Catégorie : Civil Society

… Our international conferences and exhibitions are the leaders in their field. Our events cater to organisations, institutions and individuals interested in acquiring or disseminating information, developing business and fostering international partnerships. Our annual events include ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN, eLearning Africa, StudyWorld, EXPOLINGUA Berlin, LANGUAGES & BUSINESS and Languages & The Media … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
EU Projects; Management Services; Research; Team; Press; Jobs; Partners;
Adresse: ICWE GmbH, Leibnizstrasse 32, 10625 Berlin, Germany;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our clients come from around the world and include educational institutions and organisations, professional associations, government agencies and international organisations, NGOs, large and medium-sized enterprises, print and multimedia publishers, as well as manufacturers and distributors of educational equipment, technology software and solutions.  Continuer la lecture de « International Conferences, Workshops ans Exhibitions ICWE »

formerly the Public Interest Law Institute PILI

Justice needs advocates: Law can deliver justice and protect rights, but it does not happen automatically. The law needs advocates to see that its promise is fulfilled. That’s why PILnet is building a global network to activate, empower and connect those who use legal tools to work in the public interest … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Where; Resources; Our Work; Staff; Board; Jobs; News; Blogs; Newsletter; Donate;
Addresses (2 of 4): PILnet New York, 333 Seventh Avenue, 14th floor, New York, NY 10001, USA;
and: PILnet Moscow, Maroseyka str., 9/2 build. 8, office 34, 101000 Moscow, Russia;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Mission: PILnet envisions a world where rule of law, as developed and supported within a wide variety of countries, delivers justice and protects human rights.  Continuer la lecture de « PILnet – The Global Network for Public Interest Law »

stengthening international cooperation – english espanol français

The World Civil Society Forum intends to bridge the different areas of the international arena (the environment, health, human rights, humanitarian action, development, education, peace, security, information society, etc.) with the following aims and objectives: To strengthen international cooperation by:

• Facilitating cooperation between organizations of civil society and the United Nations system, including its specialized agencies and other international organizations;
• Promoting cooperation among civil society organizations across the world and working in different fields of activity, especially with developing countries and indigenous peoples;
• … (full text Aims and Objectives).

english Homepage;
Preparatory Meeting; Meeting Report; next Forum; Questionnaire; Organization; Documents; Donations; 2 Partners: Mandat International, South Centre;
Contact.

Forum’s Principles: Several principles have been adopted during the preparatory process of the World Civil Society Forum:   Continuer la lecture de « World Civil Society Forum »

April Days of Action in Washington DC from April 4-11, 2011 (actually on Homepage and on News).

SOA Watch is an independent organization that seeks to close the US Army School of the Americas SOA (scroll down for external links), under whatever name it is called, through vigils and fasts, demonstrations and nonviolent protest, as well as media and legislative work … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Facts; Take Action; Staff; Council; History of SOA Watch; Local SOA Watch Group /Join there;
Resources: Newsletter; Media Updates; Download Materials; Store; Anti-Oppression; Links;
Contact SOA Watch.

About 2/2: … On November 16, 1989, six Jesuit priests, their co-worker and her teenage daughter were massacred in El Salvador. A U.S. Congressional Task Force reported that those responsible were trained at the U.S. Army School of the Americas (SOA) at Ft. Benning, Georgia.  Continuer la lecture de « SOA Watch »

Linked on our blogs with International Labor Rights Group: Assault on Collective Bargaining in the US is Illegal.

• The National Lawyers Guild is a non-profit federation of lawyers, legal workers, and law students. Since 1937, Guild members have been using the law to advance social justice and support progressive social movements. We have chapters throughout the United States, and our National Office is located in New York City.
• If you are interested in learning more about the National Lawyers Guild, we hope you will spend some time browsing these pages. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our National Office. We look forward to having you join in our mission … (full text about).

Homepage;
National Board; Structure; Resources; National Campaigns; News; Report; Members; Law Students; Support us;
Address: National Lawyers Guild, National Office, 132 Nassau Street, Rm. 922, New York, NY 10038, USA;
Contact online.

History: The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) was founded in 1937 as an association of progressive lawyers and jurists who believed that they had a major role to play in the reconstruction of legal values to emphasize human rights over property rights.  Continuer la lecture de « National Lawyers Guild »