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Arias Foundation for
Peace and Human Progress
PO Box 8-640-1000
San José, Costa Rica
Phone: 1-506-224-1919
Fax: 1-506-224-4949
E-mail: info@arias.or.cr
Website: www.arias.or.cr
"A not-for-profit organization "to build just and peaceful societies in
Central America." Founded in 1988, when former president and Nobel Prize for
Peace winner, Dr. Oscar Arias Sánchez, pledged to dedicate the monetary
value of the award to the promotion of peace and development in Central
America".
A nicely designed website. Most of the in-depth information on
activities and programs is in Spanish. However, it does offer links to other
service organizations that provide information in English. If one is
interested in volunteering or learning more about certain issues in Latin
America and is knowledgeable in Spanish, this website is definitely worth a
visit. -APK
New construction within the site now offers all
information in English. -KMR
.
The website is in Spanish language. The actually President of
Costa Rica was the founding father of this organization. In the past years
Central America was very destabilized from the war. In particular this
organization promote the respect of human rights. - MDN
It was
created
to stimulate
cultures
of peace
and
is dedicated to
promoting
democracy,
gender equality,
disarmament
and
demilitarization. -JV
Colombia Support Network
P.O. Box 1505
Madison, WI 53701
Phone: 1-608-257-8753
E-mail: csn@igc.org
Website:
www.colombiasupport.net
"A non-governmental organization to improve the human
rights situation in Colombia and build solidarity between the peoples of
North America and Colombia. It works for non-violent resolution of conflict
and opposes violence from all parties (paramilitaries, armed forces, police,
guerrillas and urban militias) in Colombia".
A user-friendly website that offers a look into the problems
currently facing Columbia and the CSN's plans to counter the situation.
There are news articles from various newspapers and magazines ranging from
the New York Times to the Irish Times, which can also serve as a source of
information.
This site usually offers links to other service organizations doing work
in Latin America, but that page is currently under construction. -APK
The news articles are very up-to-date, but the site is
somewhat bland. -KMR
This organization was created to give solidarity to the
Colombian people through sister city projects, delegations and petitions to
educate members of the U.S. government. Goal and program. To promote human
rights in Colombia (as defined by the UN Universal Declaration of Human
Rights) that are necessary grounds for the creation and maintenance of civil
society and grassroots democracy in that country. - MDN
I agree with -APK. -JV
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Latin America youth have the right to a better
future. And we can help their dreams come true
Derechos
Apartado de Correo 156037
Madrid, Spain
Phone: 34-91-526-7502
E-mail:
hr@derechos.org
Website: www.derechos.org
"Derechos, meaning "rights" in Spanish, is a new
human rights organization. Works for respect of human rights all over the
world. Believes distributing human rights information, analyses and action
are essential. Cooperates with human rights organizations in Latin America
and the world".
A very well designed and organized website that offers extensive
information on human rights issues throughout the world as well as links to
publications dealing with similar topics. It also provides links to other
service organizations and volunteer opportunities. -APK
Offers an interactive option with the Derecho Cafe and
opportunities to share opinions and ideas with others with similar
interests. An excellent resource for students of all levels. A visit is
highly recommended. -JYK
This site is aesthetically pleasing and extremely
informative. -KMR
.
This is an international
organizations working for the respect and promotion of human rights of the
America Latina in all over the world. Mostly works with the human rights in
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Spain and United States. - MDN
I agree. -JV
HIJOS
E-mail:
hijos@hijos.org
Website: www.hijos.org
"A human rights organization that unites the sons
and daughters of persons who disappeared and were politically hounded during
the last military dictatorship in Argentina. Counters impunity that the
Argentinean government gave those responsible for the genocide that took
place in the Seventies and resulted in the disappearance of 30,000 persons".
A large part of this site is incomplete and still under
construction. At the time, only a brief look into the objective of HIJOs is
available in English, Spanish and French. -APK
This site is temporarily out of service as of August
30, 2005. -KMR.
The website is not available at the moment. - MDN
HIJOS (Children) is an organization that helps homeless children without a
home or food to eat. -JV
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International Service for Peace
Calle Dr. Navarro Nro. 20-b
San Cristobal de las Casas
29220 Chiapas, Mexico
Phone: (52-967) 678-2113
E-mail: chiapas@sipaz.org
Website:
http://www.sipaz.org/sipaz/estruceng.htm
"A response from the international community to
contribute to solutions to the conflict in the Chiapas, through dialogue.
Committed to active nonviolent efforts for just and lasting peace".
A simple and straightforward website that offers a view into the
work of SIPAZ and how one can qualify and volunteer in English, Spanish,
French and Italian. This site offers no links to other service
organizations. -APK
Feel free to make donations to this helpful website. -KMR
.
This organization have resumed in one page - more then 48
members of the SIPAZ coalition, international advisory committee, board of
directors, and the address in Chiapas. Only half page for not specify
activities .-MDN
I love it!. -JV
People of different cultures can collaborate in
making our world a more peaceful place to live in
Peace Brigades International
The Grayston Centre
28 Charles Square
London N1 6HT
England
Phone: 44 (0) 20-7324-4628
Fax: 44 (0) 20- 7281- 3181
E-mail: info@peacebrigades.org
Website: www.igc.org/pbi
" Without Peace Brigades International, I
would not be alive today.
Amilcar Mendez, Council of Ethnic Communities, Guatemala.
A grassroots
organization with nonviolent approaches for peace and human rights. By
invitation, sends teams of volunteers to areas of political repression and
conflict. Provides protective international accompaniment for individuals
and organizations threatened by political
violence".
A very well organized and categorized website
that offers an in-depth and informative look into the activities of PBI in
Latin America as well as other troubled regions of the world in several
languages. There are also explanations of the conflicts and their need for
attention from the global community, which is an excellent resource for
anyone wishing to just learn more about the world around them. This site
also offers links to other organizations dedicated to making the world a
better place. -APK
The site offers a tremendous variety of projects all
over the world. -KMR
The PBI is an international grassroots NGO based in
London with many programs in progress. - MDN
Help with people that with nonviolence and humans
rights.:). -JV
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Washington Office on Latin
America
1630 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 1-202-797-2171
Fax: 1-209-797-2172
E-mail: wola@wola.org
Website:
www.wola.org
"Promotes human rights,
democracy, social and economic justice in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Facilitates dialogue between governmental and non-governmental actors.
Monitors the impact of policies and programs of governments and
international organizations and promotes alternatives through reporting,
education, training and advocacy. Founded by Jimmy Carter, former president of the
United States".
This site provides excellent resources for
research in foreign affairs from a variety of countries as well as links to
various publications. Anyone interested in learning about the issue
surrounding current events should strongly consider visiting this site. Some
parts are currently inaccessible. -APK
This site offers a variety of internship and employment
opportunities with the organization. -KMR
Great and big organization with a lot of programs in
all over the world. Offer the opportunity of employment . - MDN
Wola is a organization help people with human rights
and democracies. -JV
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