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Evolution: According to Barrister-at-Law (Edwin Shorts) and Senoir Lecturer in Law at westminster University (Claire De Than)  »’The United Nations was formed with the intent of establishing an international commitment to protecting human rights on a global scale. On December 10, 1948, one of its first acts was the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This declaration came about largely in response to governmental abuses of power and … was considered « a significant milestone » in protecting human rights … (full long text International & National Human Rights Law).

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Synopsis; Deliberate Action; Violations; Documents; Video; Corruption; CTJ declaration;
Address: Campaign for Truth & Justice (SW), 25 Swinford Gardens, Barrington Road, London SW9 7LA, UK;
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Genesis of the Problem: In November 1994, Mr. Grant retained the services of Bindman & Partners Solicitors to pursue a complaint against King’s College NHS Hospital Trust for negligently giving false information about the circumstances leading up to the death of his 14 month old son.  Continuer la lecture de « Campaign for Truth and Justice »

• Truth in Justice is an educational non-profit organized to educate the public regarding the vulnerabilities in the U. S. criminal justice system that make the criminal conviction of wholly innocent persons possible.
• When we say « wholly innocent, » we mean a person who had absolutely no part in the crime charged. An innocent person is deprived of life, liberty and the opportunity to contribute to society, while the guilty party is free to commit more crimes against unsuspecting victims … //
• … Truth in Justice has over 1,800 pages of information and resources. Please use the google search engine (down) at the right to find the information you need. (full text Homepage).

Harmfull Error; more Files;  Featured Case; Recent Cases; Innocent Imprisoned; False Convictions; Eyewitness Identification; Slideshow; Links; Junk Science; See also: Legal Resources;
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About: Truth in Justice is a Virginia nonstock, non-profit corporation which my husband, Doug, and I founded after we researched and then wrote a book about the 1994 murder of Sarah Gonstead and the conviction of Penny Brummer in Madison, Wisconsin. Continuer la lecture de « Truth in Justice »

Israelis and Palestinians, Two Peoples, One Future

• Jewish Voice for Peace members are inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, equality, human rights, respect for international law, and a U.S. foreign policy based on these ideals.
• JVP opposes anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bigotry and oppression.  JVP seeks an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem; security and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians; a just solution for Palestinian refugees based on principles established in international law; an end to violence against civilians; and peace and justice for all peoples of the Middle East … (about 1/2).

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Toolkit; Q /A Conflict and video; Locally; Membership; Press; News; Donate; This is my promise (for the year);
Address: (1 of ): Jewish Voice for Peace, Main Office, 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 550, Oakland, CA 94612 , USA;
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About 2/2: … /Our Political Platform: Jewish Voice for Peace is a diverse and democratic community of activists inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, and human rights. We support the aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians for security and self-determination.  Continuer la lecture de « Jewish Voice for Peace JVP »

This website is dedicated to explaining how Migrant Helpline assists distressed foreign nationals.
Migrant Helpline is a charity. Our vision is to be a leading provider of quality support to migrants in distress. We are committed to providing high quality support and advice service. Our core values are: … (full text Homepage).

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Services; Jobs; Links;
Office Addresses (1 of 4): Migrant Helpline, Thanet Gateway Plus, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XZ, UK;
Contact online.

About: Migrant Helpline (MH) was established as a charity in 1963 by Helen Ellis MBE and was originally known as the Kent Committee for the Welfare of Migrants. Originally it assisted migrants and passengers through the port of Kent, but quickly developed other projects such as national assistance to abused and distressed au pairs.  Continuer la lecture de « Migrant Helpline »

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants JCWI is an independent national charity which exists to campaign for justice in immigration, nationality and refugee law and policy … (about 1/2).

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Membership: Training; Policy; Publications; News;
Address: JCWI, 115 Old Street, London, EC1V 9RT, UK;
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About 2/2: … CWI’s overarching objective is to relieve poverty and hardship among immigrants and refugees by promoting their human, economic and civil rights and our mission is to eliminate discrimination in this sphere. Continuer la lecture de « Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants JCWI »

ILPA now has around 1,000 members including lawyers, advice workers, academics and law students. ILPA is regularly consulted by the Government on key issues relating to immigration, refugee and nationality law.
If you are looking for advice: The ILPA office cannot give advice on individual cases. Please see the directory of ILPA members.
ILPA is a company limited by guarantee and has an elected Executive Committee comprising a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, up to eight other Executive Committee Members and a nominated President. The Executive Committee can also co-opt up to four additional members of the Executive Committee. (Homepage).

All pages of this website have the same URL. Click on internal links for: Homepage, Training, Membership, Directory, Publications, Submissions, Briefings, Links, Infos, Jobs, Members.
Address: ILPA secretariat, Lindsey House, 40-42, Charterhouse St., London, EC1M 6JN, UK;
Contacts. tel +44 (0)20 7251 8383, fax +44(0)20 7251 8384, e-mail.

Membership – Information and Benefits: The Association was established in the summer of 1984 as an unincorporated association and on 28 November 1998 its affairs were transferred to The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association Limited ILPA, a company limited by guarantee. Continuer la lecture de « Immigration Law Practitioners' Association ILPA »

helping win asylum cases worldwide

• Asylum Law.org was founded on March 1, 1999 with the sole purpose of using the Internet to help lawyers and other accredited representatives worldwide prepare the best asylum cases they can.
• Every year, about half a million people around the globe seek safety from persecution by applying for asylum in a foreign country. These refugees are among the world’s neediest people. Most of them are in desperate need of highly trained legal advocates … (full text about).

Homepage;
First Aid; Discussion; Link Chart; Donations; Search Windows for: Legal Tools, and Case support;
Contact/Online: Feedback.

Asylum Seeker: Every person has the right to live free from persecution, or the fear of persecution, based on their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Continuer la lecture de « Asylum Law »

• IAS is the leading charity giving legal advice and representation services to immigrants and asylum seekers free to those who are eligible.
• IAS was created in 1993 out of the former United Kingdom Immigrants Advisory Service (UKIAS: established in 1970) as an independent organisation publicly funded under the 1971 Immigration Act to provide free advice and representation to persons with rights of appeal against refusal of their applications. Together with UKIAS, therefore, IAS has over 35 years’ experience of helping those facing immigration and asylum difficulties. We now have offices throughout the UK and in Sylhet (Bangladesh) … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Training; Publications; Newsletter; News; Get Involved; Careers; Links; Donations;
Address: JAS, County House 190 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4YB
Contacts.

About 2/2: … The Large Charities Unit of the Charity Commission visited IAS in October 2004 and made the following comments: Continuer la lecture de « Immigration Advisory Service IAS »

London Citizens is a powerful grassroots charity working with local people for local people. Our goal is social, economic and environmental justice. We meet that goal by training people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds to take action together for change. Our dynamic campaigns have secured many victories for the people of London. Beginning our journey twelve years ago as TELCO, our membership today includes over one hundred civil society organisations across the city … (full text Homepage).

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Legal tools; Acknowledgements; Countries; Discussion; Links; Donate;
Address: asylumlaw.org, 1638 N. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60622, USA;
Online feedback;
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Why We Exist and Our Goals: Every year, at least 500,000 people worldwide seek asylum. Continuer la lecture de « London Citizens »

United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research – Ideas for Peace and Security

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) — an autonomous institute within the United Nations — conducts research on disarmament and security with the aim of assisting the international community in their disarmament thinking, decisions and efforts … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Focus; Views; Activities; Disarmament events; Publications; Newsletter (latest on Sept. 7);
Address: UNIDIR, Palais des Nations, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland;
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About 2/2: … Through its research projects, publications, small meetings and expert networks, UNIDIR promotes creative thinking and dialogue on the disarmament and security challenges of today and of tomorrow.  Continuer la lecture de « UNIDIR »

german website: Gesellschaft zur Rettung der Delphine GRD

Linked with Sign our petition against Faroese Pilot Whale hunts.

• … was founded in 1991 as a non-profit organization by Rollo Gebhard, a famous German sailor and documentary filmmaker who sailed three times around the world.
• GRD is dedicated to the conservation of wild dolphins and their habitats by supporting research, promoting public awareness and lobbying for better protection.
• GRD works for a ban of ecologically unacceptable fishing practices, such as driftnets, which cause the senseless death of hundreds of thousands of dolphins, whales, seals, sharks, and seabirds every year, or setting purse-seine nets around dolphin schools to catch tuna … (english Homepage).

Projects: Dolphin Safe; /and: in Croatia; in Dominica; in Peru;
Magazine (different issues); Media; Donation;
in german: Rundbrief/Newsletter; Reisetipps; Lebensraum; Kampagnen; Fischerei Beifang; Aktionen, Proteste;
Address: Society for Dolphin Conservation Germany, Kornwegerstr. 37, 81375 München, Germany;
german Impressum; english Contact.

Fisheries, Bycatch: Alternative gear to reduce by-catch of sea birds and harbour porpoises in the Baltic Sea.  Continuer la lecture de « Society for Dolphin Conservation Germany »

Linked with the website Right to Food, with Global cereal supply and demand update; with Training on ESC Rights, and with Jean Ziegler on our World Peoples Blog.

The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights aims to provide instruction of a high academic standard, in French and in English, conduct and promote scientific research, organise training courses and expert meetings and provide legal expertise in the branches of international law relating to situations of armed conflicts. (Mission).

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Faculty: Programme; Special Projects; Specialised Training; e-learning course; Research; Expert meetings 2010;
Addresse: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Villa Moynier, Rue Lausanne 120B, CP 67 – 1211 Genève 21, Switzerland;
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Training Courses on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: New Course on Understanding Economic, Social and Cultural Rights:  Continuer la lecture de « Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights ADH »

One of the long-standing demands of the right to food campaign (and of the labour movement in India) is a national « employment guarantee act ». This demand was partially met in mid-2005 with the enactment of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA 2005). Under this Act, any adult willing to do casual labour at the minimum wage is entitled to employment on local public works within 15 days, subject to a limit of 100 days per household per year … (full text Employment Guarantee Act).

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Latest Additions; Mid-day Meals; Right to Food Act; Legal Action; Articles; Links;
Addresse: Right To Food Campaign, Secretariat, C/o PHRN, 5 A, Jungi House, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi – 110049, India;
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About the Campaign: Foundation statement: The right to food campaign is an informal network of organisations and individuals committed to the realisation of the right to food in India.  Continuer la lecture de « Right to Food Campaign, India »