International Institute of ICT Journalism – PenPlusBytes PPB

International Institute for Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Journalism (PenPlusBytes) is a registered company limited by guarantee since 18th July 2001. PenPlusBytes seeks to empower the media through the use of ICTs to advance the work of journalism. It consists of a network of media organizations and journalists interested in using ICTs effectively to advance the course of journalism. We have trained over 100 journalists from various parts of Africa and across the globe in cutting edge new media technologies and contemporary ICT issues … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Projects; Activities; Interact; Events; News; Network; Bantaba; Partners, Sponsors;
Contact online /Feedback.

About 2/2: … Vision: To be a leading training institute for training practicing African journalists on cutting edge ICT skills and policy related issues.  Continuer la lecture de « International Institute of ICT Journalism – PenPlusBytes PPB »

Canadian council for international co-operation CCIC – CCCI

aussi en français.

Established in 1968, CCIC monitors and analyzes federal policies on foreign affairs, aid, trade, debt and defence and communicates its findings to members and the public. The Council brings to the Canadian foreign policy-making arena the unique experience and knowledge of Canadian development practitioners and their Southern partners. (about /Mission).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
What we do; Who’s Who; Working Groups; Resources; Media; Members; Internship; Links;
Address: CCIC, 450 Rideau Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5Z4, Canada;
Contact.

About: Established in 1968, CCIC monitors and analyzes federal policies on foreign affairs, aid, trade, debt and defence and communicates its findings to members and the public.  Continuer la lecture de « Canadian council for international co-operation CCIC – CCCI »

Centre for International Studies and Cooperation CECI

(If you wish to go fast, go alone; if you wish to go far, join together with others. African proverb) – also in french and spanish

The mission of CECI is to combat poverty and exclusion. To this end, CECI builds the development capacities of disadvantaged communities. We support peace building, human rights, and equity initiatives. We mobilize resources and promote exchanges of knowledge … (full text about /Mission).

english Homepage;
What we do; Where we work; Team; News; Newsletter; History; Training Centre; Employment; Get involved;
Address: CECI, 3000, Omer-Lavallée St, Montréal (Québec), Canada H1Y 3R8;
Contact.

About /VISION: … 1. CECI is a leader within an international network of partners combating poverty and exclusion. Our main area of expertise is in the building of development capacity.  Continuer la lecture de « Centre for International Studies and Cooperation CECI »

African Law Association

Association de Droit Africaine, Gesellschaft für afrikanischs Recht e.V.

Since its foundation in Heidelberg in 1973 the African Law Association  has been the single specialised association in German-speaking countries to spread knowledge of the legal systems of all of Africa – which the Association calls ‘African Law’ – and to encourage their comparative studies. The Association  brings together people interested in research, teaching and practical issues of the law in Africa and cultivates friendships with like-minded organizations, institutions and persons both in Germany and abroad … (english Welcome Page 1/2).

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Conferences; Publications; Information; Materials; Who is who; Current research projects;
Contact /Address /Impressum: African Law Association, c/o Eva Diehl, Richardstr. 19, 12043 Berlin, Germany.

Welcome Page 2/2: … More than 200 researchers and practitioners who are members of the Association work on international law related to Africa, African States or persons, domestic law of Africa’s 53 States, traditional and religiously shaped African laws as well as the continent’s rich legal culture of present and past with its manifold traditions and influences. Continuer la lecture de « African Law Association »

African International Courts and Tribunals AICT

(Duke University, Durham, North Carolina; New York University, New York)

This website has been developed by the Project on International Courts and Tribunals (PICT). PICT’s mission is to address the legal, political, financial and organizational challenges arising out of the multiplication of international courts and tribunals that took place as of the end of the Cold War. PICT is a catalyst for research, both scholarly and policy-oriented, and training … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Project on Ingernational Courts and Tribunals – PICT;
Contact.

About 2/2: … In the world of international courts and tribunals, Africa is, in many regards, a unique case. African States and international organizations are frontrunners in the development of international courts and tribunals. A few examples will help illustratie the extent of their path-breaking work. Continuer la lecture de « African International Courts and Tribunals AICT »

AfriMAP – Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project

(of OSI Johannesburg)  – AfriMAP, the Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project, is an initiative of the Soros Foundation Network’s four African foundations, and works with national civil society organizations to conduct systematic audits of government performance in three areas: the justice sector and the rule of law; political participation and democracy; and effective delivery of public services … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
News; Reports; Selected Papers; Submit a Paper; Newsletter; Staff and Partners; Links;
Addresses (1 of 2): AfriMAP, P.O. Box 678, Wits 2050, Johannesburg, South Africa;
Contact.

About 2/2: … AfriMAP aims to:  Continuer la lecture de « AfriMAP – Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project »

National Democratic Institute NDI

NDI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization that has supported democratic institutions and practices in every region of the world for more than two decades. Since its founding in 1983, NDI and its local partners have worked to establish and strengthen political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. (Who we are).

Homepage;
What we do: Who we work with: Where we work; Event; Newsletter; Democracy Dialogue; Publications; Employment; Contribute;
Address: National Democratic Institute, 2030 M Street, NW, Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20036-3306, USA;
Contact.

About NDI: The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization that responds to the worldwide quest for popular civic participation, open and competitive political systems, and representative and accountable government.  Continuer la lecture de « National Democratic Institute NDI »

United Nations Peacebuilding Commission PBC

Our goal should be to live up to the expectations of societies and populations emerging from conflict and improving the contribution of the PBC to building hope for a better future. The 2010 Review gives us an opportunity to reinvigorate the vision behind the Peacebuilding Commission. It should result in a shared understanding of the purpose, role and functioning of the Commission. (PBC Chair, Ambassador Peter Wittig, Germany).

Homepage;
Support Office; Docs, Resoultions; Membership; Calendar; Q and A; Links; UN Partners;
Peacebuilding Fund; UN Peace and Security; UN.org Home;
Contact.

Mandate of the Peacebuilding Commission: In the enabling resolutions establishing the Peacebuilding Commission, resolution 60/180 and resolution 1645 (2005) of 20 December 2005, the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council mandated it:  Continuer la lecture de « United Nations Peacebuilding Commission PBC »

International Peace Institute IPI

(former International Peace Academy IPA)

  • The International Peace Institute is an independent, international not-for-profit think tank with a staff representing more than 20 nationalities, located in New York across from United Nations headquarters.  IPI is dedicated to promoting the prevention and settlement of conflicts between and within states by strengthening international peace and security institutions.  To achieve its purpose, IPI employs a mix of policy research, convening, publishing and outreach … (about /Mission).
  • Our Brochure.

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Programs; Publications; Events; News; Employment; People; Annual report; FAQs;
Address: International Peace Institute, 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017-3521, USA;
Contact.

History: Known as the International Peace Academy until early 2008, the International Peace Institute was founded by a group of individuals from within and outside of the United Nations who believed that a thoroughly independent institution, free from official constraints, could make a unique contribution to multilateral efforts to prevent and settle armed conflicts around the world.  Continuer la lecture de « International Peace Institute IPI »

German Platform for Peaceful Conflict Management

Plattform Zivile Konfliktbearbeitung

At present, the Platform website focuses mainly on German actors and activities in the field of peaceful conflict management. It offers only few English-language news, events and documents. However, we consider it important to provide also those unfamiliar with the German language with information on the Platform and its policy contexts, as well as on German activities in peaceful conflict management.  … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
Events; How to participate; Documents; News; Publications; Newsletter;
Address: German Platform for Peaceful Conflict Management, Obenmarspforten 7, 50667 Köln, Germany;
Contact.

About 2/2: … We are therefore planning to add within the next months English-language abstracts of the most significant documents published by the Platform. These abstracts will be available in the publications section of the Platform website.  Continuer la lecture de « German Platform for Peaceful Conflict Management »

Common Cause – holding power accountable

Common Cause is dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process.
In this spirit, Common Cause serves as an independent voice for change and a watchdog against corruption and abuse of power … (about /Vision).

Homepage;
Money in Politics; Gov’s Accountability; Rule of Law; Election Reform; Ethics in Gov.;
Take Action; Issues; Events; Volunteering; Internship; Ways to support;
Address: Common Cause, 1133 19th Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contact.

About /Common Cause: Common Cause is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. Continuer la lecture de « Common Cause – holding power accountable »

Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women GAATW

The main role of the GAATW-IS is advocating for a human rights based approach to trafficking and supporting the Alliance members in their work. As such, our activities focus on gathering, analysing and disseminating information among members, coordinating collaborative projects among members, carrying out relevant research and analysis on trafficking and migration trends, and advocating regionally and internationally for the protection of the rights of trafficked and migrant persons … (full text what we do).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Mission; Advocacy; Campaigns; Realising Rights; Research and Training; Access to Justice; Communications, Information; Multi-Year Proposal; Members; Get involved; FAQs: Links;
Address: GAATW International Secretariat, 191/41 Sivalai Condominium, Soi 33,Itsaraphap Rd, Bangkok-yai, 10600, Bangkok, Thailand;
Contact.

About: The Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW)  is an Alliance of more than 90 non-governmental organisations from across the world. Continuer la lecture de « Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women GAATW »

Central Society for the Education of the Deaf CSED

making a difference in the lives of deaf children

The Central Society for the Education of the Deaf (CSED) is a well-established institution that educates children with profound hearing disability. We provide model teaching and training facilities in English and Marathi at both our centres, the Central School for the Deaf (CSD) and at Maitri Centre for Hearing Impaired Infants. CSED was started in 1966 by Rhoda and Adal Parakh in their living room, with just 10 students and three teachers, working on the principle of oral language and conversation to teach children with speech and hearing disability … (What we do).

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Dream; Financial Datas; Gallery; FAQs; Your Help;
Address:  The Central Society for the Education of the deaf,3rd Floor, Municipal School Building, Opposite YMCA Swimming Pool, Farook S. Umarbhoy Path, Agripada, Mumbai 400 011. INDIA;
Contact.

About /Purpose: To see deaf children overcome their hearing impairment as early as possible by using oral communication and language to participate equally in a hearing world. No child should be abandoned or ignored for lack of hearing. Instead, deaf children should have adequate opportunity to grow into bright and confident youngsters.  Continuer la lecture de « Central Society for the Education of the Deaf CSED »

Feminist Legal Research Unit FRLU

of the Law School of the Liverpool University

The Feminist Legal Research Unit (FLRU) was established in 1993 and brings together academic staff undertaking research into issues of equality and non-discrimination from a feminist perspective … (full text Introduction).

FRLU Homepage;
Publications; Seminars, Conferences; Postgraduate Studies; Collaboration Links; Weblinks;
University Address; The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK;
University Contact; People Contact.

Research Interest: The research interests of FLRU members span a range of fields, including Healthcare and Body Politics, Migration, the Open Method of Co-ordination, Discrimination, Domestic Violence, Children’s Rights, Employment, Family and Gender Mainstreaming.  Continuer la lecture de « Feminist Legal Research Unit FRLU »

Goethe- und Schiller-Archiv

of the Klassik Siftung WEIMAR, still mainly in german … but … we are currently preparing an English version of our internet site and kindly ask for your patience … (english Homepage).

  • One of the most important literary archives in Germany, holding the estates of more than 120 important figures such as Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, Christoph Martin Wieland, Johann Gottfried Herder, Ludwig Achim, Bettina von Arnim, Franz Liszt and Friedrich Nietzsche. (on Library Thing).
  • Briefwechsel zwischen Goethe und Schiller erstmals online: … Die Briefe können auf der Website des Goethe- und Schiller-Archivs gelesen werden … (SF1 online /Kultur, 27. August 2010).
  • Sitemap in german.

Klassik Siftung WEIMAR: german Homepage;
Online Datenbanken: Startseite mit dem Goethe- und Schiller Archiv, dem Archiv der Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek und weiteren Quellen;
Recherchenquellen im Internet; Besucherservice; Anreise/Travel; Presse; Museums-Shop;
Google map; … und Adresse: Klassik Stiftung Weimar, Burgplatz 4, D-99423 Weimar, Deutschland;
Kontakt Klassik Stiftung Weimar; Kontakt Forschung; Kontakt Goethe- und Schiller Archiv.

Download Schatzhaus der deutschen Literatur: das Goethe- und Schiller-Archiv in Weimar, 98 pdf Seiten:
Einführung: Willkommen auf Ihrer Entdeckungsreise im »Schatzhaus der deutschen Literatur« – willkommen im Goethe- und Schiller-Archiv in Weimar!  Continuer la lecture de « Goethe- und Schiller-Archiv »