Scriptorium

The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) is deeply disappointed by the signing into law of the Films and Publications Amendment Act 3 of 2009 (Amendment Act). The Amendment Act constitutes a grave intrusion of the right to freedom of expression. To this end we are of the view that certain sections of the Amendment Act fail dismally in giving effect to the right to freedom of expression … (Homepage 1/2).

Anti-censorship; Access to information; Media & ICTs programme; Law Clinic; Information Manual, 12 pdf-pages; Staff; Links;
Physical Address: 27 Lothbury Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa;
Postal Address: P.O. Box 30688, Braamfontein, 2017, South Africa;
Contact.

Homepage 2/2: … The most intrusive element of the Amendment Act is that, under the guise of the “protection of children’s rights” the legislature has introduced a system of pre-publication censorship and self-censorshi p which offends against the letter and spirit of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Constitution).  Continuer la lecture de « Freedom of Expression Institute FXI »

also in french, german, arabic

Crisis Action is an international, non-profit organisation which aims to help avert conflicts, prevent human rights abuses and ensure governments fulfil their obligations to protect civilians … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
Partners; Staff; News; 2008-9 report, 13 pdf-pages;
Address (1 of 7, International): Crisis Action, 48 Gray’s Inn Rd, London WC1X 8LT, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Crisis Action works behind the scenes to support a diverse range of partners who are all concerned with tackling the immediate effects or long-term consequences of conflict. We aim to help them increase the impact of their responses to current and emerging conflict-related crises. Continuer la lecture de « Crisis Action »

securing livelihood using the law

• Who: More than 65 lawyers and staff work for the LRC from our four regional offices. We often work with other civil society organizations to further our Vision and our Mission.
• What: The LRC is a human rights organization in South Africa. We use the law as an instrument of justice for the vulnerable and marginalised, including poor, homeless, and landless people and communities who suffer discrimination by reason of race, class, gender, disability or by reason of social, economic, and historical circumstances.
• When: The LRC started in Johannesburg in 1979 …
• … (full text about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Issues; Judgments, Texts; Media; Documents; Library; Non-Profit Status;
Address: National Office, 6th Floor, Bram Fischer House, 25 Rissik Street, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa;
Mail: P O Box 9495, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa;
Contacts.

About 2/2: Vision: Inspired by our history, the Constitution and international human rights standards, the LRC is committed to a fully democratic society based on the principle of substantive equality and to ensure that the principles, rights, and responsibilities enshrined in our national Constitution are respected, promoted, protected and fulfilled.  Continuer la lecture de « Legal Resources Centre LRC »

building bridges for global security

• As an organisation, and as individuals, Oxford Research Group (ORG) is committed to progressive ethical, environmental and equal opportunities policies in all areas of our work and working practices.
• Ethical Policy: Oxford Research Group is committed to an ethical approach in all our projects, programmes of work and operating procedures. We are working towards ensuring we do not make use of external suppliers or services which invest in, or have any links to, unethical industries, and preference is given, where possible, to fairtrade and other ethically sound products. As individuals, we strive to reflect the ethical values of the Group in the manner in which we work … (full text about /Ethical, Environmental and Equal Opportunities Statement).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Projects; Middle East; Casualities; Security; Publications; FAQs; Site help; Get involved;
Address: Oxford Research Group, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT, UK;
Map and Contact.

About: Oxford Research Group (ORG) is an independent non-governmental organisation and registered charity, which works together with others to promote a more sustainable approach to security for the UK and the world.  Continuer la lecture de « Oxford Research Group »

Origins: The Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation was launched in 1963 after twelve months of preparation. It was established in order to carry forward Russell’s work for peace, human rights and social justice. This had been assisted by a small secretariat in earlier years, but its rapid growth and increasing cost made the burden larger than could be carried by one person, however distinguished. Preoccupied with the danger of nuclear war, Russell had always been deeply concerned with the defence of civil rights, and the institutionalisation of his work made it possible to create a number of desks which could specialise on different areas or particular problems … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
The Spokesman Journal; Links;
Address: Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation, Russell House, Bulwell Lane, Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0BT, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Aims: The Foundation was formed to further the cause of peace, and to assist in the pursuit of freedom and justice. It sought to identify and counter the causes of violence, and to identify and oppose the obstacles to worldwide community. Continuer la lecture de « Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation »

• Woman’s Trust is a mental health and support service for women affected by Domestic Violence.
• We are here to listen and to support you. We offer one-to-one counselling, weekly support groups and self-development workshops for women. We also offer Advocacy for women who live in the London boroughs Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Greenwich. (Homepage).

Domestic Violence; Get Help Now; Professionals; Confidentiality; Training; Keeping Safe; FAQs; Support us;
Address (1 of 3) Branch in West London, Woman’s Trust, Lighthouse West London, 111-117 Lancaster Road, London W11 1QT, UK;
Contact.

About: Who We Are: The Woman’s Trust is a registered charity (registered no. 1053117) providing independent, confidential, women-only services to women who have been or are affected by domestic violence in London and the local area. We also provide training for workers in the public sector and voluntary sector who work with women and children who are affected by domestic violence, such as housing, social services, children’s services and health professionals.  Continuer la lecture de « Women's Trust.org »

without queer history there is no queer pride

The advancement, development and rights of LGBTI people depend on an accurate record and representation of their struggles. GALA mobilises memory by documenting and popularizing the lives and histories of LGBTI South Africans. In so doing it contributes to the development of pride, challenges homophobia and entrenches the rights of LGBTI people … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Education; Board of Trustees; Patrons; Annual reports; Archives; Resources; Galleries; Library;
Postal address: P.O. Box 31719, Braamfontein, 2017, South Africa;
Contact.

About 2/2 /History: GALA was established under the name The Gay and Lesbian Archives in 1997, one year after the adoption of South Africa’s new Constitution and the sexual orientation clause.  Continuer la lecture de « Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action GALA »

People-Centred Development in Action

Identity statement: Planact is a non-governmental development organisation working mainly in the urban areas of Gauteng. The organisation is committed to local development for the poor within an intergrated framework.
We aim for strategic interventions in the areas of local government transformation, and community development that can result in social upliftment.This we do through networking with like-minded organisations, training, technical advice and assistance, research and advocacy at policy levels … (full text Homepage).

Intervention strategy; Recent achievements; Community news; Commentary; Brochure;
Addresses: Physical: 15th Floor, 209 Smit Street, Braamfontein, South Africa;
Postal: PO Box 30823, Braamfontein, 2017, South Africa;
Contact: Tel. (011) 403 6291, Fax. (011) 403 6982, e-mail.

About: Planact is the premier people-centred, community development organisation in Gauteng. We directly build the capacity of civil society to engage with government and become partners in development, targeting the most marginalized and disadvantaged communities.  Continuer la lecture de « Planact »

• The Centre for Organization Development offers a limited number of executive development programmes for senior and top executives on different aspects of organization development and human resource development. Broadly speaking, there are two kinds of programmes- (i) the inter-organizational programmes, where participants from various organizations come together to explore a theme and (ii) specially designed organization-based programmes for selected groups of executives from the same organization.
• All inter-organizational programmes and some of the organization based programmes are held at the campus of the Centre, where participants are provided with single room air conditioned accommodation and recreation and dining facilities. Airport transfers are also arranged … (Education).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Careers; Campus; Photogallery; Downloads;
Service: Education, Research, Consultancy, B-Schools; About: Vision & Values, Memberships, Partnerships;
Address: Center for Organization Development, P.O. Cyberabad, Madhavpur, Hyderabad – 500081, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA;
Contact.

About /Leadership /Founder Dr.B.L.Maheshwari, Founder … :    Continuer la lecture de « Centre for Organisation Development COD »

The Indian Association of Social Science Institutions IASSI was registered as a society under the Indian Societies Registration Act (1860) in 1979. It was established as a platform for bringing together academic organisations, involved in producing knowledge and information which could be relevant for resolving varieties of problems faced by society, in meaningful dialogues, exchange and cooperation … (full text Origin).

Welcome Page; Homepage;
Organisation; Focus; Programmes; Publications; Current news; Archive; Links; Members: Universities, Research Institutions;
Address: Prof.A.K.Dasgupta, Member Secretary,IASSI, IAMR, Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi-110002, India;
Contact.

OBJECTIVES: The IASSI has been set up primarily:   Continuer la lecture de « Indian Association of Social Science Institutions IASSI »

All pages have the same URL for: Homepage, Profile, Projects, Publications; Training Division, Herbal Portal, Sister Concern-IEMR, Sciety and Development, Contact online.

Profile /Objectives:

The broad objectives of CERPA are to conduct social science research, provide consultancy on developmental issues, help planners and policy makers working in this area and provide charitable services to disadvantaged and poor of the country by taking up project implementation at grass root level either directly or through local NGOs.

Objectives include:  Continuer la lecture de « Centre for Research, Planing and Action CERPA, India »

ORIGIN OF HURISA: The Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA) has its roots in the Goldstone Commission of Inquiry. The Commission of Inquiry Regarding the Prevention of Public Violence and Intimidation (under the chairmanship of Justice Richard Goldstone) was appointed by former State President FW de Klerk on 24 October 1991, to inquire into the phenomenon of public violence and intimidation in the Republic of South Africa, the nature and causes thereof and what persons were involved therein. It also inquired into any steps that should be taken in order to prevent public violence and intimidation. The Commission made 47 recommendations to the State President … (full text Homepage).

Management; Research; Advocacy; Articles, News: links in the left column;
Training: children’s rights, human rights, socio, African system;
Address: Human Rights Institute of South Africa HURISA, 1st floor Lunga House, 124 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, South Africa;
Contact.

About / MISSION STATEMENT:   Continuer la lecture de « Human Rights Institute of South Africa HURISA »

Mission: The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by violence because everyone has the right to live free of violence … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Programs; Campaigns; Action Center; Press; Public Policy; Donate;
Address (1 of 3): Main Office, Family Violence Prevention Fund, 383 Rhode Island St., Suite #304, San Francisco, CA 94103-5133, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: What We Do: For more than two decades, the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) has worked to end violence against women and children around the world.

Instrumental in developing the landmark Violence Against Women Act passed by Congress in 1994, the FVPF has continued to break new ground by reaching new audiences including men and youth, promoting leadership within communities to ensure that violence prevention efforts become self-sustaining, and transforming the way health care providers, police, judges, employers and others address violence.