NGOs – we & others

on January 20, 2011 – picked up on our providers automatic statistics:  Continue Reading…

2010-12-01: Dr. Housing Bubble;
2010-12-01: Ensemble pour l’égalité;
2010-12-02: Indymedia – independant media center imc;
2010-12-03: Justice Integrity Project;
2010-12-04: Buzzflash.com;
2010-12-05: Institute for America’s Future IAF;
2010-12-06: Solidarity for African Women’s Rights SOAWR;
2010-12-07: Centre for Justice Studies and Innovations CJSI;
2010-12-08: BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights;
2010-12-08: Wikileaks on The Real News Network TRNN;
2010-12-09: JStreetPAC – Political Action Committee;
2010-12-10: Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry ATSDR;
2010-12-11: Able Child.org;
2010-12-12: Coalition on Violence Against Women COVAW;
2010-12-13: Eastern Africa Sub-regional Support Initiative EASSI;
2010-12-14: FIDA Kenya – federation of women lawyers – Haki Za Akina Mama FIDA-K;
2010-12-15: Online Masters Degree;
2010-12-16: MIFUMI – protecting women and children against violence;
2010-12-17: Zentrum polis – The Austrian Centre for Citizenship Education in Schools;
2010-12-18: Comic Relief;
2010-12-19: AFRICA UNCHAINED;
2010-12-20: Project Earth online;
2010-12-21: 350.org (10/10/10 Global Work Party);
2010-12-22: Center for Rights Education and Awareness CREAW;
2010-12-23: DEA.org.uk;
2010-12-24: Global Dimension – the world in your classroom;
2010-12-25: African Women Development Fund AWDF;
2010-12-26: Kenya: National Aids Control Council NACC;
2010-12-27: African Woman and Child Feature Service AWCFS;
2010-12-28: African Centre for Democracy And Human Rights Studies ACDHRS;
2010-12-28: childrenthinking.co.uk;
2010-12-29: American Jewish World Service AJWS;
2010-12-29: INTEGRA – Deutsches Netzwerk zur Überwindung weiblicher Genitalverstümmelung;
2010-12-30: SEPHIS: South-South Exchange Programme for Research on the History of Development;
2010-12-30: PLATO – Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization;
2010-12-31: Society for International Development SID.
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• The Society for International Development SID is a global network of individuals and institutions concerned with development, which is participative, pluralistic and sustainable. The Society was founded in Washington D.C. in 1957 and is based in Rome since 1978.
• Through its programmes and initiatives, organised in key centres of development policy making in the North and in countries of the South, SID plays a crucial role in helping promote dialogue between the various stakeholders and interest groups, both locally and internationally … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Membership; News; Network; Development Journal; Programmes; Publications; Agenda; Join;
Addresses (1 of 2): Society for International Development SID, Britak House, 1st Floor, Ragati/Mara Roads, Upper Hill, (or P.O. Box 2404-00100), Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact.

About 2/2 … /Vision and Mission: The Society’s programme of work seeks to build capacity within the organization in order for it to accomplish its broadly stated vision and mission that remain unchanged.   Continue Reading…

an organization of the APAS’s Committee on Pre-College Instruction in Philosophy

Linked with PHILO – ACTION, POUR PENSER ET CHANGER L’ECOLE.

MISSION STATEMENT: PLATO (Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization) is dedicated to being a national voice for advocating the introduction of philosophy into pre-college classrooms and to connecting the education and philosophy communities through programs, resource-sharing and the development of a national network of those working in pre-college philosophy … (about 1/2 /Mission Statement).

Homepage;
Getting Started /Teaching Elementary School Philosophy; Resources /Articles etc; Organizations /Associations; APA Meetings; Events;
Contact.

About 2/2: … PLATO offers support and resource-sharing  for teachers, parents, philosophers and others involved in teaching philosophy to pre-college students.  Continue Reading…

in six languages

Sephis, the South-South Exchange Programme for Research on the History of Development, was established in 1994. The programme encourages researchers located in the South to establish links with their colleagues in other parts of the South. This growing South-South network is concerned with research on the history of development. Prime objectives of the Sephis programme are supporting dialogues between researchers from the South with their various visions of development and history, encouraging comparative research, and strengthening Southern-based research capacity. Sephis is largely funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Development Cooperation but also increasingly receives funding from other organizations … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
Lecture tours; Publications; News; Research grants; Small grants; Collaboratives; Affiliaties; Organizations; Calendar; South-South; Workshops; Sexualities programme;
Address: Sephis Programme, Cruquiusweg 31, 1019 AT Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
Contact.

About 2/2, … /Themes: Under the general theme of Historicizing Modernity and Development, Sephis has been focusing its activities on two subthemes which run through histories of national and local development: identity and equity. Continue Reading…

• Das Netzwerk führt den Namen „INTEGRA – Deutsches Netzwerk zur Überwindung weiblicher Genitalverstümmelung“.
• Das Netzwerk wurde auf Initiative der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH im Jahr 2000 ins Leben gerufen und hat sich 2005 den Namen INTEGRA gegeben.
• Sitz und Sprecherschaft übernimmt rotierend jeweils eine Mitglieds-Organisation für die Dauer von zwei Jahren. Die erste Amtsperiode der Sprecherschaft beginnt am 1. Januar 2007. Bei Verhinderung wird sie von einer stellvertretenden Sprecherschaft vertreten, die ab 01. Januar 2008 für jeweils 2 Jahre zuständig ist … (Startseite 1/2).

Dokumente; Leitlinien; Termine;
Adressen: 1): Ulrike Niewerth, Lebendige Kommunikation mit Frauen und ihren Kulturen, Schamhorststraße 11, 36037 Fulda, Germany;
2): Barbara Schirmel, Bischöfliches Hilfswerk Misereor, Mozartstraße 9, 52064 Aachen, Germany;
Kontact / Impressum.

Startseite 2/2: … Sprecherschaft bis 31.12.2008:  Continue Reading…

pursuing global justice for 25 years

American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is an international development organization motivated by Judaism’s imperative to pursue justice. AJWS is dedicated to alleviating poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the developing world regardless of race, religion or nationality. Through grants to grassroots organizations, volunteer service, advocacy and education, AJWS fosters civil society, sustainable development and human rights for all people, while promoting the values and responsibilities of global citizenship within the Jewish community … (about /Who we are 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
What we do; Where we work; Campaigns; News; Events; Take Action; Get involved; Jobs; Support;
Addresses (1 of 3): AJWS, 45 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018, USA;
Contact.

About /Who we are 2/2: Core Values. Essential Dignity of Every Human Being: In the spirit of … … (b’tselem elohim,) that each person is made in the divine image, we recognize each human life is of equal value and we honor the inherent potential in every person and culture.   Continue Reading…

Linked with PHILO – ACTION, POUR PENSER ET CHANGER L’ECOLE.

• Lipman and Sharp: Philosophy for Children (P4C) as a method of enquiry, was developed by Matthew Lipman and Ann Margaret Sharp in the late 1960’s. They both still work at the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children at Montclair State University in America.
• Lipman and Sharp developed specially written texts to be used in the classroom … (full text Background).
• Brochure.

Homepage;
Teacher’s Philosophy Forum; Philosophy in Action; Training; Thanks;
Address: childrenthinking.co.uk, Chapel Break First School, Thurlby Rd, Chapel Break, Norwich. NR5 9LU, UK;
Contact.

About: I am a full-time teacher at Chapel Break First School in Norwich. I did a degree in Theatre at Dartington College of Arts in Devon and my PGCE at the University of the West of England in Bristol.  Continue Reading…

• The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) is independent, non-profit regional human rights NGO based in Banjul, The Gambia. It was set up in 1989 by an Act of Parliament of the Republic of The Gambia. However, 1995, the African Centre was re-launched, thereby repealing the Act, and thus making the Centre a truly independent, autonomous and pan-African NGO.
• The African Centre seeks to promote the awareness and adherence of human rights and democratic principles throughout the African continent … (full text about the centre).

Homepage;
Mission and Vision; Objectives; Programmes; Management; Docs; Next Forum;
Contact online.

About the NGO Forum: The Forum on the Participation of NGOs in the Ordinary Sessions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is one of the main advocacy tools that the Centre uses to promote networking among Human Rights NGOs, for the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa. Continue Reading…

in search of the missing voice – feminisation of the media and governance

Research for knowledge building: Our work is informed by quality research in order to provide the content and evidence needed to inform policy, legislation and practice. We use different methods to analyze, synthesize and disseminate the findings from our research other activities. This approach helps us to develop content that captures the attention of diverse audiences … (about 1/2 /Approaches).

Homepage;
Focus; Features; Programmes: Gender Justice, Development, … ; Projects: Documentation, G10 Land Reform, … ; Events; Structure; Partners;
Address: AWCFS, Unit 1, Nairobi Baptist Church Court Flats, Green Lane, off Ngong Road, P.O.BOX 48197- 00100, Kenya;
Contact.

About 2/2 /Approaches: … Content Development: We produce and present content for mainstream media and other forums Continue Reading…

• About: The National AIDS Control Council was established as a corporate body under the State Corporations Act by a Presidential Order in Legal Notice No. 170 of 26th September 1999 soon after HIV/AIDS was declared a national disaster in Kenya.
• Mission Statement: To provide policy and a strategic framework for mobilizing resources and coordinating resources for prevention of HIV transmission and provision of care and support to the infected and affected in Kenya … (full text about).

Homepage; Sitemap;
National Priority Areas; Monitoring, Evaluation; Coordination, Support; Gallery; FAQs;
Address: NATIONAL AIDS CONTROL COUNCIL, LANDMARK PLAZA, P.O BOX 61307.- 00200, NAIROBI, KENYA;
Contact.

Mandate: To provide policy and strategic framework for mobilizing and coordinating resources for prevention of HIV transmission and provision of care and support to the infected and the affected in Kenya.   Continue Reading…

The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. Through institutional capacity building and programme development, AWDF seeks to build a culture of learning and partnerships within the African women’s movemen … (full text about).

Homepage;
Community; Work; Resources; Blog; Gallery; FAQs; Support;
Address: AWDF, Plot Number 78, AWDF House, Ambassadorial Enclave, East Legon, (or PMB CT 89 Cantonments), Accra, Ghana;
Contacts.

The Process: Grant-Making: AWDF’s grant-making ensures resources reach the hundreds of African women’s organisations that are working in diverse ways to improve the lives of women and African society at large.   Continue Reading…

a project of DEA.org.uk – Linked on our blogs with DEA.org.uk.

• This website is a guide to books, films, posters and web resources which support global, intercultural and environmental understanding for all age groups and subjects.
• From climate change to poverty, water to fair trade, you can find a huge range of teaching resources and background material. (Homepage).

Sitemap;
Topic; Community; Case Studies; Curriculum Info; Global Blog; for Publishers; Newsletter Archive; FAQs;
Contact online.

About /who we are: The Global Dimension Website is managed by DEA, working with a number of editorial and curriculum advisors who bring a wide range of experience in teaching and supporting the global dimension in schools.  Continue Reading…

promoting education for a just and sustainable world – Linked on our blogs with Global Dimension – the world in your classroom.

• DEA is a membership-based charity that promotes global learning. We work to ensure that people in the UK develop an open-minded, global outlook and recognise connections between their lives and global issues, such as poverty and climate change. We believe that it is only through education that people will gain a critical understanding of the world around them, and develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to live in, work in, and shape a global society that is more just and sustainable … (page 2/8 of DEA’s Vision in pdf, free download).
• DEA is member of the Joint Agencies Group JAG (see also their Frontpage).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Global Learning; Charter; Schools; Youth Work; Resources; Our Network; Get Involved; Newsletter;
Address: DEA, CAN Mezzanine, 32-36 Loman Street, London, SE1 0EH, UK;
Contact online.

About /what we do: The 21st century has brought a global dimension to every aspect of our lives and it is vital that the UK education system reflects this.   Continue Reading…

• Our Vision: To realize a just and free society in which women and men have, exercise and enjoy equal and full rights and opportunities.
• Our Values …
• Our Slogan: Setting standards in upholding women human rights.

Homepage;
Publications; CREAW portal; Newsletters; Events; Partners; Support;
Address: CREAW, P.O. Box 11964-00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact.

Programmes: Continue Reading…

in many languages

• 350.org is an international campaign that’s building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis—the solutions that science and justice demand.
• Our mission is to inspire the world to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis—to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet … (full text Mission).

english Homepage;
Submit a report; Press; Join; Donate; FAQs; Campaigns: Great Power Race, Put Solar, Earth Art;
Contacts online.

About 350 Science: 350 parts per million is what many scientists, climate experts, and progressive national governments are now saying is the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere.   Continue Reading…

• for over a quarter of a century, project earth has represented an outspoken voice calling the attention of people to the emergency on earth
• One of Project Earth’s primary goals has always been to identify as many of the factors contributing to the emergency on earth as possible and to present you the reader with a concise visual summary. The ounded Earth Mural is designed to give you that picture … (full text The Wounded Earth Mural).

In Spirit; Calendar; Articles; Resource Guide; Blogs: Project Earth News; Adam Trombly’s Project Earth;
Contact. not found.

About Project Earth /Speaking for the Earth Since 1980: PROJECT EARTH was conceived of with the clear understanding that we are either conscious or unconscious participants in our existence. Continue Reading…

A platform for analysing and contributing to the issues and solutions raised by George Ayittey’s latest book Africa Unchained

Homepage and About the blog owner, Emeka Okafor:

Emeka Okafor is a venture catalyst and entrepreneur who lives in New York City. He is the Maker Faire Africa curator and was the director for TED Global 2007 that took place in Arusha,Tanzania. His other interests include sustainable technologies in the developing world and paradigm breaking technologies in general. His blog, Timbuktu Chronicles seeks to spur dialogue in areas of entrepreneurship, technology and the scientific method as it impacts Africa. “Timbuktu is a city unsullied by the worship of idols … a refuge of scholarly and righteous folk, a haunt of saints and ascetics, and a meeting place of caravans and boats” -Al-Sa’Di … (more).

… with daily contributions interesting Africans and their friends.

a just world free from poverty

Comic Relief is a major charity based in the UK which strives to create a just world free from poverty – and we work 365 days a year to help that vision become a reality … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
How we help; News; Medias; FACs; Apply; Get involved; Jobs; Partners; Donate;
Address: Comic Relief UK, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP, UK;
Contacst.

About 2/2: … our mission is to drive positive change through the power of entertainment. Continue Reading…

this website is mainly in german: Politik Lernen in der Schule

Linked on our blogs with Teaching material on trafficking in human beings.

• polis works under contract to the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, the Arts and Culture (Department for citizenship, environmental and consumer education).
• The project administrator is the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Human Rights* – Research Association (in german). (See right colum of each english page).

english Homepage;
Basic principles; Skills-oriented teaching; www.politik-lernen.at; for teachers; Action Days; Workshops for: classes, teachers; Education for Sustainable Development; Contact teachers; Left column: all links for the web-pages in german; Right column; Address: Zentrum polis, Helferstorferstraße 5, 1010 Vienna, Austria;
Kontact/Impressum.

Text right column on the english Homepage: … polis – The Austrian Centre for Citizenship Education in Schools is the central education service institution for citizenship education in schools.  Continue Reading…

MIFUMI is an international aid and development agency that has worked over ten years, reducing the burden of poverty by securing basic rights for people living in remote communities of Uganda. MIFUMI supports the needs of and promotes protection for women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse, as well as bride price violations. The organization also works in close collaboration with partners in the diaspora … (who we are 1/2 /background).

Homepage;
News; Case Studies; Publications; Newsletter; Scholarship Fund; Your Help; FAQs;
Address: Head Office MIFUMI Kampala, Off Ntinda Road, Kampala, Uganda;
Contacts and map head office.

Who We Are 2/2: Vision, Mission, Principles, Values, Aims:

Continue Reading…

Search 175+ Online Masters Degree Programs

• … When you set out to earn a master’s degree in your chosen career field, you can expect to learn the skills needed for your career in a more in-depth manner. Perhaps you got a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, but you want to specialize further and get a master’s degree in aerospace engineering because you want to design aircraft someday. Or maybe you received a Bachelor of Arts in political science or history and you want to improve your marketability in the workplace by getting an MBA. There are so many possibilities.
• A master’s degree tells the world that you have truly become an expert in your subject area. For some students, a master’s degree is just one step on the way to the ultimate goal of earning a doctoral degree. This is necessary if you want a job in higher education, or if you wish to attend medical school … (Homepage).

Blog;
Blogroll (left column): ED.gov /Financial Aid for Postsecundary Students, Federal Student Aid /english, Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS /Info, Master’s degree on wikipedia;
Contact online.

About /(Q and A): “You’re creating a site… why exactly?“ – “I am a Phoenix.” You’ve seen the billboards, now meet the man… Mark Davies.  Continue Reading…

• Civic Engagement FIDA deals with engagement with police, military, public administration and municipal civil servants; civic education provisioning and awareness on progressive constitution provisions rights monitoring …
• … Constitutional and Legislative Reforms FIDA’ s motivation being historical, it deals with constitutional matters independent of the agenda 4 interventions … (full text Transformative Justice Programme).

Homepage;
Achievements; Blog; Video; Membership; FAQs; Secretariat;
Address: Amboseli Road off Gitanga Road, Lavington, Nairobi, Kenya;
or: P.O. BOX 46324-00100 Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact and Newsletter.

Access To Justice: This is the Flagship programme of FIDA Kenya.  Continue Reading…

for the advancement of women

• OUR VISION: A Society where all enjoy gender equality, Social Justice and Development
• OUR MISSION: To facilitate follow-up of the Beijing and African Platform for Action in order to enhance the advancement of women and social justice … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Gender Database/log in; Member Countries; Project; Publications; Structure; Background; Internship Trainings; News; Gallery;
Address: EASSI, Plot 87 Bukoto, Ntinda Road, Kampala, P.O.BOX 24965, Uganda;
Contact.

About 2/2: … EASSI was designed as a voluntary organization drawing its membership from the eight countries and including civil society organizations, departments of governments and individuals who shared in its vision and mission.  Continue Reading…

The Coalition on Violence Against Women – Kenya, COVAW (K), is a non-partisan and non-profit making national women’s human rights non-governmental organization registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. COVAW (K) was established in 1995 as a result of a workshop organized by WILDAF (Women in Law and development in Africa) that sought to strengthen the networking capacities of women organizations in Kenya. At this workshop, violence against women was identified as a serious women rights violation that needed concerted efforts to address. This saw the birth of COVAW (K). Since inception, COVAW has continued to be instrumental in placing violence against women as a crime and a human rights violation and has spearheaded the campaign towards women having the right to be free from violence, the right to self defence and the right to state protection. COVAW believes that people have the capacity to learn and change their attitudes towards women. COVAW (K) beneficiaries are therefore women and girls … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Programmes; Strategy; Blog; Media; Supporters, Partners;
Address: COVAW: Haven Court, Block B, Suite 7, Waiyaki Way (Opp. Lion’s Place), or: P.O. Box 10658-00100, Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact.

About 2/2: … COVAW (K) is respected among her peers and is recognized as a champion for women’s rights which advocacy she takes not only in corridors of power but also in the streets … She is one of the first organizations to begin talking about issues that were deemed private and not for public consumption. Continue Reading…

AbleChild: Parents for Label and Drug Free Education  is a nationally recognized Non-Profit Organization (501c3) dedicated to parents, caregivers, and children’s rights alike. Incorporated in New York in November 2003, Ablechild is steadily moving toward ensuring that all caregivers are provided with a safe haven, resource center, and support network when faced with issues surrounding subjective psychiatric labels assigned, and drug “treatment” prescribed, to our nation’s vulnerable children … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Resources, Help for Parents; Legal Issues; Media; Blog; Events, Photos; Donate; Take Actions; Discussion;
Contact online.

About 2/2: …  Founded in 2001 by parents who had their own personal experiences with label and drug coercion by the education system, Ablechild has a personal commitment to inform, support, and unite others faced with all aspects involving labeling and drugging children. Continue Reading…

also in spanish

• Serve the public through responsive public health actions to promote healthy and safe environments and prevent harmful exposures.
• ATSDR is directed by congressional mandate to perform specific functions concerning the effect on public health of hazardous substances in the environment. These functions include public health assessments of waste sites, health consultations concerning specific hazardous substances, health surveillance and registries, response to emergency releases of hazardous substances, applied research in support of public health assessments, information development and dissemination, and education and training concerning hazardous substances … (full text about ATSDR).

Homepage;
A-Z Index; Data Resources; Education; Emergency response; Calendar; Employment; Funding; Regionals; Publications; Accessibility; e-Government; CDC-FOIA;
Address: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 4770 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA;
Contact.

Vision, Mission, Goals, & Core Values:    Continue Reading…

the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans

• J Street is a nonprofit advocacy liberal[1][2][3] group based in the United States whose stated aim is to promote American leadership to end the Arab-Israeli and Palestinian-Israel conflicts peacefully and diplomatically. It was founded in April 2008 … (on wikipedia).
• J Street brings together Americans to advocate for active U.S. diplomatic engagement in the Middle East and broader public and policy debate in national politics and the American Jewish community about ways to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. We support: … (full text Statement of Principles).

Homepage;
Supporters; Policy; 2010 Endorsed Candidated; Get involved; News; Donate;
Contact.

About: The organization gives political voice to mainstream American Jews and other supporters of Israel who, informed by their progressive and Jewish values, believe that a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is essential to Israel’s survival as the national home of the Jewish people and as a vibrant democracy. Continue Reading…

Watch Wikileaks – Join Paul Jay and guests on The Real News Network for a live interactive webcast – on December 7, 8, and 9 – from 8pm – 12pm EST (13.000 – 18.00 hour MEZ).

Schedule of live event and Form to send your questions.

Recent records:

• The 200k Challenge Recorded Webcast Pt.1, 19.39 min, December 7, 2010. The 200k Challenge Live Webcast opens with questions from callers;
• Who Benefits From Austerity, 11.02 min, December 7, 2010. What Does Wall St Want Out of Austerity and What Benefits Does it Gain From a Small Government?
• Deficit Hawks Continue Post-WWII Attack on Labor, 9.04 min, November 28, 2010. James Crotty: Big business using crisis to continue rolling back wages and safety net.

• Vision: That women’s human rights become an integral part of everyday life.
• Mission Statement: BAOBAB works to promote and protect women’s human rights principally via improving knowledge, exercise and development of rights under religious, customary and statutory laws. (About 1/2).

Homepage;
Publications; News, events; Structure; Partners; Support;
Address: BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, 76, Ogudu Road, Ojota, Lagos, or: P.O. Box 73630, Victoria Island, Lagos;
Contact.

About 2/2 History: BAOBAB For Women’s Human Rights is a not for profit, non-governmental women’s human rights organization, which focuses on women’s legal rights issues under the three (3) systems of law – customary, statutory and religious laws in Nigeria . Continue Reading…

Linked on our blogs with Solidarity for African Women’s Rights SOAWR. -

• This group has no own website, but named on SOAWR.
• Contact: Valentine Namakula Mulindwa, Executive Director, Tel: +256-414-531483, e-mail.

The Centre for Justice and Innovations is an independent civil society organization that integrates research, demonstration and innovation to promote just and equitable administration of justice and good governance in East and Central Africa. Through empirical and conceptual studies, designing and implementation of innovative projects, CSJI avails independent comparative justice research findings and policy recommendations that inform and advance public policy and innovations in justice administration in the East and Central African Region.  Continue Reading…

A force for freedom – Linked on our blogs with SOAWR: Lessons we have learned, and with Fahamu.org – networks for social justice.

Solidarity for African Women’s Rights (SOAWR) is a coalition of 36 civil society organizations across the continent working to ensure that the Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Women in Africa remains on the agenda of policy makers and to urge all African leaders to safeguard the rights of women through ratification and implementation of the Protocol … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Future; Resources; AU protocol; News; Publications; Members; Links;
Violence against women; Land rights; Reproductive rights; FGM; Education;
Address: SOAWR Secretariat, c/o Equality Now, PO Box 2018-00202, Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Goals: SOAWR is a coalition which works to:   Continue Reading…

The Institute for America’s Future is a center of non-partisan research and education. Drawing on a network of scholars, activists and leaders across the country, IAF develops policy ideas, educational materials and outreach programs. The Institute’s efforts help shape a compelling progressive agenda primarily focusing on such kitchen-table concerns as affordable health care, accessible higher education, retirement security, living wages, healthy workplaces, strong infrastructures, safe food, fair trade and clean energy … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
News; Blog; Multimedia;
Campaign: Today’s Ideas & Actions; Take Action; Topics; Staff;
Address: 1825 K Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2 /Mission: … The Institute for America’s Future equips Americans with the tools and information needed to drive issues into the national debate, challenge failed conservative policies and build support for the progressive vision of a government that is on the side of working people.  Continue Reading…

a proud member of the truthout news community, founded in 2000

Linked with Corporate Profits Set Records. – Creating a Lasting Progressive Journalism While Supporting the Creation of a New Progressive Economy: The BuzzFlash Vision … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
News Tip Contactform; Classic Buzzflash; Mobile Buzzflash; Blog; Thruthout; Donate;
Contacts online.

About 2/2 /BUZZFLASH EDITOR’S BLOG, by Mark Karlin: Why does BuzzFlash sell progressive premiums to support its websites and expenses?  That’s a good question and it gets to the heart of the BuzzFlash vision. Continue Reading…

investigationg selective prosecutions

The primary focus of the Justice Integrity Project is to promote effective oversight of federal prosecution and judicial misconduct
1. Educate the public and its opinion-leaders.
2. Work with legal officials, organizations, and voters to increase awareness of how federal injustice harms the country. (About /our Goal).

Homepage;
Prosecutors; Attorneys; Leading Researchers; Board’s Bios; Legal Resources; Issues; News Reports; Videos; Medias;
Contacts.

Project History: The Justice Integrity Project (The Project) is a research and educational effort established in 2010 …   Continue Reading…

in many languages – also on wikipedia

The Independent Media Center is a network of collectively run media outlets for the creation of radical, accurate, and passionate tellings of the truth. We work out of a love and inspiration for people who continue to work for a better world, despite corporate media’s distortions and unwillingness to cover the efforts to free humanity … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
News; Archive; FAQs;
Links, also for local imc sites showing addresses and Contacts.

About 2/2 History: … The Independent Media Center was established by various independent and alternative media organizations and activists in 1999 for the purpose of providing grassroots coverage of the World Trade Organization WTO protests in Seattle. Continue Reading…

Renforcement du leadership féminin

L’institut International de Recherches et de Formation des Nations Unies pour la promotion de la Femme et le Centre de la Femme Arabe pour la Formation et la Recherche ont lancé conjointement le projet intitulé Renforcement du leadership féminin et de la participation des femmes à la vie politique et au processus de prise de décision en Algérie, au Maroc et en Tunisie, financé par le gouvernement du royaume d’Espagne … (texte entier projet /présentation).

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Our mission at Dr. Housing Bubble is to provide a candid account of what is going on in today’s housing market. We take a critical look at the policies that have created one of the largest asset bubbles ever known to mankind. And when we spot a 500 square foot box selling for $500,000 we are definitely going to bring it up. The housing market and all things real estate have become a national sensation spawning television shows, quick riches, and an absolute disregard of financial prudence. Think there is no debt bubble in this country … (about 1/2).

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About 2/2 /FACs: … See the chart Mortage Debt Growth … So what are some frequently asked questions? Continue Reading…