 Amnesty International Canada@
- Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT)
 - Charitable organization dedicated to the continuing needs unique to survivors of torture and their families in Canada and abroad. - Canadian Human Right Foundation (CHRF)
- Nonprofit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to the defence and promotion of human rights through education, in Canada and around the world.
- CUSO
- Canadian organization supporting alliances for global social justice.
- East Timor Alert Network (ETAN) Canada
- Non-partisan organization working in support of East Timor¿s right to self-determination.
- International Society for Peace and Human Rights (ISPHR)
- Global network of individuals working together for peace, human rights, and the environment.
- Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties
- Provincial, non-government, nonprofit, volunteer organization established in 1978 as a human rights and civil liberties advocacy body.
- Social Justice Committee
- Works toward education and advocacy for the protection of human rights in central America and Mexico, and for global economic justice and the elimination of poverty.
- Soulutions Now
- Progressive institute promting renewal in response to environmental, spiritual, economic, social and political systems collapse.
- Voice of the Martyrs Inc.
- Organization dedicated to helping Christians who are being persecuted for their faith.
- World University Service of Canada (WUSC)
- Global network of individuals and postsecondary institutions fostering sustainable human development and human rights through education and training.
- Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation (ABF)
- Nonprofit organization working to promote human rights and democracy in Iran. Includes an online library of documents relating to human rights violations and a memorial containing personal stories of Iranians whose rights have been violated. In English and Farsi.
- American Ex-Prisoners of War
- Aids America's ex-prisoners of war and their next of kin. Includes information on entitlements, medical research, biographies, and other POW-related items.
- Amnesty International (55)
- International organization campaigning for human rights. Engaged in research and action focused on preventing and ending physical and mental abuse, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination.
- Anarchist Black Cross (ABC) (6)
- Anti-Defamation League@
- Read about Anti-Defamation League, the interest group fighting anti-Semitism through programs and service to end discrimination and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens. Sites features mission, programs, reports, and articles on global fight against anti-Semitism.
- Anti-Slavery International
- Campaigns for the freedom of millions of people worldwide who are trapped in situations of slavery or slavery-like practices.
- Arab Associasion For Human Rights
- Independent, grassroots, non-governmental organization which works to promote and protect the political, civil, economic, and cultural rights of the Palestinian Arab minority in Israel from an international human rights perspective.
- Art in Defense of Human Rights
- Founded by the Danish sculptor, Jens Galschiøt, who wanted to erect his own sculpture, Pillar of Shame.
- Asian Human Rights Commission
- Intends to provide update information and useful material related to Asian human rights.
- Asociacion Pro Derechos Humanos
- Human rights organization.
- B'Tselem
- Israeli organization which monitors and documents human rights violations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and engages in advocacy campaigns for positive change.
- Baltimore Anti-Slavery Society
- Beate Klarsfeld Foundation, The
- Established to bring Nazi criminals to justice, to oppose crimes against humanity, to help Jewish people where persecuted, and to identify important documentation and preserve a historic record.
- California Association of Human Relations Organizations (CAHRO)
- Dedicated to protecting basic human and civil rights by reducing community tension and building intergroup relations.
- Center For World Indigenous Studies
- Nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of indigenous peoples and the social, economic and political realities of indigenous nations.
- Christian Solidarity International
- Helping victimized children and sufferers of disaster or religious repression.
- Citizens Commission on Human Rights
- Scientology organization dedicated to exposing and eradicating criminal acts and human rights abuses by psychiatry.
- Claude Pepper Foundation
- Founded by former senator Claude Pepper and Mildred Pepper as the enemy of poverty, injustice, oppression, and every other source of unhappiness and degradation to which humans beings are subject.
- Colombia Support Network
- A non-governmental organization striving to improve the human rights situation in Colombia and build solidarity between the peoples of North America and Colombia.
- Committee of Concerned Scientists (CCS)
- An independent organization of scientists devoted to the protection and advancement of the human rights, as well as the scientific and intellectual freedom of scientists around the world.
- Committee on the Administration of Justice
- Defending human rights and civil liberties in Northern Ireland.
- Cultural Survival
- Helps indigenous peoples and ethnic groups deal as equals in their relations with national and international societies.
- Czech Helsinki Committee
- Human rights organization focusing on monitoring, counselling and educational activities. Regional and international programs.
- Democracy Network of Iran (DNI)
- Net-based group of individuals campaigning for promotion of democracy and improvement of human rights conditions in Iran.
- Derechos
- Internet-based human rights organization that works for the promotion and respect of human rights worldwide.
- East Timor Action Network
- Dedicated to raising public awareness in support of self-determination and independence for East Timor.
- Ella Baker Center For Human Rights, The
- Its mission is to document, expose, and challenge human rights abuses in the U.S. criminal justice system and to advocate "people's power."
- Entr@ide
- Campaigns for human rights by supporting French-speaking organisations and sending protest letters worldwide.
- Equipo Nizkor
- Human rights information about Latin America and the rest of the world.
- European Court of Human Rights
- Sitting justices are from member states of the Council of Europe.
- European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
- Mission statement, press releases, letters of public advocacy, human rights reports and contact addresses.
- Exclusion
- International organization fighting against social exclusion and constructing development programs for human rights.
- Fair Labor Organization
- Nonprofit organization protecting the rights of apparel and footwear workers worldwide.
- Focus:HOPE
- Civil and human rights organization
- For Mother Earth
- International campaign for disarmament, ecology, and human rights.
- Forefront
- Global network of young human rights advocates. Supports, protects, strengthens, and brings visibility to their work.
- Forest Peoples Programme
- International NGO that supports indigenous and tribal forest peoples to obtain legal recognition of their rights and secure control of their lands and resources.
- Foundation For Human Rights
- Committed to the people in Guatemala who have suffered.
- Freedom House
- Nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting democracy around the world.
- GenderPAC
- Not-for-profit public advocacy coalition composed of individuals and organizations, dedicated to pursuing "gender, affectional, and racial equality" through a broad-based national movement.
- Georgia Association of Physicians for Human Rights (GAPHR)
- Dedicated to the elimination of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in medicine, in regards to lesbians, gays, and bisexuals.
- Global Education Associates (GEA)
- Non-governmental organization (NGO) working to enable global citizens to understand and respond to the crises and opportunities of today's interdependent world.
- Global Exchange
- Human rights organization devoted to building people-to-people ties between first and third world nations and promoting sustainable development.
- HDPT Central African Republic
- Unites organizations working to alleviate the humanitarian and development crisis in the Central African Republic, including United Nations agencies, the Red Cross Movement, NGOs and others.
- HealthWrights
- Workgroup for people's health and rights.
- Heinrich Böll Foundation@
- Political foundation associated with the German Green Party and modeled on Heinrich Böll's belief in the importance of citizen participation in politics. Projects include sustainable development, human rights, political education in Germany, and gender democracy.
- Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies
- Network of researchers and practitioners dedicated to ending cycles of humiliation throughout the world.
- Human Dignity Coalition
- Working to safeguards human rights, teach the value of diversity, and achieving political change and social justice in Central Oregon.
- Human Rights Abuses in Islamic Countries (HRAIC)
- Multi-ethnic, multi-religious organization committed to combating abuses in Muslim countries.
- Human Rights Action Group
- Community of radical kiwi students committed to peace and human rights activities worldwide.
- Human Rights Education Associates
- Supports efforts aimed at introducing human rights concepts and values into educational curricula and teaching practices.
- Human Rights First
- Working to protect and promote fundamental human rights, holding all governments accountable to the standards affirmed in the International Bill of Human Rights.
- Human Rights in China (HRIC)
- International non-governmental organization that aims to promote universally recognized human rights and advance the institutional protection of these rights in China.
- Human Rights Interactive Network
- An Internet launchpad for human rights, armed conflict, disaster relief, and other resources. With links to organizations, work/travel opportunities, action alerts and a feature magazine.
- Human Rights Watch (HRW) (5)
- Nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to the protection of human rights worldwide; investigates and exposes human rights violations and holds abusers accountable.
- iAbolish - Anti-Slavery Portal
- Grassroots organization founded to combat slavery around the world.
- Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (IDHR)
- Promotes sustainable democracy and human rights in Armenia within regional perspectives.
- Institute for Human Rights
- Specialized body within the Beirut Bar Association that proposes to organize training sessions intended for professionals.
- InterAction (2)
- Coalition of US-based non-profits working to promote human dignity and development in countries around the world.
- International Action Center (2)
- Coordinates activism and information opposing domestic and international injustices.
- International Association for Religious Freedom
- Interfaith organization that works for religious freedom worldwide, with General Consultative status in the United Nations.
- International Center for Transitional Justice
- Works to promote accountability by helping countries develop responses to human rights abuse arising from repressive rule, mass atrocity, or armed conflict.
- International Commission of Jurists
- Non-governmental organisation dedicated to the defence and promotion of human rights.
- International Council on Human Rights Policy - (ICHRP)
- Conducts research useful to organizations working in the field of human rights.
- International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights
- Organization with branches in 34 countries monitoring human rights in Europe, the former Soviet Union and North America.
- International Human Rights Trust
- Promotes respect for the norms of international human rights law. Promotes education and research to stimulate discussion on human rights issues and the advancement of effective training for the achievement of human rights change.
- International Justice Mission
- Christian ministry, led by human rights professionals, that works to help people suffering injustice and oppression.
- Iraq Foundation
- Nonprofit, non-governmental organization founded by Iraqi expatriates working for democracy and human rights in Iraq.
- James Earl Chaney Foundation, The
- Conducts non-partisan voter registration and participation programs throughout the country and educates the public about their constitutional and human rights.
- Jewish Prisoner Services International
- Outreach and advocacy agency for Jewish prisoners and their families.
- Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights
- Nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing an Islamic voice on human rights and women's rights through research, education, and advocacy.
- Kids-Right
- Promoting the rights of children to have contact with both parents. Working to change the laws of the United States through a campaign of public action.
- Kurdish Human Rights Project
- Working to protect and promote the human rights of all persons living throughout the Kurdish regions.
- Liberty
- Independent human rights organization which works to defend rights and freedoms in England and Wales.
- Los Cimientos Alliance Maya Guatemala
- A cultural and human rights cooperative for creating a network of friends and resources supporting the work of the Mayan People of Guatemala.
- Madre
- Promotes social justice and development around the world by developing partnerships with community-based women's groups.
- Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, The
- Provides care and rehabilitation for individuals and their families who have been subjected to torture and other forms of organised violence.
- Milarepa Fund, The
- Nonprofit organization started by the Beastie Boys in 1994 to raise funds for helping the Tibetan people.
- National Association for Lebanese Detainees in Israeli Prisons
- Working to make the Lebanese Detainees a national concern.
- National Coalition for Haitian Rights (NCHR)
- Promotes the civil and human rights of Haitians in the United States, Haiti, and elsewhere.
- National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC)
- Independent state institution by the Thai Constitution to promote and protect human rights in Thailand and internationally.
- National Labor Committee
- Human rights advocacy group, dedicated to promoting and defending the rights of workers.
- National People's Campaign@
- New York Association for New Americans
- Resettlement agency offers information for immigrants and refugees, immigration policy updates, answers to legal questions, and services for employers.
- Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
- Statutory body established in terms of the Northern Ireland Act, in compliance with the Good Friday Agreement.
- Office of the Americas
- Featuring analysis of current events in the Americas, including the War on Drugs, immigration, and human rights.
- One People's Project
- Online resource for those on the frontlines fighting facism.
- One World Society
- Student campaign group on global social justice, human rights, and issues affecting developing countries.
- Pax Christi International (3)
- Peace movement involved in the fields of demilitarization and security, human rights, ecology, economic justice, and reconciliation.
- Peace Brigades International (3)
- Sends volunteer teams to Colombia, Guatemala, Indonesia, and Mexico to protect threatened human rights activists by accompanying them.
- PeaceNet
- Repository for current information on a range of issues from disarmament to human rights and events and actions around the world.
- Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)
- Mobilizes the health professions and enlists public support to protect and promote the human rights of all people.
- Plowshare Peace and Justice Center
- Education and resource centre committed to the creation of a just world peace which recognizes the dignity and worth of every human being.
- Quixote Center, The
- Faith-based social justice centre working in the U.S., Haiti, and Nicaragua.
- Rainbow Warriors International
- Working for sustainable development and human rights of small island developing states, indigenous, and non-represented peoples.
- Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
- Founded by Jesse Jackson.
- Rally for the Return of Refugees and Democracy in Rwanda (RDR)
- Contains publications, photographs, and historical background on Rwanda and its civil war.
- Reebok Human Rights Foundation
- Details concerning Reebok's human rights oriented business practices and charitable foundation. Includes information on the Reebok Human Rights Award, giving recognition and financial support to young activists who have made significant contributions to the cause.
- Religious Task Force on Central America & Mexico
- Supports and promotes the witness of people of faith working for justice and peace in Central America and Mexico.
- Reporters without Borders
- Information about journalists worldwide who have been subjected to violence or are currently imprisoned. Site may be viewed in English, French, or Spanish.
- Resource Center of the Americas
- Nonprofit organization working for peace, justice, and human rights in the Americas. Connection to the Americas, a monthly Latin American and Caribbean news digest, available on-site.
- Rights Practice, The
- Nonprofit offering training in putting human rights into practice. Focus areas include China, southeast Asia, criminal justice, children's rights, and political empowerment.
- Robert F. Kennedy Memorial: Center for Human Rights
- Works to support the human rights work of the RFK Human Rights Award laureates. Includes archive of the organizations reports on human rights abuses and profiles of laureates. Founded by Kerry Kennedy Cuomo.
- Scottish Human Rights Centre@
- Seva Foundation
- Sponsors projects throughout the world that help relieve suffering.
- Survivors International
- Providing specialized medical and psychological treatment for victims of political torture from all over the world.
- Swiss Society for the European Convention on Human Rights (SGEMKO)
- Private nonprofit organization spreading information in German language about the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedom (ECHR).
- Syrian Human Rights Committee
- Provides the international community with information on the human rights situation in Syria.
- Tearitdown.org
- Amnesty International's global initiative to end illegal U.S. detentions and rendition, focusing on practices at Guantanamo.
- Tibetan Sponsorship Project
- Nonprofit charitable organization founded to assist Tibetan nuns, monks, and children in need of financial support.
- TransAfrica Forum
- Foreign policy institution founded to provide for the collection, analysis and dissemination of information about Africa and the Caribbean and about U.S. policies affecting them.
- Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
- Fights human rights abuses in Asia, Africa, and the Americas and monitors welfare reform in the U.S.
- United Nations Global Compact
- International initiative bringing companies together with UN agencies, labour, non-governmental organizations and other civil-society actors to foster action and partnerships in the pursuit of good corporate citizenship.
- Verité
- A nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating labour and human rights abuses from U.S. companies using global outsourcing.
- Victorian Foundation for the Survivors of Torture (VFST)
- Offers a rehabilitation centre, projects, and training to help people who were tortured or traumatised in their countries, or while fleeing them.
- Witness
- Partners with human rights organizations, teaching them how to use video to document human rights abuses.
- Witness for Peace
- Human rights and economic justice organization providing monitoring, documentation, and volunteer opportunities in Central America and the Caribbean Basin.
- Womankind Worldwide@
- World Commission for Peace & Human Rights Council
- Information about campaigns and activities.
- World University Service (WUS)@
- Worldwide Project Day of Solidarity
- A human rights day involving school children around the world.
- Youth for Human Rights International
- Nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to educate people in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through youth programs and various teaching resources.
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