Scriptorium

(the London School of Economics and Political Science of LSE)

Linked with Robin M. Coupland – England, with Weekly Ethical Reflection, and with The Missing.

The Centre for the Study of Human Rights is the focal point of human rights teaching, research and outreach at the LSE. On these pages you can find information about our Human Rights Masters, our CPD courses, research projects and public events. The best way to keep up to date is to join our free electronic mailing list … (full text).

Teaching Programmes;
MSc Human Rights;
Events;
Homepage of LSE, the London School of Economics & Political Science;
Contact: Centre for the Study of Human Rights, LSE, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE, UK; Tel: +44 (0)20 7405 7686.

About the Centre: The Centre’s mission is:

• To promote the study of human rights in a dynamic and critically-aware fashion, thereby engaging the interest and excitement of the scholarly community, human rights practitioners, and the wider public;
• The Centre is ideally situated to act as an educational and scholarly bridge, connecting the aspirations of the human rights community and of human rights activists with the worlds of academe, of economics, politics and of business;
• // … (full text).

(exists also en espanol, en français, and in arabic).

Linked with Elisabeth Reusse-Decrey – Switzerland, and with Fight against Landmines.

Geneva Call: is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to engaging armed non-state actors (NSAs) to respect and to adhere to humanitarian norms, starting with the ban on anti-personnel (AP) mines. Geneva Call is committed to the universal application of the principles of international humanitarian law and conducts its activities based on the principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence.

site map;
News;
Newsletters;
Gallery;
Contacts.

About: Since 1992, humanitarian organisations, particularly the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), have campaigned tirelessly for the elimination of anti-personnel (AP) mines. These efforts culminated in the adoption of an international treaty in 1997 prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of AP mines, commonly known as the anti-personnel mine ban treaty (MBT).

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Linked with Mandira Sharma – Nepal.

(their website is still a bit under construction):
Programmes;
publications;
activities;
photos;
Contacts (scroll down).

Advocacy Forum is a leading non-profit, non-governmental organization working to promote the rule of law and uphold international human rights standards in Nepal. We actively combat the culture of impunity that has thrived without scrutiny for decades by systematically documenting human rights abuses, formally building cases and monitoring detention centers and the information we collect is evidence for the necessary reform of the criminal justice and judiciary systems of Nepal.

In order not to fall victim to Nepal’s dysfunctional legal system ourselves, we regularly extend our findings into the international human rights realm in order to engage internationally recognized legal mechanisms. We work closely with Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, The International Commission of Jurists and the Asian Human Rights Commission. Recently, Advocacy Forum was an active contributor in the establishment of the Office of The High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Nepal. With the help of these and other concerned agencies, Advocacy forum has put Nepal at the forefront for significant human rights attention.

Started in 2001, by just 6 lawyers, advocacy forum has since grown to have 4 regional offices and 8 district offices in Nepal, and a staff of 104, (41 of whom are lawyers). Despite threats to cease our investigations, Advocacy Forum has continually used the law resourcefully to promote justice … (full text).

(Coalition mondiale contre la peine de mort)

How we work:

• World Coalition brings together abolitionist organisations committed to working together in line with a common charter. The member organisations meet once a year for the General Assembly to define the World Coalition’s strategy and elect a Steering Committee. The Steering Committee’s member organisations take the necessary decisions to implement this strategy;
• The General Assembly also elects a member organisation to undertake the work of the World Coalition’s executive secretariat, i.e. its day-to-day management;
• The World Coalition is financed by contributions from its members and the European Union. It is also seeking financing from other institutional sponsors.

Homepage;
News;
Campaigns;
Networks;
Legal information;
sign the petition;
Contact.

About: The World Coalition Against the Death Penalty aims to strengthen the international dimension of the struggle against capital punishment. Wherever the death penalty is in force, it contributes to reducing and, better still, definitively abolishing death sentences and executions.
To do this, the Coalition facilitates the constitution and development of national and regional coalitions against the death penalty, leads lobbying actions towards international organisations and States, and organises events which have an international impact.
In 2003 the Coalition established October 10th as the World Day Against the Death Penalty.Composed of over 60 member organisations, the Coalition was founded in Rome in May 2002.

a web resource for combating human trafficking

Linked with Maria Inês Gomes Rodrigues Fontinha – Portugal, and with O Ninho.

Homepage: in its left column you’ll find links to specific Asian countries, more resources, links, related issues, updates, initiatives … ;
Expert Corner;
Monthly Newsletter;

Contact: United Voice (Han-So-Ri) for the Eradication of Prostitution in Korea, #203 B/D CISJDm 35 Choongjeung-Ro 2-gam, Seodaemun-Ku, Seoul 120-012, Republic of Korea …
and: Andrea Bertone, Director Human Trafficking.org, (Project of the Academy for Educational Development), Washington, Phone: +1.202.884.8916 DC, e-mail.

Linking Needs with Resources Campaign: Are you an organization combating trafficking that needs resources, funding, or volunteers? Are you a concerned individual or organization who can donate time, money, or resources towards combating human trafficking?

Tell us what you need or what you can provide, and we will try to link needs with resources. Be sure to provide an email address where you can be contacted along with your geographic location.

Linked with Maria Inês Gomes Rodrigues Fontinha – Portugal, and with human trafficking.org.
Homepage: Aos 14 anos vim para a Europa. Fui posta numa casa com outras raparigas. Obrigou-me a despir. E fez tudo, mas tudo o que quis de mim. Chorei, gritei, implorei. Nada. Ele foi indiferente. Indiferente não. Sorria e os olhos brilhavam. Eram de vidro pensei.

Contactos: Associação « O Ninho », Rua Luciano Cordeiro nº 59 4º, 1150-212 Lisboa, Telefone/Fax: 213527444, Telefone: 213530273, e-mail.

Informação:

• O Serviço de Informação informa a população em geral da problemática da prostituição, suas causas e consequências;
• Combate a mentalidade vigente face à prostituição:
• Denuncia as desigualdades de oportunidades e injustiças sociais que se encontram nas causas da prostituição;
• Sensibiliza os poderes públicos de modo a empenhá-los e comprometê-los na tomada de medidas concretas que permitam o desaparecimento da prostituição como problema social.

(saber mais/full text).

Linked with Parshuram Rai – Nepal, with Hot Spot of NREGA corruption in Orissa (India), with Rural Job Scam – Survey Report on Implementation of NREGA in Orissa, and with Invisible Genocide Of The Poor.

Homepage;
FOOD SECURITY;
Press Release;
articles;
reports;
annual reports;
Photo Gallery;
Contact.

About: The Centre for Environment and Food Security (CEFS) was founded in April, 2001 by some eminent scholars, writers, environmentalists, scientists and activists like Prof. Ashis Nandy, Dr. Kamla Chowdhry, Dr. Pradipto Roy, Mr. Anupam Mishra, Prof. P. S. Ramakrishnan, Dr. T. N. Khoshoo, Mr. P.N.Singh and Mr. Parshuram Ray. CEFS was founded with the broad objective of knowledge-based activism on the issues of poverty, hunger, food security, sustainable livelihoods, sustainable development and ecological security. Research, Advocacy and Campaign on these issues is the core mandate of this NGO based in New Delhi. Parshuram Ray is the Founder Director of CEFS.

CEFS is currently carrying out a research and advocacy project on the political economy of hunger in Adivasi areas of India. In last three years, CEFS has been documenting and carrying out secondary research on the issues of hunger and poverty in tribal areas of India, globalization, agrarian distress, farmers’ suicides and the challenge of sustainable development and sustainable livelihoods.

The main aims and objectives of the Centre for Environment and Food Security include:

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Linked with Aung Myo Min – Burma (in Thailand), with Latest News about Burma, and with UNHRC resolves Burma to allow Paulo Sergio Special Rapporteur.

26 years of activism for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Communities around the world.

Homepage;
What we do;
Latest News;
Library;
Executive Director;
Countries;
Get Involved;
Contact.

About ILGA: The International Lesbian and Gay Association is a world-wide network of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people everywhere.

Founded in 1978, it now has more than 560 member organisations. Every continent and around 90 countries are represented. ILGA member groups range from small collectives to national groups and entire cities.

ILGA is to this day the only international non-profit and non-governmental community-based federation focused on presenting discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation as a global issue.

Published on HREA.org.

This year’s Human Rights Day will mark the end of the United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education (1995-2004). As a recognition of all the excellent work that has been done during the Decade, HREA will launch the Global Human Rights Education Database.
This database includes:

• a Directory of Organisations involved in human rights education;
• a comprehensive listing of Human Rights Courses and Programmes offered worldwide;
• an extensive Annotated Bibliography of human rights education materials that have been produced during the UN Decade for Human Rights Education;
• a Global Directory of Human Rights Educators.

Most of the data contained in the Global Human Rights Education Database has been collected with your help over the past ten years through our Electronic Resource Centre (since 1998), contributions to the Global Human Rights Education listserv (since 1999), and as part of various editions of HREA’s Human Rights Education Resourcebook (first edition in 1997, second in 2000, third in 2003). The Global Directory of Human Rights Educators provides an additional resource for individuals, communities and organisations that are looking for assistance with their activities or want to exchange information. Through the directory one can identify trainers or curriculum developers, explore potential partnerships, etc.

We hope the Global Human Rights Education Database will become a valuable tool for those working in HRE. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific questions (technical or otherwise) about the Database; you can do so by e-mail.

Links:

Resource Centre;

Global Directory of Human Rights Educators;

HREA-Library;

HREA-Links;

HREA-Calendar.

(in english, en français, en espanol).

The International Council on Human Rights-Policy was established in Geneva in 1998 to conduct applied research into problems and dilemmas that face organisations working in the field of human rights. The International Council is:

• strictly independent;
• international in membership and activity;
• consultative in its approach.

All Council activities relate directly to human rights … (full text).

Internship Programme: Our next internship programme will start in January 2008. Closing date for applications: 20 October 2007. Download the programme.

Structure;
Projects;
What’s new?
Publications (to be downloaded);
Papers (to be downloaded);
links;
Contact.

Mission Statement: The International Council on Human Rights Policy will provide a forum for applied research, reflection and forward thinking on matters of international human rights policy.

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(en français, en espanol).

Organisation: The International Peasant’s Voice: Who is La Via Campesina? We are the international movement of peasants, small- and medium-sized producers, landless, rural women, indigenous people, rural youth and agricultural workers. We defend the values and the basic interests of our members. We are an autonomous, pluralist and multicultural movement, independent of any political, economic, or other type of affiliation. Our members are from 56 countries from Asia, Africa, urope, and the Americas;

The english homepage;
Actions & Events;
Main Issues;
Our conferences;
News from the regions;
Publications;
Pictures G8;
Contact.

What do we defend? Peasant & family farm-based production! La Via Campesina promotes a model of peasant or family-farm agriculture based on sustainable production with local resources and in harmony with local culture and traditions. Peasants and farmers rely on a long experience with their locally available resources. We are capable of producing the optimal quantity and quality of food with few external inputs. Our production is mainly for family consumption and domestic markets.

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Linked with Madeeha Gauhar – Pakistan.

Homepage: PAKISTAN: CAMPAIGN TO TERRORIZE THEATRE GROUP

1. The pro-Taliban elements and their political patrons have made an issue of an Ajoka play « Burqavaganza’, which was staged in Lahore in March 2007. Five MMA MNAs submitted an adjournment motion in the National Assembly, which was discussed on 26 April 2007. MMA members used extremely provocative language against the writer/director of the play and director of Ajoka, accused them of ridiculing Islamic injunctions and demanded action against them under blasphemy laws. Although several MNAs from Government and Opposition including women MNAs wanted to speak on the motion but the speaker did not allow them. The Minister for Culture Mr. G.G. Jamal announced that the Government had banned the play and further action will be taken after a report from the Punjab Government is received … (full text).

List of plays;
Membership;
Festivals;
Newsletter;
Comment book;
Contact.

A THEATRE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: Ajoka has been part of the struggle for a secular, democratic just, humane and egalitarian Pakistan for the last 21 years. Few cultural institutions have been able to thrive, even survive, in the climate of hostility and apathy towards performing arts that has existed in Pakistan. Ajoka is an exception.

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(en français, and in espanol)

There can be no press freedom if journalists exist in conditions of corruption, poverty or fear.

English homepage;

EFJ European Federation of Journalists; IFJ Asia-Pacific; IFJ Africa-Office.

NUJ Freelance Fees Guide;

Contacts.

About /introduction:

IFJ is the world’s largest organisation of journalists. First established in 1926, it was relaunched in 1946 and again, in its present form, in 1952:

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Linked with Nishikant Waghmare – India.

Homepage.

All other pages (like Mailing List, peace messages, gallery etc.) are reached with internal links from the homepage and have the same URL.

The Power of Thought: Thought forms create an energetic field strong enough to empower the course of planetary destiny.

The Power of Words: Words carry vibrations strong enough to inspire, heal and transform the human heart as well as the Kingdom of plants, animals and all creation.

The Power of ‘May Peace Prevail On Earth’: May Peace Prevail On Earth is an all inclusive message and prayer. It is a meeting place of the heart bringing together people of all faiths, backgrounds and culture to embrace the Oneness of our planetary family.

Our Mission is Simple: To spread the Universal Peace Message and Prayer, May Peace Prevail On Earth, far and wide to embrace the lands and people of this Earth.

More … on the World Peace Prayer Society.

Foundation for Traditional Health Approaches and Knowledge (some pages and texts are translated in english, find the click in the left column inside of each page)

Page d’accueil;
Qui sommes nous?
Historique;
liens de CSMTP;
Contact.

Le Symposium de Genève présente le Colloque ‘Santé et Développement, santé à la portée de tous, l’avenir des traditions et l’économie de demain’, le samedi 3 et dimanche 4 novembre 2007, Université UniMail Genève Salle MR070 … (texte entier).

Présentation de la Fondation CSMTP:

Plate-forme: Plate-forme de dialogue interculturel dans le domaine de la santé et du bien-être, respectueux de l’être humain et de son environnement.

Réseau: Grâce à la mise en place d’un réseau d’informations documentées et d’échanges, notre Fondation s’emploie à préserver les savoirs médicaux d’ici et d’ailleurs, afin qu’ils deviennent une source de santé pour tous.

Objectifs: Créer des ponts entre les détenteurs de savoirs médicaux issus de cultures différentes, par des rencontres, congrès, publications sur tout support multimédia. Soutenir les efforts de préservation de ces savoirs, notamment en appuyant la réalisation d’études médicales interculturelles, ainsi qu’en encourageant leur répertorisation.

Liens extérieurs:

Association des Praticiens en Thérapeutiques Naturelles APTN;

ASEN – Association Suisse des Ecoles de Naturopathie et Techniques de Santé. Contact.

Ecole de Soins Naturels.