International Museum of Women IMOW

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  • The International Museum of Women’s (I.M.O.W.) public programs and events are designed to address contemporary gender issues in the twenty-first century and through education, serve as a catalyst for change.
  • With these public programs and events, I.M.O.W. offers a unique blend of new perspectives and well-known, established voices. Invited speakers include writers, scholars, civic leaders, and artists to participate in a wide range of lectures, conversations, seminars and conferences that amplify the voices of women around the world. (Programs).

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Events; Exhibitions; Join /Donate; Education; Women, Power and Politics;
Community: Community Home, Forum, Act, Chat, Blog; EXHIBITING YOU‎;
Administrative Offices: IMOW, 101 Howard St., Suite 480, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA;
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About: The mission of I.M.O.W. is to value the lives of women around the world.  Continuer la lecture de « International Museum of Women IMOW »

Youth for Human Rights International YHRI

making human rights a global reality – find out how

Youth for Human Rights International teaches human rights education both in the classroom and beyond traditional education settings. We aim to reach people from diverse backgrounds and our materials often appeal across generations. From teaching human rights through conferences and workshops to hip-hop and dancing, the message spreads around the world and reaches onto every continent and into many countries … (full text who are we).

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Educators; Don’t discriminate; The rights to privacy; Freedom of expression; Abuses;
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Donate, membership; Get active; Campaigns; News; Catalog; Downloads; FAQs;
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What Human Rights Are: Do you know what Human Rights are? Every person is entitled to certain rights – simply by the fact that they are a human being. They are « rights » because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have. These rights are there for your protection against people who might want to harm or hurt you. They are also there to help us get along with each other and live in peace.   Continuer la lecture de « Youth for Human Rights International YHRI »

Aqua Alchemy

Spirit and Science of Water

Welcome to the amazing world of water, the bearer of life and greater mysteries.  On these pages you will find the anomalous physical properties of water, the deeper capacities of water, its human connections and connecting forces in Nature.  Through these aspects, the deeper meaning of Aqua Alchemy is revealed.
We invite you to explore, to connect, and to share.  May the forces of water and its reverence bring transformations in our convictions and behavior — toward Water, Nature, and our own path on Earth … (full text Welcome Page).

Mission; Our blog; Forum; Gallery; StoreBooks, films, music;
Please submit your posts and articles by e-mail.
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About: Meet the Aqua Alchemists – We are two women passionate about water.  We wonder at water’s mysteries, essence of life, and amazing properties.  We recognize that the paradigm shift toward balance and sustainability comes from an inner knowing and a melding of many fields. Perhaps you have heard the saying, “Spirit without science tends toward superstition.  Science without spirit tends toward cruelty.”  Spirit joined with science is essential for creating the shortest path to profound and effective change.  We are here to make it happen.  Continuer la lecture de « Aqua Alchemy »

The May 18 Memorial Foundation

The Korean website.

Linked with Application for 2009 Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School GAHRFS, and with 2009 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award Announcement.

The May 18 Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization established on August 30, 1994 by the surviving victims of the 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising, the victims families, and the citizens of Gwangju. The foundation aims to commemorate as well as continue the spirit and struggle and solidarity of the May 18 Uprising; to contribute to the peaceful reunification of Korea; and to work towards peace and human rights throughout the world. Thus the spirit of the May 18 is inherited and passed on, significantly influencing the progress of democracy in Korea … (full text Organization).

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Gwangju Asia Human Rights Folk School GAHRFS; Democracy in Asia; Domestic Programs;
Forum; Join our Google-Groups; Testimonies; Exchanges; Solidarity;
Publications; Videos; Photos; History; Chronology: Meaning; Award; Teams and Staff; Links;
Blogs: 518solidarity.blogspot.com, 518interns.blogspot.com, 518folkschool.blogspot.com,
the may 18 blog on wordpress: 518 International Solidarity.
Address: The May 18 Memorial Foundation 5.18 Memorial Culture Hall Seo-Gu, Naebangro 409 Postcode, 502-260 Gwangju, Korea Republic;
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Background: The most tragic and disgraceful incident in modern Korean history took place in Gwangju in May 1980. During the uprising many citizens of Gwangju were killed by soldiers.  Continuer la lecture de « The May 18 Memorial Foundation »

KARUNASHRAYA

when cure is no longer an option … the Bangalore Hospice Trust BHT

It is the philosophy of Caring. It is also called Palliative Care or Continuing Care. The philosophy is to value life until death, and to give the dying the dignity of breathing their last in surroundings of their choice. The motive is a peaceful and dignified end. The poorer the patient (as most of ours are) the more the need for such care. At Karunashraya, we believe in adding quality to a patient’s remaining life till the last breath he or she takes. We work towards « adding life to days, when we cannot add days to life » … (full text Services).

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Patients, and a video; Volunteer Opportunities; Events; History;
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Address: Karunashraya, Old Airport-Varthur Main Road, Marathahalli, Kundalahalli Gate, Bangalore-560 037, India;
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About: BANGALORE HOSPICE TRUST: Bangalore Hospice Trust (BHT), a non-profit Public Charitable Trust, is a hospice rendering palliative care. It takes care of patients who are in the advanced stage of cancer. Continuer la lecture de « KARUNASHRAYA »