Groups directory

Peace and Reconciliation for Northern Uganda

The Hub — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:12:22 -0700

For two decades the people of northern Uganda have suffered the effects of a brutal war between the rebel group, Lord’s Resistance Army, and the Government of Uganda. The Lord’s Resistance Army has targeted civilian areas of Northern Uganda resorting to barbaric tactics of murder, mutilation, rape, mass burnings of villages and camps, sexual enslavement, and abduction of civilians – especially children – as forced combatants.

24 Hours for Darfur

Krillian — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:08:46 -0700

24 Hours for Darfur is a grassroots video-advocacy campaign that uses the internet to mobilize people around the world to demand action to end the genocide in Darfur. Our mission is to focus international, national, and local media attention and popular political pressure on Darfur, catalyzing political actors to stop the genocide and provide adequate humanitarian support to its victims.

Alive in Baghdad

Krillian — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:57:44 -0700

Alive in Baghdad is empowering Iraqis to share their stories with the world, and provides a place of education and interaction for global citizens interested in the real life political, military, economic and social situation in Iraq.

To this end, Alive In Baghdad seeks to:

• Generate and publish at least one short (3-7 minute) video from Iraq, made by an Iraqi civilian, each week, and make this video easily accessible to the world via the internet.

• Keep all previously published videos easily accessible to the public.

Alive in Mexico

Krillian — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:03:21 -0700

Alive in Mexico was formed to counter the sound-bite driven, “Live From” news model. Through the work of a team of Americans and Mexican correspondents on the ground, Alive in Mexico shows the country through the voices of Mexicans. Alive in Mexico brings testimonies from individuals, footage of daily life in Mexico, and short news segments from Mexico to you.

Amnesty International - Philippines

Ryan Schlief — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:21:37 -0700

Since its establishment, Amnesty International Philippines took action on several global and regional campaigns. It worked for thematic campaigns such as death penalty, juvenile justice, extra-judicial killings and disappearances mainly through legislative advocacy. AIPh has already been campaigning on women’s rights at that time. In the late 90s, the section campaigned for China (No One Is Safe) and Saudi Arabia (End Secrecy, End Suffering) and later on, for Burma and East Timor as longer term country campaigns. It has acted on Crisis Response for East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Association of Nepal Kirat Kulung Language and Cultural Development

Ryan Schlief — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:10:40 -0700

B'Tselem

btselem — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:59:16 -0700

The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories was established in 1989 by a group of prominent academics, attorneys, journalists, and Knesset members. It endeavors to document and educate the Israeli public and policymakers about human rights violations in the Occupied Territories, combat the phenomenon of denial prevalent among the Israeli public, and help create a human rights culture in Israel.

Bloggers Against Torture

Sameer Padania — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:49:03 -0800

BOMB Magazine

Chris Michael — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:17:18 -0700

BOMB Magazine has been publishing in-depth interview between artists for over a quarter of a century. What BOMB published then is relevant now: An international magazine with more than 80,000 readers and over 70 professional artists, writers, actors, directors, and musicians serving on
its editorial board, BOMB has reinvented the interview as an intimate and intellectually revealing dialogue.

Burma Issues

Ryan Schlief — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:02:31 -0700

The Peaceway Foundation was formed in February 2002. It operates as an umbrella organisation, under which is a project called Burma Issues. BI has operated since 1990. The formation of the Peace Way Foundation allowed us to be a recognised and registered organisation with the Thai Government. By becoming a Foundation our organisation has obtained legal status and ensured greater security for the work we do.

Center for the Right to Health

Ryan Schlief — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:39:11 -0700

Centre for Environmental Research & Development Inc.

Ryan Schlief — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:29:29 -0700

Coastal Development Partnership (CDP)

Ryan Schlief — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:01:48 -0700

Congo Global Coalition

The Hub — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:42:06 -0700

Congo Global Action is a global alliance of humanitarian, human rights, environmental, and faith-based organizations, students, members of the Congolese Diaspora, and other grassroots movements.

We have come together to advocate with one voice for people of the Democratic Republic of Congo and urge increased local and international response for the post-war and post-election situation in the Congo.

Over twenty-five organizations have officially become members of the coalition since its founding in 2006, including the International Rescue Committee.

Culture Project

Culture Project — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:29:47 -0700

A venue for acclaimed, prize-winning performance, Culture Project is also a magnet for today's best talent including Meryl Streep, Danny Glover, Mary J. Blige, Robin Williams, Marisa Tomei, Bob Balaban, Rinde Eckhert, Montel Williams, Frank McCourt, Staceyann Chin, Lynn Redgrave, Sarah Silverman, and other artists who share a passion for theater and public justice.

Educational Integration of Roma Children in Bulgaria

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:55:07 -0700

At an estimated 10 million people, Roma are the largest, yet most discriminated-against minority in Europe. In Bulgaria, 70 percent of young Roma, (approximately 30,000 children), attend sub-standard schools in segregated Romani neighborhoods. Inadequate material conditions and the poor quality of education provided by unmotivated teachers contribute to low attendance rates of Roma pupils. Altogether, they alienate Romani children from schools and perpetuate the cycle of illiteracy, unemployment, and poverty.

End Extraordinary Rendition and Torture in the World Community

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:12:57 -0700

Human rights groups and several public inquiries in Europe have found the U.S. government, with the complicity of numerous governments worldwide, to be engaged in the illegal practice of extraordinary rendition, secret detention, and torture. The U.S. government-sponsored program of renditions is an unlawful practice in which numerous persons have been illegally detained and secretly flown to third countries, where they have suffered additional human rights abuses including torture and enforced disappearance.

End Slave Labor in Brazil

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:20:48 -0700

Every year, more than 25,000 workers are enslaved by landowners in rural Brazil, mostly in the Amazon region.

End Slavery

The Hub — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:45:20 -0700

Through Free the Slaves’ research, first published in Kevin Bales’ Disposable People, our conservative estimate is that there are 27 million people in slavery today. This means that there are more people in slavery today than at any other time in human history. Slavery has existed for thousands of years, but changes in the world’s economy and societies over the past 50 years have enabled a resurgence of slavery.

Three trends have contributed most to the rise of modern-slavery.

End Torture Now

The Hub — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:51:33 -0700

On September 6, 2006, President Bush asked Congress to pass the Military Commission Act of 2006. This Act - among other things - sought to re-define U.S. obligations under Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions, international treaties signed by every country in the world. Common Article 3 places an absolute prohibition on inhumane treatment of detainees during an armed conflict.

Federation of Women Lawyers - Kenya

Ryan Schlief — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:48:29 -0700

The organization was started in 1985 after the 3rd UN Conference on Women, which was held in Nairobi , Kenya .

Currently, there are more than 500 registered FIDA Kenya members. The Secretariat is located at Amboseli Road off Gitanga Road in Nairobi . The Kisumu Legal Aid Clinic, was opened in 1997. It is located in Milimani estate, off Tom Mboya drive. The Mombasa Legal Aid Clinic was open in 2003 and is located on Kizingo East Road, next to Lakeside Apartments, Off Mama Ngina Drive.

GCAP Whiteband

gcapwhiteband — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:50:13 -0700

The Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) is a growing alliance of trade unions, community groups, faith groups, women and youth organisations, NGOs and other campaigners working together across more than 100 national platforms. GCAP is calling for action from the world’s leaders to meet their promises to end poverty and inequality.

Green Movement of Sri Lanka

Ryan Schlief — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:03:05 -0700

What Green Movement of Sri Lanka does:

-Policy lobbying and advocacy

-Corporate crime watch

-Vigilance on policies of donor agencies on mega-projects

-Conduct Alternative People's Tribunals(APTs) to get address real community problems

-Campaign for sustainable development and environment management

-Provide legal aid to poor and marginalized communities

-Strengthen institutional linkages and strengthen local networks for lobbying

-Build international linkages and assist in international lobbying

-Document and preserve indigenous knowledge systems

HIV/AIDS in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:11:21 -0700

The silent storm of HIV/AIDS is ravaging communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where over 2.6 million people are living with HIV/AIDS. Some one hundred thousand people have died of AIDS and more than 700,000 children have lost one or both parents to this preventable disease that, if not tackled directly by government policy, has the potential of evolving into a raging pandemic. To date only 3% of those needing anti-retroviral treatment are receiving it.

Institute for Global Justice

Ryan Schlief — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:51:15 -0700

Investigate Chechnya's Disappearances

The Hub — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:31:50 -0700

Chechnya has been deeply scarred by years of fighting between separatists and Russian federal forces. In the Chechen Mountains the conflict has forced families from their homes and is gradually destroying the unique culture of these communities. Thousands of people across Chechnya have disappeared, been imprisoned or tortured.

Please write to the following individuals to urge them to take action and investigate the disappearances:
President Vladimir Putin, Mr. Yuri Chaika, Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation, and Mr. Valery Kuznetsov, Prosecutor of the Republic of Chech

KODAO Productions

Ryan Schlief — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:14:00 -0700

KODAO Productions has four (4) core programs: Film and Video Production, Radio Production, Training and Education, and Outreach and Networking. Through these programs we aim to: produce and distribute audio-visual and related materials that reflect relevant and timely issues for the Filipinos both here and abroad; promote the varied and concerted efforts of the Filipino people for cultural and economic development; and train and develop filmmakers, scriptwriters, and production staff from regional organizations towards the creation of a national network of small audio-visual production units.

LICADHO Canada

Ryan Schlief — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:18:47 -0800

Licadho Canada observes politically or socially tense situations to reduce the threat of violence and obtain a truthful story of events.

We learned to be efficient observers through attendance at various events including trials, demonstrations, political rallies, municipal elections, International Human Rights Day, International Labour Day and through the example of experienced LICADHO monitors and personnel.

Networking – connect people and Communities to organizations/groups with the aim of capacity building, providing resources, and empowerment.

Listen to Our Voice: Making the Case against Torture in Papua

Ryan Schlief — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:01:37 -0700

After her son was suspected of participating in protests lead by university students against a mining corporation, the Indonesian police apprehended Anselina Temkon from her home.

She was allegedly beaten with a gun, her hands burnt with cigarettes and, with a gun to her head, the police allegedly told her they were going to take her to a nearby town and “finish her off” if she did not disclose the whereabouts of her son.

Police reportedly detained Anselina for four days without access to visitors.

Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC)

Ryan Schlief — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:09:25 -0700

The MTUC came into existence at a time when the First Emergency was declared against insurgent communist activities. At this critical time, workers had no organisation to look after their interest, protect them and also to represent their views generally. A few union leaders who believed in free democratic trade unionism convened a conference of trade union delegates on 27th and 28th February, 1949.

National Human Rights Commission of Thailand

Ryan Schlief — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:00:25 -0700

As a result of struggles for political reform and democracy, particularly over decades the major social and academic movements in Thailand between 1996 and 1997, the 1997 Constitution was promulgated with the full guarantee of human dignity and all basic rights as well as fundamental freedoms for people. The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) was established under Section 199 and 200 of the Constitution as a mechanism to guarantee the respect for human rights as stipulated therein.

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Ryan Schlief — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:17:55 -0700

Panos

Krillian — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:55:54 -0700

Why communication? Our approach to development

The capacity to receive information, to debate, and to express one’s own ideas and needs is a right in itself and an essential part of people’s ability to lift themselves out of poverty and participate in the life of their society.

Participatory Development Initiatives (PDI)

Ryan Schlief — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:42:48 -0700

Objectives
• Mobilizing and organizing the local communities to empower them to take initiatives for their equal and active participation in the development process
• Building the capacities of the local communities/ Community organizations to develop their organizational strength and leadership skills
• Promoting sustainable livelihoods, community based natural resource management and disaster management and mitigation, education and health through community awareness and community based development processes

PEN World Voices Festival for International Literature

matisse_witness — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:22:38 -0700

PEN American Center is the largest of the 141 centers of International PEN, the world’s oldest human rights organization and the oldest international literary organization. International PEN was founded in 1921 to dispel national, ethnic, and racial hatreds and to promote understanding among all countries. PEN American Center, founded a year later, works to advance literature, to defend free expression, and to foster international literary fellowship. The Center has a membership of 3,300 distinguished writers, editors, and translators.

People's Vigilante Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)

Ryan Schlief — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:18:54 -0700

Please oppose vigilante groups such as the Minuteman Project

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:06:22 -0700

There have long been vigilantes harassing border crossers and communities, but this year has seen an alarming increase in their activity and visibility. For example, in April, a new group called the “Minuteman Project" stepped into the national spotlight when several hundred recruits gathered in Arizona to patrol the border. Only months later, they are expanding their activities into California, Texas and several other states
throughout the country.

Protect Refugee Victims in the US

The Hub — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:52:37 -0700

Thousands of the world’s most vulnerable people, refugee victims of terrorism, are unable to get the protection they so desperately need in the U.S. today because of the overly broad application of the Patriot Act and REAL ID Act.

Victims of terrorism who were forced under threat of death or serious bodily injury into providing food or shelter to terrorist groups are now defined as having provided “material support” to terrorists. Others who supported the U.S. - or who the U.S. supports - are being defined as terrorists themselves.

Protect Women from HIV!

The Hub — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:08:25 -0700

For four years now, the US global AIDS program has been required to spend a minimum of one-third of all funding for the prevention of HIV on abstinence-until-marriage programs that have been overwhelmingly rejected by the international public health community as ineffective. This requirement means that rather than funding comprehensive prevention programs that enable all people to make safe choices that reflect the reality of their lives, the US is funding ideologically driven programs that leave people at risk of HIV.

Protect Women Rights Defenders

The Hub — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:10:48 -0700

Around the world, women are promoting human rights as advocates, social workers, nurses, counselors, grassroots activists, journalists, teachers, and lawyers. Their activism is vital as they effectively advance the rights of all people by challenging inequality and repression. As women taking a leading role in human rights promotion they challenge traditional gender roles in patriarchal societies.

Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit

Ryan Schlief — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:09:30 -0700

Refugee Law Project

Ryan Schlief — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:30:54 -0700

The Refugee Law Project (RLP) was established in November 1999 as an autonomous project within the Faculty of Law of Makerere University in Uganda, with the aim of protecting and promoting refugees' rights. Since then we have grown rapidly and become an important resource for refugees and asylum seekers in Uganda. We seek to combine this direct service provision with research and advocacy as well as with education and training of other stakeholders.

Small Places Tour

chloe — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:58:24 -0700

The following are just a few of the ways artists and bands can become involved with the Small Places Tour and the work of Amnesty International. Nothing is too great or too small. We just ask that you get involved:

• Designate a concert (or concerts) as a Small Places Tour event
• Donate all the proceeds from a concert
• Take part performing in a major Amnesty Hub Concert around the world
• Contact and recruit other artists to participate in Small Places events

Speak Africa

Bukeni Waruzi — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

African Youth gathered under "Speak Africa" to mobilize their energy and resources for an effective advocacy and activism to speak out on issues harming Africa where young people are the main victims: Corruption, HIV/AIDS, Unemployment, Sexual violence, Armed conflicts, Freedom of expression, etc.

Speak Africa is organizing a training on Advocacy and Activism in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from August 22-26. Participants are from Angola, Ghana, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mozambique and Somalia. They're young people whose age is ranged between 15-25.

Stop Cluster Munitions

The Hub — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:40:13 -0700

Cluster munitions are weapons that include cargo containers and submunitions. The cargo containers are fired, launched or dropped by aircraft or land-based artillery. The containers open over a target area and disperse large numbers of the submunitions that are designed to explode when they hit the target. Most of these submunitions are fragmentation weapons that include a shaped charge so that they are effective against soldiers as well as armoured vehicles.

Students for a Free Tibet (SFT)

Chris Michael — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:30:22 -0700

Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) works in solidarity with the Tibetan people in their struggle for freedom and independence. We are a chapter-based network of young people and activists around the world. Through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action, we campaign for Tibetans’ fundamental right to political freedom. Our role is to empower and train youth as leaders in the worldwide movement for social justice.

Sudan: The Challenges of Peace

The Hub — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:27:24 -0700

While the conflict in Sudan’s western region of Darfur continues to rage, there are more hopeful signs for peace in the South and East of the country after the signing of two landmark peace agreements.

The first of these, the ‘Comprehensive Peace Agreement’ (CPA), was signed on 9 January 2005 between the Government of Sudan and the southern-based Sudan People's Liberation Movement, formally ending one of Africa’s longest and bloodiest conflicts in which more than 2 million people are estimated to have died.

Support immediate UN Action on Burma's Human Rights and Humanitarian Crisis

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:09:22 -0700

Since August 19, 2007 there has been a series of peaceful protests across Burma as monks, activists and ordinary citizens challenge misrule and repression. On September 26, the Burmese military government responded with violence.

Take Action: help Iraqi Refugees

The Hub — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:16:22 -0700

More than two million refugees from Iraq have fled to neighboring countries, mostly in Jordan and Syria. Another two million Iraqis are displaced within Iraq due to violence and persecution. The needs of these uprooted people are enormous.

Many fleeing Iraqis have no legal status in nearby countries and desperately need our help. Inside Iraq they need food, medicine, jobs, and a safe place to live.

Tell Your Story

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:56:14 -0800

more text about the campaign is here

The 1Sky Campaign

Oneskycampaign — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:23:48 -0700

Right now, across the country, scores of organizations, leaders and everyday citizens are ready to tackle global warming. The movement is building at an astonishing pace—but to bring about the truly revolutionary change that's needed, we have to come together.

The Asia Pacific Network of Sex Workers

Ryan Schlief — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:54:12 -0700

The APNSW was formed in 1994 by members of some of Asia’s first organizations to work on health and human rights with sex workers, Empower Thailand, Sweetly Japan, Pink Triangle Malaysia, the Scarlet Alliance Australia and Sonagachi.

The Elders

Chris Michael — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:54:09 -0800

We are moving to a global village and yet we don't have our global elders. The Elders can be a group who have the trust of the world, who can speak freely, be fiercely independent and respond fast and flexibly in conflict situations. The Elders are:

The Environmental Investigation Agency

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:38:58 -0700

The EIA was established in 1984 to investigate, expose and campaign against the illegal trade in wildlife and the destruction of our natural environment.

Working undercover to expose international environmental crime -such as the illegal trade in wildlife, illegal logging and trade in timber species, and the world-wide trade in ozone depleting substances - EIA has directly brought about changes in international laws and the policies of governments, saving the lives of millions of rare and endangered animals and putting a stop to the devastating effects of environmental criminals.

The Hub

The Hub — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:38:21 -0700

The Hub is a grassroots-driven, participatory media website that enables anyone anywhere in the world with access to the internet to upload, share, discuss and take action around human rights-related media and resources. Through the Hub, organizations, networks and groups around the world are able to bring their human rights stories and campaigns to global attention.

The Human Rights Centre

Ryan Schlief — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:58:57 -0700

The Office of Justice and Peace (Sekretariat Keadilan dan Perdamaian/ SKP)

Ryan Schlief — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:35:34 -0700

SKP stands for Sekretariat Keadilan dan Perdamaian or the Office of Justice and Peace, an integral part of the Catholic Diocese of Jayapura in Papua, Indonesia. This office was established by the Bishop of Jayapura, Most Rev. Dr Leo Laba Ladjar OFM on 1 July 1998. Since 15 August 2005, the Diocese of Jayapura and the Franciscans Friars in Papua agreed to establish the Board of Founders to assume all responsibility of this ministry.

The Real News

Tina — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:24:54 -0700

The Real News will investigate, report and debate stories that help us understand the critical issues of our time.
We won't blindly follow wire services or official press releases that attempt to set the news agenda. We will cover the big stories of the day, but we will broaden the definition of what's important.

The movements for the rights of working people, women, children, immigrants, indigenous peoples, for freedom of religion and conscience, for moral and spiritual values and for peace and against racism are news. The health of our planet will be a story, day after day.

The Victor Pineda Foundation

Hub Intern — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:24:07 -0700

Working with media and communications and empowering youth, the VPF hopes to achieve a world of inclusion and promote an understanding of the inherent dignity of all people.

Tibet Uprising - The Latest Updates, Resources and Actions You Can Take

Chris Michael — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:03:44 -0700

Torture and displacement in Northern Uganda

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:40:47 -0700

Two decades of armed conflict between the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and the Ugandan government in the Northern Uganda, has caused some nearly two million civilians to be displaced from their homes. Ordered into so-called protected camps, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) face heightened insecurity, appalling living conditions and the lack the means of subsistence.

UNHCR - RLO

Ryan Schlief — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:05:42 -0700

The UNHCR Regional Liaison Office for Africa (RLO) was opened in Addis Ababa in 1966 in order to establish strong relations with the then new Organization of African Unity and other international organizations based in Ethiopia. In 1969, UNHCR concluded a cooperation agreement with the OAU providing for mutual consultations on matters of common interest concerning refugees in Africa. More than forty years of partnership with the African Union has helped UNHCR to strengthen its collaboration with all members of the AU and more effectively address the problem of refugees in the continent.

UNICEF - Kosovo

Ryan Schlief — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:12:09 -0700

Universal Action Now: AIDS Conference 2008 and Moving Forward!

Bukeni Waruzi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:49:11 -0700

Part of the Cultural Programme for the AIDS2008 conference - an opportunity for the global activist/cultural community (including those who are unable to attend the conference) to participate in building a kaleidoscopic picture of human rights-based HIV/AIDS activism and media-making around the world.

US Human Rights Network

ushrnetwork — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:51:45 -0800

The Network is an outcome of the US Human Rights Leadership Summit "Ending Exceptionalism: Strengthening Human Rights in the United States," July 12-14, 2002 at Howard University Law School. The summit brought together more than 50 leading activists from a variety of different disciplines and issue areas to assess human rights work in the United States and identify ways to strengthen the human rights agenda.

West Africa: On the Edge of Hope

The Hub — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:26:54 -0700

Over the past 16 years, spillover conflicts in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Ivory Coast have resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and uprooted millions of people across West Africa.

Although the fighting has eased and there is now an atmosphere of hope – particularly in newly democratic Liberia, which recently elected Africa’s first female head of state – the security situation remains fragile.

WITNESS

Chris Michael — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:46:13 -0700

WITNESS uses video and online technologies to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations. We empower people to transform personal stories of abuse into powerful tools for justice, promoting public engagement and policy change.

WITNESS Archive

WITNESS Media Archive — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:08:32 -0700

The video collection comprises over 3000 hours of video from human rights defenders around the world. Footage includes witnes and victim testimonies, abuses caught on tape, interviews with key human rights defenders, evidentiary submissions, and footage of cultural events and daily life.

WomenLEAD

Ryan Schlief — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:21:58 -0700

Womenlead was founded on June 12, 2000 by nine feminist advocates with backgrounds in the fields of law and the social sciences. It was incorporated in August 24, 2000 at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Womenlead is an organization by women for women.