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June 2004
CONTENTS
DEMOCRACY ALERTS
1. DemocracyAlert: Syrian Human Rights Activist Kept in Solitary Confinement
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
2. Transatlantic Democracy Network Launches Weekly Electronic Bulletin
3. Call for Applications: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships
4. Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program
5. 24th International Fundraising Congress, October 12-15, 2004
6. Call for Papers: Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society Accepts
7. Arab Program for Human Rights Activists Issues "Cairo Declaration for Political and Social Reform"
8. Publication: "How to Lobby at Intergovernmental Meetings"
CIVIL SOCIETY STRENGTHENING
9. Online Newsletter on Auris Project Activities and Request for Submissions on Successful Community Projects
10. CIVICUS Fully Implements its Civil Society Index in 61 Countries
11. Report on Ukrainian Public Opinion Survey
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
12. Journal of Peacebuilding and Development Accepts Papers on the Evaluation and Impact Assessment in the Area of Peacebuilding and Development.
DECENTRALIZATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
13. Building Local Government Capacity-Project Report
ECONOMIC REFORM AND THE BUSINESS SECTOR
14. Publication on Democratic Governance
ELECTIONS
15. IFES Issues Report on the Electoral State of Liberia
HUMAN RIGHTS
16. HURISA holds 10th Annual African Human Rights Camp
17. Online Publication: "India--Human Rights Challenges for the New Government"
18. World Movement Participant from China Recognized
19. Call for Nominations: Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
20. Laos Human Rights Training
21. Survey of UN Human Rights Commission Voting
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE
22. Internews Uzbekistan TV Program Addresses an Inadequate Legal System
23. Report: Results from Monitoring Argentine Congress
INTERNET, MEDIA, AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
24. Report: "World's Worst Places to be a Journalist"
25. Czech-Slovak Solidarity Foundation to Host "Free Word Technique 9" Program
26. Press Freedom Organization based in Oman Launches Web Site
POLITICAL AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION OF YOUTH
27. Global Youth Action Network and TakingItGlobal Hosts Youth Gathering
RESEARCH
28. World Movement Network of Democracy Research Institutes Holds Workshop in Jerusalem
RULE OF LAW
29. European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights Accepts Proposals for Projects
TRANSPARENCY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION
30. Cambodian Anti-Corruption Workshop on Good Governance and Behavioral Change
WOMEN'S ISSUES
31. Conference: "Strategies for Empowering Women in Political Decision-Making, Pristina, Kosovo," June 18-19, 2004
32. Women's Learning Partnership Launches New Global Directory of Women Leaders
33. WORLD MOVEMENT PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED IN THIS ISSUE
DEMOCRACY ALERTS
1. DemocracyAlert: Syrian Human Rights Activist Kept in Solitary Confinement Aktham Nu'aysa, a Syrian human rights activist, has been detained by the government of Syria since April 13, 2004, as part of an effort to crack down on his continuing human rights activities. Mr. Nu'aysa is the founding member and the president of the Committee for the Defense of Democratic Liberties and Human Rights in Syria (CDDLHR). It is believed that Nu'aysa is being held by the authorities in solitary confinement. While in detention, he has reportedly suffered from a stroke and taken to hospital. According to his lawyer, who was briefly allowed to see Mr. Nu'aysa after over a week of incommunicado detention, the charges against him include "carrying out activities contrary to the socialist system of the state" and "opposing the objectives of the revolution." Aktham Nu'aysa and the CDDLHR had recently published an annual report on human rights violations in Syria, and led a campaign for the lifting of the state of emergency. Mr. Nu'aysa was detained as a prisoner of conscience from 1991 to 1998 because of his human rights work.
Go to: www.wmd.org/democracyalert/june804.html
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
2. Transatlantic Democracy Network Launches Weekly Electronic Bulletin
The Transatlantic Democracy Network of the World Movement for Democracy, initiated at the Third Assembly of the World Movement in Durban, South Africa, in February, recently launched a weekly bulletin, Democracy Digest. The electronic bulletin provides analysis and information to further dialogue and collaboration with particular concern directed towards democratic reform and development in the greater Middle East. Democracy Digest is produced by Freedom House in cooperation with other democracy- promotion institutions, think tanks, and civil society organizations on both sides of the Atlantic. The Digest welcomes cooperation from organizations and individuals in building circulation and in securing articles, speeches, news items and other material of interest to its readers.
To subscribe, send an e-mail to: demdigest@freedomhouse.org
3. Call for Applications: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the Washington, DC-based National Endowment for Democracy (NED) welcomes fellowship applications for 2005-2006. The Fellows Program was established in 2001 to enable democracy activists, practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. While the program is intended primarily to support activists, practitioners, and scholars from new and aspiring democracies, distinguished scholars from the United States and other established democracies are also eligible to apply. Projects may focus on the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural aspects of democratic development and include a range of methodologies and approaches. Please note that a working knowledge of English is an important prerequisite for participation in the program. The application deadline for fellowships in 2005-2006 is Monday, November 1, 2004.
For more information, visit: www.ned.org/forum/R-FApplication.pdf or contact: fellowships@ned.org
4. Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program
The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society is currently accepting applications for the Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program. The Fellows Program provides leadership training through applied research and professional mentorship for young scholar-practitioners in the nonprofit sector. The program is open to scholars and practitioners interested in building third-sector capacity in the United States and overseas. This year's fellows will be selected from abroad and from communities of color under- represented in the U.S. grantmaking sector. The topics for the Emerging Leaders Program in 2005 will be community foundations and diaspora philanthropy. The deadline for applicants is September 30, 2004.
Go to: www.philanthropy.org/programs/ifp/application.html.
5. 24th International Fundraising Congress, October 12-15, 2004
The Resource Alliance, the UK-based organization dedicated to enabling voluntary sector organizations worldwide to build their capacity to mobilize support for their causes, will hold the 24th International Fundraising Congress in Netherlands at the NH Leeuwenhorst Hotel, on October 12-15, 2004. The conference will include a number of speakers and practitioners to cover all aspects of fundraising, including research, strategy, and communications.
Go to: www.resource-alliance.org/subsection.php?sectionid=5&subsectionid=75
6. Call for Papers: Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society
The Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society (ICES) is looking for high quality unpublished work - conceptual, visionary, empirical, policy focused, or any combination of these - from academics and practitioners. All topics in the area of social and ethical issues are acceptable.
For instructions on paper submissions, go to: www.troubador.co.uk/ices/submissions.asp
7. Arab Program for Human Rights Activists Issues "Cairo Declaration for Political and Social Reform"
On May 14, 2004, the Arab Program for Human Rights Activists held a workshop in Cairo, which resulted in a "Declaration for Political and Social Reform." The Declaration urges the Arab region to adopt a united front on democratic reforms, human rights, equality, and religious tolerance, and to provide support for collaborative scientific research, power sharing, and protection of cultural rights, while still maintaining the interests of Arabs. The Declaration also asserts the need to strengthen democratic mechanisms in order to increase civic participation. The report is available online, in English and Arabic.
Go to: www.mengos.net/events/04newsevents/egypt/aphra/may17.htm
8. Publication: "How to Lobby at Intergovernmental Meetings"
Felix Dodds, Executive Director of the Stakeholder Forum for Our Common Future, London, and Michael Strauss, founder and Executive Director of Earth Media, New York, recently released a guide entitled: "How to Lobby at Intergovernmental Meetings," which provides both the stakeholder and governmental official perspectives. The authors bring ten years of lobbying experience at the international level to the guide, which provides detailed advice on the preparation and presentation of ideas, the consultation and negotiation process, and practical and logistical matters.
For more information on the guidebook and to order a copy, go to: www.stakeholderforum.org/update/lobby.pdf
CIVIL SOCIETY STRENGTHENING
9. Online Newsletter on Auris Project Activities and Request for Submissions on Successful Community Projects
The Auris Project, based in Mexico, has announced the first edition of Auris News, which is available online and provides brief information on activities and issues. Based in the Catorce municipality of San Luis Potosi state, one of Mexico's most disenfranchised areas, the Auris Project is a community development organization designed to enhance the social participation of poor communities, especially women in Latin America and the United States. Volunteers from the community run the project and are active in a variety of developmental and civil rights initiatives. The project provides Auris volunteers with the institutional and social support system needed to turn information into effective action. Currently, the Auris Project is in the process of developing a reading room where communities can share and learn successful community development strategies, about which it welcomes submissions.
To read the Auris News and to learn more about Auris Project, go to: www.aurisproject.org
To submit items for Auris's reading room, send emails to: info@aurisproject.org
10. CIVICUS Fully Implements its Civil Society Index in 61 Countries
CIVICUS has completed its Civil Society Index (CSI) in 61 countries. The CSI is an action-research project that assesses the state of civil society and creates a body of knowledge base on civil society and the practices that strengthen it. Most of the 61 countries will complete their reports by the end of 2005 and the final CSI Global Report will be available in early 2006.
Go to: www.civicus.org/new/content/civicusnews.htm
11. Report on Ukrainian Public Opinion Survey
Representatives of the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) recently presented and discussed findings of the Foundation's 2003 Ukrainian Public Opinion Survey at a talk in Washington DC. This is the 12th in a series of surveys in Ukraine since 1994. The report analyzes the key indicators of democratic development, including: government and judicial institutions, corruption, and political and economic reform. It also updates trend data on political efficacy and interest in politics; examines attitudes toward political parties and NGOs and assesses support for political rights and civic participation; measures the level of contact with local officials and provides evaluation of local services; evaluates perception of information available on political and economic developments, as well as the overall performance of Ukrainian media; and summarizes the variation in attitudes across social groups and geographic regions in Ukraine.
Go to: www.ifes.org/research_comm/surveys/Ukraine_Survey_2003_English.pdf
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
12. Journal of Peacebuilding and Development Accepts Papers on Evaluation and Impact Assessment in the Area of Peacebuilding and Development.
The Journal of Peacebuilding and Development (JDP), a tri-annual refereed journal focused on issues of conflict, development, and peace, accepts submissions of original works that explore the evaluation and impact assessment in the area of peacebuilding and development. Submissions should fall in the following categories: critical themes and case analysis, briefings, book reviews, resources, or documents. Abstracts are due June 1, 2004, while the full article is due July 1, 2004.
Send submissions to: erin@jpd.org.zw; abunimer@american.edu; and cc: production@jpd.org.zw.
For details on submission requirements, go to: www.wmd.org/documents/Call_for_Papers_6-04.doc
For more information about the Journal of Peacebuilding and Development, go to: www.journalpeacedev.org/
DECENTRALIZATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
13. Project Report on Building Local Government Capacity
An electronic version of a report of the Local Government Consortium Project based in Durban, South Africa, details the project's implementation and outcomes. The primary objective of the Local Government Consortium project, implemented in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, was to contribute towards capacity building at the local government level by providing training for councilors, ward committees, officials, and other stakeholders in the districts of KwaZulu-Natal. Four local nongovernmental organizations-the Democracy Development Programme, Center for Public Participation, Community Law and Rural Development Center, and the Institute for Multi-Party Democracy-jointly undertook the project and contributed to its successful outcomes. The Local Government Consortium and the Institute of Social Sciences based in New Delhi, India, co-organized two workshops on decentralization and local governance at the Third Assembly of the World Movement.
To obtain full report, contact: raman@ddpdurban.org.za
ECONOMIC REFORM AND THE BUSINESS SECTOR
14. Publication on Democratic Governance
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has recently updated its publication entitled "Democratic Governance: the Key to Political and Economic Reform." The paper, written by John Sullivan, CIPE's Executive Director and CIPE Global Program Officers Catherine Kuchta Helbling and Aleksandr Shkolnikov, was originally presented and distributed at the Third Assembly of the World Movement in South Africa in February. The paper defines the concept of democratic governance and specifies effective tools and programs that promote it. It argues that instituting democratic governance is the key to addressing the democratic deficit, consolidating democratic and market-based reforms, generating sustainable economic growth, and equipping countries to take advantage of globalization.
Go to: www.cipe.org/publications/education/ip/IP0405.pdf
Also, see appendix at: www.cipe.org/publications/education/ip/IP0405_appendix_A.pdf
ELECTIONS
15. IFES Issues Report on the Electoral State of Liberia
In April 2004, the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) issued a report on the electoral climate of Liberia. The report recommends the development of an agreed electoral framework that will govern the conduct of elections and address such issues as the elections system and boundary delimitation to ensure timely preparations for the elections in October, 2005.
Go to: www.ifes.org/reg_activities/Pdf/IFES%20Liberia%20mission%20report%20May%2004.pdf
HUMAN RIGHTS
16. HURISA holds 10th Annual African Human Rights Camp
The Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA) invites human rights activists to participate in its tenth annual African Human Rights Camp. The African Human Rights Camp is an intensive three-week training course designed for activists working in the field of human rights education. The camp focuses on human rights theories, concepts and practices as they affect the participants in their own countries. The camp will take place in South Africa On September 27-October 15, 2004. Application deadline is Friday, June 18, 2004. HURISA promotes peace and a human rights culture within South Africa.
To apply for the program, send an email to info@hurisa.co.za
17. Online Publication: "India--Human Rights Challenges for the New Government"
The South Asia Human Rights Documentation Center (SAHRDC) has issued the latest Human Rights Feature article, HRF-99, entitled "India-Human Rights Challenges for the New Government." The article outlines the main human rights issues that the newly elected United Progressive Alliance government must address in order to strengthen Indian democracy. This article, along with previous Human Rights Features, such as "Human Rights in Nepal-Time to Cut the Diplomatese," Maldives: Trouble in Paradize," "Pakistan: Promises, then, a Crackdown," and many more, may be found on the SAHRDC Web site.
Go to: www.hrdc.net/sahrdc/hrfeatures.htm
18. Chinese Activist Receives an Award
Yongyi Song, Acting Executive Director of the Foundation for China in 21st Century, is the recipient of the Fourth Annual 21st Century National Librarian Award from the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University. An East Asian librarian and a leading bibliographer at Dickenson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and a scholar on China's Cultural Revolution, Yongyi Song is being recognized for his devotion to combating government censorship and preserving the true history of the Cultural Revolution through myriad publications, including bibliographies, source books, and the monumental Chinese Cultural Revolution CD-ROM Database. Song was twice jailed by the Chinese authorities, once during the Cultural Revolution for organizing an underground reading club, and the once in 1999-2000 for collecting primary sources on the politically sensitive topic of the Cultural Revolution. The award will be presented in October, 2004.
Go to: http://21stcentury.syr.edu
19. Call for Nominations: Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
The Martin Ennals Award (MEA) calls for nominations for its 2005 Award. Nominees must currently be involved in work for the promotion and protection of human rights. Special account is taken of those who have demonstrated an active record of combating human rights violations by courageous and innovative means. The Award aims to encourage individuals and organizations, in particular those who are working in conditions hostile to fundamental human rights and are in need of protection. The Award ceremony is normally held in Geneva, at the North-South Media Festival. The deadline for nominations is October 1, 2004.
Go to: www.martinennalsaward.org/en/nomination/index.html
20. Laos Human Rights Training
At the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, the Centre for Democratic Institutions (CDI) conducted a workshop in Vientiane on April 27-28. The focus was on obligations resulting from the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Having signed the two Covenants in 2000, Laos is now preparing to ratify these two treaties. The workshop was part of the preparatory process and was conducted by Prof. Ivan Shearer, Prof. Emeritus, University of Sydney and a serving member of the Human Rights Committee of the UN; Prof. Hilary Charlesworth, Director of the Centre for International and Public Law, ANU; and Roland Rich, Director of CDI.
For a full report, go to: www.cdi.anu.edu.au/laos/Laos_HumanRights_workshop_April%202004.htm
21. Survey of UN Human Rights Commission Voting
The Democracy Coalition Project (DCP) recently released a comparison of the voting records of the 53 governments represented in the UN Human Rights Commission. The report reveals that non-democratic regimes were united in opposing strong resolutions critical of the human rights situations in countries like Sudan, China and Zimbabwe, and there was weak collaboration among democratic countries on such critical resolutions.
Go to: www.demcoalition.org/pdf/DCP_press_release_2004.pdf
For information on the Democracy Coalition Project, go to: www.demcoalition.org/html/home.html
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE
22. Internews Uzbekistan TV Program Addresses an Inadequate Legal System Internews
Uzbekistan has recently launched a new television program called "Jarrayon" that recreates poorly adjudicated legal cases using a real judge, real lawyers and real litigation. In a system where judges are often bribed, laws ignored and human rights trampled, Internews Uzbekistan initially had a hard time finding lawyers and litigants who would agree to take part in the program. For instance, judges were afraid of losing their jobs if they took part in such a show. However, when the first show finally aired, dealing with minor issues such as the confiscation of goods, consumer rights, and property rights, aired, it generated a huge positive response from the audience and led to requests from television stations for more programming. As a result, a much higher profile show is now in production.
Go to: www.internews.org/news/2004/20040520_uz.html
23. Report: Results from Monitoring of Argentine Congress
The Poder Ciudadano Foundation, based in Argentina, recently released a report with observations on the ability of civic society to participate in the Argentinean House of Representatives and Senate. The report reveals the lack of transparency within Congress and recommends that the Internet be utilized to give their constituents fast and low-cost access to legislative information. The report also critiques the lack of female participation. The report is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
Go to: www.redinter.org/inforid/default.aspx?section=128&contentId=1281
INTERNET, MEDIA, AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
24. Report: "World's Worst Places to be a Journalist"
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has issued a report naming the "World's Worst Places to be a Journalist." The report highlights 10 countries where freedom of the press has been restricted and journalists have been harassed or had their rights trampled upon. The report is available in English. CPJ is an independent, non-profit group dedicated to protecting journalists' rights and ensuring freedom of the press.
Go to: www.cpj.org/enemies/worst_places_04/worst_places_04.html
25. Polish-Czech-Slovak Solidarity Foundation to Train Activists in Computer Skills
The Polish-Czech-Slovak Solidarity Foundation will host "Free Word Technique 9" computer training session for forty representatives of nongovernmental organizations from the Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Moldavian communities on December 5, 2004. In addition, 20 of selected organizations will receive computer equipment in to better communicate with other organizations working to promote the freedom of speech. The Czech-Slovak Solidarity Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting reconciliation and cooperation among various nations in Central and Eastern Europe.
Go to: www.spczs.engo.pl/index_en.php?dzial=news&newsid=44
26. Press Freedom Organization based in Oman Launches Web Site
The Gulf Press Freedom Centre (GPFC) recently launched its Web Site. The GPFC, as a new independent NGO, seeks to play an active role in defending the freedom of press, promoting human rights, and advocating for democracy in the Persian Gulf region and Yemen. The Center brings together two dozen journalists from the Gulf and Yemen who are increasingly concerned about the absence of press freedom in the region. The group focuses on conducting training programs for journalists, with a particular emphasis on reporting skills.
Go to: www.wmd.org/gpfc/gpfc.html
POLITICAL AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION OF YOUTH
27. Global Youth Action Network and TakingItGlobal Hosts Youth Gathering, Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 29-July 5, 2004
The Global Youth Action Network and TakingItGlobal are accepting applications to participate in a "Local Jam" that will take place on June 29-July 5, 2004 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The event will focus on developing partnerships between diverse youth movements in the city, linking with the wider global youth movement, and setting in motion collaborative projects. The selection process for Latin America has closed already, but applicants from North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania are encouraged to apply. Applicants must speak either Spanish or Portuguese.
To participate in the "Local Jam," send a biography of yourself and a description of your organization to: jam@youthlink.org
For more information on "Local Jam," in Spanish or Portuguese, go to: www.tiglobal.org/
RESEARCH
28. World Movement Network of Democracy Research Institutes Holds Workshop in Jerusalem
The Israel Democracy Institute and the International Forum for Democratic Studies at NED, which coordinates the World Movements Network of Democracy Research Institutes (NDRI), cosponsored a workshop on June 1-3, 2004, in Jerusalem, Israel, focusing on the theory and practice of democratic audits. The workshop was inspired by the recent release of the 2004 Israeli Democracy Index, which is an annual survey of the state of democracy in the country based on quantitative measures, international rankings and surveys, and public opinion surveys. The NDRI members participating in the workshop represented research institutes in Bulgaria, Romania, Ghana, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, Thailand, Ukraine, United States, and Israel. Most of the institutes participating in the meeting either conduct regular democracy audits or are planning to launch such projects in the near future.
For complete text of the 2004 Israeli Democracy Index, go to: www.idi.org.il/english/article.php?id=205bf79ab2a9fdbc8aa2b819f733b9da
To learn more about the Network of Democracy Research Institutes, go to: www.wmd.org/ndri/ndri.html
RULE OF LAW
29. European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights Accepts Proposals for Projects on Good Governance and Rule of Law
The European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR), a program of the European Commission, currently accepts applications from nongovernmental, non-profit organizations working to promote democracy, good governance, and the rule of law in EIDHR focus countries. The EIDHR was established in 1994 through the initiative of the European Parliament. Its aim is to promote human rights, democracy, and conflict prevention by providing financial support to activities supporting these goals. The EIDHR has selected a number of countries in each region of the world as "focus countries." Deadline for submitting a proposal is June 29, 2004, 16:00 Brussels time.
Go to: europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/projects/eidhr/cfp_en.htm
TRANSPARENCY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION
30. Cambodian Anti-Corruption Workshop on Good Governance and Behavioral Change
On April 29-30, 2004, the Australian Center for Democratic Institutions (CDI) and IDP Education Australia organized a workshop on Good Governance and Behavioral Change in Phnom Penh as part of their ongoing contribution to good governance activities in Cambodia. The workshop brought together 40 representatives from government, the NGO community, the private sector, donors, multilateral agencies, and bilateral projects, as well as several international consultants working in advisory positions to the Royal Government of Cambodia. The focus of discussion was on behavioral change necessary to promote good governance and reduce corruption. An update was given on a survey related to Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index and the potential future inclusion of Cambodia in that index.
For full report, go to: www.cdi.anu.edu.au/cambodia/Cambodia_GG&BC_Apr04.htm
WOMEN'S ISSUES
31. Conference: "Strategies for Empowering Women in Political Decision Making, Pristina, Kosovo," June 18-19, 2004
A colloquium on the "Strategies for Empowering Women in the Political Decision Making," co-organized by the STAR Network of World Learning in Kosovo, Kosovo Women's Lobby, and the National Democratic Institute, will take place on June 18-19, 2004 in Pristina, Kosovo. The conference will focus on the successes and failures of strategies for promoting women's participation in political decision making in Kosovo, and will formulate recommendations for effective and far-sighted methods. People from around the world, especially in conflict-zones, such as Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Timor, Sierra Leone, and Afghanistan, are encouraged to inquire for an invitation.
For invitation and information, contact: delinafico@aol.com or call +377 44 222 566
32. Women's Learning Partnership Launches New Global Directory of Women Leaders
The Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace (WLP) announces the launch of a new online Directory of Women Leaders from the Global South. As a resource and networking took, the directory features biographical and professional profiles of women activists, policy-makers, scholars, and NGO leaders from the Global South who have devoted their lives to supporting the advancement and empowerment of women. The directory is an ongoing project to increase the visibility of women leaders and to connect individuals, organizations, and networks working on issues of women's human rights, democracy and civil society, peace and conflict resolution, women and ICTs, and international development.
Go to: www.learningpartnership.org/profiles
33. WORLD MOVEMENT PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED IN THIS ISSUE
- Arab Program for Human Rights Activists - www.aphra.org/
- Center for Democratic Institutions (CDI) - www.cdi.anu.edu.au
- Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) - www.cipe.org
- Center for Public Participation - www.cpp.org.za/index.htm
- CIVICUS - www.civicus.org
- Czech-Slovak Solidarity Foundation - www.spczs.engo.pl/
- Democracy Coalition Project (DCP) - www.demcoalition.org/html/home.html
- Democracy Development Programme - www.ddp.org.za
- Foundation for China in 21st Century - www.china21century.org/
- Freedom House- www.freedomhouse.org/
- Gulf Press Freedom Center (GFPC) - www.wmd.org/gpfc/gpfc.html
- Institute for Multi-Party Democracy- www.impd.org.za/
- Institute of Social Sciences - issnd@vsnl.com
- International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) - www.ifes.org/
- National Democratic Institute- www.ndi.org/
- National Endowment for Democracy (NED) - www.ned.org
- South Asia Human Rights Documentation Center (SAHRDC) - www.hri.ca/partners/sahrdc/
- Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace (WLP) - www.learningpartnership.org/
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