Creating a democratic constitution that reflects the needs of an organization can prove to be a challenge for someone that has never tried it before. Below is a generic text that will help avoid many problems in the future, for the organization that you want to create:
NAME OF ASSOCIATION
CONSTITUTION
1. Name and date of commencement1.1 The [...]
The legitimacy of any organization, institution or government is based first and foremost on real or perceived transparency and accountability. Equally important is whether there is a consistency between what is said and what is done. An organization that is predicated on combating the discrimination and vilification of ethnic and/or religious minorities, yet has no [...]
There are a number of things that you should do before you start a human rights organization. The first step is to write a few lines to help focus your thoughts. Try and formulate what goals you want the organization to achieve. Check the Internet to see if a similar organization already exists. A good [...]
Over the years, there have been numerous “peace initiatives” to try to cut the Gordian knot of conflict in the Middle East. “Two state solutions” have been proposed since the establishment of the state of Israel. Actual results have been minimal.The right to self-determination of the Palestinian people continues to be a mirage in the [...]
The laws that regulate how to start an organization are different from country to country, region to region. I can’t provide the documentation necessary to include the various rules in all countries. Therefore, the following is based on general, internationally recognized principles and is not country specific.
Why start an organization?
There are many reason to start [...]
Activism can be defined as deliberate action to bring about social, political, environmental, economic or ethical changes. Activism can take place through protest or dissent, but can also occur through persuasion. Propaganda is often defined as the spreading of information for the purpose of influencing the opinions or behavior of people. Influencing people to bring [...]