Human Rights

As described on their website, "Amnesty International is a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people – no matter who they are or where they are.We are the world’s largest grassroots human rights organization." Amnesty single-handedly freed 153 wrongfully imprisoned citizens, and their fight for fundamental human rights is only picking up speed.

"AWID is a global, feminist, membership, movement-support organization working to achieve gender justice and women’s human rights worldwide." (from awid.org)

Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world. We are roughly 450 people of 70-plus nationalities who are country experts, lawyers, journalists, and others who work to protect the most at risk, from vulnerable minorities and civilians in wartime, to refugees and children in need. We direct our advocacy towards governments, armed groups and businesses, pushing them to change or enforce their laws, policies and practices. To ensure our independence, we refuse government funding and carefully review all donations to ensure that they are consistent with our policies, mission, and values. We partner with organizations large and small across the globe to protect embattled activists and to help hold abusers to account and bring justice to victims.

The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

The mission of The Advocates for Human Rights is to implement international human rights standards to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law. By involving volunteers in research, education, and advocacy, we build broad constituencies in the United States and select global communities.

FREEDOM HOUSE IS AN INDEPENDENT NON-PARTISAN, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO DEFEND AND EXPAND FREEDOM GLOBALLY TO HELP SECURE A WORLD WHERE ALL ARE FREE. WE IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE THREATS TO FREEDOM (RESEARCH & ANALYSIS), MOBILIZE DECISION MAKERS TO RESPOND TO THOSE THREATS AND SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRESS (POLICY & ADVOCACY), AND SUPPORT ACTIVISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO DEFEND AND EXPAND FREEDOM (ACTION).

PHYSICIANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS WORKS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MEDICINE, SCIENCE, AND LAW TO SECURE HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. WE INVESTIGATE AND DOCUMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, GIVE VOICE TO SURVIVORS AND WITNESSES, AND PLANT SEEDS OF RECONCILIATION BY ENSURING THAT PERPETRATORS CAN BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR CRIMES.

UUSC advances human rights and social justice around the world, partnering with those who confront unjust power structures and mobilizing to challenge oppressive policies.

A HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ACHIEVING ACHIEVING DIGNITY AND JUSTICE FOR WORKERS WORLDWIDE.

REPRESENTATIVE VOICE OF THE ORGANIZED JEWISH COMMUNITY IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.

THE SISTERHOOD IS GLOBAL INSTITUTE, INC. (SIGI) HAS CONSULTATIVE STATUS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS, AND FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES HAS PLAYED A LEADING POLICY-FORMULATION, STRATEGIC AND ACTIVIST ROLE IN THE EVOLUTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MOVEMENT.

THE MISSION OF INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION IS TO PROTECT PEOPLE IN POVERTY FROM VIOLENCE BY WORKING WITH PARTNERS TO RESCUE VICTIMS, BRING THE CRIMINALS TO JUSTICE, RESTORE SURVIVORS TO SAFETY AND STRENGTH, (SEE SCHEDULE O)AND HELP LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILD A SAFE FUTURE THAT LASTS.

THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL POLICY IS A WOMAN-LED, PROGRESSIVE, INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT CENTER FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY WORKING TO ADVANCE A MORE PEACEFUL, JUST, AND SUSTAINABLE U.S. APPROACH TO FOREIGN POLICY. THROUGH RESEARCH, CONVENING, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, WE PROVIDE NUANCED ANALYSES AND PROMOTE EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS TODAY'S MOST URGENT GLOBAL THREATS. CENTRAL TO OUR MISSION IS THE INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES INTO OUR RESEARCH, WHICH CENTER THE VOICES OF COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY U.S. FOREIGN POLICY BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD.

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Provide support for the educational and cultural programs and activities of the World Federation of Free Latvians, Inc. - 501(c)(3) organization and other organizations with similar goals and purposes.

PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS WORLDWIDE

CRISIS GROUP WORKS TO PREVENT AND RESOLVE DEADLY CONFLICT AROUND THE WORLD BY INFORMING AND INFLUENCING THE PERCEPTIONS AND ACTIONS OF POLICYMAKERS AND OTHER KEY CONFLICT ACTORS. TO THIS END, WE ENDEAVOUR TO TALK TO ALL SIDES AND PROVIDE EXPERT, INDEPENDENT FIELD-CENTERED RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND POLICY ENGAGEMENT.

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO END THE TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS WORLDWIDE. IT PROMOTES THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS BY WORKING INTERNATIONALLY TO COMBAT COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN ALL ITS FORMS.

RECEIVE, ADMINISTER, AND EXPEND FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND EDUCATION PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS BOTH BORN AND UNBORN.

THE FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN CUBA (FHRC) IS A 501 C3 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1992 TO PROMOTE A NONVIOLENT TRANSITION TO A FREE AND DEMOCRATIC CUBA WITH ZERO TOLERANCE TO HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. FHRC SEEKS TO EMPOWER HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS AND ACTIVISTS WHO ARE WORKING FOR CHANGE IN CUBA THROUGH NON-VIOLENT MEANS. THESE INCLUDES PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES, INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS, LEGAL DEFENSE, BLOGGERS AND ANY MARGINALIZED SECTOR OF THE SOCIETY. FHRC FEELS A PROFOUND RESPONSIBILITY TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER THE CUBAN CIVIL SOCIETY IN ITS EFFORTS TO OBTAIN THIS TRANSITION. FHRC ALSO MAINTAINS INITIATIVES OUTSIDE OF CUBA TO PROMOTE EFFORTS BY CUBAN CIVIL SOCIETY WITHIN THE ISLAND, INCLUDING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT CONDITIONS ON THE ISLAND. FHRC FEELS A PROFOUND RESPONSIBILITY TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER CUBAN CIVIL SOCIETY IN ITS EFFORTS TO BRING FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY TO THEIR COUNTRY.

COMMITTED TO THE PRESERVATION AND EXTENSION OF THE DEMOCRATIC WAY OF LIFE AND TO THE UNITY CREATIVE SURVIVAL OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. IT SEEKS TO UNITE FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF THESE GOALS ALL AMERICAN JEWS SIMILARLY COMMITTED.

GHRC promotes human rights in Guatemala and supports communities and activists who face threats and violence. GHRC documents and denounces abuses, educates the international community, and advocates for policies that foster peace and justice.

TO PERPETUATE THE HUMANITARIAN IDEALS AND THE NONVIOLENT COURAGE OF RAOUL WALLENBERG THROUGH THE NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF A UNIQUE ACADEMIC PROGRAM; A STUDY OF HEROES, AN INTERDISCIPLINARY CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GRADES KINDERGARTEN-12.