The World Online International Resources on the WWW KEY Intergovernmental Organization Nongovernmental Organization Think Tank: Organization of scholars who conduct research and make policy recommendations based on the results. Database Information from an organization based in the U.S. Includes gov't and nonprofit resources. Table of Contents Official Country Web Sites | Countries: Background Information | Countries Working Together | The U.S. and the World Topics : Business, Economics and Development | Conflict and Security | Culture | Diaspora and Migration | Education The Environment | Globalization | Health and Medicine | History | Human Rights | International Affairs Law and Criminal Justice | Maps | Minorities | News and Media | Politics and Governance | Religion | Women and Children

Introduction This web page came about partly because of 9/11. Since that day, it has become even more important for Americans to learn about the world of which we are a part. The goal of this page is to provide links to information from and about the countries of the world, and about how we interact as nations.

Consider the Source: This page is about perspective and context. The context of information is as important as the information itself. Ideas, opinions, and information are products of their time and geographic location. The WWW gives us the opportunity to read news from around the world, not just about the world from a U.S. newspaper, i.e. the U.S. perspective. There are other sources of information than newspapers: think tanks conduct policy research; IGOs are governments working together to solve problems; NGOs are worldwide organizations of individuals working together to solve problems. And they each have their biases.

To help build an awareness of the differences between sources, icons are used to indicate the type of source. e.g. means the information is from a think tank headquartered in the U.S., with a predominantly American board or staff.

Criteria for Inclusion: Broad coverage, beyond politics and government; authoritative; well-organized; most, if not all, of the site is accessible without charge; substantive content available online (i.e. full text documents).

Some of the links on this page lead to information in other languages. Don't let a site scare you away because it's in another language!

• To translate a block of text, try: Babel Fish Translation
  
• Or, try Google Language Tools. (part of the site is in beta testing)
• To translate a word, try: Lexicool: Directory of Bilingual and Multilingual Dictionaries on the WWW. Use the 1st dropdown menu to indicate the language your word is in and the 2nd to indicate the language you'd like it translated to (e.g. English).
  

• Foreign Governments. From Northwestern University.
• Nations of the World. From the Library of Congress. One of the better organized international sites. The categories of links for each country: the full text of the constitution, and the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative web sites.
• Political Resources on the Net. Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world.
• Portals to the World: Links to Electronic Resources From Around the World. Also from the Library of Congress (a more comprehensive site.) Contains selective links providing authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world. They are arranged by country or area with the links for each sorted into a wide range of broad categories

Business and Economics

Central Bank Websites List compiled and maintained by the Bank for International Settlements.

Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Ministries "Links to the web sites of official foreign/external affairs bodies of various governments around the world."

Laws and Legislation

Constitution Finder: "Constitutions, charters, amendments, and other related documents. Nations of the world are listed alphabetically, and each is linked to its constitutional text posted somewhere on the Internet." Includes some earlier, as well as current, constitutions.

FindLaw: International Resources. Legal and judicial sites from around the world.

Parliaments on the Web. Only those countries where a National Parliament exists are included in the alphabetical list. From the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Military and Intelligence

Official Military WWW sites of the World

Strategic Intelligence. Links to US and international sites from Loyola.

Statistics

Statistical Agencies

Background Notes From the U.S. Dept. of State. For each country, the following information is included: People, History, Gov't, Political Conditions, Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations, U.S. Relations, Travel/Business. Also includes: map, flag, statistics.

CIA World Factbook From the U.S. CIA. For each country, the following information is included: Introduction/Background, Geography, People, Gov't, Economy, Communications, Transportation, Military, Transnational Issues. Also includes: map, flag, statistics.

Country Studies "Online versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army. Because the original intent of the Series' sponsor was to focus primarily on lesser known areas of the world or regions in which U.S. forces might be deployed, the series is not all-inclusive." The following chapters are included for each country represented: Historical Setting, The Society and its Environment, The Economy, Government and Politics, National Security.

The European Union. "The European Union (EU) is a family of democratic European countries, committed to working together for peace and prosperity. It is not a State intended to replace existing states, but it is more than any other international organisation. The EU is, in fact, unique. Its Member States have set up common institutions to which they delegate some of their sovereignty so that decisions on specific matters of joint interest can be made democratically at European level. "

Europa: Gateway to the European Union

A-Z of Europe: A Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union from Aachen to Zollverein.

The United Nations
A very large site. Site Index (by subject) | Member States
Here are a few key links:

Food and Agriculture Association (FAO). "One of the largest specialized agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural [sustainable] development. An intergovernmental organization, FAO has 183 member countries plus one member organization, the European Community.
Global Issues on the UN Agenda For example, Sustainable Development, Terrorism, Refugees, Aging.
International Atomic Energy Agency. Among other things, the Agency "verifies through its inspection system that States comply with their commitments under the Non-Proliferation Treaty and other non-proliferation agreements, to use nuclear material and facilities only for peaceful purposes."
International Court of Justice: Principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Pending cases: incidents relating to: Lockerbie, Iran v. USA regarding oil platforms, Armed Activities on the Territory of the Congo.
International Criminal Court. Newly established, in force as of 7/2/02. "The Court has a mandate to try individuals rather than States and to hold them accountable for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community - war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and, eventually, the crime of aggression."
International Labour Organization. "The ILO formulates international labour standards in the form of Conventions and Recommendations setting minimum standards of basic labour rights: freedom of association, the right to organize, collective bargaining, abolition of forced labour, equality of opportunity and treatment, and other standards regulating conditions across the entire spectrum of work related issues." Includes: International Labour Standards.
Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs They sponsor ReliefWeb, "serving the information needs of the humanitarian relief community."
UN Peacekeeping: Summaries of current and past operations.
UN Webcast "LIVE and on-demand Webcast of United Nations meetings, conferences and events." For example, " Security Council Meeting - Threats to International Peace and Security Caused by Terrorist Acts."
UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme.

BIC: Bank Information Center. An independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization. "BIC’s Mission is to empower citizens in developing countries to influence Multilateral Development Bank financed operations and policies in a manner that fosters social justice and ecological responsibility. BIC aims to democratize the International Financial Institutions to ensure citizen participation, information disclosure, full adherence to environmental and social policies and public accountability."

Center for Global Development. "Dedicated to reducing global poverty and inequality through policy-oriented research and active engagement on development issues with the policy community and the public. A principal focus of the Center's work will be policies of the United States and other industrial countries that affect development prospects in poor countries."

Economic Freedom of the World Report. "The Economic Freedom Network Index, which ranks 123 countries, is a joint venture involving fifty-six research institutes in fifty-six countries around the world. The purpose of the index is to bring the often forgotten topic of economic freedom into mainstream public debate."

Economic Policy and Trade Practices. "The Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices are prepared by the Department of State.... The reports are intended to provide a single, comparative analysis of the economic policies and trade practices of countries with which the United States has significant economic or trade relationships. Because of the increasing importance in trade and economic issues, these reports are prepared to assist members of Congress in considering legislation in the areas of trade and economic policy." Update: In fall, 2002, Congress abolished these reports. Older reports are still online.

Institute for International Economics. "Its agenda emphasizes global macroeconomic topics, international money and finance, trade and related social issues, investment, and the international implications of the new technologies. Current priority is attached to globalization and the backlash against it, reform of the international financial architecture, and new trade negotiations at both the multilateral and regional levels. Institute staff and research cover all key regions—especially Europe, Asia, and Latin America as well as the United States itself."

Institute of Development Studies. An "internationally-renowned centre for research and teaching on development... "
Research areas: Poverty and Social Policy | Globalisation | Governance | Environment | Participation | Health and Social Change
They also sponsor Eldis: The Gateway to Development Information. Includes: Subject Resource Guides (e.g. Biodiversity, Poverty)

International Monetary Fund (IMF). "International organization of 184 member countries. It was established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange arrangements; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment."

Labor Unions: International A list compiled and maintainted by The Institute Of Industrial Relations Library at the University of California, Berkeley.

OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. "The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is the international organization of the industrialized, market-economy countries. At OECD, representatives from Member countries meet to exchange information and harmonize policy with a view to maximizing economic growth within Member countries and assisting non-Member countries develop more rapidly."
OECD Information by Country | By Topic

United Nations Development Programme."UNDP is the UN's global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges." Human Development Reports | Statistics

World Bank Group. "One of the world's largest sources of development assistance....now working in more than 100 developing economies, bringing a mix of finance and ideas to improve living standards and eliminate the worst forms of poverty. For each of its clients, the Bank works with government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to formulate assistance strategies. Its country offices worldwide deliver the Bank's program in countries, liaise with government and civil society, and work to increase understanding of development issues....The World Bank is owned by more than 184 member countries whose views and interests are represented by a Board of Governors and a Washington-based Board of Directors. Member countries are shareholders who carry ultimate decision-making power in the World Bank." Browse by Topic
World Development Report | Activities by Region and Country | Data and Statistics | Documents and Reports | Research

World Trade Organisation. "The only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business. More on What is the WTO?
Site Map | Documents Online

Center for Defense Information "A non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to independent research on the social, economic, environmental, political and military components of global security."

Center for Nonproliferation Studies: "Information and analysis to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction."

Center for Security Studies and Conflict Research. "Specializes in the field of national and international security studies and conflict analysis. "

CRS Reports (Congressional Research Reports) are produced by staff researchers from the Library of Congress to provide background information to members of the US Congress in support of their legislative decision-making. These are generally excellent sources of information.

Intelligence and Related Issues
Military and National Security. Recent reports include: Afghanistan: Post-War Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy, updated June 15, 2004 and Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur, June 16, 2004
Special Weapons Recent reports include: North Korea's Nuclear Weapons: How Soon an Arsenal? (PDF), updated February 2, 2004

Center for Studies of Intelligence. US intelligence research and history. Includes their journal: Studies in Intelligence.

European Union Institute for Security Studies. "Its aim is to help create a common European security culture, to enrich the strategic debate, and systematically to promote the interests of the Union." One of the most useful sections is: Publications, e.g., One year on: Lessons from Iraq

FIRST: Facts on International Relations and Security Trends. Not a think tank itself, but information created by a number of research institutes and and compiled into a database. "The integrated database system contains clearly documented information from research institutes around the world. It covers areas in the field of international relations and security, such as hard facts on armed conflicts and peace keeping, arms production and trade, military expenditure, armed forces and conventional weapons holding, nuclear weapons, chronology, statistics and other reference data."

International Crisis Group. "A private, multinational organisation ... working through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict." Reports by Region.

International Relations and Security Network. Includes a Daily News Brief and an outstanding Links Library to other important resources. "The ISN is a unique instrument that links and supports research institutes, international organizations, and professionals working in the security community. It offers an electronic platform for the generation and dissemination of knowledge, as well as facilitates information exchange, dialogue, and cooperative interaction that reaches around the globe."

SIPRI:Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. "The task of our Institute is to conduct research on questions of conflict and cooperation of importance for international peace and security, with the aim of contributing to an understanding of the conditions for peaceful solutions of international conflicts and for a stable peace."

Data on Military Expenditure, for more than 160 countries.
Educational Module on Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation
Factsheets: Including Iraq: The UNSCOM Experience.

Earth Calendar. "A daybook of holidays and celebrations around the world." Searches include holidays by date, country, and religion.

Ethnologue Country Index. Languages of the world.

Ethnomusicololgy, Folk Music, and World Music. Links to music-related web sites, organized by geographic area.

European Literature: Electronic Texts. "Internet sources for literary texts in the western European languages other than English. Translations are mentioned only when they are included in collections of original language texts, or when they are themselves of interest."

HumorLinks: International. Links to humor sites worldwide, listed by country. Many of the sites are not in English.

NIU World Musical Instrument Collection. Includes photos and sound files.

Opinion Sites from around the world. Use Babel Fish Translation to translate blocks of text where needed.

UNESCO Collection of Representative Works. It's a bibliography, not full text; however, a wonderful way to identify significant works and authors.

UNESCO Red Book of Endangered Languages.

UNESCO World Heritage Centre Their World Heritage List, by country. They "[seek] to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. Cultural heritage refers to monuments, groups of buildings and properties with historical, aesthetic, archaeological, scientific, ethnological or anthropological value.Natural heritage refers to outstanding physical, biological and geological formations, habitats of threatened species of animals and plants and areas with scientific, conservation or aesthetic value."

World Literature. A Google Directory.

World Values Survey "A worldwide investigation of sociocultural and political change. It has carried out representative national surveys of the basic values and beliefs of publics in more than 65 societies on all six inhabited continents, containing almost 80 percent of the world's population."

Forced Migration Online: A World of Information on Human Displacement. Forced migration is " ‘a general term that refers to the movements of refugees and internally displaced people (those displaced by conflicts) as well as people displaced by natural or environmental disasters, chemical or nuclear disasters, famine, or development projects.’ FMO views forced migration as a complex, wide-ranging and pervasive set of phenomena. The study of forced migration is multidisciplinary, international, and multisectoral, incorporating academic, practitioner, agency and local perspectives." This site "provides instant access to a wide variety of online resources dealing with the situation of forced migrants worldwide. Designed for use by practitioners, policy makers, researchers, students or anyone interested in the field, FMO aims to give comprehensive information in an impartial environment and to promote increased awareness of human displacement issues to an international community of users."

Migration Policy Institute: Independent, non-partisan, non-profit think-tank in the U.S. Migrant Information Source. The Source "provides fresh thought, authoritative data from numerous global organizations and governments, and global analysis of international migration and refugee trends. A unique, online resource, the Source offers useful tools, vital data, and essential facts on the movement of people worldwide." Global Data Center. "Migration data from numerous global organizations and governments around the world.

Global Education Online Database. Searchable database of international education data.

Universities Worldwide. Searchable database of universities around the world

Greenpeace. "A non-profit organisation, with a presence in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific....As a global organisation, Greenpeace focuses on the the most crucial worldwide threats to our planet's biodiversity and environment."

UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme. "Works to encourage sustainable development through sound environmental practices everywhere. Its activities cover a wide range of issues, from atmosphere and terrestrial ecosystems, the promotion of environmental science and information, to an early warning and emergency response capacity to deal with environmental disasters and emergencies. EarthWatch: UNEP’s umbrella initiative to work with UN agencies in order to exchange and share environmental information, and support ongoing global assessment and reporting activities by giving access to relevant documents, indicators and other information products. GEO: Global Environment Outlook.

World Resources Institute. "An environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives." EarthTrends: The Environmental Information Portal.

Globalization. Issue Briefs, Key Readings, Data and Statistics, News and Videos, and Research on this hotly-debated topic. From the World Bank.

YaleGlobal Online. "YaleGlobal Online is the flagship publication of the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization. The magazine explores the implications of the growing interconnectedness of the world by drawing on the rich intellectual resources of the Yale University community, scholars from other universities, and public- and private-sector experts from around the world."

Doctors Without Borders. see Medecins sans Frontieres

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. "Programmes are grouped into four main core areas: promoting humanitarian principles and values; disaster response; disaster preparedness; and health and care in the community."

Medecins sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders. "An international humanitarian aid organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 80 countries. In countries where health structures are insufficient or even non-existant, MSF collaborates with authorities such as the Ministry of Health to provide assistance."

AlternaTime: Links to timelines on the web, including a section on History and Cultures, e.g. Middle East Timeline.

Historical Atlas of the Twentieth Century. Graphical representations of country information, e.g. trends, places, events.

HyperHistory Online: World History. Timeline of events worldwide. Some events/people have link to more information.

Amnesty International

Derechos Human Rights: Human Rights Links. Especially: Issues

Human Rights Education Associates. "An international non-governmental organisation that supports human rights learning; the training of activists and professionals; the development of educational materials and programming; and community-building through on-line technologies."

Human Rights Watch. An independent, nongovernmental organization. "...Dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. We investigate and expose human rights violations and hold abusers accountable. We challenge governments and those who hold power to end abusive practices and respect international human rights law.
Includes World Report 2004 | News | Info by Country | Global Issues | Background on the Crisis in Iraq

International Human Rights Instruments. From the UN.

International Humanitarian Law. "The body of rules which, in wartime, protects people who are not or are no longer participating in the hostilities. Its central purpose is to limit and prevent human suffering in times of armed conflict. The rules are to be observed not only by governments and their armed forces, but also by armed opposition groups and any other parties to a conflict." From the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights. From the UN.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. "A private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States. Founded in 1910, its work is nonpartisan and dedicated to achieving practical results.... Their interests span geographic regions and the relations among governments, business, international organizations and civil society, focusing on the economic, political, and technological forces driving global change." For example, their publication, Iraq: A New Approach.

Center for Strategic and International Studies. "Dedicated to providing world leaders with strategic insights on — and policy solutions to — current and emerging global issues.

Council on Foreign Relations "Dedicated to increasing America’s understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy."

Federation of American Scientists "Known in its early years as the "scientists lobby," FAS combines the scholarly resources of its member scientists and informed citizens with knowledge of practical politics. Endorsed by the nearly 60 Nobel Laureates in biology, chemistry, economics, medicine, and physics as sponsors, FAS is uniquely qualified to bring the scientific perspective to public policy."

Foreign Policy in Focus. "Seeks to make the U.S. a more responsible global leader and global partner. It is a 'think tank without walls' that functions as an international network of more than 650 policy analysts and advocates. Unlike traditional think tanks, FPIF is committed to advancing a citizen-based foreign policy agenda--one that is fundamentally rooted in citizen initiatives and movements."

Institute for Policy Studies "The nation’s oldest multi-issue progressive think tank. Since 1963, the Institute has worked with social movements to forge viable and sustainable policies to promote democracy, justice, human rights, and diversity....The Institute serves as a bridge between progressive forces in government and grass-roots activists, and between movements in the U.S. and those in the developing world. "

PIPA: Program on International Policy Attitudes. "Carries out research on public attitudes on international issues by conducting nationwide polls, focus groups and comprehensive reviews of polling conducted by other organizations."

RAND: International Affairs research area.

Chattham House. "One of the world's leading institutes for the analysis of international issues....the Institute works to stimulate debate and research on political, business, security and other key issues in the international arena." Based in London.

FindLaw: International Resources. Gateway to legal and judicial sites from around the world.

International Law From the UN. Includes:

International Court of Justice: Principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Pending cases: incidents relating to: Lockerbie, Iran v. USA regarding oil platforms, Armed Activities on the Territory of the Congo.

International Criminal Court. Newly established UN organization, in force as of 7/2/02. "The Court has a mandate to try individuals rather than States and to hold them accountable for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community - war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and, eventually, the crime of aggression."

International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Overview, documents, news, judgments, cases, and more.

International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Includes: Latest Developments, Basic Legal Documents, and Indictments and Proceedings.

Other Legal Areas. Includes: Atomic Energy, Crime Prevention and Justice, Education, Status of Women.

United Nations Treaty Collection.

Interpol. "Interpol’s mission is to promote international police co-operation i.e. to help officers from different police forces, countries, languages and cultures to co-operate with one another and work together to solve crime.... Interpol’s work covers many specialized areas but its current work is largely related to public safety and terrorism, organized crime, illicit drug production and trafficking, weapons smuggling, trafficking in human beings, money laundering, financial and high tech crime and corruption." Includes:

International Crime Statistics
Football Hooliganism

Multilaterals Project. Texts of international treaties.

Atmosphere and Space Cultural Protection Treaties Diplomatic Relations Flora and Fauna: Biodiversity General

Human Rights Marine and Coastal Other Environmental Rules of Warfare and Arms Control Trade and Commercial Relations

Indigenous Knowledge Links. Links to indigenous organizations and research centers.

International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission. Their mission is "to secure the full enjoyment of the human rights of all people and communities subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status. A US-based non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), IGLHRC effects this mission through advocacy, documentation, coalition building, public education, and technical assistance."

Minorities at Risk. "Independent, university-based research project that monitors and analyzes the status and conflicts of politically-active communal groups in all countries in the world with a current population of at least 500,000."

Minority Rights Group International "Works to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide, and to promote cooperation and understanding between communities."

Unrepresented Peoples and Nations Organisation. "Open to all nations and peoples who are inadequately represented as such at the United Nations....Offers an international forum for occupied nations, indigenous peoples, minorities, and even oppressed majorities who currently struggle to regain their lost countries, preserve their cultural identities, protect their basic human and economic rights and safeguard the natural environment."

ABYZ News Links. "Portal to online news sources from around the world. It is primarily composed of newspapers but also includes many broadcast stations, internet services, magazines, and press agencies."

International Federation of Journalists. "The world's largest organisation of journalists....The IFJ promotes international action to defend press freedom and social justice through strong, free and independent trade unions of journalists."

Kidon Media Link. "...Tries to give a complete directory of newspapers and other news sources on the internet."

Lexis-Nexis. Full text access to newspapers around the world, some in English. A subscription service available from on-campus computers only.

MediaChannel.org. "Nonprofit, public interest Web site dedicated to global media issues....MediaChannel is a media issues supersite, featuring criticism, breaking news, and investigative reporting from hundreds of organizations worldwide. As the media watch the world, we watch the media."

OneWorld. "OneWorld aims to be the online media gateway that most effectively informs a global audience about human rights and sustainable development." Originated in Great Britain. Browse by Topic | Browse Countries

Biographies of World Leaders. Organized by country. In Spanish. Use Babel Fish Translation to translate blocks of text.

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments. A current list updated quarterly from the U.S. CIA.

International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. "Intergovernmental organization... that exists to sustain and promote democracy around the world." The Council currently consists of 19 member countries and four associate members (non-governmental organizations).

Political Resources on the Net: "Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world."

Transparency International "TI is the only international organisation exclusively devoted to curbing corruption. It has become a major force in the fight for transparency and good government, with a network of national chapters implementing its mission in some 80 countries around the world."

Their annual Global Corruption Report.
CORIS: Corruption Online Research Information System... [a] web-based initiative to meet the research needs of anti-corruption practitioners in accessing both published and grey literature on corruption and governance.

World Political Leaders 1945 - 2002. Includes photos.

Religious Freedom Page: Nation Profiles. Information provided includes: Distribution of religious groups; Summary of the status of religious freedom ; Links to other web sites that present materials on religious freedom this country; Print bibliography of materials relevant to religious freedom; Other religious freedom resources (includes reports, essays, news articles, and analysis.

Global List of Women's Organisations.

Women in Politics Bibliographic Database. Searchable database of citations to articles in journals from the Inter-Parliamentary Union. To obtain the article, first check CLICnet to see whether Hamline owns the journal and issue. If we don't, we can get a copy for you through Interlibrary Loan.

WomenWatch. "Gateway to the information and resources on the promotion of gender equality throughout the United Nations system." Includes: Documents and Databases | Women of the World

Women's Human Rights Resources. Browsable topics list includes: Girl Child, Mutiliation, Race and Gender Issues. Information on each topic includes: Documents (e.g. UN, NGO), articles, annotated links to other websites. Also searchable. Links to full text where possible. Can limit search to full text documents.

UNICEF. "Helps children get the care and stimulation they need in the early years of life and encourages families to educate girls as well as boys. It strives to reduce childhood death and illness and to protect children in the midst of war and natural disaster. UNICEF supports young people, wherever they are, in making informed decisions about their own lives, and strives to build a world in which all children live in dignity and security."

UNIFEM. "The women's fund at the United Nations. It provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programmes and strategies that promote women's human rights, political participation and economic security."

Women Living Under Muslim Laws "An international Network that provides information, solidarity and support for all women whose lives are shaped, conditioned or governed by laws and customs said to derive from Islam. The Network aims to increase the autonomy of women by supporting the local struggles of women from within Muslim countries and communities and linking them with feminist and progressive groups at large; facilitating interaction, exchanges and contacts and providing information as well as a channel of communication." Dossiers

U.S. Department of Defense: DefenseLINK

U.S. Department of State "There are 191 countries in the world, and the United States maintains diplomatic relations with some 180 of them and with many international organizations. The Department of State ...takes the leading role in our mission to maintain and improve relationships with these countries. We maintain nearly 260 diplomatic and consular posts around the world, including embassies, consulates, and missions to international organizations." Highlights include:

Background Notes: Good source of info on individual countries.
Business Center: "Advocacy on behalf of U.S. businesses and offers problem-solving assistance in opening markets, leveling the playing field, and resolving trade and investment disputes."
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. "Submitted annually by the Dept. of State to the U.S. Congress. The reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Foreign Embassies in the U.S.
Foreign Relations of the U.S. "The official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity.... the editors choose documentation that illuminates policy formulation and major aspects and repercussions of its execution." Starts with Truman, 1945.
International Topics and Issues For example, Migration, Bribery, Culture.
Patterns of Global Terrorism: Annual Report
Traveling and Living Abroad Emergencies and Warnings, Visa and Passport, health, and other information.
Treaties in Force. A List of Treaties and Other International Agreements of the United States in Force as of 1/1/2000.
U.S. Embassies and Other Diplomatic Missions

USAID. United States Agency for International Development. "The agency works to support long-term and equitable economic growth and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting: economic growth, agricultural and trade; global health; and,
democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance.

U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service The INS, "an agency of the Department of Justice, is responsible for enforcing the laws regulating the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States and for administering various immigration benefits, including the naturalization of qualified applicants for U.S. citizenship. INS also works with the Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services and the United Nations in the admission and resettlement of refugees."
Highlights include:

Laws, Regulations and Guides
Statistical Yearbook: "Information, in the form of text, tables, and charts, about the various types of foreign nationals who are inspected, naturalized, apprehended, or removed by the INS."

Indonesian Publications Home Page: It's not just about Indonesia! An extensive collection of links to news, government, and other sites worldwide.

Kate Borowske, Reference Librarian/Graduate Schools
Bush Library
Hamline University
Created: 11/01/02
Last updated: 10/22/04