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Research ›› Democracy Research Guide
Civic EducationThere is tremendous variety in the NGOs, IGOs and other bodies with a presence on the Internet and the number of such Web sites grows daily. The organizations currently presented in this section were chosen for their mission of fostering positive, democratic change around the world.Given the dynamic nature of the Web, this section is not an exhaustive list of relevant organizations and responsibility for site content and maintenance rests with the owners. Please note that the inclusion of an organization does not imply endorsement by the National Endowment for Democracy. If you would like to suggest a site to be added to this list please send a message to gingerr@ned.org. Albert Einstein Institution http://www.aeinstein.org The Albert Einstein Institution is a nonprofit organization advancing the study and use of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world. We are committed to the defense of freedom, democracy, and the reduction of political violence through the use of nonviolent action. Our goals are to understand the dynamics of nonviolent action in conflicts, to explore its policy potential, and to communicate this through print and other media, translations, conferences, consultations, and workshops. Subject: Civic Education; Civil Society Strengthening; Conflict Resolution; Elections Region: Global Languages: English Research Tools: 1. full-text, downloadable publications of the Albert Einstein Institution in more than 30 languages, including "From Dictatorship to Democracy" 2. information on current projects 3. information on nonviolent action American Center for International Labor Solidarity (Solidarity Center) http://www.solidaritycenter.org The Solidarity Center is a non-profit AFL-CIO allied organization that assists workers around the world who are struggling to build democratic and independent trade unions. We work with unions and community groups worldwide to achieve equitable, sustainable, democratic development and to help men and women everywhere stand up for their rights and improve their living and working standards. Subject: Civic Education; Civil Society Strengthening; Conflict Resolution; Elections; Labor Unions and Workers Rights; Legislative Development and Assistance; Media and Freedom of Expression; Rule of Law; Transparency and Anti-Corruption; Women's Issues Region: Africa; Latin America and the Caribbean; Asia; Europe; Eurasia; Middle East and North Africa Languages: English Research Tools: 1. full-text, downloadable publications of Solidarity Center and partner reports, brochures, and other tools 2. current news and links to ICFTU updates 3. information on current projects 4. links to labor and worker rights organizations and to foreign-language web sites developed by Solidarity Center partners Center for Civil Society International (CCSI) http://www.civilsoc.org/ CCSI is an information clearinghouse focused on social reform collaborations between American organizations (voluntary, nonprofit, and independent associations) and similar organizations in newly independent states emerging from the fall of the Soviet Union. Subject: Civic Education Region: Central and Eastern Europe; Eurasia Languages: English Research Tools: 1. Documents related to civil society in Eurasia 2. Links to email lists and web sites broken down by sector of work 3. Database of NIS civil society organizations-viewable by country (and further broken down by city) or sector 4. Database of international organizations working in the NIS-viewable by sector 5. Sponsors a daily electronic bulletin with an accompanying on-line archive of past bulletins 6. Current research being done on the topic of Civil Society as well as to providing a forum for discussion Civic Education Project (CEP) http://www.cep.org.hu CEP is a not-for-profit international education organization dedicated to assisting universities in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Subject: Civic Education Region: Central and Eastern Europe; Eurasia Languages: English Research Tools: 1. Archives are available for the following: CEP newsletters, student conferences, projects, annual reports, and news CIVNET/CIVITAS http://www.civnet.org CIVNET is a web site published by CIVITAS, an international non-governmental organization that promotes civic education and civil society. Subject: Civic Education Region: Central and Eastern Europe; Eurasia Languages: English Research Tools: 1. an on-line bimonthly journal of civil society 2. regularly updated news articles from the world of civic education/civil society 3. a chronological listing of conferences, seminars, media displays, presentations, and other events dealing with civic education 4. teaching resources including bibliographies, on-line civics textbooks, lesson plans, syllabi, curricula, and articles on teaching methodology/pedagogy 5. a collection of some of the world's great historic documents and speeches pertaining to civics, democracy, human rights, tolerance, and freedom (e.g., Magna Carta, US Declaration of Independence, Universal Declaration of Human Rights) 6. extensive database of NGO's that work in the area of civic education 7. annotated list of web sites related to civic education and civil society Friends and Partners http://www.friends-partners.org Friends and Partners is a joint Internet network that was developed to facilitate an exchange of information that leads to better understanding and cooperation in the region. Subject: Civic Education Region: Central and Eastern Europe; Eurasia Languages: English; Russian Research Tools: 1. links to resources and organizations that work in the areas of commerce, law, economics, education, history and news in Russia and the NIS 2. full-text versions for articles, journals and institutional reports Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) http://www.hrea.org HREA is a non-political organization whose primary role is to support efforts aimed at introducing human rights concepts and values into educational curricula and teaching practices around the world. Subject: Human Rights; Civic Education Region: Global Languages: English Research Tools: 1. full-text copies of HRE resource books, which give information on human rights organizations, services and further links on the Internet 2. extensive full-text guides for human rights educators on establishing programs and techniques for civic education--this includes case studies from various countries and regions Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe (IDEE) http://www.idee.org/ IDEE is a Polish non-profit organization committed to the strengthening of civil society and networking between NGOs in the region. Subject: Civic Education Region: Central and Eastern Europe; Eurasia Languages: English; Polish; Russian Research Tools: 1. links to a number of NGOs active in the CEE 2. information on programs 3. full-text publications International Republican Institute (IRI) http://www.iri.org IRI is U.S.-based organization that provides grants to democracy activists around the world. Projects range from grassroots political organizing and campaign management, to polling and judicial reform. Subject: Civic Education; Elections; Political Parties and Political Leadership Region: Global Languages: English Research Tools: 1. daily summaries of current political developments in the world 2. video library containing video clips of various presentations Law and Environment Eurasia Partnership (LEEP) http://www.ecostan.org LEEP is partnership of NGOs in Central Asia, working to support legislation pertaining to the environment and civil society building in the region. Subject: Rule of Law; Civic Education Region: Central and Eastern Europe; Eurasia Languages: English; Russian Research Tools: 1. full-text archive of Ecostan News, LEEP's monthly journal, which reports on issues of civil society and the environment 2. full-text versions of articles concerning development, environmental preservation, health, and human rights 3. abstracted contents of journals produced by other regional NGOs 4. full-text versions of laws relevant to the formation of NGOs, and the full-text of constitutions of countries in the region. National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) http://www.ndi.org Based in Washington, NDI provides nonpartisan, practical assistance to citizens and their civic and political leaders who are working in support of democratic practices and institutions. Work involves joining with democrats around the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and promote citizen participation. Subject: Political Parties and Political Leadership; Civic Education; Elections Region: Global Languages: English Research Tools: 1. full-text versions of NDI reports on elections in developing countries (listed by country) Organization of American States (OAS) http://www.oas.org/ The Organization of American States (OAS) is the hemisphere's primary policy forum for multilateral dialogue and action. Founded in 1890 as the International Union of American Republics, the modern OAS emerged in April 1948, when 21 countries joined to adopt its current Charter. Currenlty the OAS is an institution of 34 active member countries engaged in a broad set of common endeavours, ranging from strengthening regional security and supporting trade liberalization to consolidating democracy, fighting illicit drug trafficking, and promoting sustainable development. Subject: Elections; Legislative Development and Assistance; Civic Education; Civil Society Strengthening Region: Latin America and the Caribbean Languages: English; Spanish; French; portuguese Research Tools: 1. full-text publications 2. full-text documents on the OAS, including their Charter and Annual Reports 3. videos 4. speeches 5. radio broadcasts 6. webcasts U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Center for Democracy and Governance (CDG) http://www.usaid.gov http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/democracy_and_governance/ The CDG of USAID helps of democracies around the world by working to create democratic institutions, free and open markets, civic education, and peaceful conflict resolution. Subject: Conflict Resolution; Civic Education Region: Global Languages: English Research Tools: 1. fact sheets and press releases on aid, innovations and development proceedings 2. links to U.S. Government agencies, leading think tanks and NGOs 3. full-text versions of Center for Development Information and Evaluation (CDIE) 4. technical publications series on democratic development in various countries and regions |
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