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Record 1 2013-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Oriental Religions
OBS

Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a Buddhist association with more than 12 million members in 177 countries and territories worldwide. For SGI members, Buddhism is a practical philosophy of individual empowerment and inner transformation that enables people to develop themselves and take responsibility for their lives. As lay believers and "engaged Buddhists", SGI members strive in their everyday lives to develop the ability to live with confidence, to create value in any circumstances and to contribute to the well-being of friends, family and community. The promotion of peace, culture and education is central to SGI's activities.

OBS

Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Religions orientales
OBS

Appellation tirée du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Religiones orientales
OBS

La Soka Gakkai Internacional (SGI) es una organización mundial que tiene como objetivo fundamental promover la paz y [el] respeto por la vida humana, con más de doce millones de miembros en 177 países y territorios en todo el mundo. [...] su base filosófica son los principios humanísticos del budismo. Para los miembros de la SGI, el budismo es una filosofía práctica orientada al fortalecimiento individual y a la transformación interna, que permite a las personas desarrollarse y asumir la responsabilidad de sus propias vidas. Como creyentes laicos y "budistas comprometidos", los miembros de la SGI luchan cada día para desarrollar la capacidad de vivir con confianza, crear valor en cada circunstancia y contribuir [al] bienestar de sus amigos, su familia y su comunidad.

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Record 2 2008-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Insurance Companies
OBS

Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), operating under the trade name SGI CANADA, conducts a competitive general insurance business offering a comprehensive line of home, tenant, farm, automobile extension and commercial coverages. SGI also administers the Saskatchewan Auto Fund, the province's compulsory auto insurance program.

OBS

Saskatchewan Government Insurance: term found in the context of public auto insurance uniformity in New Brunswick.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Sociétés mutualistes et d'assurance
OBS

Officiellement il n'y a pas d'équivalent en français. Information obtenue par l'Office de coordination des affaires francophones (OCAF) et le Bureau de la minorité de langue officielle (BMLO).

OBS

Saskatchewan Government Insurance : terme retrouvé dans le contexte de l'uniformisation de l'assurance automobile publique au Nouveau-Brunswick.

Key term(s)
  • Société d'assurances du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan
  • Assurances du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
OBS

ICIPE: International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
OBS

ICIPE : Centre international de physiologie et d'écologie des insectes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
  • Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
OBS

ICIPE: Centro Internacional de Fisiología y Ecología de los Insectos.

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