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