61. InterAction.org | Library The us government made seven commitments, including the establishment of a structureto follow a decision for which InterAction and many other ngos had lobbied http://www.interaction.org/library/mdbeiji1.html

this site all member sites InterAction Library Inside InterAction Global Partnership Campaign International Development Humanitarian Policy and Practice Disaster Response Refugees Gender Equality and Diversity Media About Us Buy Publications Monday Developments NGOs Score Victories at Beijing Women's Conference From Monday Developments Categories Committee/Programs: Commission on the Advancement of Women/Gender Equity (CAW) Program Areas, Sector: Gender Issues/Women in Developme Posted Date: May 20, 1996 NGOs Score Victories at Beijing Women's Conference NGOs Score Victories at Beijing Women's Conference Representatives of forty InterAction member agencies and InterAction's Commission on the Advancement of Women have just returned from Beijing, where they joined over 50,000 other NGO and governmental delegates at the NGO Forum on Women '95 and the UN Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW). For InterAction and its members, the Beijing events were a dramatic and successful culmination of almost two years of preparatory work which began at a snowbound meeting of the Commission on the Advancement of Women (CAW) in January 1994. Both the Forum and Conference mark a triumph for NGOs and the international women's movement. In the face of many obstacles imposed by the Chinese government prior to and in Beijing, conservative opposition to women's rights, and differences amongst women's groups themselves, NGOs proved their strength in numbers and in political savvy. More than 30,000 women and men made it to China for the NGO Forum despite problems with last minute visa approvals and hotel confirmations. The Conference included over 3,000 accredited NGOs, which is more than ten times the number that attended the 1985 Nairobi Conference. These many, diverse groups demonstrated a powerful sense of purpose, rising above physical and political constraints to secure an outcome supportive of rights and opportunities for all women.

62. US Embassy Norway - Services - IRC - US Govt. Web Resources Includes information on links to websites of major us government agencies, InternationalOrganizations, ngos, etc -us newspapers and magazines -Statistics http://www.usa.no/services/irc/govportal.html

Services: Agricultural Services Ambassador Am. Cit. Service Commercial Services ... (Printer-Friendly Format..) GOVERNMENT ON THE INTERNET: A SELECTIVE LIST OF WEB SITES Government Guides U.S. Government Manual (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/browse-gm-00.html) . You can learn more about federal government departments and programs by looking in the Manual, available on the GPO Web site and conveniently displayed in text and PDF formats by the National Archives and Records Administration. Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids Although it is designed for young people (you can select the age group) and teachers, this site is useful for all adults. It provides introductory information about the essentials of the US Government with links to sites giving more detail. It is written in easy to understand English. This is particularly useful for people wanting easy-to-digest information on the structure of the US Government. Available at http://bensguide.gpo.gov Department of State Office of International Information Programs (IIP) Home Page http://usinfo.state.gov/ This is the principal gateway to State's Public Diplomacy overseas presence on the World Wide Web. It is the richest, deepest, and most current site produced by IIP for the public. Includes all issues of IIP produced Electronic Journals as well as the Washington File, thematic and geographic web pages, and links to other information. PDQ (Public Diplomacy Query) Search Page http://pdq.state.gov/pdqhome.html

63. World Tribune.com Palestinians NGOs Not Buying US Anti-terror Palestinian sources said the ngos have been under pressure from to pass a law similarto the us Patriot Act, which would grant the government wide authority http://216.26.163.62/2004/me_palestinians_01_05.html

Palestinians NGOs not buying U.S. anti-terror terms for aid Special to World Tribune.com MIDDLE EAST NEWSLINE Monday, January 5, 2004 GAZA CITY – The United States has failed to persuade Palestinian non-governmental organizations to sign a commitment that they will not aid groups deemed by the State Department as terrorist. The result could jeopardize U.S. plans to transfer tens of millions of dollars to the Palestinian NGOs in the West Bank and Gaza Strip during fiscal 2004. Over the weekend, the NGOs reiterated their rejection of the terms set by the U.S. Agency for International Development for the receipt of U.S. aid. The terms were drafted after the Al Qaida suicide strikes on New York and Washington on Sept. 11, 2001 and presented to NGOs last year. "It is not clear on what basis and upon which criteria the definition of 'terrorist acts' has been determined, especially in light of Israeli attempts to portray the struggle of the Palestinian people for freedom and independence as 'violent and terrorist acts,'" a statement by NGOs said. "Palestinian NGOs are developmental organizations that aid and empower Palestinian society through service-oriented activities and awareness raising, based on the principles of democracy, social justice, and respect for human rights." The U.S. pledge, entitled "Certification Regarding Terrorist Financing," lists a range of commitments required from NGOs that operate in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. They include a pledge that NGOs will not engage in activity with groups deemed as terrorist, such as Hamas, Islamic Jihad and the Fatah-sponsored Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade.

64. Will NGOs Save Ukraine? institutions, the us government, various research and think tanks, and numerousfoundations have poured billions of dollars into the creation of ngos in CEE http://www.civilsoc.org/resource/ukraingo.htm

The Ukrainian Weekly #35, August 31, 1997 The Ukrainian Weekly Will NGOs save Ukraine? by Myron B. Kuropas In the minds of many U.S. government officials, the future of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) depends on the ability of the people to organize themselves into non-governmental organizations or NGOs. NGOs are private associations, federations, unions, societies, and groups not founded or funded by the government. When it comes to servicing the poor, providing low cost services, building grass-roots organizations, and adapting or creating innovative programs to meet local needs, it is clear that in many instances, NGOs can often accomplish more than government agencies. Old-line NGOs in our community are the Ukrainian National Association and the Selfreliance Federal Credit Unions. Voluntarism is as American as apple pie. It is a unique American way of getting things done, an integral part of our civil society. Alexis de Tocqueville noticed this as early as 1832 and wrote about it in Democracy in America, his classic critique of life in the United States. "Americans of all ages, all conditions, and all dispositions, constantly form associations," he wrote. "They have not only commercial and manufacturing companies, in which all take part, but associations of a thousand other kinds ­ religious, moral, serious, futile, general or restricted, enormous or diminutive. The Americans make associations to give entertainments, to found seminaries, to build inns, to construct churches, to diffuse books to send missionaries to the antipodes; they found in this manner hospitals, prisons, or schools. If it be proposed to inculcate some truth, or to foster some feeling by the encouragement of a great example, they form a society."

65. Donors Shift More Aid To NGOs The us stance is being followed, to varying degrees Nairobi, Kenya, told journaliststhat his government, which spent aid to governments and give more to ngos. http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/subjindx/131ngo.htm

From Africa Recovery, Vol.13#1 (June 1999), page 6 Donors shift more aid to NGOs But cooperation between governments and NGOs is critical for greater effectiveness By Sam Chege A major shift in funding development in Africa, already under way for several years, is accelerating. In February US Ambassador to Kenya Prudence Bushnell announced her government would now channel most of its development aid in Africa estimated at $711.3 mn this year through non-governmental organizations (NGOs), rather than governments. A public affairs officer in the Africa Bureau at the State Department, Mr. Louis Segsvary, later explained that Ambassador Bushnell's views reflected a US policy, adopted in 1992, of working more closely with NGOs in situations where governments are widely seen as corrupt. By 1996, the US was already channeling more than 30 per cent of its aid through NGOs. The US stance is being followed, to varying degrees, by other major donors. Britain and Germany, whose combined aid to sub-Saharan Africa totaled $2.5 bn in 1996-97, have also been urging African governments to eradicate corruption or face cuts in aid. France, which in 1996-97 gave more than $2.6 bn (making it the biggest single donor to sub-Saharan Africa), recently said it was overhauling its bilateral aid to make it more efficient and transparent. Less than two months after the announcement by Ambassador Bushnell, Mr. Jelte van Wiueren, the cultural attache in the Dutch embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, told journalists that his government, which spent $835 mn in development assistance to sub-Saharan Africa in 1996-97, will also decrease direct aid to governments and give more to NGOs.

66. Africa Recovery/UN/13#1.Aid For NGOs In February us Ambassador to Kenya Prudence Bushnell announced her government wouldnow through nongovernmental organizations (ngos), rather than http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/vol13no1/aid2ngo.htm

Donors shift more aid to NGOs But cooperation between governments and NGOs is critical for greater effectiveness By Sam Chege A major shift in funding development in Africa, already under way for several years, is accelerating. In February US Ambassador to Kenya Prudence Bushnell announced her government would now channel most of its development aid in Africa estimated at $711.3 mn this year through non-governmental organizations (NGOs), rather than governments. A public affairs officer in the Africa Bureau at the State Department, Mr. Louis Segsvary, later explained that Ambassador Bushnell's views reflected a US policy, adopted in 1992, of working more closely with NGOs in situations where governments are widely seen as corrupt. By 1996, the US was already channeling more than 30 per cent of its aid through NGOs. NGOs are likely to better understand people's needs. But despite what some donors seem to think, governments cannot be pushed to the periphery. The US stance is being followed, to varying degrees, by other major donors. Britain and Germany, whose combined aid to sub-Saharan Africa totaled $2.5 bn in 1996-97, have also been urging African governments to eradicate corruption or face cuts in aid. France, which in 1996-97 gave more than $2.6 bn (making it the biggest single donor to sub-Saharan Africa), recently said it was overhauling its bilateral aid to make it more efficient and transparent. Less than two months after the announcement by Ambassador Bushnell, Mr. Jelte van Wiueren, the cultural attache in the Dutch embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, told journalists that his government, which spent $835 mn in development assistance to sub-Saharan Africa in 1996-97, will also decrease direct aid to governments and give more to NGOs.

67. US ECOs Position Paper On Environmental Action Programme For CEE 1. The us nongovernment organizations (ngos), listed below, express our strongsupport for the recommendations and commitments made by the European NGO http://www.ljudmila.org/retina/eco-forum/useapposition.htm

Back to the EAP IG window U.S. NGOs POSITION PAPER ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAMME FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE CONTENTS: A. Assessment of progress B. Policy-making and institutions C. Integration of Environment and Development D. Environmental financing ... E. Organisations 1. The US non-government organizations (NGOs), listed below, express our strong support for the recommendations and commitments made by the European NGO Working Group for Pan-European Environment in their background papers contributed to the Sofia Environmental Ministers Conference (the Conference). In this position paper we try not to repeat their conclusions and recommendations, but to build upon or add to them. 2. The US NGOs have been involved in the process following the 1993 Lucerne Ministerial Conference on Environment and have collaborated with Central and Eastern European (CEE) NGOs, national and local governments and academia in multiple areas including public participation, regulatory and institutional reform, policy and environmental action plans development, energy, biodiversity and other issues. In this collaborative and mutually beneficial process we have shared our experience with our CEE partners, responded to requests for assistance; and we have also learned much. In the present position paper, we evaluate our experience in CEE since Lucerne, summarize conclusions and recommendations made at seminars held with our partners in the region, and define recommendations to the Conference.

68. CFR Publications: NGOs And Governments In A New Humanitarian Landscape be a situation where a group of increasingly marketminded ngos combine and officialwho has spent years both inside and outside the us government noted that http://www.cfr.org/pub6084/arthur_c_helton_gil_loescher/ngos_and_governments_in_

EXPERTS PRESS RELEASES TRANSCRIPTS / VIDEOS OP-EDS / ARTICLES ... BY TOPIC Op-Ed NGOs and Governments in a New Humanitarian Landscape By Gil Loescher, Arthur C. Helton OpenDemocracy.com June 24, 2003 Are non-governmental organisations (NGOs) at risk of becoming a tool of governments' foreign policies? The US's increasing engagement in 'small wars' and nation-building is challenging NGOs' sense of their core mission and degree of independence. A decisive period is opening where the very meaning of humanitarian action is being explored and redefined. The Financial Times reported on 13 June 2003 a significant remark of Andrew Natsios, head of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). He told American NGOs that, if they want to continue to receive funding for overseas relief and development aid, they should emphasise their links to the Bush administration ("NGOs under pressure on relief funds", Alan Beattie, Financial Times, 13 June 2003). This raises a basic question: are NGOs becoming simply a foreign policy tool of the US and other governments? This is certainly a moment of great disorientation on the part of practitioners of humanitarian action. There are many examples of their uncertainty. To cite just one, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Unocha) in early 2003 took the unprecedented step of elaborating principles for engagement with the military coalition which was then planning to occupy Iraq.

69. Bangkok Post Sept 5, 1998 - NGOs Rally Against Patent Law Changes of the Coordinating Committee for Primary Health Care of Thai ngos said if the Stopdrug price monopoly ; and Enough double standard of the us government. . http://www.cptech.org/ip/health/cl/bangkokpost.html

Bangkok Post Sept 5, 1998 - NGOs rally against patent law changes BANGKOK POST (MAIN SECTION): PAGE 02 NGOs rally against patent law changes: Call on US to stop pressuring Thailand Anjira Assavanonda A ctivists from non-governmental organisations yesterday demanded that the US administration stop pressuring Thailand to amend its pharmaceutical patent law. Some 30 demonstrators who rallied in front of the US embassy yesterday were from the Thai NGO Coalition on Aids, the Coordinating Committee for Primary Health Care of Thai NGOs, and another two groups of local and international NGOs working on HIV/Aids and other health issues in Thailand. The controversial Patent Law Amendment Bill, which is expected to have strong impact on foreign drugs sold in Thailand, was due for its second reading in Parliament yesterday. In their first petition lodged with US Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky, the protesters demanded that the US administration stop pressuring Thailand to delete some important provisions on its authority on compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical products, and also to disband a pharmaceutical patent law committee. The petition also called on the United States to allow other manufacturers to have the right to produce expensive patented drugs, and to allow them to be sold at their generic equivalents to bring down prices.

70. January 22, 2000 Letter To Thomas M. Rosshirt, Spokesperson For Vice President G has changed. ngos leave the meeting believing the us government willdo this. The ddI case is considered a very clear cut case. http://www.cptech.org/ip/health/c/thailand/tmr-jan22-2000.html

corrected James Love Consumer Project on Technology P.O. Box 19367, Washington, DC 20036 January 22, 2000 Thomas M. Rosshirt Foreign Policy Spokeman for the Vice President The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Tom: I am writing to express my astonishment regarding the US government January 19 communication with the Government of Thailand in the dispute over the issuance of a compulsory license for patents held by Bristol-Myers Squibb for the manufacturing of ddI, an important HIV/AIDS drugs. This is the way it seems to me: On June 25, 1999, in a letter to the US Congressional Black Caucus, the Vice President signals a change in US policy during on the issue of compulsory licensing of HIV/AIDS drugs in devoting countries. November 25, 1999, an official from the Thailand Ministry of Health tells hundreds of public health groups in a meeting in Amsterdam that its government will not issue a compulsory license for ddI or other HIV/AIDS drugs, due to US trade pressures. On December 1, 1999, in the middle of huge protests at the WTO, President Clinton announces that US trade policy will no longer be a barrier to access to essential medicines. On January 10, 2000, the Vice President appears at the UN Security Council to discuss the global HIV/AIDS crisis, and mentions the change in US trade policy. The Vice President receives enormous positive press coverage for this announcement.

71. NGOS PROTEST US INTERVENTIONS OVER TRIPS ngos PROTEST us INTERVENTIONS OVER TRIPS. Geneva, 30 June (TWN) Over 60 leadinginternational and national nongovernment environment and development http://www.sunsonline.org/trade/areas/intellec/06300297.htm

11:46 AM Jun 30, 1997 NGOS PROTEST US INTERVENTIONS OVER TRIPS Geneva, 30 June (TWN) Over 60 leading international and national non-government environment and development organizations and individuals have expressed their concern over the way the US government is interfering in national democratic processes of other nations fashioning their domestic intellectual property laws to conform to international obligations. The signatories complain that US diplomacy of using its commercial power and a 'might-makes-right bludgeon' to influence legislative processes abroad, encouraging trade wars and "destabilising fragile economies, democracies and ecologies." "We hope under your leadership, the US Department of State will use its influence to establish the US position in the world community, not as a power-broker for commercial interests, but as a partner in a multilateral framework collaborating for human rights and peace in the 21st century," the signatories add in a joint open letter to US Secretary of State, Mrs. Madeline Albright. They cite in this regard the US actions and moves in Thailand, Ecuador, India, Pakistan, Argentina, Ethiopia, Panama, Paraguay and Denmark.

72. The Uribe Government And NGOs in a speech on the floor of the us House of We know that when high government andmilitary Colombia head endangers ngos BBC (UK) Human rights activists in http://www.ciponline.org/colombia/ngos.htm

CIP Home About Us Publications Press Room ... Staff Last Updated: Current News Featured Issues The Uribe government and NGOs September 8, 2003 Eighty Colombian non-governmental organizations release a document, El Embrujo Autoritario ("The Authoritarian Curse") criticizing the performance of President Álvaro Uribe and his thirteen-month-old government. Link the text of El Embrujo Autoritario Uribe calls human rights groups, among other things, "spokesmen for terrorism" and "politickers of terrorism." He challenges them to "take off their masks ... and drop this cowardice of hiding their ideas behind human rights." Uribe's speech distinguishes between serious human rights groups and "politickers," but fails to explain how he makes this distinction. Text of Uribe's speech ( While some of Uribe's advisors and supporters had faced criticism for making similar unsubstantiated and dangerous statements, Uribe himself had avoided using such language during his campaign and during his first year in office. In fact, his government's "Democratic Security" document, released in June 2003, emphasizes the need to "protect opposition political leaders and dissidents, thereby securing the democratic framework and possibilities for citizen participation." A July 2003 Defense Ministry directive instructs members of the security forces "to abstain from making unfounded declarations that could threaten the safety of union leaders or human rights defenders."

73. Foei: Link Magazine In a briefing to both ngos and industry, the us State Department (the agency DirectEngagement Difficult For FoE us, engaging our government on issues http://www.foei.org/publications/link/98/e982502.html

home publications link Select issue... agriculture biodiversity chemicals climate corporates desertification energy ecological debt general foei forests financial gmos human rights mining pollution sustainability trade transport water waste issue july/september 2001 US NGOS FACE STEEP ROAD TO JOHANNESBURG FoE and other US NGOs face major challenges to get anywhere with the Bush Administration on the US position for next year's WSSD in Johannesburg. Since taking office earlier this year, the Bush Administration has shown itself to be extremely anti-environmental. US NGOs have been battling a flurry of environmentally harmful measures, such as oil drilling in the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, rejecting the Kyoto protocol, abandoning rules aimed at cleaner air and safer drinking water, and promoting more extraction and burning of dirty fossil fuels. US Aversion to MEAs Direct Engagement Difficult For FoE US, engaging our government on issues of importance will be extremely difficult. As an alternative, we are working in coalition with environmental, human rights, and labor organizations to pursue corporate accountability measures through legislative processes. We are working to introduce a bill in Congress that would require US corporations operating overseas to disclose information about their environmental, human rights, and worker policies, practices and impacts. As more and more members of Congress become concerned that the Bush Administration is alienating the rest of the world through its irresponsible and harmful environmental policies, FoE is targeting these leaders as our allies to present an alternative US agenda.

74. Aid Workers Forum: Bush To NGOs: Watch Your Mouths signs. The position being taken by Natsios seems to view ngos ashaving the role of a PR engine for the us government. While we http://forum.aidworkers.net/messages/142/10787.html?1063899109

75. Press Releases Of U.S. Mission In Nepal To address Nepal’s weak democratic institutions, the us government worked withthe government, civil society, and American ngos to bolster support for free http://www.south-asia.com/USA/pr_06-25-2003.htm

PRESS RELEASE Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2002-2003 Kathmandu. The U.S. Department submitted for the first time the report entitled “Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2002-2003” to Congress on June 24, which complements the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2002. This publication serves as a follow-up report to the 2002 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. It details human rights and democracy strategies and what is being done to promote human rights and democracy in every region and 92 specific countries and entities. (see attached for report on Nepal). For the full report, please visit http://www.state.gov. Unlike the 196 Country Reports, Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2002-2003 highlights U.S. efforts to promote human rights and democracy in only 92 countries and entities — the 92 with the most human rights abuses. NEPAL The Human Rights situation in Nepal is rapidly escalating into a crisis. To address this situation, the U.S. actively engages the Government of Nepal (GON), the military, and members of civil society on a variety of fronts to advance human rights. U.S. programs tackle needs in areas as diverse as rehabilitation of torture victims, advocacy in a democracy, voter education, child labor, trafficking in persons, civic education, and women’s political participation.

76. SOS Children's Villages: "We've Learnt To Face Anything" Villages to Liberia where violent conflict between government and rebel When theUN and other ngos and the international So you put 150 us dollars in a boy s http://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/html/we_ve_learnt_to_face_anything.html

"We've learnt to face anything" "In the whole region, in Sierra Leone, in Liberia, in Guinea-Bissau, we learn from extreme experiences. Since 1997 there has been a particular crisis plan, an 'Emergency Procedure Handbook', so as to be prepared in every country for a possible emergency and to be able to react quickly. Spotlight Africa A person with AIDS is a person just like you In Africa, it is traditional for the extended family to take care of children who have lost their parents. The crisis has, however, Sindi's Story: Coming Face-to-Face with the Human Tragedy of AIDS The capacity of the extended family to provide care and support for these children is being undermined by the overwhelming number of orphans, "We've learnt to face anything" A person with AIDS is a person just like you "We've learnt to face anything" In the circle of drought, poverty and AIDS Hunger in Southern Africa is a reality ... "Will you take care of my children?" Interview about the past, present and future in Liberia Simon Tokpohozin, who was born in Benin, started work as chief accountant for SOS Children's Villages Guinea in January 1996, where he also took on other administrative functions on an interim basis. In February 1999 he went with SOS Children's Villages to Liberia where violent conflict between government and rebel groups would reach a new crisis point only a couple of months later. For the people of Liberia this brought back memories of their dreadful experiences of 1989. SOS Children's Village in Monrovia during "normal" times - Photo: A. Gabriel

77. Women 2000: Beijing +5 - Special Session Of The UN General Assembly, United Nati Events of us government Officials (Please note This schedule Whelan, Deputy Chairof the us Delegation, will Women, will moderate this discussion with ngos. http://www.un.int/usa/00_073.htm

Women 2000: Beijing +5 Special Session of the UN General Assembly United Nations, New York June 5-9, 2000 USUN PRESS RELEASE #73 (00) June 6,, 2000 Press Advisory Women 2000: Beijing +5 Special Session of the UN General Assembly United Nations, New York June 5-9, 2000 Events of US Government Officials (Please note: This schedule is subject to change and will be updated periodically.) Tuesday, June 6, 2000 9:00 - 11:00 AM Political Dimensions of Globalization sponsored by the National Council for Research on Women CUNY (365 Fifth Avenue and 34th Street) 9:30 - 10:30 AM Women 2000 Economic Empowerment Forum U.S. Custom House (One Bowling Green - near Battery Park), State Street entrance Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers will give remarks. Press contact: Helene Klasky, Treasury Department (202-622-1260); Custom House Media Center (212-269-6035). 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 - 6:00 PM Plenary Session Special Session of the UN General Assembly United Nations US Delegation in attendance. 2:00 - 3:00 PM Briefing by US Delegation members to NGO Community Church Center (East 44th Street and First Avenues) Ambassador Linda Tarr-Whelan, Deputy Chair of the US Delegation, will moderate.

78. U.S. To Fund NGOs Providing Assistance To Afghanistan ngos that have never received PRM funding must be prepared to demonstrate that meetthe financial and accounting requirements of the us government, before they http://www.useu.be/Categories/GlobalAffairs/HumanResponse/Feb1103USNGOsAfghan.ht

U.S. to Fund NGOs Providing Assistance To Afghanistan Date February 11, 2003 The State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) will begin reviewing proposals from non-government organizations (NGOs) to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, according to a PRM fact sheet released February 11. PRM's funding for NGOs in Afghanistan will focus on reintegration assistance for Afghan returnees; emergency relief for Afghan refugees who arrived within the last 2 years; and assistance to old-caseload refugees, according to the fact sheet. The PRM guidelines , intended to help NGOs prepare proposals, are listed in "FY2003 PRM Guidelines for NGO Projects: Emergency Relief for Afghan Refugees and Returnees." Although PRM relies on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other international organizations to provide humanitarian assistance to refugees and returnees, it also provides direct funding to a number of NGO programs "to fill critical gaps," said the fact sheet. "The U.S. Government," said the fact sheet, "has consistently been the leading donor of humanitarian assistance to Afghans and provided over $530 million in fiscal year 2002 alone." PRM, which has the lead role within the State Department for responding to humanitarian emergencies, "contributed over $145 million for programs benefiting Afghan refugees, returnees, internally displace persons (IDPs), and conflict victims," the fact sheet added.

79. US Conservatives Take Aim At NGOs executive director, charged that international ngos supported secession blow in the9th us Circuit Court The government and major business organizations have http://www.minesandcommunities.org/Company/unocal.htm

U.S. Conservatives Take Aim at NGOs The Bush administration and its allies are pursuing twin tacks: attempting to throw out Alien Tort law cases (AT) - increasingly applied to oil and mining companies - and to discredit NGOs in the US which support the victims of multinational corporations overseas. U.S. Conservatives Take Aim at NGOs Jim Lobe, OneWorld U.S., (OneWorld.net) 12 June 2003 Washington, D.C., - While non- governmental organizations (NGOs) such as Amnesty International, Greenpeace, and Oxfam have made significant contributions to human rights, the environment, and development, they are using their growing prominence and power to pursue a "liberal" agenda at the international level that threatens U.S. sovereignty and free-market capitalism. That was the message delivered by a series of speakers at an all-day conference, "Nongovernmental Organizations: The Growing Power of an Unelected Few," Wednesday sponsored by the American Enterprise (news - web sites) Institute (AEI), a Washington think tank that has been particularly influential with the Bush administration. "NGOs have created their own rules and regulations and demanded that governments and corporations abide by those rules," according to AEI and the conference co- sponsor, the rightist Institute of Public Affairs of Australia. "Politicians and corporate leaders are often forced to respond to the NGO media machine, and the resources of taxpayers and shareholders are used in support of ends they did not sanction."

80. SMSU Libraries Agencies and Organizations Nongovernmental Organizations (ngos) . ResourcesMissouri Public Affairs us Missouri government Information Sources . http://library.smsu.edu/resources/forgovs.shtml

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