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The Human Rights Web Open in a new browser window  
   Human rights resources including links to relevant documents.
   http://www.hrweb.org/
The International Monitor Institute Archives Open in a new browser window  
   Advanced media research for human rights. Video, audio and photography pertaining to human rights worldwide, particularly in the former Yugoslavia, Burma, Cambodia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and the Middle East.
   http://www.imisite.org/
Human Rights Internet Open in a new browser window  
   Provides human rights publications, information on children's rights and the UN human rights system, and listing of human rights organizations worldwide.
   http://www.hri.ca/
Concise Guide to Human Rights on the Internet Open in a new browser window  
   Resource for finding information about human rights on the internet. Links to organizations worldwide addressing human rights issues.
   http://www.derechos.org/human-rights/manual.htm
Gendercide Watch Open in a new browser window  
   Confronts gender-selective atrocities against men and women worldwide. Includes a growing database of historical and contemporary case-studies of gendercide, research materials, and up-to-date media coverage.
   http://gendercide.org
Human Rights Alerts Open in a new browser window  
   From Peace Brigades International.
   http://www.igc.apc.org/pbi/ern.html
Freedom Magazine: In Support of Human Rights Open in a new browser window  
   Explores the role of investigative reporting in restoring human rights.
   http://www.humanrightsfreedom.org
Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM) Open in a new browser window  
   Studies and gathers human rights documentation.
   http://www.law.uu.nl/english/sim/
Civil Liberties Open in a new browser window  
   From About.com - Columns, link libraries, polls, and discussions about personal liberty issues.
   http://civilliberty.about.com/
Human Rights Education Resource Centre Open in a new browser window  
   Includes searchable databases, full-text education and training materials and interactive distance learning tools on human rights.
   http://www.hrea.org
World Audit of Democracy and Human Rights Open in a new browser window  
   Focus is on democracy, human rights, press freedom, corruption and the rule of law. Daily news on democracy and human rights, links and e-commerce facilities for human rights publications.
   http://www.worldaudit.org/
Human Rights Discussion List Open in a new browser window  
   Active mail list and discussion on subject. Bilingual, English y EspaƱol.
   http://www.derechos.org/human-rights/hrights.html
Humanlex Open in a new browser window  
   Categorised links related to the field of international law and international human rights law. In English and French.
   http://humanlex.tripod.com
Hate Crime Premise Open in a new browser window  
   Opinion paper discussing the assumptions behind the trend toward outlawing hate crimes, and the similarity to Orwell's concept of "thoughtcrime."
   http://unquietmind.com/hate_crime.html
Human Rights Watch World Report 2001 Open in a new browser window  
   Human Rights Watch's eleventh annual review of human rights practices around the globe covers developments in 70 countries. The report reflects extensive investigative work.
   http://www.hrw.org/wr2k1/index.html
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Open in a new browser window  
   
   http://www.unhchr.ch/
United Nations Agreements on Human Rights Open in a new browser window  
   Summary page with links to full document.
   http://www.hrweb.org/legal/undocs.html
The International Association for Religious Freedom Open in a new browser window  
   Supports freedom of religion and belief as defined by international law. The IARF has general consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
   http://www.geocities.com/~iarf/
Human Rights and Liberties Page Open in a new browser window  
   Links to articles, resources, organizations, and primary documents dealing with all facets of human rights and freedoms.
   http://www.freespeech.org/unlimitedfreedom/civilrights.html
International Network for Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Open in a new browser window  
   ESCR-Net brings together diverse groups and activists committed to human rights and social justice in order to share information and strategies, establish stronger links across border and disciplines, develop a collective voice, and facilitate collaborati
   http://www.escr-net.org
International Human Rights Open in a new browser window  
   Features college papers, posters and links to web sites about international human rights' issues.
   http://cda.mrs.umn.edu/~john/jamboree/
8th Day Center for Social Justice Open in a new browser window  
   A multi-issue, social justice center supported and staffed by 30 congregations of nuns, priests and brothers which promotes analysis and action.
   http://www.8thdaycenter.org
Speak Truth To Power Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to the promotion of human rights awareness. A not-for-profit organization that seeks to proactively engage the general public in an ongoing series of issue-related programs and events.
   http://www.speaktruth.org
Comparative Democratization Project, Stanford - Human Rights Open in a new browser window  
   Links to Internet resources on human rights.
   http://democracy.stanford.edu/hum_rights.html
The United States and 'The Challenge of Relativity' Open in a new browser window  
   Review by US political dissident Noam Chomsky of the United States' own appalling record on human rights - not in the distant past, but in the last 50 years and continuing right up to this day.
   http://www.zmag.org/chomsky/articles/9708-UD-relativity.html
Human Rights Law and Issues at Suite 101 Open in a new browser window  
   A site of passion on human rights law and issues, as well as humanity for all mankind. Various concepts of human rights law and issues, and country-specific insider views on specific incidents.
   http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/human_rights
Human Rights Open in a new browser window  
   Resource on United States human rights issues including asylum, the death penalty, land mine manufacturers, police brutality, and prison conditions.
   http://humanrights.about.com/culture/issuescauses/humanrights/msub36.htm
Friends of People Close to Nature Open in a new browser window  
   Network of individuals and groups concerned with the survival of savage tribal peoples, in particular hunter-gatherers.
   http://www.fpcn-global.org/
Human Rights & Human Welfare: An International Review Open in a new browser window  
   An international review of books and other publications in the area of global human rights. Published at the Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver.
   http://www.du.edu/gsis/hrhw
Advanced Organizational Behaviour Open in a new browser window  
   Aims to draw attention to various covert practices and to stimulate discussion of their human rights implications. Underlying principles are explained and UK case studies are supplied.
   http://www.beck6mw.freeserve.co.uk
Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change Open in a new browser window  
   A research center dedicated to advancing the understanding and pursuing the goals of the American civil rights movement.
   http://benhooks.memphis.edu/
The Human Rights Initiative at Georgia Institute of Technology Open in a new browser window  
   This site is dedicated to publishing information on human rights, technology and globalization at Georgia Tech and in the wider world.
   http://humanrights.gatech.edu
Look Into My I :The Freedom Paintings Open in a new browser window  
   Rebecca Barrington's plea for privacy in the public sector. Eight powerful freedom paintings from the LuLu Eccentrix Art Gallery depicting the loss of freedom.
   http://www.angelfire.com/extreme/artgirl/index.html
Artists for a New South Africa Open in a new browser window  
   ANSA is a non-profit organization founded and supported by artists, activists and others dedicated to furthering democracy and equality in South Africa and civil rights in the U.S.
   http://www.ansafrica.org
Stop Abuse of Vulnerable People Open in a new browser window  
   Stopping abusive institutions, exposing abusers and helping survivors, uncovering pedophile rings in Childrens Homes and protesting abusive mental health treatment.
   http://stopabuse.org
Access Human Rights Open in a new browser window  
   A portal to human rights resources on the net, including news, government bodies, law, and treaties.
   http://www.hrdc.net/accesshr/
Strategic Choices in the Design of Truth Commissions Open in a new browser window  
   Site seeks to aid decision makers in societies interested in establishing a Truth Commission via analysis of the structure, design choices, and impacts of past Commissions.
   http://www.truthcommission.org
IntellectualLoafing.com Open in a new browser window  
   Discusses value of human rights and whether or not governments have the moral right to violate them in defence of human lives.
   http://www.intellectualloafing.com/discussionsfolder/runningdebatesfolder/torture.htm
International Human Rights: The Pursuit of an Ideal Open in a new browser window  
   The goal of this site is to present an objective view of human rights. Topics that have been researched include the history of human rights and the pioneers responsible for it, and issues germane to the topic.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/C0126065
Human Rights Voice Open in a new browser window  
   Non profit organization involved in the sphere of international human rights, global security, economic development, economic justice and international justice, business and economic rights, and conflict resolution.
   http://www.hrv.20m.com
Rights Advocates Open in a new browser window  
   An interactive medium for expression of breaches of human rights. Also information and advice on human rights can be found here.
   http://www.rightsadvocates.com
University of Minnesota Human Rights Meta Search Engine Open in a new browser window  
   Meta search engine for searching multiple human rights sites. Library contains a large collection of international human rights, and links to other human rights and international law sites.
   http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/lawform.html
U.S. Report Stresses Religious Rights Open in a new browser window  
   In releasing the annual assessment of human rights in other countries, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright pledged to make the promotion of religious liberty a top priority of U.S. foreign policy.
   http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis/web/vortex/display?slug=rite&date=19970131
Rights Consortium Open in a new browser window  
   A team of Non-Governmental Organizations dedicated to promoting the rule of law and human rights worldwide.
   http://www.rightsconsortium.org
Human Rights Watch World Report 2002 Open in a new browser window  
   Twelfth annual review of human rights practices and developments in sixty-six countries, covering the period from November 2000 through November 2001.
   http://hrw.org/wr2k2/
Bayefsky.com Open in a new browser window  
   Encompasses the full range of data concerning the application of the UN human rights treaty system by its monitoring treaty bodies since their inauguration.
   http://www.bayefsky.com
Human Rights and Peace Campaign Open in a new browser window  
   This is an interactive online human rights server.
   http://hurpeconline.com
United Human Rights Council Open in a new browser window  
   Works toward correcting the human rights violations of those governments who distort, deny, and delude their own history to disguise genocides, massacres, and human rights violations. Includes sections on various cases.
   http://www.unitedhumanrights.org/
Human Strategies for Human Rights Open in a new browser window  
   Human rights non-profit that provides organizational capacity building, skills training and human rights education to grassroots NGOs.
   http://www.hshr.org/
Human Rights Information and Documentation Systems Open in a new browser window  
   HURIDOCS is a global network of organisations concerned with human rights. Functions as a decentralised network in which organisations can handle and exchange information according to their own requirements.
   http://www.huridocs.org/
U.S. State Department on religious intolerance Open in a new browser window  
   Details from the second annual report on international religious freedom from the U.S. State Department. Examples of religious intolerance provided. Article dated Sept 2000.
   http://www.cnn.com/2000/US/09/05/state.dept.religion/index.html
Derechos Cafe - A Human Rights Hangout Open in a new browser window  
   News, articles, links and chat groups about human rights issues.
   http://www.derechos.net
U.S. State Department Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Open in a new browser window  
   The reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Updated annually.
   http://www.state.gov/www/global/human_rights/hrp_reports_mainhp.html
Human Rights Network International ( Open in a new browser window  
   HRNi publishes academic and reference materials pertaining to a wide range of human rights issues.
   http://www.hrni.org/
Commission on Human Security Open in a new browser window  
   Two broad areas of research and related consultative processes inform the Commission's deliberations: human insecurities resulting from conflict and violence; and the links between human security and development.
   http://www.humansecurity-chs.org/
Torture by Proxy Open in a new browser window  
   Karen L. Snell,a specialist in constitutional litigation and international extradition, comments on Kenneth Starr's comments in The Washington Post suggesting the U.S. should cast aside traditional civil liberties in the fight against terrorism.
   http://www.law.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/AppLogic+FTContentServer?pagename=law/View&c=Article&cid=ZZZISLXZITC&live=true&cst=1&pc=0&pa=0
International Human Rights Respect Open in a new browser window  
   Articles and resources for individuals concerned and interested in all aspects of human rights.
   http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/international_human_rights
Peaceful Action: A place to speak out Open in a new browser window  
   Offers a forum and news about human rights related and environmental issues. It is a platform where anyone can voice his or her opinion.
   http://www.peacefulaction.org/
Together against Torture Open in a new browser window  
   Describes the horrible crime of torture, and the passivity of bystanders. Offers ideas and links to take action, and links to U.S. and international organizations.
   http://www.origami.no/stoptorture
Bodhi Journal Human Rights Open in a new browser window  
   A collection of links, news and info on human rights with an emphasis on Tibet.
   http://www.geocities.com/bvgftr2/bjhr.html
Human Rights Reporting Open in a new browser window  
   Information about an annual seminar at Columbia University surveying the cutting-edge issues in promoting human rights, with a focus on reporting techniques.
   http://www.humanrightsreporting.com
For the Record: The UN Human Rights System Open in a new browser window  
   Country-by-country summary of the work of UN human rights mechanisms.
   http://www.hri.ca/fortherecord2002/ftrchoice.html
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children Open in a new browser window  
   Text of the convention provided by Save The Children Canada.
   http://www.savethechildren.ca/en/whoweare/whounrights.html
Development Gateway Youth Portal Open in a new browser window  
   Brings young people together to interactively discuss the environment, Youth in Conflict, HIV AIDS, and other development topics. Links to articles on youth and human rights.
   http://www.developmentgateway.org/node/182233/
Human Rights Watch World Report 2003 Open in a new browser window  
   Thirteenth annual review of human rights practices around the globe. Identifies positive and negative trends within the sphere of human rights in fifty-eight countries, covering the period from November 2001 through November 2002.
   http://hrw.org/wr2k3/
Human Rights Net Open in a new browser window  
   Non-profit organisation introducing human rights concepts and values into educational curricula and teaching practices. Host to a number of human rights sites, and a listing of resources.
   http://human-rights.net/
Human Rights Professional Interest Council Open in a new browser window  
   Harvard's intercommunity human rights resource (HRPIC) is an educational and professional resource as well as communication network for those interested in the practice of human rights.
   http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/hrpic/
HB-Rights.org Open in a new browser window  
   Provides an overview of individual rights, including parent, student, cyber, property and privacy rights.
   http://www.hb-rights.org/
Earth As It Is Open in a new browser window  
   Features political, censorship and human rights news from around the world.
   http://the-stewardship.org/earth.htm
Rights and Liberties Open in a new browser window  
   Offers links to recent news about human rights and civil liberties.
   http://www.westga.edu/~stu21992/rights.htm
The Business of Torture Open in a new browser window  
   Article by Dr. Sam Vaknin describes some examples of the business of torture in various countries.
   http://samvak.tripod.com/brief-torture01.html
Visual Encounters with the Human Effort Open in a new browser window  
   Photos from humanitarian missions by Denise Blievert. Focus on children and post-war situations.
   http://www.dbphotojournal.com/