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The
African Cntre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
The African Cntre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
is an international civil-society organisation working throughout
Africa to bring appropriate African solutions to the challenges
posed by conflict on our continent. Recognised by the United Nations
as a model for Africa, ACCORD's reputation continues to grow, and
the knowledge and experience of the organisation is often called
on from as far afield as East Timor, Cypress and Sao Paolo. ACCORD
was founded in 1991. visit
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Amnesty
International
Amnesty International is a worldwide voluntary human rights movement
that works impartially for the release of prisoners of conscience,
fair trials for political prisoners and an end to torture, "disappearances",
political killings and executions. Amnesty International campaigns
to stop anyone being returned to a country where they would be in
danger of these abuses. visit
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Center
for Conflict Management
Building
a culture of peace, tolerance, prevention and peaceful settlement
of conflicts in Rwanda need an in-depth understanding of the historical,
social, political and economical roots of the crisis through action-oriented
research.
Need for an aggressive education program based on researched materials
not only for the formal education sector but also for the entire
population.
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Coalition
to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers
The
Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers was formed in June 1998
to advocate for the adoption of, and adherence to, national, regional
and international legal standards (including an Optional Protocol
to the Convention on the Rights of the Child) prohibiting the military
recruitment and use in hostilities of any person younger than eighteen
years of age; and the recognition and enforcement of this standard
by all armed forces and armed groups, both governmental and non-governmental.
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ConflictWeb
ConflictWeb is a USAID-hosted resource for organizations and individuals
involved in conflict prevention, mitigation, and management; humanitarian
assistance; conflict resolution, recovery, and post-conflict reconstruction
(transition towards a sustainable, secure and durable peace). ConflictWeb
seeks to provide the development practitioner with an entry point
into the field of conflict by providing a variety of resources.
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Doctors
Without Borders
Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors Without
Borders or MSF) delivers emergency aid to victims of armed conflict,
epidemics, and natural and man-made disasters, and to others who
lack health care due to social or geographical isolation.
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The
Fund for Peace
The mission of The Fund for Peace is to prevent war and alleviate
the conditions that cause war. The
Fund promotes education and research for practical solutions. It
is a consistent advocate of promoting social justice and respect
for the principles of constitutional democracy. visit
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Human
Rights Net
The aim of this site is to provide a platform for human rights organisations
and networks. Here you will find the homepages of NGO's and information
on their activities and publications. visit
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Human
Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of
people around the world. visit
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INCORE
INCORE (Initiative on Conflict Resolution and Ethnicity) was set
up in 1993 by the University of Ulster and the United Nations University
to undertake research and policy work that is useful to the resolution
of ethnic, political and religious conflicts. Currently,
INCORE's research focuses mainly on post conflict issues, issues
of governance and diversity, and research methodology in violent
societies. visit
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International Criminal Tribunal for
Rwanda
Recognizing that serious violations of humanitarian law were committed
in Rwanda, and acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter,
the Security Council created the International Criminal Tribunal
for Rwanda (ICTR) by resolution 955 of 8 November 1994. The purpose
of this measure is to contribute to the process of national reconciliation
in Rwanda and to the maintenance of peace in the region. visit
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Medical
Assistance Program (MAP)
MAP's three-fold mission is to provide essential medicines, prevent
and eradicate disease, and promote community health development.
MAP's international programs are eliminating the causes of sickness
and disease by providing free medicines and medical care, improving
water supplies and food production and establishing community directed
health education and training. visit
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OneWorld
OneWorld is dedicated to harnessing the democratic potential of
the internet to promote human rights and sustainable development.
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Refugees
International
Refugees International, a Washington-based advocacy organization,
is a voice for humanitarian action. Founded in response to the forced
repatriation of tens of thousands of Indochinese refugees in 1979,
Refugees International (RI) is a non-governmental organization serving
refugees, displaced persons, and other dispossessed people around
the world. visit
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