Amnesty International www.amnesty.org A worldwide movement of human rights activists who work together to prevent the violation of people's rights. Visit their site to learn more about leading human rights issues, sign on to an urgent action, join a campaign or become a member or volunteer.
American Civil Liberties Union www.aclu.org/ One of the most active and often controversial organizations, the ACLU is a major player in issues of human and civil rights in the U.S.
Children’s Rights Information Network www.crin.org This global network of organizations works to protect children’s rights. The site features great links (see member list, by country) and information about children’s rights globally.
Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers www.child-soldiers.org This global coalition conducts research and monitoring, advocacy and education, networking and capacity building. Visit their website for information and resources on the phenomenon of child soldiers.
Global Youth Connect www.globalyouthconnect.org/ Builds and supports a community of youth who are actively promoting and protecting human rights and educates and inspires the next generation to work for peaceful change.
Human Rights Resource Center www.hrusa.org An integral part of the University of Minnesota Human Rights Center and works in partnership with the University of Minnesota Human Rights Library to: create and distribute Human Rights Education (HRE) resources via electronic and print media; train activists, professionals, and students as human rights educators; and build advocacy networks to encourage effective practices in human rights education.
Human Rights Education Resource Center www.hrea.org Includes searchable databases, full-text education and training materials and interactive learning tools on human rights.
Human Rights First www.humanrightsfirst.org/ A non-profit, nonpartisan international human rights organization based in New York and Washington, D.C. that believes building respect for human rights and the rule of law will help ensure the dignity to which every individual is entitled and will stem tyranny, extremism, intolerance, and violence.
Human Rights Internet (HRI) www.hri.ca/publications-documentation.aspx Brings together publications of the HRI, research guides and guidance, searchable archives of “Human Rights Tribune,” and other important resources. HRI is a world leader in the exchange of documentation, and knits together over 5,000 human rights organizations around the world, facilitating inter-communication among these groups.
Human Rights Report www.state.gov/www/global/human_rights/hrp_reports_mainhp.html Full text of the 1996 U.S. State Department report regarding the status of internationally recognized human rights. Organized by country. Also includes human rights reports from 1997 and 1998.
Human Rights Watch www.hrw.org Works to defend human rights worldwide. Its website includes a women’s rights and a children’s rights division. Click on to campaigns to sign on to a range of urgent actions.
Institute for Global Communications Home of the IGC Networks www.igc.apc.org/ PeaceNet, EcoNet, ConflictNet, LaborNet, and WomensNet. These networks aim to serve individuals and organizations working toward peace, environmental protection, human rights, social and economic justice, sustainable and equitable development, health, and non-violent conflict resolution.
The Advocates for Human Rights www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org The mission of The Advocates for Human Rights is to implement international human rights standards in order to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law. By involving volunteers in research, education, and advocacy, The Advocates for Human Rights builds broad constituencies in the United States and selected global communities. To support teachers, The Advocates for Human Rights writes curriculum and provides training and resources on human rights education.
One World Online http://us.oneworld.net/ An information bridge between nongovernmental organizations and government agencies with a vast collection of multimedia material of text, graphics, audio and video on development, the environment and human rights. One World Online is a partnership of many development agencies and charities. It covers news, reports and stories of justice and injustice around the world, and projects currently in place to improve human and civil rights.
Right to Play www.righttoplay.com An athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play as a tool for the development of children and youth in the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Right to Play is committed to improving the lives of these children and to strengthening their communities by translating the best practices of sport and play into opportunities to promote development, health and peace.
Save the Children www.savethechildren.org An organization that works both overseas and locally to improve the quality of children's lives through the realization of their rights. Look under the “Get Involved” link to explore their volunteer opportunities and events.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) www.unicef.org A worldwide organization that strives to help ensure the survival, growth and the long-term development of the world's underprivileged children. Check out their site for existing opportunities to help advocate for these children.
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights www.ohchr.org Home to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other leading international treaties. Issues of focus include: democracy, terrorism, indigenous people, minorities, disabilities, and more.
WITNESS www.witness.org Uses video and other technology to fight for human rights. Group works in partnership with activists around the world to document abuses and bring evidence before courts, governments, the media, and the world.