American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Death Penalty Campaign The ACLU opposes capital punishment under all circumstances because it violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, is administered arbitrarily and unfairly, and fails to deter crime or improve public safety.
Amnesty International: The Death Penalty Amnesty International works for abolition of the death penalty by regularly monitoring developments, collecting information worldwide and organizing an on-going program in cooperation with other human rights organizations and government.
Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (CUADP) CUADP works to end the death penalty in the United States through aggressive campaigns of public education, and the promotion of tactical grassroots activism. CUADP focuses on two main areas: education about viable alternatives to the death penalty and strategic grassroots activism.
Death Penalty Focus Death Penalty Focus is a non-profit organization dedicated to the abolition of capital punishment through grassroots organizing, research, and the dissemination of information about the death penalty and its alternatives.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) HMW opposes capital punishment in all circumstances, including the execution of people with mental retardation, because of its cruel and inhumane nature.
Murder Victims’ Families for Reconciliation Murder Victims’ Families for Reconciliation is a national organization of family members of homicide and state killings who oppose the death penalty in all cases. Thier mission is to abolish the death penalty.
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP) NCADP provides information, advocates for public policy, and mobilizes and supports individuals and institutions that share unconditional rejection of capital punishment.
The Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) DPIC is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. The Center prepares in-depth reports, issues press releases, conducts briefings for journalists, and serves as a resource to those working on this issue.
The International Justice Project The International Justice Project works towards the development, coordination and increased employment of international law and human rights standards as they pertain to capital punishment.
Campus PrideNet Campus PrideNet is a national online community and resource network committed to student leaders and campus organizations who work to create a safer campus environment free of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, heterosexism and genderism at colleges and universities.
Community United Against Violence (CUAV) CUAV is a multicultural organization working to end violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities.
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) GLAAD is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) HRC is a bipartisan organization that works to advance equality based on sexual orientation and gender expression and identity, to ensure that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) IGLHRC is a U.S.-based non-profit, non-governmental organization working to secure the full enjoyment of the human rights of all people and communities subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status.
Lambda Legal Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, the transgendered, and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) NCLR is a national, lesbian, feminist, non-profit law firm with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counseling, and public education. NCLR also provides representation and resources to gay men, and bisexual and transgender individuals.
New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP) AVP is a crime victim assistance agency for the lesbian, gay, transgender and HIV/AIDS communities in New York City. AVP provides free and confidential assistance to thousands of crime victims each year from all five boroughs of New York City.
The Gay Library The Gay Library provides resources and information to encourage, empower and educate gay and gay-friendly individuals in 185 countries.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ACLU works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the conservation of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State Americans United for Separation of Church and State is a religious liberty watchdog group based in Washington, D.C. that educates Americans about the importance of church-state separation in safeguarding religious freedom.
Amnesty International Amnesty International is a worldwide movement working to promote all human rights that are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international standards. Amnesty International campaigns to free all prisoners of conscience; ensure fair and prompt trials for political prisoners; abolish the death penalty; end political killings and "disappearances"; and oppose human rights abuses by opposition groups.
Avaaz.org A community of global citizens who take action on the major issues facing the world ensuring that the views and values of the world’s people (not just political elites and unaccountable corporations) shape global decisions.
Axis of Justice Axis of Justice is non-profit political organization formed by Tom Morello of Audioslave and Serj Tankian of System of a Down to bring together musicians, fans of music, and grassroots political organizations in a fight for social justice, and to effectively organize around issues of peace, human rights, and economic justice.
Campus Greens Campus Greens is a national student-based, non-profit organization dedicated to building a broad-based movement for radical democracy on America's high school and college campuses.
Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) EPIC is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C. that was established to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values.
Grassroots.org Grassroots.org is a non-profit organization that serves other non-profits and information consumers worldwide with free Internet business services to charities and focuses on serving non-religious organizations involved in Environmentalism, Humanitarian Relief, Homeless Issues, Political Freedom, Government Reform, and other like-minded, non-legislative causes.
Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch works toward protecting human rights of people around the world, to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom, to protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and to bring offenders to justice.
Idealist Idealist is a project of Action Without Borders and provides a directory of nonprofit and community organizations in 153 countries, volunteer opportunities, and job and internship listings. Action Without Borders is a global network of individuals and organizations working to build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives and to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of mutual respect.
National Lawyers Guild National Lawyers Guild is an association of lawyers, law students, legal workers, and jailhouse lawyers that regard human rights as more sacred than property interests and work to safeguard human rights, eliminate racism, protect civil rights and liberties, and look upon the law as an instrument for the protection of the people.
Not In Our Name The Not In Our Name Project is a national network of individuals and organizations committed to standing with the people of the world working to build, strengthen and expand resistance to stop the U.S. government's entire course of war and repression being waged in the name of "fighting terrorism."
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) The mission of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is to protect and promote all human rights for all" (Mission Statement, Geneva, 2000). The High Commissioner for Human Rights is the official with principal responsibility for United Nations human rights activities.
OneWorld OneWorld is a network of autonomous, non-profit co-operative centres around the world. It is dedicated toward a vision of a world where resources are shared fairly and sustainably, where human rights are nurtured and protected, and where democratic governance structures enable people to shape their own lives.
People for the American Way People for the American Way is a 501(c)(3) organization that works to reduce social tension and polarizations, encourage community participation, increase understanding among different segments of society, and increase the level and quality of public dialogue.
Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) Students for a Free Tibet works through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action, with the Tibetan people in their struggle for freedom and independence.
The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) APC is an international network of civil society organizations working toward the empowerment and support of peace, human rights, development and protection of the environment, through the strategic use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), including the Internet.
The Marra Foundation The Marra Foundation supports projects that result in sustainable change in people's lives and that create opportunities for people to become involved in compassionate service.
The Seva Foundation (Seva) Seva is a donor-supported non-profit foundation building partnerships to respond to locally defined problems with culturally sustainable solutions throughout the world.
The United Nations The purposes of the United Nations are to maintain international peace and security; to develop friendly relations among nations; to cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems and in promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; and to be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in attaining these ends.
TrueMajority TrueMajority was founded by Ben Cohen, Co-founder, Ben and Jerry’s. It is a grassroots education and advocacy project of Priorities, Inc., a non-profit, non-partisan, tax-deductible, 501(c)(3) corporation. TrueMajority’s underlying philosophy reflects the American values of compassion, charity and justice - attacking poverty and world hunger, championing the rights of every child, woman & man, reducing our dependence on oil, getting money out of politicis, closing the gap between rich and poor kids at home, etc.
Action Against Hunger (AAH) AAH is an international, non-governmental and non-religious organization. AAH specializes in emergency situations of war, conflict, and natural emergency aid and longer-term assistance to people in disaster.
America's Second Harvest America's Second Harvest is working to create a hunger-free America. They distribute food and grocery products through a nationwide network of certified affiliates, increase public awareness of domestic hunger, and advocate for policies that benefit America's hungry.
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) ACORN is the nation's largest community organization of low and moderate-income families. ACORN's priorities include: better housing for first time buyers, living wages for low-wage workers, increased investment in our communities, and better public schools.
CARE CARE is a private international humanitarian organization working to help families in poor communities improve their lives and achieve lasting victories over poverty.
Global Rich List Creative site by Poke designed to challenge people's perception of their personal wealth. Enter an annual income to see where it ranks in relation to the richest people in the world.
KickStart KickStart is a non-profit organization that develops and markets new low-cost technologies that are used to create profitable new small businesses, new jobs, and new wealth in Africa.
NetAid NetAid is a network of people and organizations committed to ending extreme poverty. NetAid raises awareness about extreme poverty and promotes actions that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of the world's poorest people.
The Hunger Site The Hunger Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific humanitarian need-the eradication of world hunger. It offers a "give free food" button to help feed the hungry.
The Institute for Food and Development Policy (Food First) Food First is a member-supported, nonprofit 'peoples' think tank and education-for-action center. They highlight root causes and value-based solutions to hunger and poverty around the world, with a commitment to establishing food as a fundamental human right.
The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty works to prevent and end homelessness with three main strategies: impact litigation, policy advocacy, and public education. The Law Center strives to place homelessness in the larger context of poverty.
The ONE Campaign (ONE) ONE is an effort by Americans, through a diverse coalition of faith-based and anti-poverty organizers, to rally Americans – ONE by ONE – to fight the emergency of global AIDS and extreme poverty.
The World Bank Group The World Bank Group’s mission is to fight poverty and improve the living standards of people in the developing world. It is a development Bank which provides loans, policy advice, technical assistance and knowledge sharing services to low and middle income countries to reduce poverty.
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) WFP is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. The frontline in the battle against hunger runs from sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East to Latin America and Asia.
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) ADL fights anti-Semitism, bigotry, and international terrorism. ADL probes the roots of hatred, advocates before Congress, develops educational programs, and works toward the goals of countering and reducing hatred.
AntiRacismNet AntiRacismNet is an online resource for the activist community and a portal offering information about anti-racism activities, online directory of social justice organizations, issue-specific and news digest listservs, calendar for posting regional, national, international events, and a news portal.
Peace Action Peace Action is a grassroots peace group working to end the nuclear threat, to create a more peaceful economy, and to support nonviolent resolutions to international conflicts.
Peace Brigades International (PBI) PBI is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian, non-governmental, international network of unpaid volunteers and a few paid staff, using direct nonviolent action to help deter violence and expand space for human rights activism in areas of civil strife.
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) SPLC is a small civil rights law firm. It is internationally known for its tolerance education programs, its legal victories against white supremacists and its tracking of hate groups.
SPLC's Tolerance.org SPLC's online destination for people interested in dismantling bigotry and creating communities that value diversity.
Student Peace Action Network (SPAN) SPAN is a grassroots peace and justice organization working from campuses across the U.S. that supports a foreign policy based on human rights and international cooperation, and a domestic agenda that supports human and environmental concerns, and that pushes for practical alternatives to war.
United for Peace and Justice United for Peace and Justice is an anti-war and social activist organization that publishes information for peace activists all over the U.S. and the world.
CODEPINK CODEPINK is a women initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement that seeks positive social change through proactive, creative protest and non-violent direct action.
Feministe Feminist blog about politics, women's issues, and issues affecting women's lives.
MADRE MADRE is an international women’s human rights organization that works in partnership with women’s community-based groups in conflict areas worldwide. Our programs address issues of sustainable development, community improvement and women’s health; violence and war; discrimination and racism; self-determination and collective rights; women’s leadership development; and human rights education.
National Organization for Women (NOW) NOW is an organization of feminist activists in the U.S. with 500,000 contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Off Our Backs Off Our Backs is a newsjournal by, for, and about women. It provides news and information about women's lives and feminist activism, educate the public about the status of women around the world, serves as a forum for feminist ideas and theory, and more.
The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) FMF is an organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically.
The Global Fund for Women The Global Fund for Women is an international network of women and men committed to a world of equality and social justice that advocates for and defends women's human rights by making grants to support women's groups around the world.
United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN INSTRAW) INSTRAW works toward gender equality and the empowerment of women through its Gender Awareness Information and Networking System (GAINS), an internet-based research and training environment driven by a worldwide network. INSTRAW provides database resources, including an online library with over 1000 gender-related resources from around the world.
Women's Environment and Development Organization WEDO is an international advocacy organization that seeks to increase the power of women worldwide as policymakers at all levels in governments, institutions and forums to achieve economic and social justice, a healthy and peaceful planet, and human rights for all.
Women's Human Rights Resources (WHRR) WHRR provides information on international women's human rights via the Internet. WHRR is a member of DIANA, which is a collaborative venture of university-based human rights centres and non-governmental human rights agencies. The WHRR website contains articles, documents, and links pertaining to all aspects of women's rights.
WomenWatch WomenWatch is a joint UN project to create a core Internet space on global women's issues and monitor the results of the Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing in 1995.
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