Scriptorium

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).

Homepage; Sitemap;
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).

Accueil;
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).

Homepage;
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).

Homepage;
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 »