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Advocates for Religious Rights and Freedoms ARRF is a consociation of ministers of the International Community of Christ that seeks to preserve, protect and defend freedom of religion and to protect the right of individuals to religious expression. Anti-Defamation League The mission of the ADL is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all citizens alike. Human Rights Watch Organization 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 wartime. Investigates and exposes human rights violations and hold abusers accountable. In English with versions in six other languages. Focus: HOPE Non-profit civil and human rights organization based in Detroit that unites a multicultural community in common efforts to overcome injustice and build racial harmony. Youth Coalition An international coalition of young people committed to promoting adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive rights at the national, regional and international levels. Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative The CHRI is a non-partisan, independent, international non-governmental organization, mandated to ensure the practical realisation of human rights within the Commonwealth. Penal Reform International (PRI) Information about PRI's activities worldwide, and its ethos. Jubilee Action UK human rights charity supporting aid and awareness programmes for children and families at risk in places such as Burma, Brazil, the Philippines, Thailand, India and Liberia. Rights International US-based group, representing victims of human rights violations in international tribunals where governments violate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other treaties. Forefront This membership network of nearly 60 leading grassroots human rights activists works in 30 different countries to develop effective ways to support and strengthen the work of grassroots human rights defenders by providing them with technical assistance, technology, networking and advocacy. |
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