Links on Intercultural Work Environment

International organisations

 

1. Links to organizations working with intercultural issues

 

1.1 Governmental

UN - United Nations    
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights  
Council of Europe
Human rights
The Council of Europe's Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM)

 

1.2 Non-governmental

Amnesty international Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights.
Electronic Immigration Network (EIN) EIN is a voluntary sector organisation specialising in the provision of information on immigration and refugee law via the Internet, particularly in the United Kingdom and Europe
EU-Politix Europe wide news and discussion website which includes migration issues.
Human Rights Network This site has been constructed with a view to offering visitors scientific information related to human rights.
Refugeenet Refugeenet is the website of the EU Networks on Reception, Integration and Voluntary Repatriation of Refugees and is a source of information and ideas related to the Integration of Refugees in Europe.
Human Rights Watch: refugees Investigate and expose human rights violations and hold abusers accountable.

 

2. Links to organizations concerned with employment

Eures - The European Job Mobility Portal The easy way to find information on jobs and learning opportunities throughout Europe. Job vacancies in 31 European countries, CVs from interested candidates, what you need to know about living and working abroad and much more brought to you by the EURES network.
European Jouth Portal - Working European Learn about your rights and options in relation to work in your own country or abroad. Be prepared for the unexpected differences in application procedures between your home country and the host country. Access the information related to working issues, employment promotion, laws, recruitment processes, CV tips, work permits, practical guides, tests and advice that you need to be successful in the working world!
EuroBrussels.com The European Affairs Jobsite.
Euroguidance

Mobility in Europe
Supported By the European Commission's Leonardo Da Vinci Programme

International Labour Organization The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the tripartite UN agency which brings together governments, employers and workers of its member states in common action to promote decent work throughout the world.
Jobpilot.com
Europe's career market on the internet
The company - founded as Jobs & Adverts - launched its innovative jobpilot internet site in October 1995. Currently, it offers its services in 11 European countries.

 

3. Links to educational sites

European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training Cedefop is the European Agency to promote the development of vocational education and training (VET) in the European Union.

To ensure economic and social development it is essential that vocational education and training meets the needs of the citizen, the labour market and society. Building on a rich tradition of VET systems in Europe, governments and social partners devise policies for modern and innovative VET, which is a key element for employment, social inclusion and the competitiveness of the EU.

Eurydice Eurydice - The information network on education in Europe.
National Resource Centres for Vocational Guidance (NRCVG)
The main objective of the NRCVG is promoting educational and vocational mobility of European citizens by providing access to information on educational and vocational training opportunities.
PLOTEUS

PLOTEUS aims to help students, job seekers, workers, parents, guidance counsellors and teachers to find out information about studying in Europe.

Unesco Institute for Lifelong Learning

formerly Unesco Institute for Education

UIE, one of six educational institutes of UNESCO, is a non-profit international research, training, information, documentation and publishing centre on literacy, non-formal education, adult and lifelong learning. By drawing on its long and unique experience linking educational research, policy and practice in these areas and by using its competence, its influence and its resources UIE makes a special contribution in enhancing access to learning, and improving the environment and quality of learning for all in all regions of the world.
The International education site Free advice on studying abroad and related issues from the international education site.

 

4. Legislation

Combating discrimination: introduction Summaries of legislation combating discrimination in Europe. Fundamental rights within the European Union.
The World Law Guide International Treaties by Country.

 

5. Culture

 

6. Academic research

Cordis Community Research & Development Information Service.

 

7. Journals

Journal of Intercultural Communication  

 

8. Others

ASSET (Asylum Support Systems in European Territories) A two-year project (2003-2004) supported by the European Commission Directorate General for Education and Culture under its Joint Actions Socrates, Leonardo da Vinci and Youth initiative.

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