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providing legal advice, information and representation for children and young people

• The Children’s Legal Centre is a unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people.
• The Children’s Legal Centre has many years of experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK … (full text about/overview).

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Legal advice; Migrant children; Consultancy; Research; Work for us; Standards; Media;
Address: The Children’s Legal Centre, Head Office, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ, UK;
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International Programmes: The International Section works around the world to promote the implementation of children’s rights.  Continuer la lecture de « Children’s Legal Centre »

CasteWatchUK is a secular, non-denominational, independent and voluntary organisation registered with the Charity Commission. We seek to promote social cohesion and an environment that respects and values individuals in society, irrespective of colour, Caste, creed, gender, background, age, orientation, race, or any other criteria encompassed in the current equality legislation in the UK … (about 1/2).

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Address: Caste Watch UK, PO Box 3685, Coventry, CV6 4WA, UK;
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About 2/2 …   /Aims and Objectives: To advance the education of the public by raising awareness of caste discrimination occurring in the UK and to review caste discrimination practices and policies. Continuer la lecture de « Caste Watch UK »

• ACCM Sheffield is an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of African women and girls wherever they reside.
• ACCM Sheffield promotes action to stop harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and early and forced marriages, which violate the human rights of women and girls and adversely affects their health and well-being. (Training).
• ‘ACCM is committed to promoting good culture and advocating good change to improve human life’ … (full text about).

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Where; WHO; Events; FGM act 2003; Justifications; Help, advice; Support;  Links;
Address (1 of 2): ACCM Sheffield, Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill, Sheffield S4 7LG, UK;
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Facts about FGM: Female genital mutilation (FGM) constitutes all procedures which involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or injury to the female genital organs whether for cultural or any other non-therapeutic reasons.  Continuer la lecture de « Agency for Culture and Change Management ACCM, Sheffield »

safeguarding rights and dignity

• The Foundation for Women’s Health, Research and Development – FORWARD  – is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) that works to advance and protect the sexual and reproductive health and human rights of African girls and women.
• FORWARD works to promote action to bring about positive social change to enhance the well being and protect the dignity of African girls and women globally. FORWARD is committed to eliminating harmful gender-based discriminatory practices that violate the sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and women, such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage … (about 1/2).

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Resources; Campaigns; FGM and others; News, events; Newsletter; Get involved; Donate; Links;
Address: FORWARD, Suite 2.1 Chandelier Building, 2nd Floor, 8 Scrubs Lane, London NW10 6RB, UK;
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About 2/2: … FORWARD was established in 1983 in the UK, in response to the emerging problems caused by female genital mutilation being seen by health professionals.  Continuer la lecture de « Forward – safeguarding rights and dignity »

The aims of the FGM National Clinical Group are:

• Education and Training: FGM should become part of core training for midwives, nurses, obstetricians and gynaecologists, mental health professionals and health visitors.
• Revision of current literature to ensure it is relevant to UK health care professionals: Excellent literature is already available but needs revision for UK training. Such material requires endorsement by relevant training bodies and wider distribution to health care professionals.
• Develop an informed research strategy: … (full text Aims).

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What is FGM? Indicence, Prevalence; FGM treatment; References; Around;
Address:  Yana Richens, FGM National Clinical Group, c/o Institute of Womens Health, University College London Hospital NHS Trust, 2nd Floor West, 250 Euston Road, London. NW1 2PG, UK;
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History & Cultural Issues: The history of FGM is not well known but the practice dated back at least 2000 years. It is not known when or where the tradition of Female Genital Mutilation originated from. Continuer la lecture de « FGM National Clinical Group »

• Established in 1982, Black Women’s Health and Family Support’s primary area of concern is promoting the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
• However, we believe that work in this area can only be effective when understood within the overall context of black women’s health and this holistic method has lead to a broad scope of work by the organisation, encompassing grassroots projects which support and empower women and their families in Britain and Africa, as well as influencing policy making at the highest levels … (BWHAFS 1/2).

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Our Work; Centres’ Plan; Barako Centre; Shamis Dirir; Immigration; Events; Literacy; Somali History; Partners;
Address: Black Women’s Health and Family Support, First Floor, 82 Russia Lane, London, E2 9LU, UK;
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BWHAFS 2/2: … In this wide ranging approach, we differ considerably from many other organisations working in the area of FGM, in that we have direct contact with the grassroots of the FGM practicing community, at the same time as carrying out valuable networking and lobbying work. Continuer la lecture de « Black Women's Health and Family Support BWHAFS »

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

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First Aid; Discussion; Link Chart; Donations; Search Windows for: Legal Tools, and Case support;
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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).

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