- 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.
www.abfiran.org
- 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.
www.axpow.org
- Amnesty International (46)
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.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Amnesty_International
- Anarchist Black Cross (ABC) (2)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Anarchist_Black_Cross__ABC_
- 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.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Anti_Defamation_League__ADL_
- 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.
www.arabhra.org
- Art in Defense of Human Rights
Founded by the Danish sculptor, Jens Galschi?t, who wanted to erect his own sculpture, Pillar of Shame.
www.aidoh.dk
- Asian Human Rights Commission
Intends to provide update information and useful material related to Asian human rights.
www.ahrchk.net
- Asociacion Pro Derechos Humanos
Human rights organization.
www.derechos.org/aprodeh
- 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.
www.btselem.org
- 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.
www.KlarsfeldFoundation.org
- California Association of Human Relations Organizations (CAHRO)
Dedicated to protecting basic human and civil rights by reducing community tension and building intergroup relations.
www.cahro.org
- 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.
www.ccvt.org
- Canadian Human Right Foundation (CHRF)
Nonprofit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to the defense and promotion of human rights through education, in Canada and around the world.
www.chrf.ca
- 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.
www.cwis.org
- Christian Solidarity International
Helping victimized children and sufferers of disaster or religious repression.
www.csi-int.ch
- Citizens Commission on Human Rights
Scientology organization dedicated to exposing and eradicating criminal acts and human rights abuses by psychiatry.
www.cchr.org
- 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.
www.colombiasupport.net
- 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.
www.libertynet.org/ccs
- Cultural Survival
Helps indigenous peoples and ethnic groups deal as equals in their relations with national and international societies.
www.cs.org
- CUSO
Canadian organization supporting alliances for global social justice.
www.cuso.org
- Czech Helsinki Committee
Human rights organization focusing on monitoring, counseling and educational activities. Regional and international programs.
www.helcom.cz
- Democracy Network of Iran (DNI)
Net-based group of individuals campaigning for promotion of democracy and improvement of human rights conditions in Iran.
d-n-i.abdolian.com
- Derechos
Internet-based human rights organization that works for the promotion and respect of human rights worldwide.
www.derechos.org
- East Timor Action Network
Dedicated to raising public awareness in support of self-determination and independence for East Timor.
www.etan.org
- East Timor Alert Network (ETAN) Canada
Non-partisan organization working in support of East Timor?s right to self-determination.
www.etan.ca
- 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."
www.ellabakercenter.org
- Entr@ide
Campaigns for human rights by supporting French-speaking organisations and sending protest letters worldwide.
entraide.sb.free.fr
- Equipo Nizkor
Human rights information about Latin America and the rest of the world.
www.derechos.org/nizkor
- European Court of Human Rights
Sitting justices are from member states of the Council of Europe.
www.echr.coe.int
- European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
Mission statement, press releases, letters of public advocacy, human rights reports and contact addresses.
errc.org
- Exclusion
International organization fighting against social exclusion and constructing development programs for human rights.
www.exclusion.net
- Fair Labor Organization
Nonprofit organization protecting the rights of apparel and footwear workers worldwide.
www.fairlabor.org
- Focus:HOPE
Civil and human rights organization
www.focushope.edu
- For Mother Earth
International campaign for disarmament, ecology, and human rights.
www.motherearth.org
- Forefront
Global network of young human rights advocates. Supports, protects, strengthens, and brings visibility to their work.
www.forefrontleaders.org
- 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.
www.forestpeoples.org
- Foundation For Human Rights
Committed to the people in Guatemala who have suffered.
fhrg.org
- Freedom House
Nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting democracy around the world.
www.freedomhouse.org
- Gallant2000
Equality and human rights based social enterprise.
www.gallant2000.com
- 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.
www.gaphr.org
- 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.
www.globaleduc.org
- Global Exchange
Human rights organization devoted to building people-to-people ties between first and third world nations and promoting sustainable development.
www.globalexchange.org
- 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.
hdptcar.net
- HealthWrights
Workgroup for people's health and rights.
www.healthwrights.org
- Heinrich B?ll Foundation@
Political foundation associated with the German Green Party and modeled on Heinrich B?ll's belief in the importance of citizen participation in politics. Projects include sustainable development, human rights, political education in Germany, and gender democracy.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Boell__Heinrich__1917_1985_/Heinrich_Boell_Foundation
- Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies
Network of researchers and practitioners dedicated to ending cycles of humiliation throughout the world.
www.humiliationstudies.org
- Human Dignity Coalition
Working to safeguards human rights, teach the value of diversity, and achieving political change and social justice in Central Oregon.
www.humandignitycoalition.org
- Human Rights Abuses in Islamic Countries (HRAIC)
Multi-ethnic, multi-religious organization committed to combating abuses in Muslim countries.
www.hraic.org
- Human Rights Education Associates
Supports efforts aimed at introducing human rights concepts and values into educational curricula and teaching practices.
www.hrea.org
- 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.
www.humanrightsfirst.org
- 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.
iso.hrichina.org
- 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.
www.guidetoaction.org
- 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.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Human_Rights_Watch__HRW_
- iAbolish - Anti-Slavery Portal
Grassroots organization founded to combat slavery around the world.
www.iabolish.com
- Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (IDHR)
Promotes sustainable democracy and human rights in Armenia within regional perspectives.
www.idhr.am
- Institute for Human Rights
Specialized body within the Beirut Bar Association that proposes to organize training sessions intended for professionals.
www.humanrightslebanon.org
- InterAction (2)
Coalition of US-based non-profits working to promote human dignity and development in countries around the world.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/InterAction
- International Action Center (2)
Coordinates activism and information opposing domestic and international injustices.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/International_Action_Center
- International Association for Religious Freedom
Interfaith organization that works for religious freedom worldwide, with General Consultative status in the United Nations.
www.iarf.net
- 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.
www.ictj.org
- International Commission of Jurists
Non-governmental organisation dedicated to the defence and promotion of human rights.
www.icj.org
- International Council on Human Rights Policy - (ICHRP)
Conducts research useful to organizations working in the field of human rights.
www.ichrp.org
- International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights
Organization with branches in 34 countries monitoring human rights in Europe, the former Soviet Union and North America.
www.ihf-hr.org
- 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.
www.ihrt.org
- International Justice Mission
Christian ministry, led by human rights professionals, that works to help people suffering injustice and oppression.
www.ijm.org
- International Society for Peace and Human Rights (ISPHR)
Global network of individuals working together for peace, human rights, and the environment.
www.peaceandhumanrights.org
- Iraq Foundation
Nonprofit, non-governmental organization founded by Iraqi expatriates working for democracy and human rights in Iraq.
www.iraqfoundation.org
- 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.
www.jecf.org
- Jewish Prisoner Services International
Outreach and advocacy agency for Jewish prisoners and their families.
www.jewishprisonerservices.org
- 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.
www.karamah.org
- 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.
www.kids-right.org
- Kurdish Human Rights Project
Working to protect and promote the human rights of all persons living throughout the Kurdish regions.
www.khrp.org
- Liberty
Independent human rights organization which works to defend rights and freedoms in England and Wales.
www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk
- Madre
Promotes social justice and development around the world by developing partnerships with community-based women's groups.
www.madre.org
- Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties
Provincial, non-government, nonprofit, volunteer organization established in 1978 as a human rights and civil liberties advocacy body.
www.marl.mb.ca
- 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.
www.torturecare.org.uk
- Milarepa Fund, The
Nonprofit organization started by the Beastie Boys in 1994 to raise funds for helping the Tibetan people.
www.milarepa.org
- National Association for Lebanese Detainees in Israeli Prisons
Working to make the Lebanese Detainees a national concern.
www.naldip.org.lb
- National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC)
Independent state institution by the Thai Constitution to promote and protect human rights in Thailand and internationally.
www.nhrc.or.th
- National Labor Committee
Human rights advocacy group, dedicated to promoting and defending the rights of workers.
www.nlcnet.org
- National People's Campaign@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/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.
www.nyana.org
- Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Statutory body established in terms of the Northern Ireland Act, in compliance with the Good Friday Agreement.
www.nihrc.org
- Office of the Americas
Featuring analysis of current events in the Americas, including the War on Drugs, immigration, and human rights.
OfficeOfTheAmericas.org
- One People's Project
Online resource for those on the frontlines fighting facism.
www.onepeoplesproject.com
- One World Society
Student campaign group on global social justice, human rights, and issues affecting developing countries.
www.ucc.ie/students/socs/oneworld
- Pax Christi International (2)
Peace movement involved in the fields of demilitarization and security, human rights, ecology, economic justice, and reconciliation.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Pax_Christi_International
- Peace Brigades International (1)
Sends volunteer teams to Colombia, Guatemala, Indonesia, and Mexico to protect threatened human rights activists by accompanying them.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Peace_Brigades_International
- PeaceNet
Repository for current information on a range of issues from disarmament to human rights and events and actions around the world.
www.peacenet.apc.org/peacenet
- Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)
Mobilizes the health professions and enlists public support to protect and promote the human rights of all people.
www.phrusa.org
- Plowshare Peace and Justice Center
Education and resource center committed to the creation of a just world peace which recognizes the dignity and worth of every human being.
www.public.usit.net/pshare
- Quixote Center, The
Faith-based social justice center working in the U.S., Haiti, and Nicaragua.
www.quixote.org
- Rainbow Warriors International
Working for sustainable development and human rights of small island developing states, indigenous, and non-represented peoples.
www.rainbowwarriors.net
- Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
Founded by Jesse Jackson.
www.rainbowpush.org
- Rally for the Return of Refugees and Democracy in Rwanda (RDR)
Contains publications, photographs, and historical background on Rwanda and its civil war.
www.rdrwanda.org
- 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.
www.igc.apc.org/rtfcam
- 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.
www.libertad-de-prensa.org
- 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.
www.americas.org
- 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.
www.rights-practice.org
- Scottish Human Rights Centre@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Human_Rights
- Seva Foundation
Sponsors projects throughout the world that help relieve suffering.
www.seva.org
- 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.
www.s-j-c.net
- Soulutions Now
Progressive institute promting renewal in response to environmental, spiritual, economic, social and political systems collapse.
www.soulutions.com
- Survivors International
Providing specialized medical and psychological treatment for victims of political torture from all over the world.
www.survivorsintl.org
- Syrian Human Rights Committee
Provides the international community with information on the human rights situation in Syria.
www.shrc.org.uk
- Tearitdown.org
Amnesty International's global initiative to end illegal U.S. detentions and rendition, focusing on practices at Guantanamo.
www.tearitdown.org
- The Lawfare Project
Non-profit organization dedicated to creating awareness about lawfare, which involves using laws and legal systems as weapons of war.
www.thelawfareproject.org
- Tibetan Sponsorship Project
Nonprofit charitable organization founded to assist Tibetan nuns, monks, and children in need of financial support.
www.tibetaid.org
- 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.
www.transafricaforum.org
- Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
Fights human rights abuses in Asia, Africa, and the Americas and monitors welfare reform in the U.S.
www.uusc.org
- United Nations Global Compact
International initiative bringing companies together with UN agencies, labor, non-governmental organizations and other civil-society actors to foster action and partnerships in the pursuit of good corporate citizenship.
www.unglobalcompact.org
- Verit?
A nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating labor and human rights abuses from U.S. companies using global outsourcing.
www.verite.org
- 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.
www.survivorsvic.org.au
- Voice of the Martyrs Inc.
Organization dedicated to helping Christians who are being persecuted for their faith.
www.persecution.net/main.htm
- Witness
Partners with human rights organizations, teaching them how to use video to document human rights abuses.
www.witness.org
- Witness for Peace
Human rights and economic justice organization providing monitoring, documentation, and volunteer opportunities in Central America and the Caribbean Basin.
www.witnessforpeace.org
- Womankind Worldwide@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Womankind_Worldwide
- World Commission for Peace & Human Rights Council
Information about campaigns and activities.
www.worphco.cjb.net
- World University Service (WUS)@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/World_University_Service__WUS_
- Worldwide Project Day of Solidarity
A human rights day involving school children around the world.
www.proday.org
- 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.
www.youthforhumanrights.org
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