Scriptorium

(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.

Linked with Marie Lisette Talate – Mauritius, and with the UK Chagos Support Association.

The Chagos Refugee Group works on behalf of the Chagossian people, who were forced from the islands of Chagos to make way for US and UK military installations. The organization works to promote awareness and recognition of the situation of the Chagossiam people as well as improving the social and economic situation of its members living in exile in Mauritius and Seychelles.

The organization worked towards its goals by pursuing legal action in the US and the UK, seeking to win recognition of the right of the Chagossian people to return to their homeland. At the same time it offers assistance to and cultural activities for Chagossians in exile.

Homepage;
Publications;
Africa;
Law & Policy Developments;
Using African Mechanisms to Promote the Rights of Refugees;
Contact: Mr. Olivier Bancoult, The Refugees Group, 62, Route de Cassis, Port Louis, Mauritius, Tel/Fax: (230) 213 0216, Email. mailto:obancoultcrg@intnet.mu

about: Today, more than 30 million people live in exile, forced to flee their homes due to war and human rights violations. Increasingly, however, the doors which host communities once opened to the stranger seeking shelter are slamming shut. Across the globe states are increasingly viewing the refugee as a drain on economic resources and a threat to security—a perception intensified by the politics of the “war on terrorism.” In this new political and economic climate, even the international law framework which protects the displaced is in flux.

About the International Refugee Rights Initiative (IRRI):

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Linked with Marie Lisette Talate – Mauritius, and with the Chagos Refugees Group.

In the 1960s and 70s, Britain secretly and illegally threw the Chagos islanders off their islands, to make way for a US military base. Four decades on their fight jor justice continues. The Government is appealing to the House of Lords to overturn a third court ruling in the islanders’ favour …

Homepage;
The Story so far;
News & features;
our blog;
photos;
LINKS;
How you can help;
Contact.

After more than twenty years of debate, the United Nations General Assembly recently adopted a declaration upholding the rights of indigenous people, including their right to restitution or compensation for land that is taken away from them.

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(most pages in arab (not available), quelques pages en français, and same pages in english)

Linked with Najat M’jid – Morocco, and with Interview de Madame Najat M’jid.

BAYTI, is a non-profit association recognized as a public utility institution decree Nº 2.99.38 of 21-1-99. It targets children in difficult circumstances: Street children, working children, abandonned children, juvenile delinquent and sexually exploited children. (full text).

As a mainly arab NGO, many of their pages are only in arab (not available), some few in french, comme Alerte mondiale, et Source: l’hebdo Al Ahram.org.

Since 2000, the SUEZ Foundation has supported the Bayti Association in Morocco.

The Bayti Association was created in 1995 by the pediatrician Dr. Najat M’Jid. « Bayti » means « my house » in Arabic. The association is mainly involved in helping street children and children who have been victims of sexual abuse.

Bayti seeks to give the hope of a better life to children whose only future was misery, clandestine emigration, prostitution, and other misfortunes.

With the help of a team of educators, social service specialists, medical doctors, and teachers, Bayti has established programs for these children specifically focused on social integration through schooling, individualized education workshops, and other avenues. (full text).

Une pionnière arabe:

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(in Japanese and English)

The Goi Peace Foundation is dedicated to promoting world peace, transcending all boundaries of race, religion, or politics, with a belief that peace begins in the mind of each individual.

Events;
Peace Prayers;
Programm United Nations;
PeaceCast;
Media;
Gallery;
Sanctuary;
Contact.

About: Peace Poles are four-sided pillars with the message « May Peace Prevail on Earth » inscribed on each side in a different language. There are more than 200,000 Peace Poles in 180 countries, serving as constant reminders to visualize and to pray for world peace.

Peace Poles can be planted at any place that people wish to dedicate to peace, such as town squares, universities and schools, parks, gardens and houses of worship. Political leaders and heads of international organizations, such as former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Gali, and religious leaders, such as Pope John Paul II, Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama, have also dedicated Peace Poles … (full text).

Linked with Nancy Rivard – USA, with Wings of Love, and with Nishikant Waghmare – India (the Asia & Pacific Director of Airline ambassadors).

Humanitarian Aid: Airline Ambassadors missions hand-deliver humanitarian aid to children in orphanages, clinics and remote communities on 3 – 10 missions per month. In recognizing the value of family to family relationships, we encourage families to join us and « Travel to Make a Difference, » helping with global hunger, health, education, disaster relief or the environment … (more).

Startsite;
Homepage;
Volunteer Programs;
Trips/Events;
News;
Contact.

About: Airline Ambassadors International (AAI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization affiliated with the United Nations and recognized by the US Congress.

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(Homepage also in espanol)

Welcome – The work of Jatun Sacha /CDC-Ecuador Alliance is to Promote the conservation of forest, aquatic, and mountain ecosystems of Ecuador. Jatun Sacha does this through technical training, scientific research, environmental education, natural resource management, and community development involving structural organization with local peoples.

Homepage in english: The Jatun Sacha Foundation was established in the Ecuadorian Amazon in 1985. The foundation is a nonprofit, private Ecuadorian, non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation, investigation and management of ecologically important habitats, environmental education and community development. The principal lines of action of the organization are the conservation of eco-systems and cultural diversity through private reserves, environmental education, sustainable development projects and research that promote the improvement of the quality of life of the people living in the zones of influence of its activities.

Our reserves;
Educational Programs and Ecology Courses;
Ecuador Volunteer Programs;
Student field research and academic program;
Scout Programs;
Internship Program;
Extra Services for Vollunteers;
Community english teaching.

Contact: Oficinas, Pasaje Eugenio de Santillán N34-248 y Maurián, Urbanización Rumipamba. Tel: (5932) 2432-240/173, 3317163/3318191, Fax: 3318-156, P.O.Box 17-12-867, e-mail for info, e-mail for volunteers.

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Finding Clarity in the 21st Century Mediaplex

Linked with Siv O’Neall – Sweden.

Presuppositions and World View: We readily confess our own set of presuppositions: Our world view consists of ideals for world peace; democracy (i.e. self-governance by the people); self-determination of all nations (people); respect for national sovereignty; noninterference in the domestic affairs of any nation by foreign governments; fair and just economic systems; responsibility for the preservation and protection of nature and compassion for ourselves and our fellow human beings.

Homepage (links to Commentaries etc.);
Fair Use Notice;
Mission Statement of Axis of Logic;
The people who do the work at Axis of Logic, By Axis of Logic Staff, May 16, 2003;

American News;
World News;
Guidelines for submission;
Send your articles/comments;
Subscribe to Ezine;
In Solidarity: with VSC (British Venezuela Solidarity Campaign); with Tlaxcala; with ‘the revoltion will not be televised‘.

About: The Editors and Website Designer of the Axis of Logic E-Zine reside in Massachusetts and Ontario. Our columnists live in 7 different countries and 5 states in the United States. Everyone working on Axis of Logic volunteers their time, skills and energy with no financial compensation for their work.

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FAQ; privat policy; (future) homepage.

One laptop per child writes: Our mission is to provide a means for learning, self-expression and exploration to the nearly two billion children of the developing world with little or no access to education. While children are by nature eager for knowledge, many countries have insufficient resources to devote to education—sometimes less than $20 a year per child. Imagine the potential that could be unlocked by giving every child in the world the tools they need to learn, no matter who they are, no matter where they live, no matter how little they may have.

If you’d like to donate an XO laptop today, simply click the donation button on the right, above the photo. A donation of $200 will pay for and deliver one XO laptop to a child in a developing nation, $400 will pay for and deliver two XO laptops, and so on.

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Homepage;
News;
Publications;
Contact.

Overview: The study of foreign languages and literatures provides valuable experience and a potential edge for future career development. Scientists and engineers function in a global market: they rely on primary sources published in other languages, attend international consortia, and often find themselves interacting across national, cultural, and linguistic borders. Government and industry often give preference to job applicants who are proficient in a foreign language. MIT students are encouraged to work and study abroad in conjunction with university, private and public organizations … (full text).

The Chinese Program; the Japanese Program; the French Program; the German Program; the Italian Program; the Spanish Program; the English Language Studies.