European language organizations
- The Council of EuropeThe European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages is the European convention for the protection and promotion of languages used by traditional minorities.
- European ParliamentThe European Parliament is an important forum for political debate and decision-making at the EU level. The Members of the European Parliament are directly elected by voters in all Member States to represent people’s interests with regard to EU law-making and to make sure other EU institutions are working democratically.
- Global Civic Society DatabaseThe UIA is a leading provider of information about international non-profit organizations. The aim of the Open Yearbook is to promote the activities of international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and intergovernmental organizations (IGOs).
- European CommissionThe European Education Area initiative helps European Union Member States work together to build more resilient and inclusive education and training systems.
- Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language LearningThe Mercator European Research Centre is hosted by the Fryske Akademy (Frisian Academy), the centre for scientific research on all aspects of Frisian language, history and culture. The Fryske Akademy is affiliated with the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences (KNAW) and is a part of the institute and research organization of the KNAW.
- The World Factbook
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From the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Country profiles track such demographics as population, ethnicity and literacy rates, as well as political, geographical and economic data. Also includes full-color maps and flags. Archived issues since 2000 also available. - Bureau of European and Eurasian AffairsThe Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, headed by Assistant Secretary Victoria Nuland, develops and implements U.S. foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia. The Bureau promotes U.S. interests in the region on issues such as international security, NATO, coordination with the European Union and other regional organizations, support for democracy, human rights, civil society, economic prosperity, counterterrorism, and nonproliferation.
- U.S. Department of StateThis site has both general information and political information about countries around the world.
Users also have the option to set-up e-mail alerts or RSS feeds to receive the latest Department of State news. - Ethnos ProjectResearch initiative (2008-2018) that explored the intersection of Indigeneity and information and communication technologies (ICTs)
