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Linked with South Africa: International Human Rights Exchange, call for applications.

Go to study Human Rights in South Africa with the International Human Rights Exchange (IHRE), the world’s only multidisciplinary, semester long program in human rights.  IHRE offers students from Africa and North America a unique opportunity for intense theoretical and practical engagement with human rights … (Program Homepage).

How to apply; FAQs; Courses; Internship Host Sites; Workshops; guest lectures; Apartheid Museum;
Addresses (2 of 4): for applications: Institute for International Liberal Education, Bard College, PO Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000, USA;
or: Ms. Ayesha Kajee, Program Director, International Human Rights Exchange (IHRE), Tel: +27-11-717-4391, E-mail.
Contacts.

About: Program Overview: The International Human Rights Exchange (IHRE) is the world’s only full-semester, multidisciplinary program in human rights. The program is housed at the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg, South Africa and is a joint venture with Bard College. Continuer la lecture de « International Human Rights Exchange IHRE »

The Darfur Relief and Documentation Centre (DRDC) is an independent, apolitical and not-for-profit non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Geneva (Switzerland.) DRDC was established in May 2004 with the view to injecting an independent and impartial civil society perspective for a peaceful resolution of armed conflicts in the Darfur region of western Sudan … (about DRDC 1/2).

Homepage;
About Darfur; Docs: peace process, docs, reports; studies; Photos; Members; Press; Archives; Donate;
Address: Darfur Relief and Documentation Centre DRDC, Crêts-de-Pregny 27, 1218 Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland;
Contact.

About DRDC: … DRDC brings together a panoply of individuals from different backgrounds including intellectuals, scholars, community leaders, human rights and pro-democracy activists, and groups from Darfur and other parts of the world and engages them in an effort to help the people of Darfur to put an end to the conflict in the region and rebuild their destroyed lives and livelihood.  Continuer la lecture de « Darfur Relief and Documentation Center DRDC »

A global consumer dialogue on Access to Knowledge and communications issues (in 简体中文 English Français Bahasa Indonesia 日本語 한국어 Bahasa Melayu Português Русский Español) – and a Project of Consumers International CI.

Linked on our blogs with Consumers International CI, and with Production underway on CI Access to Knowledge film.

CI seeks to harness the collective voice and effectiveness of consumer groups working around the world and across issue sectors, to guarantee that consumer interests are adequately represented in national and global debates around intellectual property (IP) and communications rights, and thereby to serve as a catalyst for policy change, by putting pressure on governments and international organisations to develop more balanced IP and communications regimes … (english Homepage and log-in).

Activities; Working groups; Terms of reference; Workspace; Blogs; Books; Forums; Glossary; Links;
Contact. no contact found external of log-in

About: This is the home of Consumers International’s global projects to promote Access to Knowledge (A2Ki) for consumers.  Continuer la lecture de « access to knowledge – a2k (network.org) »

also in espanol – Linked on our blogs with Production underway on CI Access to Knowledge film, and with Children’s lunchbox packed full of unhealthy food reveals Which?

• CI is working to put the rights of consumers at the heart of decision-making.
• CI’s vision is a world where everyone has access to safe and sustainable goods and services. Where the strength of the collective power is used for the good of consumers throughout the world.
• Read more and download the CI information leaflet and Strategic Plan brochure in Media Resources … (about 1/2 /What is CI’s vision?).

Homepage;
Media Centre; Campaigns, projects; Key Issues; Members;
Blogs: CI blog in English, CI blog in Spanish, Junk Food Generation, Marketing Overdose, Access to knowledge (A2K);
Address (1 of ): Consumers International London Office, 24 Highbury Crescent, London N5 1RX, UK;
Contacts.

About: What is Consumers International? Consumers International (CI) is the world federation of consumer groups that, working together with its members, serves as the only independent and authoritative global voice for consumers.   Continuer la lecture de « Consumers International CI »

this NGO shows no own website, but is named:

on NGOs INDIA: Purpose: Environment, Health, Poverty, Rural Development, Sanitation;
Aim/Objective/Mission: The main aim of the sanstha is upliftment of rural people through conservation of natural resources and making them available for increasing production and raising the financial level of the farmers and rural artisans. Improving health conditions and village sanitation is another important area focused on by the organisation.

on Click India: Contact: Shalini Salunke, Phone: 91-2487-252208;
Address: AT/PO Shrigonda Sugar Factory Tal Shrigonda Dist Ahmednagar, 413726 Maharashtra, India.

on Wiser Earth: see Map; Type: Non Governmental Organization; Scope: regional, Main Email.

• Christian Aid is a Christian organisation that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.
• We provide urgent, practical and effective assistance where need is great, tackling the effects of poverty as well as its root causes.
• … (about 1/2 /who we are).

Homepage and Teachers; Sitemap;
Emergencies; Act now; Get involved; Give; Jobs; Press;
Map and Contacts.

About 2/2 /what we do: Find out how Christian Aid and its partners are working to bring an end to poverty around the world – tackling its root causes as well as its effects.  Continuer la lecture de « Christian Aid.org UK »

also in french, spanish, nederlands

A 21st century approach – What makes NABUUR different? The method: NABUUR leverages the internet to enable people around the world to connect and collaborate. Online volunteers (Neighbours) are matched to and linked with Local Communities (Villages) in developing countries through NABUUR … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
My Nabuur and Join/register; Groups; Villages; Volunteer Opportunities; FAQs; News;
Contact online.

About 2/2: The people living in the Villages formulate projects to address local issues. Together, the people and the Neighbours find solutions. For Neighbours, the focus is not on donating money, but on sharing knowledge, ideas and contacts. This novel approach leaves the initiative in the hands of the Villages. NABUUR combines the best of the old (neighbourly help) with the best of now (the internet).  Continuer la lecture de « Global Neighbour Network Nabuur »

Y.R. Gaitonde Centre for AIDS Research and Education YRG CARE – YRG CARE is a non-profit organisation based in Chennai, India. The activities of YRG CARE are organized around four core areas: Education, Care & Support, Research, Training. (Homepage).

Sitemap;
Services; Training; Research; Publications; Downloads; Partners;
Address: Y. R. Gaitonde Centre for AIDS Research and Education, Voluntary Health Services Taramani, Chennai INDIA. 600 113, India;
Map and Contact.

About: YRG CARE began its services in the year 1993. Continuer la lecture de « Y.R.Gaitonde Centre for AIDS Research and Education – YRG CARE »

this NGO shows no own website, but is named

on NGOs INDIA: Purpose: Agriculture, Art and culture, Education, Employment, Health, Human Rights, Rural Development, Training, Tribal issues, Water
Aim/Objective/Mission: Our mission is establishment of an equitable society of love, justice and freedom through the empowerment of the marginalised section of the society.

on Click India: Contact: Anthony Parapullil; Phone: 91-7774-230613,
Address: Xavier Institute Ambikapur Dist-Surguja – 427001 Chhattisgarh, India.

on Wiser Earth.

Kobenhavn 7 to 18 december 2009 – website in dansk and english

Linked on our blogs with Michel Chossudovsky – Canada, with Global Warming: Fixing the Climate Data around the Policy, with Climategate: The Silence is Deafening from the Corporate Media, with Manipulation of Data and Concepts, with Climate Change: this is the worst scientific scandal of our generation, and with Who’s to blame for Climategate?

Klimaforum09 is your climate summit, the global civil society counterpart of the official UN conference in the Bella Center.
With ten thousand daily visitors, participants from over 100 countries and a comprehensive programme of events, Klimaforum09 will be the biggest climate event in Copenhagen besides the official UN conference … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
Political Platform; Programme 2 – 8 december 2009; Practical Infos; Declaration;
Address: Foreningen Civilsamfundets Klimaforum, Kulturstaldene, Onkel Dannys Plads 1, Bygning 66, DK-1711 Copenhagen V, Denmark;
Press and Contact.

About 2/2: … The programme features international guest speakers, over 150 open debates, 60 exhibitions, music, film and art. Climaforum09 is not an NGO (non-governmental organisation) we have no special causes, interests or agendas. Continuer la lecture de « Klimaforum 09 (alternative) – peoples climate summit »

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the tripartite UN agency that brings together governments, employers and workers of its member states in common action to promote decent work throughout the world – in many languages

As the world’s only tripartite multilateral agency, the ILO is dedicated to bringing decent work and livelihoods, job-related security and better living standards to the people of both poor and rich countries. It helps to attain those goals by promoting rights at work, encouraging opportunities for decent employment, enhancing social protection and strengthening dialogue on work-related issues … (full text Mission and Objectives).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Departements; Regions; Themes; What we do;
Address: ILO Headquarters, 4 route des Morillons, CH-1211 Genève 22, Switzerland;
Contact.

About: The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. Its main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue in handling work-related issues.  Continuer la lecture de « International Labour Organization ILO »

the NGO has no own website, but is named:

on NGOs INDIA: Purpose: Rural Development
Aim/Objective/Mission: YUP works to build a self-reliant society with optimum utilization of available resources to improve the standard of living in the rural areas. The strategic approach adopted by the organisation includes initiating people’s organisations, developing common savings through co-operatives, programmes on women and child health, sanitation, non-formal education and youth programmes in vocational training.

on Click India:  Contact: Rabi Mohanty Badal, Phone: 06724-261137,
Address: At/po sidhala via-kadupara distt. Jagatsinghpur orissa.

• Africa Action is the oldest organization in the U.S. working on African affairs. We are a national organization based in Washington, DC. Our work dates back to 1953, the year our oldest predecessor organization was founded in New York.
• Today, in partnership with activists and civil society organizations throughout the United States and in Africa, Africa Action is working to change U.S. foreign policy and the policies of international institutions in order to support African struggles for peace and development.
• By changing the policies of our own government, we have proven that we can make a real difference … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
News; Resources; Campaigns; Advocacy; Events; Blog; Donate;
Address: Africa Action, 1634 Eye Street, NW, #810, Washington, DC 20006, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our History: Africa Action is the name we adopted in 2001, when three of the oldest Africa advocacy groups in the United States merged to become one new organization, working for political, economic and social justice throughout the African continent.  Continuer la lecture de « Africa Action – Activism for Africa since 1953 »

your gateway to cleaner, greener 21st century economies

• ETHICAL MARKETS MEDIA is an independent media company covering the emergence of a sustainable, green, more ethical and just economy worldwide. We share the goals of all our non-profit groups and friends listed on our Partners/Links page.
• WE DO NOT ENDORSE ANY COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. We simply report on all the new organizations: civic, non-profit and for-profit, as well as individuals working for the transition to the new economies of the dawning information-rich Solar Age.
• This is to clarify to various new visitors where we stand. (About).

Homepage and presentation video;
New reports; News about us; Conferences; Reforming global finance; Partner links;
Community Development Solutions; SIGTARP’s quarterly report to Congress, July 2009, 262 pdf pages;
Address: Ethical Markets Media, LLC, P.O Box 5190, St. Augustine, FL 32085, USA;
Contact.

Philosophy: Thank you for visiting www.EthicalMarkets.com. This site was created as a public service to gather and disseminate information on the socially and environmentally responsible investments and markets growing around the world.  Continuer la lecture de « Ethical Markets.com »

their website is not working, out of any of the links below, but they are named:

on NGOs INDIA: Purpose: Agriculture, Child welfare, Development(General), Education, Environment, Health, Micro-enterprises, Training, Water, Women’s issues
Aim/Objective/Mission: Yerala Projects Society is an NGO working for rural development since 1967. It is working in the drought prone areas of Sangli District of Maharastra state of India. More stress is being given on economic development of individual families.

on UNCCD: Yerala Bhavan, Miraj Road Vishrambag, Sangli (Maharashtra) 416 415, India;
Phone: + 91 233 267 5918 / 1315, Fax: + 91 233 267 5090

on Family Planning Association of India FPAI, Mumbai, and also on HEDON.info.