Section Links to other sites: non-governmental organizations The ICRC takes no responsibility for the content of the selected sites 19-5-2006 Strategic Foresight GroupStrategic Foresight Group is a think tank that conducts research and launches policy change initiatives to help decision makers to anticipate and influence the future in uncertain times. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 4-2-2008 Human Rights Watch Documents on Cluster Bombs (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 1-2-2008 International Campaign to Ban LandminesNews on mines, Mine Ban Convention , etc. List of publications and videos (on-line ordering). Landmine research resources (websites, books, audiovisual aids). Photos. Information on Ottawa Convention (text, recent ratifications, meetings of States Parties, etc.). Calendar of mine-related meetings. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 17-3-2006 Landmine survivors networkCreated by and for survivors, LSN empowers individuals, families and communities affected by landmines to recover from trauma, reclaim their lives, and fulfill their rights. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 E-mine: The electronic Mine Information Network (United Nations)(Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 International Action Network on Small ArmsInformation on Network’s activities. Documents available on-line (UN press releases, NGO reports, government statements on the problem of small arms). On-line publications of international organizations. Links. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Norwegian Initiative on Small Arms TransfersDatabase on transfer, import, export and legislation on small arms. Information by country on the weapons industry, export legislation, illegal trafficking of small arms. List of publications and videos. Information on international law and production of small arms. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Landmine MonitorReports from 1999-2004. Reports by States. Link to Landmine Monitor database (information on Ottawa Convention, humanitarian action around the world, mine victims, etc.). (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Safe-Lane web site by the Government of Canada(Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace and SecurityPublications. Information on small arms and weapons of mass destruction (missiles and nuclear, chemical and biological weapons). Calendar of conferences. International instruments for disarmament and regulation of weapons. UN resolutions. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining(Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2009 Coalition to Stop the Use of Child SoldiersAnnual report. Awareness-raising campaigns and appeals for funds. News. Texts of international instruments regarding child soldiers. Links. Conference calendar. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2009 Save the ChildrenInformation on activities (education, health care, food security, etc.). News and press releases. Annual report on-line. On-line publications. Opportunity to sponsor a child or make a donation on-line. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 4-2-2008 Handicap InternationalHandicap International is one the six founding NGO’s of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. Description of work. Countries where active (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Caritas InternationalisOrganization structure. Working groups (Task Force on AIDS, International Cooperation Committee, etc.). Press releases. Publications available on-line. Aid projects. Emergency appeals. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 CAREHome page gives access to CARE sites by country (CARE Australia, CARE Brazil, etc.). News and press releases. Description of activities largely by country. Opportunity to donate on-line. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 World Vision InternationalOrganization objectives. Annual report on-line. Country profiles. News and archives. Description of activities. Opportunity to donate on-line. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Médecins du MondeFrench-language site. Activities in France by city. Activities throughout world by country. Reports and reviews on-line. Organization structure and objectives. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Médecins sans FrontièresActivities by country. On-line annual report. News and press releases. List (with definition) of diseases treated by MSF. Organization history and philosophy. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Oxfam InternationalAnnual reports. Links to other Oxfam sites worldwide. List of programmes and campaigns. On-line reports. Press releases. On-line subscription to newsletter (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Action contre la FaimFrench-language site. Information on organization’s field of activity (nutrition, health care, food security, water). List of emergency appeals. Press releases. Description of awareness-raising campaigns. List of publications (on-line ordering). (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Femmes Africa SolidaritéLinks to articles on African women. Description of organization activities. List of African and international NGOs working in behalf of women. Press releases. Conference calendar. List of organization publications. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Association for the Prevention of TortureAssociation statutes and objectives. Description of its programmes by region. Association publications including newsletters available on-line. Links. Information on main donors. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Global Fund for WomenPress releases. Publications may be downloaded. Numerous links. Women-related press selection. Subscription possible to e-mail bulletin on women’s rights. Updates by e-mail. Annual report. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 ALNAPThe Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action is an international, interagency forum working to improve learning, accountability and quality across the Humanitarian Sector. The ICRC is a full member of Alnap.
(Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 20-1-2009 Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) runs an online database providing comprehensive information and analysis on internal displacement in some 50 countries. The Centre’s IDP database provides frequently updated information and analysis on conflict-induced internal displacement around the globe. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 7-3-2008 Forced Migration ReviewForced Migration Review (FMR) is published in English, Arabic, Spanish and French. FMR provides a practice-oriented forum for debate on issues facing refugees and internally displaced people in order to improve policy and practice and to involve refugees and IDPs in programme design and implementation. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 7-3-2008 US Committee for Refugees (USCR)The Mission of U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is to address the needs and rights of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 7-3-2008 Refugees InternationalRefugees International generates lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for displaced people around the world, and works to end the conditions that create displacement. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 7-3-2008 Brookings-CUNY Project on Internal DisplacementThe Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement monitors displacement problems worldwide, promotes the dissemination and application of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement, works with governments, regional bodies, international organizations and civil society to create more effective policies and institutional arrangements for IDPs. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 7-2-2008 Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), established in 1998 by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), is the leading international body monitoring conflict-induced internal displacement worldwide. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Idealist.orgAdvanced search mode for organizations (website, contact details, etc.). Job opportunities. Events, etc. Newsletter. Discussion forum. News. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 NGO VoiceNews. Links. List of publications. Structure and projects. Reports on activities. List of members. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 InterAction – American Council for Voluntary International ActionNews. Calendar of events. Information on Council’s fields of activity (international development, refugees, natural disasters, equality between sexes, etc.). Press releases. Opportunity to subscribe to e-mail newsletters by subject. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Mandat InternationalOrganization objectives. Information platform (information on NGOs, discussion forums, etc.). Guide for participants in meetings held in Geneva. Calendar of international conferences (by type, locality, etc.). Numerous links (international organizations, human rights, children’s rights, women’s rights, etc.). (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 8-11-2007 Swiss Career DaysSince the early seventies, the Swiss Career Days have been a plateform offering students from nine universities in Switzerland the possibility to get in touch with future employers, including the ICRC. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 8-2-2007 International Federation of Family Associations of Missing Persons from Armed ConflictsIFFAMPAC is an international humanitarian non-governmental organization working with family associations of missing persons from armed conflicts worldwide. IFFAMPAC focuses on the surviving families of armed conflict who face tremendous social, economic, legal, and cultural challenges when a primary economic provider of the family vanishes and cannot be accounted for as a result of conflict. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 13-2-2006 The 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO)The ISPO World Congress is the premiere global event for multidisciplinary prosthetic and orthotic care. The ISPO Canada National Society is pleased to welcome you to Vancouver to enjoy the scientific sessions, workshops and symposia, expansive trade exhibits, and active social programs. Congress dates are July 29 - August 3, 2007. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 3-11-2005 Center for Information, Advice and Training - Professions relating to International Cooperation (CINFO)Cinfo informs people who are interested in a position in international cooperation, supports institutions seeking personnel for IC assignments and offers counseling and support to institutional staff while they are planning to go abroad. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 10-8-2005 Oxfam – Generation WhyOxfam has loads of ways for young people to get involved, from sporting challenges to club nights, and from volunteering at a festival to campaigning. "Get involved with the things that you love and help fight poverty while you're at it." (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site 23-2-2005 Green Cross InternationalThe mission of Green Cross is to help ensure a just, sustainable and secure future for all by fostering a value shift and cultivating a new sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility in humanity’s relationship with nature. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site |