Created in 1999, the Center for Human Rights and Environment (CEDHA) is a non-profit organization based in Argentina which aims to build a more harmonious relationship between the environment and people. Its work centers on promoting greater access to justice and guaranteeing human rights for victims of environmental degradation or non-sustainable management of natural resources and preventing future violations. To this end, CEDHA fosters the creation of inclusive public policy that promotes socially and environmentally sustainable development, through community participation, public interest litigation, strengthening democratic institutions, and the capacity building of key actors. The group’s work includes advocacy, research and publications and capacity building. Current focuses include ‘The Human Right to Water’ and International Financial Institutions. Site also available in Spanish.

Address: General Paz, 186 - 10mo. Piso, "A" Córdoba 5000 - Argentina
Phone: 54 351 425 6278
Email: cedha@cedha.org.ar
Website: http://www.cedha.org.ar/en/

ICNL is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes an enabling legal environment for civil society, freedom of association, and public participation around the world. ICNL helps establish the legal framework for a strong and effective global civil society through technical assistance to over 90 countries, the expertise of its multinational in-house staff and global network of legal specialists, and its partnerships with civil society representatives, government officials, scholars, and business leaders.

Address : 1126 16th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 - USA
Phone: (202) 452-8600
Fax: (202) 452-8555
Email: infoicnl AT icnl.org
Website: http://www.icnl.org/

Created in 1971, the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is an international policy research institute and non governmental body working for more sustainable and equitable global development. Based in London, the IIED work globally through a wide range of long-standing relationships with partners across the developing world.

Their partnerships generate close working relations with many key development actors from smallholder farmers and big city slum-dwellers to national governments and regional NGOs, global institutions and international processes. The IIED acts as a catalyst, broker and facilitator and helps vulnerable groups find their voice and ensure their interests are heard in decision-making. Environmental sustainability is a core concern but not at the expense of people’s livelihoods.

Address : 3 Endsleigh Street, London, England WC1H 0DD
Phone : +44 (0) 20 7388 2117
Fax : +44 (0) 20 7388 2826
Email : info@iied.org
Website : http://www.iied.org