Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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1999 GIFTS O F SERVICE TO THE
Promoting the Rights of Indigenous and Aboriginal Populations in Africa
IPACC is involved with building the capacity of the growing network of indigenous organizations in Africa participating in the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations. Through exchange programs, organizations can share skills and experiences while teaching each other how to solve problems without conflict. The focus is on developing and implementing strategies to convince African governments of the importance of protecting the rights of indigenous people as detailed in the UN Draft Declaration.
Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC)
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
How Women's Organizations Can Foster Inter-Religious Association The Union of Jewish Women illustrates how volunteers can make a difference in the lives of any community. Services range from Friendship Clubs for senior citizens to assistance with crèches and pre pri mary school. From Adult Education to skills training, and from book and study allowances to comfort rooms and counseling for women, the Union works to help all South Africans.
Union of Jewish Women - Cape Town REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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Bonne Esperance Refugee Accommodations
Bonne Esperance hopes to create a home away from home for refugee/asylum women and children. The project provides safe, temporary accommodation, as well as care and support. With the aim of fostering empowerment and self-sufficiency, the project provides a learning environment for all: a creche for refugee children, a language/literacy program, and a skills program. The project hopes to raise the awareness of South Africans about the plight of refugees, and facilitate the integration of refugees into the community.
Catholic Welfare and Development REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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UNIVERSAL
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Jain Education Intemational 2010_03
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Interfaith Network for Human Rights
Amnesty International is an independent, worldwide activist movement working impartially for the release of all prisoners of conscience, fair and prompt trials for political prisoners, and an end to torture and executions. Since the founding of Amnesty International in 1961, members of all the world's major faiths have been deeply involved in our work. In February 1999, Amnesty created the "Interfaith Network for Human Rights" to mobilize persons and communities of faith to take action against human rights abuses, and to promote awareness among faith communities and activists of human rights violations based on religious beliefs. This network will enable Amnesty international to improve outreach through a better understanding of religious groups and to increase the cultural and religious diversity of the organization's supporters worldwide. Amnesty International USA
USA
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Healing Tao Prisoners Program and Meditation
Through the Healing Tao Prisoners Program, former prisoner James Cappellano teaches meditation to people in prison. In addition to corresponding with prisoners, he sends them free books and newsletters. For the past five years. Cappellano has been expanding the potential for self-transformation among prison populations.
Healing Tao Prisoners Program USA
The Right to be Heard
The Cape Mental Health Society upholds that people with intellectual disabilities should be valued in the same way as other people, and that they should be protected from sexual abuse. This psycho-legal program provides counseling, psychological assessment and support throughout the court proceedings. Cape Mental Health Society REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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