee Action is an independent national charity that works with refugees to build new lives in the UK.
• We provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in the North West, the Midlands, London, South West and South Central.
• Video: from Casablanca to Calais, 9.25 min … (Homepage).
• Introduction to Refugie Action.

Vision, Values, Aims; Our Work; Campaigns; Jobs; Information; News; History; Facts; Support us;
Address: Refugee Action, head office, The Old Fire Station, 150 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8SB, UK;
Contact.

About: Refugee Action has over 28 years’ experience in the reception, resettlement, development and integration of asylum seekers and refugees. Continuer la lecture de « Refugee Action »

(UK Human Trafficking Centre)

• SOCA tackles serious organised crime that harms the UK and our citizens. This includes Class A drugs, people smuggling and human trafficking, major gun crime, fraud, computer crime and money laundering.
• We work to put serious criminals behind bars, and use many other tactics to fight crime and keep you safe. In particular, we want to ensure crime doesn’t pay and that it’s harder to commit.
• The power to counter criminals: … (full text about).

Homepage; Sitemap;
How: we are run, we work; Structure; UKHTC; Financial Intelligence; Careers; Protecting yourself; Threats; News; Accessibility;
Address: Serious Organised Crime Agency, PO Box 8000, London, SE11 5EN, UK;
Contact.

Objectives and Values: The SOCA Board has agreed five broad priorities, called “strategic imperatives”, which apply to every part of SOCA’s business: Continuer la lecture de « SOCA serious organized crime agency »

ArtNatAm offers free webhosting to Native American artists. To apply, contact us below.

Homepage; Sitemap;
First Nations; Federally recognized; Gallery (artists); Links; Partner: Abstract Art; Using Images from ArtNatAm;
Contact webmaster.

Welcome: Please take the time to enjoy the unique art of these truly American Artists. Indian Art is by nature deeply spiritual and symbolic. To fully appreciate the meaning conveyed by each art work requires time. The artist has added their own words to each painting to assist you.  Continuer la lecture de « ArtNatAm – Art by Native Americans »

transforming conversations that matter into actions that make a difference

State of the World Forum was founded in 1995 by Jim Garrison with Mikhail Gorbachev, who served as the Convening Chairman.
The Forum was established to create a global leadership network comprised of eminent individuals – ranging from Heads of State to grass roots organizers, Nobel Laureates to business leaders, policy makers to social activists – drawn from the governmental, business and civil society sectors, committed to discerning and implementing those principles, values and actions necessary to guide humanity wisely as it gives shape to an increasingly global and interdependent world … (about /Overview 1/2).

Homepage;
Commission’s report; History; New political compass; Forum; Cultural; Newsletter;
Address: State of the World Forum, 35 Miller Ave. #314, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA;
Contact.

About/Overview 2/2: … Working with partners worldwide, State of the World Forum seeks to serve as an incubator, catalyst and integrator for innovative leaders and institutions working to gather creative solutions to critical global challenges.  Continuer la lecture de « State of the World Forum »

providing legal advice, information and representation for children and young people

• The Children’s Legal Centre is a unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people.
• The Children’s Legal Centre has many years of experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK … (full text about/overview).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Legal advice; Migrant children; Consultancy; Research; Work for us; Standards; Media;
Address: The Children’s Legal Centre, Head Office, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ, UK;
Feedback online; Contact.

International Programmes: The International Section works around the world to promote the implementation of children’s rights.  Continuer la lecture de « Children’s Legal Centre »

CasteWatchUK is a secular, non-denominational, independent and voluntary organisation registered with the Charity Commission. We seek to promote social cohesion and an environment that respects and values individuals in society, irrespective of colour, Caste, creed, gender, background, age, orientation, race, or any other criteria encompassed in the current equality legislation in the UK … (about 1/2).

Homepage;

Incidences; Resources; Membership; News; Media; History; FAQs; Links;
Address: Caste Watch UK, PO Box 3685, Coventry, CV6 4WA, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2 …   /Aims and Objectives: To advance the education of the public by raising awareness of caste discrimination occurring in the UK and to review caste discrimination practices and policies. Continuer la lecture de « Caste Watch UK »

• ACCM Sheffield is an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of African women and girls wherever they reside.
• ACCM Sheffield promotes action to stop harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and early and forced marriages, which violate the human rights of women and girls and adversely affects their health and well-being. (Training).
• ‘ACCM is committed to promoting good culture and advocating good change to improve human life’ … (full text about).

Homepage;
Where; WHO; Events; FGM act 2003; Justifications; Help, advice; Support;  Links;
Address (1 of 2): ACCM Sheffield, Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill, Sheffield S4 7LG, UK;
Contact.

Facts about FGM: Female genital mutilation (FGM) constitutes all procedures which involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or injury to the female genital organs whether for cultural or any other non-therapeutic reasons.  Continuer la lecture de « Agency for Culture and Change Management ACCM, Sheffield »

safeguarding rights and dignity

• The Foundation for Women’s Health, Research and Development – FORWARD  – is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) that works to advance and protect the sexual and reproductive health and human rights of African girls and women.
• FORWARD works to promote action to bring about positive social change to enhance the well being and protect the dignity of African girls and women globally. FORWARD is committed to eliminating harmful gender-based discriminatory practices that violate the sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and women, such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Resources; Campaigns; FGM and others; News, events; Newsletter; Get involved; Donate; Links;
Address: FORWARD, Suite 2.1 Chandelier Building, 2nd Floor, 8 Scrubs Lane, London NW10 6RB, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … FORWARD was established in 1983 in the UK, in response to the emerging problems caused by female genital mutilation being seen by health professionals.  Continuer la lecture de « Forward – safeguarding rights and dignity »

The aims of the FGM National Clinical Group are:

• Education and Training: FGM should become part of core training for midwives, nurses, obstetricians and gynaecologists, mental health professionals and health visitors.
• Revision of current literature to ensure it is relevant to UK health care professionals: Excellent literature is already available but needs revision for UK training. Such material requires endorsement by relevant training bodies and wider distribution to health care professionals.
• Develop an informed research strategy: … (full text Aims).

Homepage; Sitemap;
What is FGM? Indicence, Prevalence; FGM treatment; References; Around;
Address:  Yana Richens, FGM National Clinical Group, c/o Institute of Womens Health, University College London Hospital NHS Trust, 2nd Floor West, 250 Euston Road, London. NW1 2PG, UK;
Contact.

History & Cultural Issues: The history of FGM is not well known but the practice dated back at least 2000 years. It is not known when or where the tradition of Female Genital Mutilation originated from. Continuer la lecture de « FGM National Clinical Group »