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Collected by: University of Texas at Austin Libraries, Human Rights Documentation Initiative

Archived since: Apr, 2009

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The University of Texas Libraries’ Human Rights Documentation Initiative Collection features fragile websites containing human rights documentation and related content from human rights organizations and advocates across the globe. Browse collection by topic, geographic area, language or do a keyword search at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/hrdi/hr_archive.

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Title: عدسة شاب دمشقي

URL: http://dimashqilens.com/ar/

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Title: Права человека в России / Human Rights in Russia

URL: http://hro.org/

Description: In Russian and English. Rights in Russia is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established on 19 January 2010 to mark the murder of human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov and journalist Anastasia Baburova who that day in 2009 were shot dead in Moscow. Rights in Russia is committed to supporting the human rights movement in the Russian Federation.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--legal proceedings armed conflict and persecution--intimidation armed conflict and persecution--harassment and humiliation advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--non-governmental organizations

Title: Youth Initiative for Human Rights

URL: http://yihr.org/

Description: In English, Serbo-Croatian and Albanian. Formed in 2003, YIHR aims to provide protection for the victims of violations of human rights, establish new connections between the post-war generations and enhance the participation of youth in the processes of transitional justice by promoting the truth about the wars in the former Yugoslavia. Site contains reports and newsletters for download, news, press releases, information on programs, and individual pages for YIHR offices.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--truth commissions advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--impunity laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--legal proceedings advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--press and media coverage civil and political rights--discrimination, political civil and political rights--discrimination, ethnic and racial

Title: Youth Human Rights Movement

URL: http://yhrm.org/

Description: In Russian and English. English portion of site contains program description and news articles. YHRM is comprised of members from 30 Russian states whose areas of focus include racial and ethnic intolerance, army service, voter rights, and youth rights. YHRM's registration revoked in 2007, but then registration committee later acknowledged this as unlawful and reinstated registration.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--demonstrations advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists civil and political rights--freedom of assembly civil and political rights--freedom of speech laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--death penalty civil and political rights--discrimination, ethnic and racial

Title: Women's World: Organization for Rights, Literature and Development

URL: http://wworld.org/

Description: In English. Women's World (WWORLD) is an organization founded to combat gender-based censorship, defend freedom of expression, support writers who have been silenced or attacked as a result of their work, and encourage the development of women's presses and journals. Since 2003, the organization has operated more as a loose network of organizations and activists rather than as a centralized body. Site contains news, information about WWORLD and partner organizations, original publications, and resources for female writers and presses.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--right to self-determination civil and political rights--women’s rights civil and political rights--freedom of the press civil and political rights--discrimination, gender civil and political rights--censorship

Title: Women's Initiatives For Gender Justice

URL: http://www.iccwomen.org/

Description: In English. Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice is based in the Hague, the Netherlands (the seat of the International Criminal Court), and works globally to ensure justice for women, to advocate for the inclusion of gender based crimes in the investigations and prosecutions of the ICC and to promote the rights of women victims/survivors of armed conflict throughout the ICC justice process, including through their Trust Fund for Victims. The site is comprised of news updates on trials and crimes, reports and publications (including the Annual Gender Report Card), and other resources for activists and educators advocating for women's justice.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--women's rights civil and political rights--discrimination, gender laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--accountability laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--international law armed conflict and persecution--war crimes laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--judicial systems, International Criminal Court (ICC)

Title: Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF)

URL: http://www.wildaf.org/

Description: In English. Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF) is a pan-African NGO dedicated to women's rights and legal empowerment via rural development initiatives, violence against women initiatives, increasing women's electoral participation, legal literacy training, and research. Site contains reports, photographs, and news.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--legal organizations civil and political rights--discrimination--by type--gender discrimination civil and political rights--women's rights

Title: Women Living Under Muslim Laws

URL: http://www.wluml.org/

Description: In English, French, Arabic, Russian, Chinese (traditional and simplified). Contains news organized by region and subject, downloadable publications, action alerts, and presentations. International solidarity network that extends to 70 countries ranging from South Africa to Uzbekistan, Senegal to Indonesia and Brazil to France. Offices in the United Kingdom, Senegal and Pakistan.

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Subject:   armed conflict and persecution--honor crimes armed conflict and persecution--domestic violence civil and political rights--discrimination, gender civil and political rights--women's rights

Title: Vigilance Soudan

URL: http://www.vigilsd.org/

Description: This is the older website for VS. To see captures of the newer site, go here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/https://vigilancesoudans.wixsite.com/vigilance-soudans/ In French and English. Maintained by a group of former residents of Sudan. Contains French and English publications of newsletter "Viglance Soudan" as well as news bulletins, links, maps, and chronology of events related to Sudan.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--United Nations economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--oil and gas civil and political rights--women's rights armed conflict and persecution--refugees armed conflict and persecution--paramilitaries armed conflict and persecution--internally displaced persons armed conflict and persecution--genocide

Title: Vigilance Soudan

URL: https://vigilancesoudans.wixsite.com/vigilance-soudans/

Description: This is the most recent website for VS. To see captures of the old site, go here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/http://www.vigilsd.org/. In French and English. Maintained by a group of former residents of Sudan. Contains French and English publications of newsletter "Viglance Soudan" as well as news bulletins, links, maps, and chronology of events related to Sudan.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--United Nations economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--oil and gas civil and political rights--women's rights armed conflict and persecution--refugees armed conflict and persecution--paramilitaries armed conflict and persecution--internally displaced persons armed conflict and persecution--genocide

Title: Uyghur Human Rights Project

URL: http://uhrp.org/

Description: In English. UHRP is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose mission is to promote human rights and democracy for the Uyghur people, and to raise awareness of human rights abuses that occur in East Turkestan, referred to by the Chinese authorities since 1955 as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). Reports from East Turkestan document a pattern of abuse including political imprisonment, torture, and disappearances. With only a few extremely rare exceptions, Uyghurs continue to be the only population in China consistently subjected to executions for political and religious offenses. Mosques are summarily closed and the Uyghur language is banned from use in schools. Uyghurs are subjected to compulsory unpaid labor on infrastructures, such as oil or gas lines to transfer East Turkestan’s resources to mainland China. Site contains news articles, reports, press releases, and photographs.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--due process advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--prisons and prisoners armed conflict and persecution--refugees

Title: Upside Down World: Covering Activism and Politics in Latin America

URL: http://upsidedownworld.org

Description: In English and Spanish. Upside Down World is an online magazine covering activism and politics in Latin America. Founded in 2003, it is made up of work from writers, activists, artists and regular citizens from around the globe. The site covers civil, political, economic, cultural and social rights with a particular focus on Latin America. Materials include news coverage of related issues across Latin America.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--extractive technologies civil and political rights--coups and attempted coups economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--drug trafficking economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--indigenous peoples economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--natural disasters civil and political rights--political parties and movements

Title: University Teachers for Human Rights (Jaffna)

URL: http://uthr.org/

Description: In English. Formed in 1988 with the aim to challenge the human rights violations experienced by the Tamil community and hold perpetrators accountable as well as create and humanize a social and political space for the community. Activities came to a standstill when a key founding member was assassinated in 1989. Contains briefings, statements, reports, and publications.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, national economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--land rights armed conflict and persecution--militarization advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists

Title: United Nations Organization Mission in DR Congo

URL: http://monuc.unmissions.org/

Description: This is the older site for the UN Organization Mission in DR Congo. To see captures of the new site, go here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/https://monusco.unmissions.org/en/ In English and French. Determined in 2000 according to a UN security council resolution, the UN peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo's mandate includes facilitation of humanitarian assistance and human rights monitoring, with particular attention to vulnerable groups including women, children and demobilized child soldiers. Site contains photographs, newsletters, maps, and press releases for download, audio and video clips, and press coverage.

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Subject:   armed conflict and persecution--weapons--landmines and unexploded ordnance civil and political rights--children's rights armed conflict and persecution--United Nations Peacekeeping armed conflict and persecution--rape and sexual abuse armed conflict and persecution--child soldiers laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--laws and legislation civil and political rights--women's rights armed conflict and persecution--paramilitaries

Title: United Nations Organization Mission in DR Congo

URL: https://monusco.unmissions.org/en/

Description: This is the new site for the UN Organization Mission in DR Congo. To see captures of the old site, go here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/http://monuc.unmissions.org In English and French. Determined in 2000 according to a UN security council resolution, the UN peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo's mandate includes facilitation of humanitarian assistance and human rights monitoring, with particular attention to vulnerable groups including women, children and demobilized child soldiers. Site contains photographs, newsletters, maps, and press releases for download, audio and video clips, and press coverage.

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Subject:   armed conflict and persecution--weapons--landmines and unexploded ordnance civil and political rights--children's rights armed conflict and persecution--United Nations Peacekeeping armed conflict and persecution--rape and sexual abuse armed conflict and persecution--child soldiers laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--laws and legislation civil and political rights--women's rights armed conflict and persecution--paramilitaries

Title: Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union

URL: http://helsinki.org.ua/

Description: In Russian, Ukrainian, and English. The Association was established on the 1st of April 2004 and registered by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in June 2004.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--right to privacy armed conflict and persecution--torture

Title: Türkiye İnsan Hakları Vakfı/Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (HRFT)

URL: http://www.tihv.org.tr/index.php?turkce

Description: In English and Turkish. Türkiye İnsan Hakları Vakfı/Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (HRFT) is an NGO established in 1990 to provide treatment and rehabilitation services for torture survivors and document human rights violations in Turkey. Although torture occurred more frequently in Turkey in the 1980s, the HRFT continues to monitor the human rights situation in Turkey and provides aid to survivors. The site contains a few reports and news updates about human rights abuses in Turkey.

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Subject:   armed conflict and persecution--torture

Title: Tunezine

URL: http://tunezine.com

Description: In French and Arabic. The Association monitors the violations of human rights in Tunisia works to defend the rights of the political detainees, and publishes news regarding the violations that nationals of neighboring Arab countries face. Closed in 2006.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--freedom of the press laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--prisons and prisoners laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--laws and legislation advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--press and media coverage

Title: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia

URL: http://trcofliberia.org/

Description: In English. Includes photos, videos, mp3s, maps, reports, hearings, press releases, newsletters and news items related to Liberian civil war that occurred from 1979-2003. Users may also upload their own photos and testimonies for the website. The TRC also works with the Liberian diaspora in the U.S. and West Africa.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--memorials and commemoration events laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--transitional jusice armed conflict and persecution--war crimes armed conflict and persecution--rape and sexual abuse armed conflict and persecution--child soldiers civil and political rights--women's rights

Title: Tlachinollan Human Rights Center

URL: http://www.tlachinollan.org/

Description: In English and Spanish. Website of the Tlachinollan Human Rights Center which is concerned with promoting and defending human rights for the peoples in Guerrero, Mexico. There is a strong agricultural focus.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--agriculture economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--indigenous peoples laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--police misconduct advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--non-governmental organizations

Title: Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy

URL: http://www.tchrd.org/

Description: In English. Formed in 1996, organization first Tibetan non-governmental human rights organization to be established in exile in India. It aims to promote and protect human rights of the Tibetan people in Tibet. Contains reports, news articles, and newsletter.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--hunger strikes laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--police misconduct economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--education civil and political rights--elections and electoral activities laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--death penalty

Title: Tibet Online

URL: http://tibet.org/

Description: In English. Creates internet resources for Tibet support groups. Provides videos, list of non-English websites on Tibet, list of Tibet support groups internationally, information on Tibet and campaigns supporting Tibet, news items, and legal and historical materials.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, national advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--eyewitness documentation advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--demonstrations economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--indigenous peoples civil and political rights--freedom of assembly civil and political rights--freedom of religion

Title: Tibet Info Net

URL: http://www.tibetinfonet.net/

Description: In Chinese, German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Tibetan. Tibet Info Net is a portal for original news stories and other original content about Tibet, including information on protests and human rights violations. Contains updates, images, and background information.

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Subject:   civil and political rights economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--press and media coverage

Title: Think Tanks

URL: http://www.tt-ipd.org

Description: In English, Russian and Azerbaijanian. This Azerbaijan based non-profit policy research organization publishes textual materials on media, governance and energy policy.

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Title: The World Uyghur Network News

URL: http://utv.dyndns.org/

Description: In Chinese, Uyghur, Turkish, German, and English. List of human rights-related articles in East Turkestan. Based in Germany. New URL for http://www.uygur.org/enorg/h_rights/human_r.htm.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--sustainable development civil and political rights--discrimination, political civil and political rights--discrimination, ethnic and racial civil and political rights--censorship armed conflict and persecution--torture armed conflict and persecution--political prisoners armed conflict and persecution--harassment and humiliation

Title: The Sex Workers’ Rights Advocacy Network (SWAN)

URL: http://swannet.org/

Description: In English and Russian. The Sex Workers’ Rights Advocacy Network (SWAN) is a network of civil society organizations that advocate for the rights of the sex workers in Central and Eastern Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and South-East Europe. The site contains links to member organizations, a newsletter, publications, press releases, and links to articles about sex work.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgender / queer rights economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--AIDS/HIV economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--sex workers

Title: The Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA)

URL: http://www.rawa.org/

Description: In English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, and Japanese. The Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA), was established in 1977 as an independent political/social organization of Afghan women fighting for human rights in Afghanistan. Their objectives are to fight fundamentalism and secure democracy for Afghans. RAWA has established schools, orphanages, and soup kitchens, and run trade courses for sex workers. Site contains reports and news as well as extensive photo galleries.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--education economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--sex workers civil and political rights--women’s rights

Title: The Lesbian and Gay Equality Project

URL: http://equality.org.za/

Description: In English. LGEP is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that works towards achieving full legal and social equality for lesbian and gay people in South Africa. Site contains documents for download on various activities.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgender / queer rights advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists

Title: The Kyrgyz Committee for Human Rights

URL: http://kchr.org/

Description: In Russian and English. Kyrgyz Committee for Human Rights (KCHR) - is an NGO established by internationally known human rights defender Dyryldaev Ramazan. The website principally contains news and monitoring information from Kyrgyzstan.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--migrant rights laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--corruption civil and political rights--borders armed conflict and persecution--rape and sexual abuse advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists civil and political rights--freedom of the press civil and political rights--discrimination, gender armed conflict and persecution--torture advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--non-governmental organizations

Title: The International Committee on the Rights of Sex Workers in Europe (ICRSE)

URL: http://www.sexworkeurope.org/

Description: In English. The International Committee on the Rights of Sex Workers in Europe (ICRSE) was established in the Netherlands in 2004 to create a European network of sex workers and allies. The ICRSE organized a conference in 2005, supports member organizations and individuals to collaborate in promoting positive images of sex workers, supports national campaigns to oppose policy proposals that undermine the rights of sex workers, and fights against human rights abuses that result from anti-trafficking and anti-immigration policies. The site contains information on campaigns and membership, news about sex work from around the world, publications, a gallery of photographs, and videos.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--human trafficking civil and political rights--migrant rights--immigrant rights laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--immigration procedures economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--AIDS/HIV economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--sex workers

Title: The Chosun Journal: Networking Communities for Human Rights in North Korea

URL: http://chosunjournal.com/

Description: In English. Formed in 2001, the Chosun Journal is a non-profit site whose agenda is to inform, provoke, and mobilize consciences for human rights in North Korea. Site contains news articles, photographs, videos, reports available for download, recommended reading list, and ways to get involved.

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Subject:   armed conflict and persecution--infanticide economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--right to adequate food armed conflict and persecution--refugees

Title: The Burma Campaign UK: Campaigning for Human Rights and Democracy in Burma

URL: http://burmacampaign.org.uk/

Description: in English. The Burma Campaign UK works for human rights, democracy and development in Burma. We work for the freedom of all the peoples of Burma regardless of race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender or age. Contains news archive, video gallery, newsletters and reports for download, and events listing.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--corporate social responsibility civil and political rights--democratization civil and political rights--freedom of assembly civil and political rights--freedom of speech laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--prisons and prisoners advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--press and media coverage civil and political rights--political parties and movements civil and political rights--elections and electoral activities

Title: The Balkan Human Rights Web Pages

URL: http://greekhelsinki.gr/

Description: In English and Greek. This website provides a platform for a variety of regional human rights organizations. It provides materials on news and issue areas across the region, but divided into country areas.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--children's rights civil and political rights--women's rights civil and political rights--discrimination, ethnic and racial advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--non-governmental organizations

Title: The BALKAN Human Rights Web Pages

URL: http://cm.greekhelsinki.gr/

Description: In English. Site contains news articles dating from 2005 to 2009. All relate to human rights issues in Greece. In addition, the site links to other BALKAN Human Rights pages.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--legal proceedings civil and political rights--discrimination, religious advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--press and media coverage civil and political rights--freedom of religion armed conflict and persecution--hate crimes

Title: The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information: Expanding Human Rights Information and Values in the Middle East and North Africa

URL: http://www.anhri.net/

Description: In Arabic and some English. Central repository for human rights information and websites in Arabic on eighteen countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa - Jordan, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Sudan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, Libya, Oman, Algeria, Lebanon, Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Kuwait. Seeks to expand coverage circle to include Mauritania, Somalia and Iran. Based in Cairo, Egypt. Contains press releases, articles, and news items.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--internet advocacy advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists civil and political rights--freedom of the press civil and political rights--freedom of assembly advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--press and media coverage

Title: Taiwan Association for Human Rights

URL: http://tahr.org.tw/

Description: In Chinese and English. Formed in 1994, TAHR focuses on all areas related to human rights and is the longest-running human rights organization in Taiwan. Contains news on latest campaigns and projects.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--laws and legislation economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--indigenous peoples laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--land rights economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--adequate housing

Title: Tahrir Documents

URL: http://www.tahrirdocuments.org/

Description: In English and Arabic. Tahrir Documents is an ongoing effort to archive and translate activist papers from the 2011 Egyptian uprising and its aftermath. Materials are collected from demonstrations in Cairo’s Tahrir Square and published in complete English translation alongside scans of the original documents. The project is not affiliated with any political organization, Egyptian or otherwise, and is edited by Cameron Hu, Levi Thompson, Elias Saba, and Emily Drumsta. Tahrir Documents welcomes the submission of materials for translation and publication on the website.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--cultural repositories advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--demonstrations advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists

Title: Survival International: The Movement for Tribal Peoples

URL: http://www.survivalinternational.org/

Description: In Spanish, French, English, Italian and Dutch. Offices in Spain, France, United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands. Formed in 1969, Survival is an international organization supporting tribal peoples worldwide. Site contains news (sorted by tribe and country), videos, blogs, media kits, photographs, downloads of publications, and online store.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--extractive technologies economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--pollution and contamination laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--land rights economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--indigenous peoples

Title: Sudan Human Rights Organization

URL: http://shro-cairo.org

Description: This is the old site for SHRO-Cairo. To see captures of the new site, go here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/https://shro-cairoupdated.org/Home_Page.html In English. SHRO-Cairo disseminates human rights and democracy information that aims to insure the recognition, realization, and enjoyment of human rights norms and principles as enshrined in regional and international human rights instruments and covenants as an integral part of the Constitution, State, and Civil Society of Sudan. Site contains press releases, news articles, newsletters, reports, and action alerts.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--gender discrimination armed conflict and persecution--mass killings advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--police misconduct armed conflict and persecution--genocide

Title: Sudan Human Rights Organization

URL: https://shro-cairoupdated.org/Home_Page.html

Description: This is the new site for SHRO-Cairo. To see captures of the old site, go here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/http://shro-cairo.org In English. SHRO-Cairo disseminates human rights and democracy information that aims to insure the recognition, realization, and enjoyment of human rights norms and principles as enshrined in regional and international human rights instruments and covenants as an integral part of the Constitution, State, and Civil Society of Sudan. Site contains press releases, news articles, newsletters, reports, and action alerts.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--gender discrimination armed conflict and persecution--mass killings advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--police misconduct armed conflict and persecution--genocide

Title: South Asia Forum for Human Rights

URL: http://safhr.org/

Description: In English. Human rights coalition with 35 partner organizations and offices in Nepal, Pakistan, and India. Formed in 1990, SAFHR promotes respect for universal values of human rights, the interdependence of rights and the indivisibility of rights. Some of its core concerns of the human rights and peace agenda are displacement of indigenous peoples and minorities, refugees and migrants, impunity, inter-state and intra-state conflicts and peace accords, militarization and the strengthening of peace constituencies in civil society. It works with two particular constituencies - women and the media- to strengthen their peace and human rights building capacities.

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Subject:   armed conflict and persecution--peacebuilding civil and political rights--freedom of speech civil and political rights--women's rights armed conflict and persecution--refugees

Title: Sithi.org: Cambodian Human Rights Portal

URL: http://sithi.org/

Description: In English. Sithi.org is a Cambodian human rights portal that enables citizen reporting and monitoring of human rights violations in Cambodia, maintains lists of elected officials, human rights laws, funding agencies, and organizations, tracks development efforts and elections, and provides other publications and materials. Sithi.org is maintained by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), which is also available through the archive (http://www.cchrcambodia.org/). Site contains interactive maps, photos, videos, publications, and news.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--land rights laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--due process civil and political rights--right to self determination civil and political rights--freedom of speech armed conflict and persecution--political prisoners

Title: Sierra Leone Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Report

URL: http://trcsierraleone.org

Description: This is the older site for the Sierra Leone Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, but you can find captures of the newer site here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/https://www.sierraleonetrc.org/ In English. Funded by the Open Society Initiative of West Africa (OSIWA). Site contains complete report for download of the Sierra Leone Truth \& Reconciliation Commission's investigation of abuses during the Sierra Leone civil war. There are also versions of the report for high school students and children. Government has ignored or rejected recommendations; there is also a lack of government funding.

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Subject:   armed conflict and persecution--peacebuilding civil and political rights--good governance laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--truth commissions

Title: Sierra Leone Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Report

URL: https://www.sierraleonetrc.org/

Description: This is the newer site for the Sierra Leone Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, but you can find captures of the older site here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/http://www.trcsierraleone.org In English. Funded by the Open Society Initiative of West Africa (OSIWA). Site contains complete report for download of the Sierra Leone Truth \& Reconciliation Commission's investigation of abuses during the Sierra Leone civil war. There are also versions of the report for high school students and children. Government has ignored or rejected recommendations; there is also a lack of government funding.

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Subject:   armed conflict and persecution--peacebuilding civil and political rights--good governance laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--truth commissions

Title: Sexual Minorities Uganda

URL: http://www.smug.4t.com/index.html

Description: In English. SMUG is a coalition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) human rights organizations. SMUG was born on March 3, 2004 to organize LGBTI groups to create one big strong LGBTI community in Uganda. The need for a coalition arose because there were several LGBT groups operating in the country lacked concrete organization and teamwork with fellow groups. SMUG would then work on behalf of its member organizations, enforcing their activities and representing them in a more organized manner. The websites contains general news articles and program news.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--community organizing civil and political rights--gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgender / queer rights economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--AIDS/HIV

Title: Sahrawi Association of Human Rights Victims

URL: http://asvdh.net/

Description: In Arabic, English, French and Spanish. Formed in 2005, ASVDH conducts human rights work in the Western Sahara under Moroccan occupation. Moroccan authorities refuse to recognize the association and have targeted the Association’s Executive Committee and Coordinating Council, arresting, beating and generally subjecting them to harassment and maltreatment because of their membership in ASVDH. Contains news, photographs, videos, audio clips, and reports.

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Subject:   armed conflict and persecution--extrajudicial executions advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--prisons and prisoners armed conflict and persecution--intimidation armed conflict and persecution--torture armed conflict and persecution--harassment and humiliation

Title: SAACID

URL: https://saacid.org/

Description: In English. Formed in 1990, SAACID (meaning 'to help' in Somali) is a non-governmental organization with offices in Somalia and Australia. Their aim is to increase life options for women, children, and the poor.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--right to water civil and political rights--good governance economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--access to healthcare civil and political rights--children's rights civil and political rights--women's rights

Title: Réseau National des Droits Humains / National Human Rights Defense Network / Rezo Nasyonal pou Defann Dwa Mounn

URL: http://rnddh.org/

Description: In French, English, Creole. Non-profit, non-governmental organization that formed in 1982 under the name National Coalition for Refugees. Focuses on stopping U.S. deportation of Haitian refugees, refugees and displaced persons in Haitian provinces, human rights violations during the dictatorship, and democracy. Contains news articles and PDF versions of newsletters.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--right to information armed conflict and persecution--displacement laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--judicial reform laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--impunity civil and political rights--women's rights armed conflict and persecution--refugees

Title: Resistencia Honduras

URL: http://www.resistenciahonduras.net/

Description: In Spanish with some materials in French, English, and Portuguese. This site is the new domain of http://contraelgolpedeestadohn.blogspot.com

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Subject:   civil and political rights--coups and attempted coups advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--community organizing

Title: Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU)

URL: http://www.researchandadvocacyunit.org/

Description: In English. Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) is a general human rights thinktank in Zimbabwe which publishes reports on human rights (with a heavy focus on women's rights, transitional justice, and political rights) and runs an assistance program for victims of human rights abuse. Site contains reports.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--electoral activity civil and political rights--political movements laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--transitional jusice civil and political rights--women's rights

Title: Reiniciar: corporación para la defensa y promoción de derechos humanos / Reinitiate: Corporation for the Defense and Promotion of Human Rights

URL: http://reiniciar.org/

Description: In Spanish. Contains news articles, audiovisual materials, PDFs of publications, and opportunities for action. Focuses on the genocide of members of the Unión Patriótica, leftist political party whose members were targeted and killed during the 1980s by military and paramilitary forces. Founded in 1993 by surviving members of UP and others who had worked on human rights in the Barrancabermeja area of Colombia, Reiniciar is a non-profit organization based in Bogota, Colombia that provides human rights advocacy training, documents human rights violations nation wide, and provides legal, humanitarian and psychological aid to survivors of human rights abuses.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--political identity advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--memorials and commemoration events armed conflict and persecution--refugees civil and political rights--political parties and movements armed conflict and persecution--disappearances

Title: Regional Public Movement: Chechen Committee for National Salvation

URL: http://savechechny.narod.ru/

Description: In Russian and English. Content on unlawful detainment and torture; rights of soldiers; general human rights as pertains to Russia/Chechnya territorial dispute.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic armed conflict and persecution--displacement economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--economic policy advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists armed conflict and persecution--refugees civil and political rights--political parties and movements armed conflict and persecution--torture

Title: Red National de organismos Civiles de Derechos Humanos

URL: http://redtdt.org.mx/

Description: In Spanish. Website serves as a collaborative meeting space for human rights organizations across Mexico.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--internet advocacy laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--legal proceedings laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--police misconduct armed conflict and persecution--political prisoners

Title: Reconciliation in Rwanda - Stories of Rescue

URL: http://employees.oneonta.edu/conwaypg/rwandablog/index.html/

Description: This is the older site for Reconciliation in Rwanda. To see the new site, go here: https://rwandablog.wordpress.com/ In English, French and Kinyarwanda. In the aftermath of 20th century genocides, many stories that were told by survivors described “bystanders” and rescuers as well as the perpetrators who tortured and killed helpless victims. The survivors of Rwanda’s 1994 catastrophe likewise identified countless individuals who risked their own lives to save others. Increasingly, the stories of heroic rescuers, including many who died as a result of their courageous efforts, are documented and widely appreciated for their educational and inspirational value. The website includes text transcripts of testimonies by survivors.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--testimony armed conflict and persecution--mass killings advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--survivor organizations laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--truth commissions advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--oral history armed conflict and persecution--genocide

Title: Reconciliation in Rwanda - Stories of Rescue

URL: https://rwandablog.wordpress.com/

Description: This is the new site for Reconciliation in Rwanda. You can find captures of the older site here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/http://employees.oneonta.edu/conwaypg/rwandablog/index.html In English, French and Kinyarwanda. In the aftermath of 20th century genocides, many stories that were told by survivors described “bystanders” and rescuers as well as the perpetrators who tortured and killed helpless victims. The survivors of Rwanda’s 1994 catastrophe likewise identified countless individuals who risked their own lives to save others. Increasingly, the stories of heroic rescuers, including many who died as a result of their courageous efforts, are documented and widely appreciated for their educational and inspirational value. The website includes text transcripts of testimonies by survivors.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--testimony armed conflict and persecution--mass killings advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--survivor organizations laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--truth commissions advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--oral history armed conflict and persecution--genocide

Title: Radio Okapi

URL: http://radiookapi.net/

Description: In French. Radio Okapi's local language radio programs disseminate information about humanitarian assistance, the peace process, and demobilization and reintegration. A Radio Okapi journalist was murdered in June 2007.

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Subject:   armed conflict and persecution--peacebuilding armed conflict and persecution--demobilization advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--press and media coverage

Title: Radio Liberada

URL: http://radioeslodemenos.blogspot.com/

Description: In Spanish. Contains news stories, press releases, photos, videos related to the Honduran resistance movement after the 2009 coup d'etat that removed democratically elected president, Manuel Zelaya, from power.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--coups and attempted coups advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--community organizing advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--press and media coverage

Title: Raddho

URL: http://www.raddho.com/

Description: In French. La Rencontre Africaine pour la Défense des Droits de l'Homme [African Assembly for the Defense of Human Rights] (RADDHO) collects and disseminates information about human rights in Senegal and Africa at large, with a special focus on women's rights, refugee rights, freedom of the press, fair elections, the separatist movement in the Casamance, and other regional conflicts. Site contains news about projects, reports, video, audio, and other resources.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--migrant rights armed conflict and persecution--refugees civil and political rights--freedom of the press civil and political rights--electoral activity civil and political rights--women's rights

Title: Quotha

URL: http://quotha.net/

Description: In English. Quotha is a blog where Adrienne Pine, an American anthropologist, publishes coverage and analysis of civil and political rights issues in Latin America, including violations by extractive industry projects and big business. The current focus of the blog is the Honduran coup of June 2009. The site contains her field notes from Honduras, as well as wide-ranging analysis and news coverage of the post-coup period.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--coups and attempted coups laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--impunity advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--press and media coverage

Title: Public Movement "Multinational Georgia"

URL: http://www.pmmg.org.ge/

Description: In English, Russian, Georgian. Formed in 1999, PMMG is an umbrella organization which provides resource support and cooperates with the representatives of the more then 18 diaspora and 56 grass-root NGOs working in the field protection of rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic groups residing in Georgia. Contains reports for downloads, information on regional branches and activities, and a forum.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic armed conflict and persecution--conflict resolution civil and political rights--freedom of religion civil and political rights--discrimination, ethnic and racial

Title: Proyecto Desaparecidos

URL: http://desaparecidos.org/main.html

Description: In Spanish and English. The Desaparecidos Project is an initiative of a variety of human rights scholars and activists who hope to combat forced disappearances and the impunity that often enables them to continue occurring. The website includes current news on government repression of dissent, memorials to disappeared people, testimony of survivors and resources for attorneys.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--accountability armed conflict and persecution--political prisoners armed conflict and persecution--disappearances

Title: Promolex

URL: http://www.promolex.md/

Description: In English, Russian, and Romanian. Promo-LEX is a human rights and development NGO in Moldova. Promo-LEX focuses on legal aid, litigation, legislative advocacy, human rights and election monitoring, anti-discrimination work, and education. Site contains news, reports, press releases, and e-newsletters.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--discrimination civil and political rights--freedom of assembly civil and political rights--good governance laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--laws and legislation

Title: Procuraduría General de la Nación: República de Colombia

URL: http://www.procuraduria.gov.co/

Description: In Spanish. Official government website for the ombudsman of Colombia. Contains news, publications, photographs, audio and video materials, and an event calendar. The Procuraduría oversees state employees in their exercise of their public duties. Within the ongoing peace process between the state and paramilitry forces, the Procuraduría is charged with promoting participatory mechanisms for the victims. They are organizing a project that archives the non-judicial materials produced in the course of the prosecution of paramilitary crimes: testimonies, objects, photographs. Organization has limited funding and security concerns associated with what is a highly controversial peace process between the state and the paramilitaries. Links between paramilitary forces and state agents have been publicly denounced, and in certain cases proved in court.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--public policy organizations laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--impunity laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--laws and legislation

Title: Procuradaria de Derechos Humanos / Human Rights Ombudsman

URL: http://www.pdh.org.gt/

Description: In Spanish. Contains background information on human rights, ombudsman's functions and areas of work (protection of senior citizens, prisoners, women, workers, handicapped, children and youth, publications, immigrants, indigenous populations, the environment) and news.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--drug trafficking economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--indigenous peoples laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--organized crime advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--prisons and prisoners civil and political rights--women's rights armed conflict and persecution--paramilitaries

Title: People's Watch of Tamil Nadu

URL: http://pwtn.org/

Description: In English. Founded in 1995, People's Watch documents and legally intervenes in human rights cases. Primary issue areas include torture prevention, access to justice and tsunami recovery efforts. The website includes photographic and video media materials, reports and news.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--education armed conflict and persecution--torture

Title: Paso de la Reina, Rios sin presas, pueblos VIVOS

URL: http://pasodelareina.org/

Description: In English. Consejo de Pueblos por la Defensa del Río Verde (COPUDEVER) is a land rights organization that was formed to fight a dam project in Oaxaca and organizes around land rights and environmental rights issues. Site contains news, reports, photos, videos.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--agriculture economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--indigenous populations economic, social, and cultural rights--environment laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--land rights

Title: Palestinian Human Rights Organization (PHRO)

URL: http://www.palhumanrights.org/

Description: In Arabic and English. Palestinian Human Rights Organization (PHRO) is a refugee rights NGO focused on the rights of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. PHRO monitors refugee camps, advocates for refugee rights, provides legal aid for refugees, and creates reports and other educational materials about the situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Site contains news, press releases, and reports.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--women's rights armed conflict and persecution--refugees civil and political rights--migrant rights--immigrant rights armed conflict and persecution--displacement

Title: Otros Mundos Chiapas

URL: http://otrosmundoschiapas.org/

Description: In Spanish. The website of Other Worlds, a non governmental organization that seeks to present alternatives to current economic and environmental policies. There is a focus on sustainability and local action. Website contains articles,videos and pdfs.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--sustainable development advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--non-governmental organizations

Title: Omo "Iliniden" - Pirin: Member of the European Free Alliance - EFA

URL: http://omoilindenpirin.org/

Description: In English, Bulgarian, and Macedonian. OMO "Ilinden" - PIRIN is a democratic party in the Republic of Bulgaria, that protects the rights of the minorities and strives for the decentralization of the country. It is the only political party that fights for the rights of the Macedonian minority in Bulgaria. The Bulgarian government refuses to acknowledge the existence of the large Macedonian minority in Pirin Macedonia and continues to violate its basic human rights. Members and supporters of OMO "Ilinden" - PIRIN (political party and human rights organization) and OMO Ilinden (human and minority rights organization) have been videotaped, harassed, beaten, fined, and even imprisoned simply for asserting their ethnic Macedonian identity.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic civil and political rights--freedom of assembly civil and political rights--freedom of speech civil and political rights--political parties and movements civil and political rights--discrimination, ethnic and racial armed conflict and persecution--harassment and humiliation

Title: Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Nepal

URL: http://nepal.ohchr.org/

Description: In English and some Nepali. OHCHR-Nepal was invited by the Government of Nepal in April 2005 to monitor how people’s human rights were being respected and to advise the Government on how it can promote and protect human rights. Focuses on child rights, gender, social exclusion and transitional justice. Site contains press releases, speeches, newsletters, Nepali characters font for download in Nepali and English, audio and video materials, and maps.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--transitional jusice civil and political rights--children's rights civil and political rights--discrimination, gender

Title: North Korea Freedom Coalition

URL: http://www.nkfreedom.org/

Description: In English. Formed in 2003, the Coalition has worked for the freedom, human rights, and dignity of the North Korea people. The Coalition currently has over 60 public member organizations and individual members representing millions of American, South and North Korean, and Japanese citizens as well as other nations and is credited with being the driving force behind the passage of the North Korea Human Rights Act of 2004 and is now working to ensure that it is fully implemented. Site contains downloads of educational materials, event listings, news and a photo and video gallery.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--adequate housing advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--demonstrations economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--right to adequate food laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--prisons and prisoners advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--non-governmental organizations

Title: None on Record: Stories of Queer Africa

URL: http://noneonrecord.com

Description: In English. None on Record is a sound documentary project that collects the oral testimonies of queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Africans living in Africa and the African diaspora. The site contains audio from the interviews, a blog, relevant links, and photos.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgender / queer rights armed conflict and persecution--harassment and humiliation

Title: Nepal Dalit Info: An Information Network for Nepal Dalit Information Resources

URL: http://nepaldalitinfo.net/

Description: This is the older site for Nepal Dalit Info. To see captures of the newer site, go here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/https://nepaldalitinfo.wordpress.com/home/ In English. In 2003, Dr. DP Rasali, Mr. Hira Vishwakarma and Dr. MB Bishwakarma formed information network to connect Dalits, a traditionally discriminated group, from Nepal.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic civil and political rights--right to information economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--education advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--community development organizations civil and political rights--discrimination, ethnic and racial

Title: Nepal Dalit Info: An Information Network for Nepal Dalit Information Resources

URL: https://nepaldalitinfo.wordpress.com/home/

Description: This is the new site for Nepal Dalit Info. To see captures of the old site, go here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/http://nepaldalitinfo.net/ In English. In 2003, Dr. DP Rasali, Mr. Hira Vishwakarma and Dr. MB Bishwakarma formed information network to connect Dalits, a traditionally discriminated group, from Nepal.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic civil and political rights--right to information economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--education advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--community development organizations civil and political rights--discrimination, ethnic and racial

Title: National Human Rights Commission of Korea: A World of Dignity for All

URL: http://humanrights.go.kr/index.jsp

Description: In Korean and English. The Commission was established in 2001 as a national advocacy institution for human rights protection. It is committed to the fulfillment of human rights in a broader sense, including dignity, value and freedom of every human being, as signified in international human rights conventions and treaties to which Korea is a signatory. State-run, some of the commissioners have to be approved by the president. Contains press releases, background information, legal documents, photographs, cartoons, posters, videos, newsletter, form to file a complaint with instructions in Chinese, English, Hindustani, Monoglia, Thai, Russian, Vietnamese, and downloads of articles and publications.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--migrant rights civil and political rights--elderly rights economic, social, and cultural rights civil and political rights--children's rights

Title: National Coalition for Haitian Rights: Haiti Insight Online

URL: http://nchr.org

Description: In English. Formed in 1992, the Coalition's mission is to champion the rights of Haitians in the United States and Haiti. Organization survives on donations and volunteers; there are local offices in Haiti and only two staff members in US. Site contains publications for download, press, news archive of articles relating to immigration, refugees, human rights, and civil rights.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--migrant rights--immigrant rights armed conflict and persecution--refugees

Title: NISGUA: Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala

URL: http://nisgua.org/

Description: In English. NISGUA is a U.S. based non-governmental organization that links people in the U.S. with the Guatemalan people and their grassroots struggles for justice, human rights, environmental protection, and dignity. The website includes coverage of news pertaining to Guatemala and Central America more generally, and information regarding campaigns on trade and development, impunity, land rights and militarization.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--mining laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--land rights economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--indigenous peoples laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--accountability civil and political rights--women's rights

Title: NGO Coordination Committee in Iraq

URL: http://ncciraq.org/

Description: In English, French and Arabic. Contains information divided by subject. Network of 80 international NGOs and 200 Iraqi NGOs. Unable to list Iraqi NGOs for security reasons.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, religious advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--aid and relief organizations civil and political rights--discrimination, gender

Title: Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra / Landless Rural Workers' Movement

URL: http://mst.org.br/

Description: In Portuguese. MST's main areas of focus are agrarian reform and community development. The MST has been peacefully occupying unused land since 1985 and distributing it among landless peasants for them to work it, develop education projects etc. MST members have been criminalized, prosecuted and investigated illegally by the Judiciary and military police of the Rio Grande do Sul State. The Prosecutor has declared the movement illegal and their members have been incarcerated and investigated. Site contains mp3s of MST music, posters from events, political graphics, videos, interviews, forum, and news.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--land rights economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--agriculture laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--judicial reform economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--economic policy civil and political rights--freedom of assembly

Title: Movimento Nacional de Víctimas de Crímenes de Estado / Movement of Victims of State Crimes

URL: http://movimientodevictimas.org/

Description: In Spanish. Umbrella organization for ONGs and people who have been victims of or fight against state terrorism in Colombia. Denounces, promotes education, advocacy. MOVICE director, Ivan Cepeda Castro, has had to live in exhile twice due to death threats associated with his work denouncing state terrorism in Colombia. Criminal charges for libel and diffamation have also been made against him for his work exposing the links between governemnt officials and paramilitary forces. Site contains videos, photos, documents, and newsletters.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--community organizing advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists civil and political rights--freedom of assembly laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--impunity laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--police misconduct

Title: Movimento Nacional de Luta pela Moradia

URL: http://mnlmsm.blogspot.com/

Description: In Portuguese. This site is the blog for the Movimento Nacional de Luta pela Moradia, an organization devoted to housing and land rights in the city of Santa Maria, Brazil. Site contains updates and photographs.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--adequate housing laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--land rights

Title: Moscow Helsinki Group

URL: http://mhg.ru/

Description: In Russian and some English. Moscow Helsinki Group was founded in 1976 as an extension of the international network of Helsinki committees. The website's content is primarily in Russian, but materials in English include news, political analysis, documentation of human rights violations and organization publications.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--peace activism civil and political rights--children's rights civil and political rights--women's rights advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--non-governmental organizations

Title: Mongolian LGBT Centre

URL: http://lgbtcentre.mn/

Description: In English and Mongolian. Mongolian LGBT Centre is the first LGBTQ advocacy NGO in Mongolia. The organization lobbies for policy changes on non-discrimination law within Mongolia and on the international stage through the United Nations. Their work also includes educational and training programs. Site includes news, PDF reports, educational materials, photographs, and videos.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--discrimination laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--United Nations laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--laws and legislation civil and political rights--gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgender / queer rights advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists

Title: Miraya 101 FM

URL: http://www.radiomiraya.org/

Description: In English and Arabic. Radio station in Juba, southern Sudan, sponsored by Fondation Horondelle, UN Mission in Sudan and a number of government agencies in Europe and Canada. News archives back to January 2007, in PDF and html. Human rights and development news, Darfur news. The streaming audio is only archived for one week. Although an agreement was signed permitting UNMIS to operate a radio station, the Khartoum government has continually resisted the mission's efforts to access the country's airwaves.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--street children armed conflict and persecution--weapons--landmines and unexploded ordnance civil and political rights--elections and electoral activities

Title: Miraya 101 FM

URL: https://unmiss.unmissions.org/radio-miraya-news/

Description: This is the new site for Radio Miraya. To see captures of the old site, go here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/http://www.mirayafm.org/ In English and Arabic. Radio station in Juba, southern Sudan, sponsored by Fondation Horondelle, UN Mission in Sudan and a number of government agencies in Europe and Canada. News archives back to January 2007, in PDF and html. Human rights and development news, Darfur news. The streaming audio is only archived for one week. Although an agreement was signed permitting UNMIS to operate a radio station, the Khartoum government has continually resisted the mission's efforts to access the country's airwaves.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic economic, social, and cultural rights--economic and labor rights--street children armed conflict and persecution--weapons--landmines and unexploded ordnance civil and political rights--elections and electoral activities

Title: Minority Rights Group International

URL: http://www.minorityrights.org/

Description: In English. MRG is a non-governmental organization that works with 130 partners in over 60 countries to ensure that disadvantaged minorities and indigenous people can make their voices heard. Through training and education, legal cases, publications and the media, we support minority and indigenous people as they strive to maintain their rights to the land they live on, the languages they speak, to equal opportunities in education and employment, and to full participation in public life. MRG has offices in the United Kingdom, Hungary, and Uganda. Site contains news, information on campaigns, background information, directory of marginalized groups, and documents for download.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--physical disability economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--indigenous peoples armed conflict and persecution--genocide civil and political rights--discrimination, political civil and political rights--discrimination, ethnic and racial

Title: Memorial: International Historical, Enlightenment, Human Rights and Humanitarian Society and Memorial

URL: http://memo.ru/

Description: In English, Russian and German. The International Volunteer Public Organization “MEMORIAL Historical, Educational, Human Rights And Charitable Society” is a volunteer public association. Memorial is a community of dozens of organizations in different regions of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, and Georgia. Memorial is a group of specialized research, human rights, and education centers in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and several other cities. The site contains limited textual materials related to human rights, but links to a more comprehensive website with additional materials.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--memorials and commemoration events laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--legal proceedings

Title: Manipur Update

URL: http://www.geocities.com/manipurupdate

Description: In English. The Manipur Update is a monthly newsletter published by Human Rights Alert. Human Rights Alert is a non-governmental, voluntary organization of individuals committed to the cause of human rights. Its members are drawn from human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers, academics, health workers and community workers of Manipur. The mission of the publication is to represent the conditions of the Manipur people since their incorporation into India by the British. Articles cover disappearances, women's experiences, rape, first person accounts, and lists of victims.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--rape and sexual abuse advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--eyewitness documentation armed conflict and persecution--domestic violence armed conflict and persecution--mass killings civil and political rights--discrimination, gender armed conflict and persecution--disappearances

Title: Magyar Helsinki Bizottsag | Hungarian Helsinki Committee

URL: http://helsinki.hu/

Description: In English and Hungarian. The Hungarian Helsinki Committee is an association founded in 1989. The Hungarian Helsinki Committee monitors the enforcement in Hungary of human rights enshrined in international human rights instruments, provides legal defence to victims of human rights abuses by state authorities and informs the public about rights violations. The website contains news articles and publications regarding various issue areas - refugees, law enforcement, access to justice, and ethnic minorities.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--discrimination, ethnic and racial armed conflict and persecution--torture

Title: MUTAWINAT /مجموعة متعاونات الخيرية - البرامج

URL: https://mutawinat.net/

Description: This is the new site for Mutawinat. You can find captures of the old site here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/http://www.mutawinat.org/ In English and Arabic. Mutawinat Benevolent Company is a women's, children's, and refugee rights NGO in the Sudan. It provides legal aid, runs a literacy campaign, conducts legal training, and organizes demonstrations and celebrations of International Women's Days. Site contains links, publications, and news.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--aid and relief organizations advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--legal organizations civil and political rights--discrimination, gender civil and political rights--women's rights

Title: MUTAWINAT /مجموعة متعاونات الخيرية - البرامج

URL: http://www.mutawinat.org/

Description: This is the older site for Mutawinat. You can find captures of the most recent site here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/https://mutawinat.net/ In English and Arabic. Mutawinat Benevolent Company is a women's, children's, and refugee rights NGO in the Sudan. It provides legal aid, runs a literacy campaign, conducts legal training, and organizes demonstrations and celebrations of International Women's Days. Site contains links, publications, and news.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--aid and relief organizations advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--legal organizations civil and political rights--discrimination, gender civil and political rights--women's rights

Title: MADRE: Demanding Rights, Resources & Results for Women Worldwide

URL: http://www.madre.org/

Description: In English. MADRE is an international women’s human rights organization that uses human rights to advance social justice; MADRE partners with women in communities worldwide (Africa, Latin America, Middle East) to meet urgent, local needs and create long-term solutions to the problems that women face. Site contains information on projects listed by country, opportunities for involvement, blog, videos, press releases, news archive, and position papers.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--education civil and political rights--women's rights economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--reproductive health and pregnancy economic, social, and cultural rights--environment--sustainable development

Title: Ligue des Droits de la Personne dans la Région des Grands Lacs / League for the Defense of Human Rights of the Great Lakes

URL: http://ldgl.org/

Description: In French and some English. Human rights umbrella group, with members from Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda. Contains reports, documents, bulletins, and presentations related to human rights in the region.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--social and cultural rights--identity, ethnic civil and political rights--good governance civil and political rights--discrimination, gender civil and political rights--elections and electoral activities civil and political rights--discrimination, ethnic and racial

Title: Ligue Rwandaise pour la Promotion et la Defense des Droits de L'Homme / Rwandan League for the Promotion and Defense of the Rights of Man

URL: http://liprodhor.org.rw/

Description: In French. LIPRODHOR was the only independent human rights organisation in Rwanda that maintained human rights monitors at the provincial and district levels. It closed in 2005, but has since reopened.

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Subject:   armed conflict and persecution--rape and sexual abuse advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--activists laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--prisons and prisoners armed conflict and persecution--genocide

Title: Latvijas Cilvektiesibu Centrs | Latvian Center for Human Rights

URL: http://cilvektiesibas.org.lv/lv/

Description: In English, Latvian and Russian. The Latvian Centre for Human Rights (LCHR) was established in 1993 with a view to promoting human rights and tolerance in Latvia through monitoring, research, advocacy, legal assistance and training activities. In recent years, LCHR main focus has been on two broad areas: human rights in closed institutions, and social integration, which includes all minority-related and tolerance issues, as they represent the most important problem areas of human rights in Latvia. The website contains information on topical issue areas, including social integration, tolerance, and mental disability advocacy.

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Subject:   laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--laws and legislation civil and political rights--elections and electoral activities

Title: Las Libres: Centro Las Libres de Información en Salud Sexual, Región Centro / Center Las Libres for Information on Sexual Health, Central Region

URL: http://www.laslibres.org

Description: This is the old site for Las Libres. You can find captures of the new site here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/https://www.laslibres.org.mx/ In Spanish and English. Las Libres is a non-governmental organization based in Guanajuato, Mexico. In 2000, Las Libres formed in response to the state government's attempt to ban abortion for rape victims, the only legal reason a woman may seek an abortion. The bill was not passed and now Las Libres conducts legislative monitoring as well as training youth in the community to become leaders and teachers in sexual health education. Site contains news articles and information on the organization's work.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--abortion advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--community organizing economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--access to healthcare

Title: Las Libres: Centro Las Libres de Información en Salud Sexual, Región Centro

URL: https://www.laslibres.org.mx/

Description: This is the new site for Las Libres. You can find captures of the old site here: http://wayback.archive-it.org/1475/*/http://www.laslibres.org In Spanish and English. Las Libres is a non-governmental organization based in Guanajuato, Mexico. In 2000, Las Libres formed in response to the state government's attempt to ban abortion for rape victims, the only legal reason a woman may seek an abortion. The bill was not passed and now Las Libres conducts legislative monitoring as well as training youth in the community to become leaders and teachers in sexual health education. Site contains news articles and information on the organization's work.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--abortion advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--community organizing economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--access to healthcare

Title: Laogai Research Foundation

URL: http://www.christusrex.org/www1/sdc/laogai.html

Description: In English and some Chinese. Non-profit organization that compiles information on Laogai China's forced labor camps. Contains newsletters from 1995-1996.

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Subject:   economic, social, and cultural rights--forced labor

Title: Laogai Research Foundation

URL: http://laogai.org/

Description: In English. In 1992, the Laogai Research Foundation was established to gather information and spread public awareness on the Chinese Laogai (work camps). The Foundation publishes an annual Laogai Handbook, newsletters, special investigative reports, as well as assisting television media in preparing documentary films on the Laogai. Since its inception, the LRF has expanded its focus to document and report on other systemic human rights violations in China, including public executions, organ harvesting from executed prisoners, the coercive enforcement of China's population control policy, and persecution of religious believers. Contains reports, list of publications, survivor stories, and photographs.

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Subject:   advocacy, activism, and responses to persecution--archives, libraries, and museums laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--judicial reform civil and political rights--freedom of speech laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--prisons and prisoners laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--death penalty economic, social, and cultural rights--health and healthcare--reproductive health and pregnancy

Title: Lambda Istanbul

URL: http://lambdaistanbul.org/

Description: In Turkish and some English. Organization run by gay and lesbian activists on a volunteer basis. Activities include maintaining a cultural center, organizing pride activities, weekly meetings, weekly radio show, helpline, reporting human rights violations, working with the university to conduct research with/on the LGBT community, and organizing demonstrations.

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Subject:   civil and political rights--gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgender / queer rights

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