Franciscans International

Global

Religion

Franciscans International is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with General Consultative status at the UN, uniting the voices of Franciscan brothers and sisters from around the world. We operate under the sponsorship of the Conference of the Franciscan Family (CFF) and serve all Franciscans and the global community by bringing spiritual, ethical, and Franciscan values to the United Nations and international organisations.

Open Society Institute

Global

Death penalty, HIV-AIDS, Violence against women

The Open Society Institute works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizen. Created in 1993 by investor and philanthropist George Soros, OSI seeks to shape public policies that ensure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights.

The Pregnant Issue

Global

Education, Freedom of religion & belief, Justice

International Attention is Required. The institutions or bodies listed into this group have represented and verified maladministration at the local, national and international level. The requested assistance to this urgent global concern has been declined. Political and Religious Institutions or Bodies herewith delivered have neglected to establish conditions under which Justice and Respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of national and international Law can be maintained. It is discernible that Restoration of Political and Religious administration and its execution at the local, national and international level to its original design, is under compulsion. This calls for Wisdom.PLEASE SEE THE SECTION "ABOUT US" TO LEARN MORE.

Greenpeace

Global

Environment

Greenpeace exists because this fragile Earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action.

Pangea Day

Global

Movies can't change the world, but the people who watch them can. On May 10th, 2008 – Pangea Day – millions of people will gather together at the same time to watch stories made by the world for the world. Created by award-winner filmmaker Jehane Noujaim, Pangea Day is the first global campfire, promising to fuel a new wave of cross-cultural understanding and collective social action. A 4-hour live program of films, speakers, and music will be broadcast from cities around the world beginning at 18:00 GMT, and will reach people globally through the Internet, television, digital cinemas, and mobile phones. Watch the Pangea Day trailer then get involved. You'll be in good company. Over a thousand individuals and organizations, in more than 85 countries, have signed up to host events on Pangea Day where people will gather together to watch the live program. To find an event near you or register to host your own, go to www.pangeaday.org. We'll be watching on May 10. We hope you will be too.