Amnesty InternationalProtecting human rights worldwide, AI focuses on the release of prisoners of conscience, fair and prompt trials for all political prisoners and the abolition of the death penalty, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. http://www.amnesty.org |
Human Rights WatchOrganization dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world, standing with victims and activists to bring offenders to justice, to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom and to protect people from inhumane conduct in http://www.hrw.org |
European Court of Human RightsInformation on the composition of the court, grand chamber and section, historical background, procedure, case-law information notes and survey. Information for persons wishing to apply to the European Court of Human Rights in all European languages. http://www.echr.coe.int |
Anti-Defamation LeagueThe mission of the ADL is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all citizens alike. http://www.adl.org |
Reporters without BordersAn organization which fights for press freedom and denounces the violations of the human rights all over the world. Multilingual site. http://www.rsf.org |
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)Based in San Francisco, EFF is a donor-supported membership organization working to protect fundamental rights regardless of technology; to educate the press, policymakers and the general public about civil liberties issues related to technology; and to http://www.eff.org |
Amnesty International United States ofFeatures a news index, publications list, members section, and briefings and factsheets on a number of issues. Also includes online donation form. http://www.amnestyusa.org |
Freedom HouseDedicated to promoting free institutions worldwide. Publishes surveys detailing state of civil liberties, political rights, economic freedom, religious freedom, and press freedom around the world. http://freedomhouse.org |
Derechos Human RightsInternet based international human rights organization, working for the promotion and respect of human rights world-wide. http://www.derechos.org |
Amnesty International United KingdomIncludes organization profile and history, details of current campaigns, list of regional offices, online library, education section and volunteer information. http://www.amnesty.org.uk |
Ontario Human Rights CommissionInformation guide about Canadian human rights, classifications of rights and laws, links to individual rights and to the work of the commission. http://www.ohrc.on.ca |
Amnesty International CanadaIncludes news updates, online donation form, information about current campaigns and employment opportunities, and sections for Women and Youth. http://www.amnesty.ca |
Kabissa - Space for Change in AfricaSeeks to strengthen the capacity of African non-profits to build civil society and democracy in Africa. Includes Newsletter. http://www.kabissa.org |
Dalitstan OrganizationHuman rights organization working for the uplift of the Dalits, the black Untouchables of India. http://dalitstan.org |
Inter-American Commission on HumanAn autonomous organ of the Organization of American States for the promotion and protection of human rights, as well as investigating abuses. http://www.cidh.oas.org |
AIUSA Program to Abolish the DeathDeath penalty action and resources from AIUSA, including information on the use of the death penalty in the USA. http://www.amnestyusa.org/abolish |
Amnesty International AustraliaIncludes message from the National President, current news, online shop, resources and information about how to help. http://www.amnesty.org.au |
Asian Human Rights CommissionSeeks to promote human rights in Asia by monitoring, investigations, advocacy, education, conflict resolution, truth commissions and international tribunals. http://www.ahrchk.net |
Physicians For Human RightsMobilizes health professions and the public to protect the human rights of all people. A founder of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, PHR shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize. http://www.phrusa.org |
Human Development Foundation of NorthNonpolitical movement seeking positive social change and community empowerment in Pakistan through mass literacy, better education, health care and economic development. http://yespakistan.com |
War Child CanadaA non-profit organization to raise awareness and support of war affected children globally through local and international initiatives. Along with the music industry, targets youth with concerts, online chats, and documented footage and diaries of music http://www.warchild.ca |