Transport and General Workers’ Union TGWU – England

Linked with our presentation of Sir Bill Morris – England.

With over 800,000 members in every type of workplace the T&G is the UK’s biggest general union, and has a long and proud tradition of representing members in the workplace. (Read all about this on the Transport and General Workers’ Union).

TGWU-Press release on July 5, 2006: Disabled people shouldn’t be penalised for employer discrimination, the Transport and General Workers’ Union said today, as the Government published its welfare reform bill. (read all on politics.co.uk).

TGWU-Debate on July 5, 2006: Migrant workers amnesty needs debate – Jack Dromey, T&G Deputy General Secretary, today (Wednesday 5th July) called for a serious debate about irregular working, in rejecting the arguments of right wing think-tank Migrationwatch, who campaign against mass migration. Mr. Dromey called for irregular workers to become regularised, by way of an amnesty. They state: “Our country and economy needs migrant workers. Irregular working is part of our economy and we need a serious debate about how to tackle it ». – And: « Rather than criminalising irregular migrants, many of whom have lived and raised their families in the UK for years, we should establish a way for them to work and contribute legally.

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The Medical Network for Social Reconstruction in the Former Yugoslavia

Linked with our presentation of Anica Mikus Kos – Slovenia, and of The Scope and Benefits of Youth Volunteering.

The Medical Network has evolved from its origins in 1991, when a small group met sporadically in conjunction with meetings of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW). Since 1993, it has convened annual meetings and has organized projects and training programs for health-care professionals and medical students. Even during periods of extreme violence in the region, the Medical Network has orchestrated broad-based participation and has brought together polarized parties.

The Medical Network has also reached out to physicians from other war-devastated or socially-depressed areas, including neighboring areas in the Balkans, the North Caucasus and the Middle East.

The Medical Network publishes reports and newsletters containing information about Medical Network literature and other resources, needs and capabilities throughout the region, and Medical Network conferences, workshops and meetings.

The Medical Network enjoys cooperative relationships with international medical organizations, including the World Health Organization, the International Society for Health and Human Rights, CARE, UNICEF, and the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW).

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Fundacion Ninez y Vida

Linked with our presentation of Blanca Campoverde – Ecuador.

The Fundacion Ninez y Vida is a local NGO here in Quito with 30 years of experience working with children. Niñez y Vida offers multiple children’s centers in the poor neighborhoods of western Quito. One strong aspect of the foundation is its use of the Montessori model, encouraging a natural development process in children. With that in mind, the centers have very little formal education structure, but instead offer many different experimental stations where the children are free to learn at their own pace. In impoverished living conditions, children are often forced to grow up much faster than is healthy. The centers offer the children an atmosphere of freedom that allows for them to grow and develop at their own rate. In the centers, children are never pressured or required to participate in any activity or schedule.

Experimental play areas: One of the most important elements of each center is the experimental play areas. Each area is specifically designed and equipped with toys and materials to aid development in certain field. For example, you will find a corner of mathematics games and numbers, an area of building blocks and small construction materials, or a science section filled with animals and materials relating to the environment. All the centers have a ‘daily life’ area where children can imitate their parents by putting on make-up, playing dress-up, or even doing chores.

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aidh.org/ – les droits de l'homme en français

Voici un site en françai consacré à la promotion des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales. Ce site, réalisé à partir de Genève, régulièrement mis à jour, favorise l’éducation aux droits de l’homme dans le monde francophone. Il met à la disposition des internautes tous les grands textes et traités, ainsi que des informations sur l’évolution internationale des droits de l’homme.

Merci de faire connaître http://www.aidh.org (ou http://www.droitshumains.org/) et de diffuser cette information. Le site est bourré de links, articles et informations.

L’Association suisse des Amis du Dr Janusz Korczak;

Université d’été des droits de l’homme;

La Chaire lyonnaise des droits de l’homme;

Droits de l’homme ou droits humain?

Dédié à la philosophe suisse Jeanne Hersch*, ce site francophone, très complet, se veut généraliste selon un double point de vue d’information et d’éducation. Il rassemble un grand nombre d’informations sur les droits de l’homme, mais aussi sur l’histoire de ces droits et leur situation présente. Il suit l’actualité, réunit les documents importants, donne toutes les informations nécessaires pour connaître, comprendre et analyser les événements et les situations en rapport avec les droits de la personne, partout dans le monde.

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The NGO Management School

Updated 2010-04-08: NGO Management School NMS, Switzerland.

The NGO Managment School gives courses which can be held wherever needed. The first three courses now are ready:

– Essentials of NGO Management (5 days),
– Project Proposals for Results (3 days), and
– Financial Management for Non-Finance Executives (3 days).

Managing and leading an NGO is becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated. More and more NGOs are coming to realize that a widening range of knowledge, skills and strategies are necessary to achieve results, to enhance their impact and to remain effective in the work they do. The NGO Management School (NMS) provides training for professional and effective NGO management. Together with local partner organisations, we bring management courses nearby to you and make training easily available to NGOs and other civil society organisations. We jointly organise and deliver courses that can be adapted to the needs of the participants and their organisations. NMS is a non-profit institution.

The focus of our training courses is on gaining a thorough understanding of key concepts of NGO management, sharpening practical skills and developing strategies that you can immediately use in your work. We address real-life problems in a participatory and interactive learning environment to help you enhancing your management capacity. Participating in our courses helps you to move forward in your job and career.

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Japan for Sustainability

Mission: Japan for Sustainability (JFS) is a non-profit communication platform to disseminate environmental information from Japan to the world, with the aim of helping both move onto a sustainable path.

Japan for Sustainability launched its activities August 2002 to fulfill the mission stated above. We believe that information sharing and exchange will be a key to the shift toward a sustainable world. We hope to deliver our newsletters to as many people around the globe as possible to accelerate this shift.

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A.D.D.F.E. – Mauritanie

Linked with our presentation of Aïssata Kane – Mauritania.

Association Mauritanienne pour la Protection de l’Enfant et de la Femme, A.D.D.F.E.

Cette association a été créée le 12 décembre 1995, par un groupe de femmes de bonne volonté en vue de combler les lacunes et les insuffisances enregistrées dans les domaines des droits de la femme et de l’enfant en Mauritanie.

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Mouvements indigènes : entre néolibéralisme et gouvernements de gauche

Trouvé sur RISAL, Réseau d’information et de solidarité avec l’Amérique latine.

Source : International Relation Centers – IRC – Programas de las Américas, 18 avril 2006.

par Raúl Zibechi – Après avoir obtenu des succès retentissants, les mouvements indigènes sud-américains se trouvent confrontés à de nouveaux défis – sur les plans institutionnel et étatique – auxquels ils n’ont jusqu’à présent pas trouvé de réponse. L’approfondissement des diverses expériences et l’échange entre organisations semblent être quelques-unes des possibles voies à explorer pour avancer.

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FEDEFAM – Fighting Against Forced Disappearances

Linked with our presentation of Guadalupe Mejía Delgado – El Salvador.

Fighting Against Forced Disappearances in Latin America. (in espagnol here).

A forced disappearance consists of a kidnapping, carried out by agents of the State or organized groups of private individuals who act with State support or tolerance, in which the victim « disappears ». Authorities neither accept responsibility for the deed, nor account for the whereabouts of the victim. Petitions of habeas corpus or « amparo »- legal mechanisms designated to safeguard the liberty and integrity of citizens-are ineffective, and the kidnappers remain anonymous.

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Intermón Oxfam

Linked with our presentation of Achta Djibrine Sy – Chad.

Intermón Oxfam is a Spanish NGO, established in 1956. As a member of Oxfam International it works together with people in countries in the South to eradicate poverty and injustice. Intermón Oxfam is combining its efforts to those of the ten other member organisations of Oxfam International to achieve a greater effectiveness in its work.

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The Bilquis Edhi Adoption Centre – Pakistan

Linked with our presentation of Bilquis Edhi – Pakistan.

The Bilquis Edhi Adoption Centre of the Edhi Foundation, Pakistan, helps you to adopt an child. (See Adopting from Pakistan).

Bilquis Edhi and her husband Abdul Sattar Edhi who run the Edhi Foundation which simply cares for the cast-offs, the desperately poor, the injured and the crippled of Pakistani society. The sack baby was lucky.

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Survivors Associated – Sri Lanka

Linked with our presentation of Shanti Christine Arulampalam – Sri Lanka.

Survivors Associated is an NGO engaged in holistic care of survivors of armed conflict in Sri Lanka.

Survivors Associated (SA) was established in 1996 to conduct psychosocial development activities at grass roots level in conflict areas. It is now active in the districts of Mannar, Vavuniya, Batticaloa and Ampara. SA works in border villages, Government controlled areas, and in LTTE controlled areas through secondary school educated young people from the areas, who are trained to work within their communities as psychosocial caregivers and in peace building.

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History: Survivors Associated was established in April 1996 following a series of Needs Assessment Surveys among Survivors of War in Mannar, and Kalmunai. A group of concerned citizens from all walks of life came together to commence this organization.  Continuer la lecture de « Survivors Associated – Sri Lanka »