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We are an organization of U.S.-based AIDS and human rights activists, people living with HIV/AIDS, public health experts, fair trade advocates and concerned individuals who campaign against policies of neglect and avarice that deny treatment to millions and fuel the spread of HIV. We are dedicated to eliminating barriers to global access to affordable life-sustaining medicines for people living with HIV/AIDS as key to a comprehensive strategy to confront and ultimately stop the AIDS pandemic. We believe that the human right to life and to health must prevail over the pharmaceutical industry’s excessive profits and expanding patent rights … (about 1/2 /what is Health GAP).

Homepage;
Staff, Board; Press; Join; Donate;
Resources – In the right column click on internal links to download: The Global Fund Funding Crisis /PEPFAR/ Global AIDS /Trade/ Access to Medicine /AIDS in the United States /Health Worker Shortage;
Address: Health GAP, 429 W. 127th St, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10027, USA;
Contact e-mail,  find more in contact’s right column.

About 2/2: … What does Health GAP do? We campaign for drug access and the resources necessary to sustain access for people with HIV/AIDS across the globe. Continuer la lecture de « Health GAP – Health Global Access Project »

bring back due process to the immigration system

Since the Declaration of Independence, America has striven to uphold fairness and due process. But today, a broken immigration system denies basic human rights and due process to people who live here. In the aftermath of 9-11, immigrants have borne the brunt of harsh policies with the U.S. government allowing raids and arrests without warrants, holding thousands in inhumane detention conditions, and deporting people without a fair trial.
Learn about the three main issues below: fair day in court, detention and enforcement so you can be part of the movement that calls on the government to bring back due process to the immigration system. Because when we deny due process to some, we put all of our freedoms at risk … (about 1/2).

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Blog; Videos; Host a Screening; Resources; Our Allies; Press; Donate;
Address: Breakthrough, 4 West 37th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018, USA;
Contact.

Get involved: Thousands of people are detained and denies due process every day in the United States: E-mail your Senators and Representatives ASAP – Tell them to restore fairness and due process to the immigration system. Continuer la lecture de « Restore Fairness »

• CSC Confédération des Syndicats Chrétiens de Belgique.
• ACV Algemeen Christelijk Vakverbond.
• ACV-CSC Metea is born (12/12/09) – The textile (Textura) and metal federations of the Belgian TU confederation ACV-CSC have merged and created ACV-CSC Metea, in Gent.

ACV-CSChas taken over 100 years for the ACV-CSC to develop into what it is today: a trade union organisation with more than 1.7 million members, undoubtedly Belgium’s largest union.
The ACV-CSC is also considered as a strong organisation with an extensive network of more than 150 service-centers and 2750 full-time staff, allowing workers to get quality services including legal assistance, unemployment benefits, training, counselling and administrative assistance for matters related to work, social security, etc.
Part of its strength lies also with its confederal strike fund, that guarantees the independence of the ACV-CSC and its ability to undertake action when necessary and gives a concrete basis to the solidarity between its affiliated organizations … (full text Structures).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Trade unions in Belgium; International action; Belgium; Links;About CSC /qui sommes nous; About ACV /Het ACV op het werk;
Address ACV: Haachtsesteenweg 579, 1030 Brussels, Belgium; Addresse CSC, Chaussée de Haecht 579, 1030 Bruxelles, Belgique;
for both: Haachtsesteenweg 579, 1030 Brussels, Belgium;
Map; Contact Confédération des Syndicats Chrétiens de Belgique, and Contact ACV-Konfederatie.

Economic profile of Belgium: Continuer la lecture de « ACV-CSC, a democratic trade union »

over 35 years of educating about law, democracy and human rights

Street Law, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing practical, participatory education about law, democracy, and human rights.  Through its philosophy and programs, people are empowered to transform democratic ideals into citizen action … (about /who we are 1/2).

Homepage;
Programs; Publications; Topics; Trainings, Events; News;
Address: Street Law, Inc., 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 870, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, USA;
Map and Contact.

About /who we are 2/2: … Street Law provides resources and solutions for:  Continuer la lecture de « Street Law Project »

Welcome to the Soul City Institute website: Soul City Institute is a dynamic and innovative multi-media health promotion and social change project. Through drama and entertainment Soul City reaches more than 16 million South Africans. This is done through 2 main brands, Soul City targeted at adults and Soul Buddyz targeted at 8 – 12 year olds and adults in their lives. The second big programme that Soul City Institute is involved in is the Regional Programme which is a partnership with local organisations in 8 Southern African countries … (full text Homepage).

Programmes; Publications; Funders; We at the AIDS conference; HR internships; Links;
Addresses: Postal Address: Soul City Institute for Health & Development Communication, P.O Box 1290, Houghton, 2041, South Africa;
Physical Address: First Floor – Dunkeld West Centre, 281 Jan Smuts Avenue (Cnr. Bompas Road), Dunkeld West, Johannesburg, South Africa;
Map and Contact.

About /Vision & Mission: Our Vision is To make an improvement in people’s health and quality of life by:  Continuer la lecture de « Soul City Institute for Health & Development Communication »

Lawyers for Human Rights is an independent human rights organisation with a thirty-year track record of human rights activism and public interest litigation in South Africa. LHR uses the law as a positive instrument for change and to deepen the democratisation of the South African society. To this end, it provides free legal services to vulnerable, marginalised and indigent individuals and communities, both non-national and South African, who are victims of unlawful infringements of their Constitutional rights. (Homepage).

Programmes; Funders; News; Board;
Address (1 of 6): Room S 104, Diakonia Centre, 20th Diakonia Avenue (formerly St. Andrews Street), DURBAN, 4001, South Africa;
Contacts.

About: About Lawyers for Human Rights Lawyers for Human Rights is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation whose vision is to be:  Continuer la lecture de « Lawyers for Human Rights LHR »

• JET Education Services is an independent, non-profit organisation that works with government, the private sector, international development agencies and education institutions to improve the quality of education and the relationship between education, skills development and the world of work.
• JET operates across the public education sector in South Africa, from Grade R through to Grade 12. The development and evaluation projects in which it is involved are focused in poor, marginalised and disadvantaged communities across the country … (full text Homepage).

Mission/Vision; Divisions; Projects; Publications; Bulletins; Events; Management and staff;
Addresses: Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Braamfontein Centre, 23 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, 2001, South Africa;
Postal Address: PO Box 178, WITS, 2050, South Africa;
Contact.

About: History; In 1992, as the forebear of JET Education Services, the Joint Education Trust, which was set up, was a remarkable partnership. It brought together leaders from South Africa’s corporate world, from the country’s major political parties, the trade unions and representative organisations of black business …  Continuer la lecture de « Jet Education Services »

Women’sNet is a feminist organisation that works to advance gender equality and justice in South Africa through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). We provide training and facilitate content dissemination and creation that supports women, girls, and women’s and gender organisations and networks to take control of their own content and ICT use.
Our website is a hub for information by women, about women and gender, and has a focus on South African and African content. We help women to find the people, issues, resources and tools they need for social activism. (Homepage).

Staff; Intersections; GIST’s Newsletter; Research on ICTs; History; Forums;
Physical Address: 31 Quinn Street, Newtown Johannesburg, South Africa;
Postal Address: PO Box 62577, Marshalltown, 2107, South Africa;
Contact.

About: Vision: To use ICT’s strategically to create a society where women and girls are equal participants and agents of social change. Continuer la lecture de « Women's Net – South Africa »

AIKYAs Vision is to enhance the quality of life of individuals with special needs through education and training to enable them to achieve their fullest potential and integrate them into the mainstream. (Homepage).

KIDS CORNER; Evaluation; Teaching; Products; Aikya’s Blog; Events; Volunteers; Links; Donations; Donate Online;
Address: AIKYA, New No. 7, Old no. 1/1, Bhagirathi ammal Street, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai 600 028, India;
Contact.

About /History Of AIKYA: September 1989 saw the birth of AIKYA Recreation Centre, Setup to integrate Special Children with the normal Children. The centre first functioned once a week. With in four months, in January 1990, a regular Day Care Centre (Special School) was established. Continuer la lecture de « AIKYA »

ARHP is a different kind of medical association. Our members define reproductive health in broad terms and recognize that the best health care is delivered through a team of professionals partnering with an informed patient. We are the association that brings together health care professionals across disciplines and specialties for evidence based training and network building among committed colleagues … (about 1/2).

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Topics; Resources; Education; Membership; News; Advocacy;
Address: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, East 1901 L Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contact. (202) 466-3825, e-mail.

About 2/2: … Our mission is education. ARHP produces accredited, evidence-based programs for health care professionals across a broad range of topics. ARHP members are passionate about science and demand rigorous standards for peer-reviewed data in educational programs and integrity in patient care.  Continuer la lecture de « Association of Reproductive Health Professionals ARHP »

Rights, Respect, Responsibility

Established in 1980 as the Center for Population Options, Advocates for Youth champions efforts that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates believes it can best serve the field by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent sexual health. Advocates focuses its work on young people ages 14-25 in the U.S. and around the globe … (about/Mission 1/2).

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The 3 Rs; Topics; Professionals; Advocacy; Press; Blogs; Publications; History; Activist Resources; Get involved; Donate;
Address: Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contact.

About/Mission 2/2: … Our Vision: The 3Rs: Advocates for Youth envisions a society that views sexuality as normal and healthy and treats young people as a valuable resource. The core values of Rights. Respect. Responsibility,® (3Rs) animate this vision:  Continuer la lecture de « Advocates for Youth »