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United Nations Foundation - http://www.unfoundation.org/
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. |
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Third World Network's Home Page - http://www.twnside.org.sg/
An NGO involved in research relating to development, the Third World and North-South issues. Also news on global issues. |
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Women's Environment and Development Organization - http://www.wedo.org
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. |
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Global Public Policy Networks - http://www.globalpublicpolicy.net
Part of the "Visioning the UN" initiative, this research project examines the challenges of globalization and the potential contribution of GPPNs in addressing them. |
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Academic Council on the United Nations System - http://www.acuns.org/
International association of scholars, teachers, and practitioners active in the work and study of the United Nations and related organizations. |
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Non-Governmental Organizations - http://www.un.org/esa/coordination/ngo/
Compiles documentation about NGO's consulting the Economic and Social Council. Offers a list of participating organizations, application forms for new NGO's, and frequently asked questions for the general public. |
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UN Watch - http://www.unwatch.org/
Monitors the performance of the United Nations by the yardstick of the UN Charter. |
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One World Trust - http://www.oneworldtrust.org
This site contains research and educational material about reform and democratisation of the United Nations and other multilateral organisations. |
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Council on World Affairs of Canada - http://www.cowac.org
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. |
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The Regency Foundation - http://www.regency.org/
A not-for-profit organization working with United Nations agencies on issues of agriculture, environment, telecommunications, and development. |