Scriptorium

in Dansk: Forening Mod Pikeomskæring, in Somali.

• The Association against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was established on 17 August 2002 by a number of resource people and experts working to prevent FGM in Denmark. One of the driving forces behind the association was the women’s organisation Zonta, Denmark, who played an important part during the set up of the association … (about the Organisation 1/2).

english Homepage;
Lokal Networks; FAQs; Links; – only in Dansk: Forside; Nyheder;Viden om (Advice);
Address: Foreningen mod Pigeomskæring, Rosenørns allé 12, 1634 København, Denmark;
Contact online.

About the Organisation 2/2: … The association came as a natural follow-up on the information campaigns against FGM organised by the Danish National Board of Health during the late 90ies. Two of the active participants in the campaigns were the Danish Family Planning Association and Save the Children, Denmark and consequently they became natural partners of the association.  Continuer la lecture de « Danish Association against FGM »

also in Af-soomaali, Amharic, Français, Svenska, Tigrinja

• RISK is the Swedish acronym for the national association for ending female genital mutilation (FGM). It is a nongovernmental organization that has no political or religious affiliation.
• Persons from different countries began coming to Sweden in the 1970s in increasing numbers. Many came with nothing more than their small hand luggage, but everyone came with the whole of his/her culture and tradition. One tradition that accompanied some of them was the practice of FGM … (full text about).

Facts; Members; Links;
Contact (get in touch).

FGM – Female Genital Mutilation: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a practice of violence against the body of the female person. But it is not carried out with the intention of doing harm. It is based on many centuries of tradition.  Continuer la lecture de « Risk »

SIHA has since then, grown over the years and is now comprised of about 35 member organizations. SIHA is advocating for social change and gender equality for men and women in the Horn of Africa and working specifically on: gender equality, eliminating violence against women and girls, promoting human rights, peace building and conflict transformation, enhancing women’s leadership and political participation and production and dissemination of knowledge … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Campaigns; Projects; Focal Points; Statements; News, Events; Gallery; Publications; Membership; Staff;
Addresses (1 of 2): , Plot 80 Semawata Road, P.O. Box 5, Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda;
Contact.

About 2/2: … SIHA’s biggest campaign is on Violence against Women (VAW); this program began in 2004 and will end in 2011. Continuer la lecture de « Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa SIHA Network »

The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) is an independent, not-for-profit, pan-African institution of policy research and dialogue on the African child. ACPF was established with the conviction that putting children first on the public agenda is fundamental for the realisation of their rights and wellbeing and for bringing about lasting social and economic progress in Africa … (Welcome Page ACPF 1/2).

Programmes; Welcome Forum; Jobs; Gallery; Products (ACPF Docs);
HUB.info (as part of ACPF):  About HUB; Info HUB; Child Docs; Data, Statistics; Child Rights Orgs; News; Events;
Address: ACPF, Off Bole Road, Behind Alem Building #2, P.O.Box 1179, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
Contact.

Welcome Page ACPF 2/2: … ACPF’s work is rights based, inspired by universal values and informed by global experiences and knowledge.  Continuer la lecture de « African Child Policy Forum ACPF »

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is an intergovernmental organisation created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. COL is helping developing nations improve access to quality education and training … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Programmes, Services; Resources; Focal Points; Staff; Join; News; Blog; Links;
Address: Commonwealth of Learning COL, 1055 West Hastings Street, Suite 1200, Vancouver, BC  V6E 2E9, Canada;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of more than 50 independent sovereign states, which provide support to each other, and work together toward international goals. Continuer la lecture de « Commonwealth of Learning COL »

Linked on ourblogs with Open and Distance Learning ODL – Knowledge Base.

• ODL QC was founded in 1969 as the Council for the Accreditation of Correspondence Colleges, becoming the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council in 1995.
• Set up at the request of government, it continues to benefit from governmental support and cooperation, though it is now an independent body, and a registered charity … (about 1/2 /Introduction).

Homepage;
Who’s Who; Accreditation; Accredited Providers; Learners; Standards; Guide; Bylaws; David Morley’s Blog; links;
Address: ODL QC, 44 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4LL, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Quality and Standards: The aim of the Council is to identify and enhance quality in education and training, and to protect the interests of learners. Continuer la lecture de « Open and Distance Learning Quality Council ODL QC »

making real change happen

• Education Africa is a non-profit organisation with a proud track record of successful delivery on its thriving projects.
• Established in 1992, Education Africa strives to reach and uplift the poorest of the poor. We aim to assist disadvantaged South Africans in their quest to obtain a quality, relevant education in order to ensure that they are in a position to become global citizens and a competitive, productive element in the local job market. Education Africa aims for an educated nation, which in turn will lead to a progressive nation that is in a position to sustain economic growth … (Global Education Africa 1/2).

Homepage;
Project Work; B-BBEE; Make a face; Our Awards; Donations;
Address (1 of 4): Education Africa, Private Bag X13, Pinegowrie, 2123, Johannesburg, South Africa;
Contact.

Global Education Africa 2/2:  … Education Africa’s head office is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Continuer la lecture de « Education Africa »

education is the key to development

The Africa Educational Trust is a UK registered charity (313139) committed to supporting education in Africa. AET works with local communities in areas affected by conflict. In such places there is often no education system leaving whole generations of children and young people without access to any basic schooling and a very bleak future … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
What we do; Where we work; Scholarships; Support us;
Addresses: AED, 18 Hand Court, London, WC1V 6JF, UK; – AED, P O Box 15038 – 00100, Suswa 5 Longonot Place Apts, Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact.

About 2/2: … AET provides support for children in primary and secondary schools. Continuer la lecture de « Africa Educational Trust AET »

EDACwowe is an initiative under the EU Framework 6 Network of Excellence « Reconciling Work and Welfare in Europe » (RECWOWE). It is coordinated and supported by the University of Tilburg (The Netherlands) and by the Danish National Centre for Social Research, SFI (Denmark) … (full text about).

Homepage; Sitemap (and Items);
Survey; Data workshop II; TDP; RECWOWE network; Want to help; Comparative Data; National; International; European;
Contact.

How to find what you are looking for? There are two different ways:  Continuer la lecture de « European Data Center for Work and Welfare EDACwowe »

Appel pour la création d’un Réseau international de soutien aux pratiques de philosophie avec les enfants

… Historique: Philolab est une association française loi 1901 dont l’objet statutaire  est de « favoriser le renouvellement et le développement de l’enseignement et de la pratique de la philosophie ». Philolab a été fondé à Issy-les-Moulineaux en avril 2006 par Jean-Pierre Bianchi, membre du comité d’organisation du colloque sur les Nouvelles Pratiques Philosophiques depuis 2003 et Claire de Chessé, professeur de philosophie … (qui sommes-nous 1/2).

Accueil;
Philo enfants; Philo cursus; Formation; Forum; L’équipe; Publications; Status; Soutenir Philolab;
Adresse: Association Philolab, 26 rue Auguste Gervais, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux, France;
Contact.

Qui sommes-nous 2/2: … Philolab et l’UNESCO: En 2005, le comité exécutif de l’UNESCO votait la mise en oeuvre d’une Stratégie Intersectorielle pour la Philosophie, reconnaissant dans le développement et la pratique de cette discipline un enjeu socio-politique majeur susceptible de lutter contre l’obscurantisme et les fanatismes de toutes sortes.   Continuer la lecture de « Association Philolab »

The Circumcision Information and Resource Pages are an Internet resource that provide you with information about all aspects of the genital surgery known as circumcision. CIRP is essentially divided into two parts:

• The Circumcision Reference Library: contains technical material, medical and historical articles, and statistics;
• The Circumcision Information Pages: (contain a more readable collection of information, suitable for parents and educators);

This is essentially a 1 page Homepage with above 2 main-links, but:

by scrolling down on this homepage to find the same links as on information page, plus … Featured Offsite Links: Male Circumcision and HIV; Court Challenge; Ridged Band; MUSIC (Musicians United to Stop Involuntary Circumcision).

Some other external links:

Give someone you never met, a gift they will never forget;

E-Mail exchange about ClitorAid having been created by a « sect »;

Clinic to fight taboo of female mutilation;

ClitorAid.org.