HUMAN RIGHTS
* Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity *
and of the equal and inalienable rights
of all members of the human family
is the foundation of freedom,
justice and peace in the world,
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| Organizations | Documents | Government |
| Death Penalty | Links to Rights | For Later Use |
Amnesty International USA
Amnesty in the USA, find out programs, actions, news and other information.
How to Join Amnesty International USA
Use e-mail or postal mail to join Amnesty.
Human Rights Watch
"Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world."
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
A civil liberties organization which conducts extensive litigation on Constitutional issues including privacy, and free speech.
Carter Center
Coordinates the International Human Rights Council as part of its efforts in the areas of international democratization and development, global health, and urban revitalization.
Simon Wiesenthal Center
An international center for Holocaust remembrance and the defense of human rights and the Jewish people.
Peace Brigades International
A unique grassroot organization exploring and implementing nonviolent approaches to peacekeeping and support for basic human rights.
The Association of World Citizens
"Only with a burning patience can we conquer the splendid City which will give light, justice, and dignity to all mankind"- Rimbaud
Working for Change
Check out the activism section for something to do.
www.voice4change.org
"This site is here for you learn about the wonderful work of many organizations who are working to make our world a better place."
OneWorld Online
A partnership of many of the world's leading development agencies and charities working on development, the environment and human rights.
Physicians for Human Rights
"Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) promotes health by protecting human rights."
Directory of Human Rights Resources on the Internet
From the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Department of Justice Statistics
Statistics on crime, court actions, prisons and more.
Friends Committee on National Legislation
The Friends have a long history of progressive political action.
United Nations
There is a human rights section.
Campaign to End the Death Penalty
Extnsive death penalty information.
ACLU Death Penalty Page
The ACLU has a firm commitment on death penalty issues.
Dead Man Talkin'
Direct from San Quentin death row.
Friends Service Committee: Programs Addressing the Death Penalty
A wide variety of links concerning the death penalty.
Death Penalty Links - Derechos Human Rights
Wide variety of links.
Last updated: January 4, 2003
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David Watkins at daviwat@comcast.net