The Global Communications Network For Justice establishes a structure that enables existing non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and social justice organizations to communicate with one another in order to become more
effective in educating and advocating on behalf of human rights, especially the right to food as stated in Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Why A Global Network?
To involve individuals in the process of globalization.
To network with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) affiliated with the
United Nations.
To collaborate with social justice organizations.
To collaborate on the international level.
To obtain reliable information directly from the grassroots.
To advocate in support of human rights, especially the right to food.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CRS Emergency Response to Cyclone Victims in MyanmarForward to friend
Help Families in Myanmar Devastated by Cyclone Nargis
The United Nations estimates that up to a million people may have been left homeless in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. "It could not have ... Continued
Which will win out in the Food Crisis:Greed or Guilt
Which will win out in the food crisis - Greed or Guilt?
By Kumi Naidoo, CIVICUS Secretary General
Issued Date: 8 May 2008
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
This week we saw some big gestures but small progress in the fight to tackle the soaring costs of food worldwide. But in the wash of ... Continued
AT UN GATHERING, ASIA PACIFIC NATIONS AGREE TO COOPERATE ON RENEWABLE ENERGY
AT UN GATHERING, ASIA-PACIFIC NATIONS AGREE TO COOPERATE ON RENEWABLE ENERGY
New York, May 1 2008 10:00AM
Asia-Pacific countries reached an agreement at a United Nations meeting in Bangkok to boost their collaboration on developing renewable energy in a bid to decrease their reliance on foss... Continued