Amnesty International
http://www.amnesty.org
The Web site of Amnesty International, a world leader in the fight to eradicate torture, contains upwards of 10,000 human rights documents.
American Refugee Committee
http://www.archq.org
Headquarters of the American Refugee Committee (ARC) are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In over 12 countries ARC promotes the health and well-being of displaced persons who have endured the ravages of war and civil conflict.
Derechos Human Rights
http://www.derechos.org
Derechos Human Rights, the first internet-based human rights organization, works for human rights all over the world and against impunity for human rights violators. Their Web site offers resources, information, and links to human rights issues.
Doctors of the World
http://www.doctorsoftheworld.org
Doctors of the World is the autonomous U.S. affiliate of the French medical relief organization, Médecins du Monde, founded by Bernard Kouchner in 1980. The organization, is part of an international network of twelve Doctors of the World/Médecins du Monde delegations in Europe and the Americas, whose joint aim is to provide medical assistance to the world's most vulnerable populations.
Human Rights First
http://www.humanrightsfirst.org
Human Rights First, formerly the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, promotes human rights through legal and advocacy work. Their Web site has access to many articles and resources related to political asylum, national and international policy, and torture.
Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org
Human Rights Watch investigates and exposes human rights violations occurring worldwide. Their Web site provides an extensive listing of country reports documenting human rights abuse as well as current news about human rights issues.
International Committee of the Red Cross
http://www.icrc.org/eng
The International Committee of the Red Cross is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims
http://www.irct.org
The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims is an independent, international health professional organization, which promotes and supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and works for the prevention of torture. They offer comprehensive information and resources related to torture and torture treatment. Their Web site includes publications such as the Istanbul Protocol Implementation Project for investigating and documenting torture.
New Tactics in Human Rights Project
http://www.newtactics.org
New Tactics in Human Rights Project is an international initiative coordinated by CVT. The project promotes tactical innovation and strategic thinking within the international human rights community through the use and sharing of a wide range of tactics to reduce human rights abuses throughout the world.
Physicians for Human Rights
http://www.phrusa.org
At Physicians for Human Rights, health professionals, scientists and concerned citizens use medical and forensic sciences to investigate and prevent violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. Their Web site offers access to publications related to the evaluation and treatment of torture survivors.
Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition
http://www.tassc.org
The international Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition (TASSC) was founded and is supported by torture survivors who work towards the abolition of torture. Based in Washington, D.C., TASCC has created international Communities of Healing where torture survivors gain support from one another. Through their Truth Speakers program, torture survivors speak to organizations regarding human rights issues.
United Nations Children’s Fund
http://www.unicef.org
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), founded in 1946, advocates and works for the protection of children's rights, to help the young meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
http://www.unhcr.ch
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established in 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees worldwide. Their Web site contains information about the plight of refugees as well as country-specific information (e.g., maps, statistics).
World Organization against Torture
http://www.omct.org
The World Organization against Torture is the largest international coalition fighting torture, summary executions, forced disappearances and all other forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. 300 non-governmental organizations make up its global network and act as sources of information. Its urgent interventions reach daily more than 90,000 governmental and intergovernmental institutions, nongovernmental associations, and pressure and interest groups.
