External Links
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Project on Extrajudicial Executions, New York University School of Law
Type: Academic Institutions | Topic: Human Rights |
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Qatar Charity (Q.C)
The mission of Qatar Charity is to support those who are in a dire need in order to achieve social justice and human honorization through co-operation with those who work for development. Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Human Rights |
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RAHANA - Reporters and Human Rights Activists of Iran
Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Human Rights |
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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
"The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is an independent academic institution. The Institute is named after Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat, in order to honour his work in the cause of humanity." (from website) Type: Academic Institutions | Topic: Human Rights |
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Rift Valley Institute
The Rift Valley Institute (RVI) is a non-profit research, education and advocacy organization operating in Sudan, South Sudan, the Horn of Africa, East Africa, the Great Lakes and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Institute works with communities, institutions and individuals to bring local knowledge to bear on political and economic development. Type: Research Institution | Topic: Human Rights |
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Rights & Democracy
Rights & Democracy is a non-partisan organization with an international mandate. It was created by Canada's Parliament to encourage and support the universal values of human rights and the promotion of democratic institutions and practices around the world. Site in English, French and Spanish. Type: Governmental Organizations | Topic: Human Rights |
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Syrian Human Rights Committee (SHRC)
The Syrian Human Rights Committee (SHRC) is an independent human rights organisation concerned fundamentally with defending general liberties and human rights of the Syrian people Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Human Rights |
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Tapol - Indonesia Human Rights Campaign
"TAPOL (which means political prisoner in Indonesian) was originally set up to campaign for the tens of thousands of political prisoners remaining in Indonesia. Over time our mandate expanded to cover campaigning for human rights in general in Indonesia and East Timor. In 2007, in response to the democratic changes taking place in Indonesia, our mandate was further broadened to include the promotion of peace and democracy in Indonesia and East Timor although our activities now are primarily focused on Indonesia." (from website) Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Human Rights |
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The Green Voice of Freedom
Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Human Rights |
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The Heinrich Böll Foundation
"The Heinrich Böll Foundation is a non-profit organization striving to promote democracy, civil society, human rights, international understanding and a healthy environment internationally." (from website) Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Human Rights |
