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	FAQs: International Organizations and International NGOs
		Be aware that many international organizations receive requests for funding, even when they do not take the form of a foundation and do not offer subsidies.
		If the organization needs to be able to receive funds as a distinct legal entity, then the question of the legal status of the organization may become a very important factor in determining where the secretariat is located.
		The Union of International Associations (UAI) is a non-profit organization which has been in the forefront of research in the field of international organizations since the turn of the century.
	www.uia.org /organizations/faq.php (4388 words)

	AllRefer.com - Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (International Organizations) - Encyclopedia
		Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), international organization established as the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) in 1973, during the cold war, to promote East-West cooperation.
		Although the nonbinding accords did not have treaty status, they were the first international agreement signed by the Soviet Union to mention the rights of free speech and travel.
		At the 1990 Paris summit, leaders of the member nations signed a declaration respecting the territorial integrity of Europe, an act that signaled the end of the cold war; limitations were also placed on the size of conventional forces in Europe.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/O/OrgSCE.html (422 words)

	International Organizations: Combating Anti-Semitism in Europe - Michael Whine
		This article describes the processes by which Jewish organizations, led by the major American groups, have tried to alert international organizations to the threat that anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic violence in Europe again poses to Jewish communities and to democracy itself.
		The Jewish NGOs aim to encourage the international organizations and European governments to face up to their responsibilities to protect their Jewish citizens, accept that anti-Semitism is different from other forms of discrimination, and begin to monitor and combat the threat through governmental and police action.
		Church responsibility for anti-Semitism in Europe, at least in its western and southern parts though not in the central and southeastern areas, is declining and the Catholic Church at least has acknowledged its complicity in anti-Semitism and moved toward reconciliation.
	www.jcpa.org /phas/phas-whine-f04.htm (5684 words)

	Links - International Organizations
		The International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) was formed in 1990 to help crime analysts around the world improve their skills and make valuable contacts; to help law enforcement agencies make the best use of crime analysis; and to advocate for standards of performance and technique within the profession itself.
		The International Centre for Prison Studies (ICPS) was established in the School of Law, King's College, University of London, United Kingdom in April 1997.It seeks to assist governments and other relevant agencies to develop appropriate policies on prisons and the use of imprisonment.
		It compiles international texts and domestic legislation in the OSCE region (55 countries located in the Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe and North America) dealing with the rule of law and the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
	www.nplc.lt /links/eng/international-org.htm (4304 words)

	AllRefer.com - Council of Europe (International Organizations) - Encyclopedia
		Council of Europe, international organization founded in 1949 to promote greater unity within Europe and to safeguard its political and cultural heritage by promoting human rights and democracy.
		The conventions and treaties signed under the auspices of the Council of Europe deal with humanitarian, cultural, economic, and social problems.
		Britain (one of the founders) has, for instance, been upbraided for actions involving the IRA and the jailing of minors, and British representatives have bridled at the court's intervention in Britain's justice system.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/CouncilE.html (320 words)

	NYU Law, Library - Foreign & International, International Organizations
		Triblex is a thematic database on the case law of the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labor Organization, which hears complaints from serving and former officials of the ILO, or of one of the thirty-odd international organizations that recognize its jurisdiction, about breach of the terms of their appointment or staff rules or regulations.
		The ITU, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland is an international organization within which governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services.
		International case law and bibliography on the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and on the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts – two of the most important international instruments for the regulation of international commercial transactions.
	www.law.nyu.edu /library/foreign_intl/intorg.html (841 words)

	Legal Status of International Non-Governmental Organizations in Europe
		A draft European Convention on recognition of the legal personality of international non-governmental organisations was adopted by the European Committee on Legal Cooperation (CDCJ) at its meeting of 25-29 June 1984.
		It may be mentioned that The Hague conference on Private International Law concluded, in 1956, a Convention on the recognition of the legal personality of foreign companies, associations and foundations and that the six original EEC member states adopted, in 1968, a treaty on the mutual recognition of companies and legal persons.
		They expressed the wish that more facilities be given to international NGOs for instance for the transfer of funds, the appointment of international staff and their financing from international sources.
	www.uia.org /legal/app36.php (2524 words)

	Grants and Related Resources : International and Foreign Grant Makers
		The International Organizations Funding Directory is an invaluable guide to the booming third sector, as well as a record of the undertakings of the major international organizations.
		Each major international organization is profiled in its own chapter, where its subordinate sections, institutions, departments and directorates will feature, along with the projects they run in partnership with important local, national or international NGOs.
		The Nippon Foundation is a private, non-profit organization that is committed to philanthropic activities around the world, primarily focusing on the alleviation of human suffering, the advancement of general well-being, and the promotion of world peace.
	www.lib.msu.edu /harris23/grants/privint.htm (7854 words)

	Council of Europe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		The Council of Europe is the continent's oldest political organisation, founded in 1949.
		During the Second Summit in Strasbourg in October 1997, the Heads of State and Government adopted an action plan to strengthen the Council of Europe's work in four areas: democracy and human rights, social cohesion, the security of citizens and democratic values and cultural diversity.
		The Council of Europe's third Summit of Heads of State and Government, held in Warsaw on 16 and 17 May 2005, concluded by adopting a political declaration and an action plan laying down the principal tasks of the Council of Europe in the coming years:
	www.intljobs.org /organizations/16.asp (413 words)

	Statement by Ambassador Jusys on OSCE
		Europe is endowed with numerous establishments of various types, mandates, expertise and membership.
		The organization submits its assistance to uphold universal values and principles through its Platform for Co-operative security, which is also a flexible framework for a non-hierarchical interaction between OSCE and other European organizations.
		The OSCE is a living organization wherein stricter standards, new norms and stronger enforcement mechanisms are being devised.
	www.un.int /lithuania/OSCE_GA54.html (1073 words)

	ASIL Electronic Resource Guide
		Although no guide to researching international organizations would be complete without reference to the United Nations (UN), researchers are directed to the chapter in the ASIL ERG devoted to the UN (http://www.asil.org/resource/un1.htm) for a thorough discussion of researching the UN and its specialized agencies.
		International Legal Materials (http://www.asil.org/resources/ilm.html) Along with the full texts of important treaties and agreements, judicial and arbitral decisions, and national legislation, International Legal Materials (ILM) provides the text of selected international organizations‘ resolutions and other documents.
		The Council of Europe (CoE) was established in 1949 by the Statute of the Council of Europe.
	www.asil.org /resource/intorg1.htm (2937 words)

	OSCE Statement 99
		Advantages of "intimacy" to the region must always be heeded when selecting an instrument from international institutions, without, of course, prejudice to relevant legal norms such as the mandate of the UN Security Council.
		Europe is endowed with abundant regional and sub-regional establishments of various types, mandates, expertise and membership.
		Fighting illegal migration and organized crime in the region as well as strengthening the freedom of press and rights of national minorities are among our priorities in steering the CBSS.
	www.un.int /lithuania/OSCESta98.html (1179 words)

	International Government Organizations: Guide to Sources
		WHOLIS, the World Health Organization Library Information System, is a database of citations to WHO publications, articles, technical and policy documents, and joint publications with other publishers and international organizations.
		International Trade Statistics (Int'l Docs 3 West HF1371.I584, CD Rom for each year in Gov. Docs CDs, Reference) The online version goes back to 1998 and also has a statistical database for the most current information available.
		Contains all documents submitted to the Assembly by the Committee of Ministers, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, international organizations, members and committees of the Assembly.
	www.lib.msu.edu /publ_ser/docs/igos/igoorg.htm (3750 words)

	UCB Libraries \| GovPubs \| International Organizations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		International Rescue Committee an organization that provides humanitarian aid, relief and resettlement to refugees.
		International Documents TaskForce (ALA GODORT) provides links to information on foreign governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other information.
		International Organizations Web Sites Compiled by the Union of International Associations, selected from the Yearbook of International Organizations.
	ucblibraries.colorado.edu /govpubs/int/internat.htm (335 words)

	Identifying the Needs of International Organizations: Publications: Virtual Diplomacy Initiative: U.S. Institute of ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Most governments and international organizations have the public duty to inform citizens and third parties of their actions and decisions.
		This is particularly the case of international organizations which have to overcome the problem of being one or more stages removed from direct contact with their audiences.
		Its overall purpose is to encourage the dissemination and use of information on international relations, defense and security, and to promote the exchange of information and research on these topics between parliaments, governments, international organizations and the academic community.
	www.usip.org /virtualdiplomacy/publications/papers/itisag.html (5577 words)

	UNECE–United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
		Pollution is an increasingly serious problem for rivers and lakes in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA) region, according to a newly released preliminary assessment of the status of transboundary rivers and lakes in the region.
		The Environment for Europe process goes back to the political changes in Eastern Europe in 1989.
		The fourth Meeting of the Parties to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes was held on 20-22 November 2006, in Bonn, marking a milestone in the history of the Water Convention – the tenth anniversary of its entry into force.
	www.unece.org (344 words)

	USAID Europe and Eurasia: Resources
		Energy Regulatory Partnership Program for Central/Eastern Europe and Eurasia - The Energy Regulatory Partnership Program is a vehicle for the exchange of experience and information between U.S. and CEE/Eurasian regulatory bodies with the goal of improving energy regulatory practices and fostering long-term sustainable relationships between regulatory bodies in both countries.
		International Center for Not-for-Profit Law: http://icnl.org ICNL is an international organization whose mission is to facilitate and support the development of civil society and the freedom of association on a global basis.
		International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL): http://www.icnl.org/car An international expert organization providing technical assistance on a global basis to facilitate and support the development of civil society and freedom of association.
	www.usaid.gov /locations/europe_eurasia/eeresources.html (856 words)

	Political Science and International Relations \| Library \| University of Waterloo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		With an international and wide-ranging scope, the dictionary encompasses issues such as voting theory and feminism, to Chinese and Muslim political thought.
		Grouped by main subjects, for example, crime and criminal justice, environment, international relations, security, women and children, etc., this resource provides very comprehensive information on web sites, books, reports, and other important materials, and conclude with research strategies and tips on the most efficient ways to search for certain types of information.
		Arranged by treaties and classified by international organizations; major treaties by type and geographical subdivision.
	www.lib.uwaterloo.ca /libguides/9-6.html (1070 words)

	Net Dialogue: International Organizations: Council of Europe et al.
		"Decisions on the opening for signature of Conventions and Agreements concluded within the Council of Europe shall be taken by a two-thirds majority of the representatives casting a vote and a majority of the representatives entitled to sit on the Committee..."
		Given the cross-border nature of information networks, a concerted international effort is needed to deal with such misuse.
		In the framework of such an instrument, in addition to measures of international co-operation, questions of substantive and procedural law, as well as matters that are closely connected with the use of information technology, should be addressed."
	www.netdialogue.org /iorgs/coe (441 words)

	Central and Eastern Europe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		The International Higher Education Support Program (HESP) promotes the advancement of higher education within the humanities and social sciences in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia.
		Roma Initiatives focus primarily on improving the social, political, and economic situation of Romani populations in Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans region.
		Embodying the principles of an open society, the European Union ought to serve as a model and motive force for the rule of law on an international scale, writes OSI founder and chairman George Soros.
	www.soros.org /initiatives/regions/central-eastern_europe (769 words)

	INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
		In this course we will examine and debate these and other concepts that fall within the scope of international criminal law, and look at the duties each nation has to bring, enact and enforce legislation for fighting international criminalism.
		Examination and assessment of the development and operation of international cooperation between states in the investigation, prosecution and punishment of crimes.
		The ability to act as part of a group in solving problems, to organize one’s learning and preparation, to manage one’s time, to express ideas clearly and cogently both orally and in writing, and to extract, analyze and apply information.
	www.law.stetson.edu /courses/intcrimlaw.htm (1116 words)

	Central and Eastern Europe
		Women's Aid A listing of women's organizations aiding women in Kosovo.
		Of special importance to the CEE region are the biweekly East European Perspectives: News and Views on Central and Southeastern Europe, the weekly Baltic States Report: A Survey of Developments in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and a Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report.
		NGO Resource Centers in East Central Europe and the Baltic States.
	www.civilsoc.org /ece/eeurope.htm (191 words)

	Seattle University School of Law - International Study Opportunities
		The School of Law has developed a comprehensive curriculum to provide students the opportunity to achieve expertise in international and comparative matters in both the public and private aspects of international law.
		The clinic has worked with some of the premier international human rights law firms in the United States, including the Center for Justice and Accountability in San Francisco and the Center for Constitutional Rights in New York, on cases and projects involving violations in South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
		The law school also has established externship programs with some of the premier international organizations in Europe in the areas of international criminal law and international environmental law.
	www.law.seattleu.edu /international (639 words)

	AEGEE-Europe: Intro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		SkyEurope Airlines operating in Central, Eastern and Western Europe is the new partner of AEGEE-Europe.
		AEGEE, the European Students Forum, proudly announce its happiness that Burcu Becermen, former President of AEGEE Europe was awarded the title of Young European of the Year 2006 because of her outstanding commitment and achievements in realising the Turkish-Greek Civic Dialogue Project.
		The purpose of the Bologna process is to create the European higher education area by harmonising academic degree standards and quality assurance standards throughout Europe for each faculty and its development.
	www.aegee.org (305 words)

	--[ Libertarian International. Network of liberty-minded individuals and organizations in Europe. ]--
		Network of liberty-minded individuals and organizations in Europe.
		Europe and EU /Uniting Europe without the Union
		This report is a great help in judging the information you will get from the media about the Cancun ministerial meeting of the WTO during the next few weeks.
	www.libertarian.to /euroletter/index.php (695 words)

	ChemCon Conferences - Europe
		In the conference sessions, the 5 additional seminars and the breakouts a variety of aspects of international chemical control regulations around the globe were discussed with a primary focus on Europe and the new Reach proposal.
		More than 310 experts attended the 2002 conference and exhibition representing more than 200 companies, authorities and international organizations from over 32 countries.
		More than 270 experts attended the 2000 conference representing more than 150 companies, authorities and international organizations from over 28 countries.
	www.chemcon.net /europe/europe.html (243 words)

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