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Created to administer Ted Turner's $1 billion pledge in support of the United Nations. Includes information on the Foundation and its activities, grants given, the grant process, UN news, and background on the global issues the UN confronts daily.
A not-for-profit organization working with United Nations agencies on issues of agriculture, environment, telecommunications, and development.
An international advocacy network that strives for a healthy planet with social, political, economic and environmental justice for all through the empowerment of women. Features information on environmental links to breast cancer, women's health, gender justice, UN conference followup, particularly monitoring of the Beijing Platform for Action and the Cairo Programme of Action. WEDO also publishes global reports on government and NGO action in response to these plan of actions. Co-founded by Bella Abzug in 1991.
CitNet is an independent, non-profit network of US based organizations, communities, and individuals established prior to the UN Earth Summit as a vehicle to work on issues relating to sustainable development, the environment, government policy, and civic participation.
Monitors the performance of the United Nations by the yardstick of the UN Charter.
Part of the "Visioning the UN" initiative, this research project examines the challenges of globalization and the potential contribution of GPPNs in addressing them.
This web site contains important information and programs for students, both high school and elementary, engaged in the study of world issues through the medium of model United Nations activities.
An NGO involved in research relating to development, the Third World and North-South issues. Also news on global issues.
Action and information page for this organization that seeks to return the United Nations to its roots in child advocacy.
This site contains research and educational material about reform and democratisation of the United Nations and other multilateral organisations.
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