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/

ALAI is a communications organization, working since 1977. It is committed to the full respect of human rights, gender equality and people’s participation in development and policy making in Latin America and views the struggle for the democratisation of communication as a basic prerequisite for democratic society and social justice. The agency offers resources and information services, produces publications, including the monthly magazine America Latina en movimiento, and helps to coordinate and network groups.

Address: Casilla 17-12-877, Quito - ECUADOR
Phone: : (593 2) 2505074
Fax: (593 2) 2505073
Email: info AT alainet.org
Website: http://www.alainet.org

Progressio is an international charity working to tackle poverty and injustice in developing countries. This NGO works for sustainable development for communities and people in developing countries.

Progressio argues for rational use and local management of natural resources to improve the lives of poor urban and rural communities. This includes promoting sustainable cultivation practices and resource management techniques, while improving productivity, income and living conditions in small farming communities.

Progressio advocacy work is focused on three themes :

• civil society participation
• HIV and AIDS
• sustainable environment

Address : Unit 3 Canonbury Yard
190a New North Road
London N1 7BJ, UK
Tel : +44 (0)20 7354 0883
Fax : +44 (0)20 7359 0017
Contact : enquiries@progressio.org.uk
Website : http://www.progressio.org.uk