Samaritan Guide – a project of the Acton Institute

Private charities do demanding and heroic work for vulnerable people. We seek to reward their good work with prizes and publicity

  • The Guide: This online guide provides detailed information on hundreds of private charities around the country. This unique charities rating resource is intended to be a reference for charities and donors alike, encouraging good practices and prudent investments.
  • The Award: This $10,000 grand prize is awarded once a year to an exceptional and privately funded nonprofit that fosters deep personal change in the individuals they serve. A comprehensive application makes an organization eligible for the Award and enters it in the Samaritan Guide.
  • (Homepage and News).

Award Winners; Excellent Non-Profits; Methodology; Resources; The Acton Institute;
Contact.

FAQs … /Objectives: What is the objective of the Samaritan Award and Guide? The last forty years of federal welfare programs have taught us that, in general, such programs are not only ineffective in helping vulnerable populations, but often make social problems worse.  Continuer la lecture de « Samaritan Guide – a project of the Acton Institute »

Kellogg Foundation

helping communities stand up for children

  • The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families, and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society.
  • Values: … (Who we are 1/2).

Homepage;
What we support; Grants; Knowledge Center; FAQs, Glossary; Employment; Catalog;
Address: W.K. Kellogg Foundation, One Michigan Avenue East, Battle Creek, MI 49017-4012, USA;
Contacts.

Who we are 2/2 /the foundation: … The W.K. Kellogg Foundation was established in 1930 by breakfast cereal pioneer W.K. Kellogg, who defined its purpose as “…administering funds for the promotion of the welfare, comfort, health, education, feeding, clothing, sheltering and safeguarding of children and youth, directly or indirectly, without regard to sex, race, creed or nationality.…”  To guide current and future trustees and staff, he said, “Use the money as you please so long as it promotes the health, happiness and well-being of children.” Continuer la lecture de « Kellogg Foundation »

Learning INnovation Knowledge LINK

policy-relevant resources on innovation for a new rural economy

LINK seeks to stimulate debate and share lessons on rural innovation policy and practice through research and advisory services. (left column).

Homepage and latest news;
Research; Fodder Experiment; Benchmarking; Discussion Papers; Partners; Links;
Address: LINK Secretariat, 8-2-608/1/2, Karama Enclave, Banjara Hills, Road No 10, Hyderabad 500 034, INDIA;
Contact.

About /overview: /OVERVIEW – The work of LINK is a response to three issues:  Continuer la lecture de « Learning INnovation Knowledge LINK »

Center for Public Integrity

investigative journalism in the public interest

The mission of the Center for Public Integrity is to produce original investigative journalism about significant public issues to make institutional power more transparent and accountable … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Our Work; Investigations; Blog; Research Tools; News release; Reports; Donate; the center on wikipedia;
Address: Center for Public Integrity , 910 17th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20006, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … To pursue its mission, the Center:  Continuer la lecture de « Center for Public Integrity »

ACE the electoral knowledge network

in 5 of 6 UN languages

The ACE Electoral Knowledge Network is your portal to the world of elections.  The ACE network promotes credible, and transparent electoral processes with emphasis on sustainability, professionalism and trust in the electoral process. ACE offers a wide range of services related to electoral knowledge, assistance and capacity development. The network comprises of a global, thematic component (the ACE Practitioners’ Network) and a regional component (the ACE Regional Electoral Resource Centres) … (about 1/2).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
elections today; ncyclopaedia; Data; Advice; Full Partners; Practitioners’ Network; Regional Dimension of ACE; Articles; Forum, Debate; FAQs;
Contact online.

About 2/2: … The ACE website is an online knowledge repository that provides comprehensive information and customised advice on electoral processes. Continuer la lecture de « ACE the electoral knowledge network »

International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics iKNOWpolitics

also in spanish, in french and in arabic

  • USA: 19th Amendment: How far have women in politics come since 1920?
  • Ninety years after the 19th Amendment enshrined women’s right to political participation in the US Constitution, women may be having one of their most influential years yet in American politics, analysts say.
  • The first 50 years of American women’s suffrage was “votes without leverage,” according to a book of the same name by Anna Harvey, a political scientist at New York University. But women’s leverage on politics is now stronger than ever, and it appears to be growing with each successive election cycle. (Homepage).

Sitemap;
Ask; Discuss; MyKnow; Project Update; Our 3rd anniversary; Library;
News; Newsletter; Events; Partners; Affiliates; Donors; Links;
Contact online.

About iKNOW politics: The International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics (iKNOW Politics) is an online workspace designed to serve the needs of elected officials, candidates, political party leaders and members, researchers, students and other practitioners interested in advancing women in politics.  Continuer la lecture de « International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics iKNOWpolitics »

EthicsCentre.ca

Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy

  • EthicsCentre CA is a registered charity governed by volunteers and supported by organizations and individuals who share a commitment to ethical values.
  • Founded in 1988, we are a uniquely Canadian, independent ethics centre. We are dedicated to promoting and maintaining an ethical orientation and culture in Canadian organizations.
  • Our mission is to champion the application of ethical values in the decision-making process of business and other organizations.
  • We operate in a non-judgmental and inclusive way to explore and promote the positive role of ethical decision making. We serve as a forum and catalyst for constructive discussion and debate. (About).

Homepage;
Education; Resources; Membership; Newsletter; Events; Board; History;
Address: EthicsCentre CA, Hélène Yaremko-Jarvis, Executive Director, One Yonge Street, Suite 1801, Toronto, ON, M5E 1W7, Canada;
Contact.

Purpose: Through awareness-raising, learning, and networking opportunities, EthicsCentre CA brokers partnerships, fosters understanding, identifies best practices and helps develop ethically-based leadership for today’s organizations. Continuer la lecture de « EthicsCentre.ca »

Bioethics Research Library, Univ. Georgetown

The Bioethics Research Library at Georgetown University began as a few shelves of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics’ scholars’ books. As the interdisciplinary field of bioethics grew, so did the library. It now includes:

  • More than 300,000 books, journal articles, audiovisuals, and archival materials on a wide range of topics.
  • Materials written in over 20 languages.
  • A diverse range of opinions expressed on bioethical issues around the world … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Library Databases; Other Databases; Resources for: Educators, Health Care prof.; Librarians; Students;
Publications; Professional Staff; Support;
Address: Bioethics Research Library, Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University, 102 Healy Hall, 37th & « O » Streets, NW, or Box 571212, Washington, DC 20057-1212, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … Visiting the Library: Continuer la lecture de « Bioethics Research Library, Univ. Georgetown »

Hastings Center

The Hastings Center is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit bioethics research institute founded in 1969. The Center’s mission is to address fundamental ethical issues in the areas of health, medicine, and the environment as they affect individuals, communities, and societies … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Publications; Research; Bioethics; Center News; Medias; Events; Staff; Internships; Annual reports: 2009; We on YouTube; Support;
Addresses (1 of 3): The Hastings Center, 21 Malcolm Gordon Road, Garrison NY 10524-4125, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … To achieve this mission, the Center has established four goals:  Continuer la lecture de « Hastings Center »

Center for Development of International Law CDIL New York

A one page website, find there:

Find there (scroll down):

  • Specific Project Descriptions, Human Rights, International Law and the Individual, Earth Summit Agenda 21 UNCED, United Nations Decade of International Law UNDIL, U.N. Reform;
  • Address: CDIL, P.O. Box 2022, Grand Central Station NY, NY 10163, USA;
  • Contact. Tel. 212 599 2542, Fax. 212 599 1332, e-mail.

Find on the top of the page:

Center for Justice and International Law CEJIL, Washington

also in spanish

  • MISSION, VISION AND PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES:
  • The institutional mission of CEJIL is to contribute to the full enjoyment of human rights in the Americas through the effective use of the tools of the Inter-American System and international human rights law.
  • CEJIL aspires for its work to help forge the ideal of a hemisphere where people live freely, without fear or want, as established in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Preamble of the American Convention of Human Rights.
  • In this regard, CEJIL has established the following priority objectives: … (full text about).

english Homepage;
Inter American system; HR defenders; Litigations; Board; Strategies; Cases; Tools;
Address: CEJIL, 1630 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 401, Washington, D.C., 20009-1053; USA;
Contact online.

CEJIL: The Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that protects and promotes human rights in the Americas through the strategic use of the tools offered by international human rights law. Continuer la lecture de « Center for Justice and International Law CEJIL, Washington »

PAIL Institute – Procedural Aspects of International Law

The Procedural Aspects of International Law Institute (PAIL Institute) is a nonprofit organization devoted to furthering the observance of international law through research, consulting, and publishing monographs and other educational materials … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Guide;
Sources; Publications; Dispute Settlement; Doctrines; Board; Advisories; Links, Blogs;
Address: The Procedural Aspects of International Law Institute, Inc, P.O. Box 33016, Farragut Station, Washington, D.C. 20033-0016,USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … Established in 1965 by academic lawyers, governmental officials, and private practitioners, the Institute’s activities include work in areas as diverse as international claims settlements, a draft convention on terrorism, the concept of autonomy in international law, the reform of international organization and the international protection of human rights. The 26 volumes of The Pail Monograph Series represent the longest, continuously-edited collection of international law monographs.

Human Rights Library of the University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota’s Human Rights Library houses one of the largest collections of more than sixty thousand core human rights documents, including several hundred human rights treaties and other primary international human rights instruments. The site also provides access to more than four thousands links and a unique search device for multiple human rights sites. This comprehensive research tool is accessed by more than a 250,000 students, scholars, educators, and human rights advocates monthly from over 150 countries around the world. Documents are available in nine languages – Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

Homepages: of the University; of the School of Law, of the General Library; of the Law Library Website, and finally the english Homepage of the Human Rights part of the Law Library;

PDA/Sitemap;

Treaties; UNdocs; Regionals; Topic Guides; Links to over 4’000 other sites;

About the University of Minnesota Human Rights Center and Library; Fellowship; Military and Medecine; Education Experience; Refugees/Asylums; US HR docs; HR USA; HR in the news; Donate;

Contacts: The University of Minnesota, the General Library, and the  Law Library, 120 Walter F. Mondale Hall, 229 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.

African Human Security Initiative AHSI

another project managed by Institute for Security Studies ISS /South Africa – also in french

The African Human Security Initiative 2 (AHSI2) is a follow-up to AHSI1, a regional programme that used the system of peer review to monitor the extent of compliance of eight African countries with their commitments to democracy, good governance and civil society participation. AHSI2 uses the peer review concept to complement the formal NEPAD/APRM (New Economic Partnership for Africa’s Development / Africa Peer Review Mechanism) process by focusing on the criminal justice system in selected countries identified for APRM review. Through local partnerships, AHSI2 intends to build the capacity of an expanded membership to undertake research on security issues in order to facilitate the work of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union … (full text english Homepage and latest News).

Background Papers; Partners; Country Reviews; Theoreticals; Events;
Addresses: Institute for Security Studies. Ethiopia Office, First Floor, Ki-ab Building, Alexander Pushkin Street, Pushkin Square, or PO Box 2329, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
Contact.

Project Information: The overarching goal of this project to generate information that can be used to review the scale of crime and the criminal justice systems in countries undergoing the APRM.  Continuer la lecture de « African Human Security Initiative AHSI »

Ethics Practitioners' Association of Canada EPAC

Association des praticiens en éthique du Canada APEC

To achieve our vision of exemplary ethical behaviour in Canadian organizations, our mission is to enhance the quality and availability of ethics advice and services across Canada, and enable individuals to work successfully in the field of organizational ethics. (Mission/Vision 1/2).

Homepage;
Standards; Competency Profile; Education; Training; Blogs; Newsletter; Join; Sponsors; Links;
Address: EPAC-APEC OFFICE SERVICES, Pat McGregor, 51 Dalgleish, Kingston, ON, K7L 5H6, Canada;
Contact.

Mission/Vision 2/2: … Our vision is that all Canadian organizations, whether public, private or voluntary, will operate in an exemplary ethical and socially responsible manner at home and abroad, in accordance with their own stated values, leading standards in their sector, and applicable international standards. Continuer la lecture de « Ethics Practitioners' Association of Canada EPAC »