Leadership Spaces: A Handbook of Active Community Leadership
Organization: Tishreen AssociationLanguage(s): Arabic
Published: 2023-01-01
20 Tips to Reach the Top of the Twitter World
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource provides tips and considerations that should be taken into account by civil society organizations (CSOs) when using Twitter for social networking.
Women's Rights and Kuwaiti Family Law Weekly Article Series I&II
Language(s):
Published: 2011
A group of Kuwaiti male and female family law attorneys with varying political and religious backgrounds and ideologies have been working collaboratively on a weekly newspaper articles in order to educate the public and raise awareness on women’s rights and family law issues. The first article series described each article of Kuwait's family law, and the second series is dealing with specific cases and the application of the family law in Kuwait.
The articles are available in Arabic at the following website:
Module 12: Field Trips
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource is the twelfth module of the manual Making Human Rights Real: A Human Rights Education Program for Women in Morocco. It includes three fieldtrip sessions: visit to a family planning center, visit to hospitals and visit to police stations.
Moroccan Family Code
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
The Best Additions to Protect WordPress Blogs from Hacking
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource provides examples of some of the best security plugins, along with tips to better protect WordPress blogs from hacking.
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), OHCHR
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This resource reviews the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966. The ICCPR commits its parties to respect the civil and political rights of individuals, including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial.
For more information on ICCPR, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/ccpr.htm
"Democracy and Community Development Program"
Language(s):
Published: 2011
This manual aims to raise awareness of Yemeni citizens about the definition of a civil state - its principles, components and guarantees. Additionally, it reviews the role of youth and civil society organizations in establishing a modern civil state.
Tunisian Family Code
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
Corporate Sustainability Manual
Language(s): English
Published: 2012
This brief manual from AIESEC describes corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate sustainability lessons and mistakes. It highlights CSR partnerships, strategic investment and messaging, focusing on the SustainOman project, but also providing broader tips for businesses and civil society organizations. A profile of the National Bank of Oman is included.
Devgator and CPRPD - Mobile App for Disabled Community
Language(s):
Published: 2012
Mobile app development company Devgator worked with Moroccan NGO CPRPD to build an app allowing the disabled community to access information about disability friendly public/ private resources nearby, also offering users the opportunity to rate and record their experiences with local services. This tool is available in French, Arabic and English and is not Morocco specific - it could be deployed in any geography.
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Mobisoft and WE Centre - Mobile App for Volunteerism
Language(s):
Published: 2012
Jordanian CSO WE Centre worked with mobile developer Mobisoft to build an app promoting volunteerism in Jordan This tool provides both an educational platform and enables people to search and sign up for volunteer opportunities in Jordan.
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/jo/app/wecenter/id562837884?mt=8
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Mobile Phone Camera: Tips on Buying and Getting the Full Benefits
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file provides tips on how to choose a mobile phone camera and how to get the best performance from it.
Module 10: Women’s Right to Participate in Political Life
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource is the tenth module of the manual Making Human Rights Real: A Human Rights Education Program for Women in Morocco. It focuses on women’s right to participate in political life with six sessions: making decisions without women; women and decision-making positions; obstacles to women’s political participation; the right to vote in elections; vote your conscience; and know your government.
New Media for the Networked NGO: Creating Great Content for Blogs
Language(s): English, Arabic, French
Published: 2012
Module 2, part I: Women’s Human Rights in the Family - The Marriage Contract
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource is the second module of the manual Making Human Rights Real: A Human Rights Education Program for Women in Morocco. This section focuses on women’s human rights in the family and the marriage contract. It includes seven sessions: the legal age for marriage; consent to marriage and the right to choose one’s husband; dowry, the marriage contract: the possibility of including clauses in favor of the woman; the marriage contract: how to negotiate clauses; polygamy; and the Urfi Marriage (traditional marriage without a written contract).
Do You Have Influence on the Internet? Discover Through Klout.com
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file provides an overview of the Klout.com website, which measures the breadth and strength of one's online influence across their social network.
New Media for the Networked NGO Worksheet: Train the Trainer Worksheet for Interactive Lecture
Language(s): English, Arabic, French
Published: 2012
Women's Rights in Kuwaiti Personal Status Law and Bahraini Judicial Rulings (Practical)
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2011
The Practical Part of the Women's Rights in Kuwaiti Personal Status Law and the Bahraini Shari'a Judicial Rulings documents two national campaigns on women's rights and family law launched by civil society in the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain. This portion also places the campaigns within the framework of the larger movement for family law reform in each country as well as advocacy strategies and lessons learned for women’s rights activists in the Gulf region and beyond.
Best Practice Guide for Voluntary and Non-Profit Management
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This manual covers best practices for operating a non-profit, including how to create a strategic plan, how to motivate new volunteers, how to apply for grants, and how to utilize mass communication and the media. It includes examples of documents and case studies.
New Media for the Networked NGO: Introduction to Content Curation
Language(s): Arabic, French
Published: 2012
New Media for the Networked NGO: Content and Measurement for Facebook
Language(s): English, Arabic, French
Published: 2012
Tools and Tips to Becoming a Social Entrepreneur (Module 2)
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation gives an overview of how to become a social entrepreneur. It offers techniques to starting a project, including brainstorming and individual assets audits, as well as tools such as social networking to ensure far reach. The instructor's notes help navigate the presentation.
Seminar Curriculum (Module 3)
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
Building off the previous session, this curriculum walks learners through the process of clearly identifying the project by using previously discussed techniques.
Yemeni National Forum for Human Rights (NFHR)
Language(s):
Published: 2011
This resource describes an inclusive democratization process in Yemen through increasing political awareness and empowerment of youth. The training guide presents a wide range of programs, exercises and workshops focusing on democratic principles. It includes five chapters: concepts of political empowerment and youth; political rights and duties; mechanisms of political empowerment; political empowerment skills; and the future of youth political empowerment.
What is RSS Technology?
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource provides a description of RSS technology (an acronym for Really Simple Syndication), a format used to publish frequently updated content. The file reviews benefits of RSS as a tool for information published once to be viewed by many different programs.
E-Commerce (presentation)
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2014
This slide presentation was used for an Institute of International Education workshop that focused on e-commerce, part of the Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES) program.
Training Manual
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This manual focuses on the importance of political participation for youth and provides strategies for communication, combating corruption and organizing campaigns that are designed for young people.
Guide to Project Planning
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This guide focuses on strategic planning for non-profit projects. It includes exercises and worksheets.
Leaders' Guide
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This guide offers a general overview of leadership skills and collective action strategies.
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), Council of Europe
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This resource includes the text of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) (formally the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms). The ECHR is an international treaty that aims to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe.
For more information, please visit the Council of Europe at http://conventions.coe.int/treaty/Commun/QueVoulezVous.asp?NT=005&CL=ENG.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), OHCHR
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This file includes the text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The Declaration consists of 30 articles, regional human rights instruments, and national constitutions and laws.
For information, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) http://www.ohchr.org/en/udhr/pages/introduction.aspx.
The Beijing Platform for Action, UN
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This file includes the text of “Declaration and Platform for Action," which was addressed at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 in Beijing, China. The Declaration aspired at achieving greater equality and opportunity for women.
For more information, please visit the United Nations (UN) at http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/beijing/platform/plat1.htm.
Planning
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation provides a brief overview of how to develop a strategic plan and goals for an organization. It outlines the benefits of having a strategic plan and details, step-by-step, how to set realistic goals and how to effectively utilize resources.
Debating Skills
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This brief guide explains the concept of debate - elements, skills, rules and ethics.
Module 5: Women’s Human Right to Freedom from Violence
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource is the fifth module of the manual Making Human Rights Real: A Human Rights Education Program for Women in Morocco. The focus is on women’s right to freedom from violence and includes nine sessions: verbal violence; physical violence in the family; sexual assault; sexual harassment in the workplace; women as the target of terrorist violence; the impact of terrorism on women’s human rights; pimping women for profit; violence against sex workers; and trafficking in persons.
Media Relations
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
In this self-paced course, participants learn how to use the media to communicate their messages to constituencies. Media techniques are described, including how to present messages online. Also included is information about how to organize media briefings and materials to keep the media informed of plans, events and accomplishments.
Google Analytics
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file provides an overview of Google Analytics, a free service that generates detailed statistics about how visitors use a website - unique visitors, new and returning visitors, bounce rate, time on site, etc.
Trainer's Guide: Workshop 4 - Storytelling with Digital Video
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This guide for trainers provides details on the two days of E-Mediat's Workshop 4, as well as an overview of the five different workshops in the series. It gives an outline of what is included: participant agenda, trainer's agenda/outline and workshop materials. Appendices include tips for shooting videos from Flip Cameras, linking video to SMART objectives and storytelling and interview worksheets. The topics for the two days are: Storytelling with Digital Video; and Creating, Sharing and Distributing Videos.
URL Shortening Service
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file provides information about a URL shortening service, which makes links substantially shorter in length. It explains the pros and cons of URL shortening.
What is the Prezi Website?
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file provides an overview about Prezi, a web-based presentation application and storytelling tool that uses a single canvas instead of traditional slides. It offers an alternative to PowerPoint, with different ways to present photos, videos and text.
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, OHCHR
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This resource focuses on the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966. It commits its parties to work toward granting economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR) to individuals. The ICESCR includes labor rights and the right to health, education and an adequate standard of living.
For more information on The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) at http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/cescr.htm.
Assessing Your Political Environment
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This self-paced course guides users in analyzing their country’s political environment and exploring ways in which it could affect the implementation of activism plans. It includes six lessons, focusing on the political environment, branches of government, civic freedoms and the role of civil society.
Bahraini Family Code "First Part"
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
Appendices
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource includes the seven appendices for the manual Making Human Rights Real, A Human Rights Education Program for Women in Morocco. This includes: Program Evaluation Form; International Conventions Ratified by Morocco; International Human Rights Calendar; Human Rights Education Bibliography; Internet Resources for Human Rights Education; Directory of Human Rights Organizations in Morocco; and The Arabic, Amazigh and French Glossary of Human Rights Terms.
3.3: Public Speaking Presentation
Language(s): English
Published: 2014
This presentation on public speaking focuses on overcoming anxiety, preparation, speaker's outline, elements of vocal delivery and tips for what to do during the speech. An overview of the program also is available: http://maktabatmepi.org/content/11-approaches-learning-presentation.