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Its main purpose is to produce, organize, and disseminate knowledge about sexuality from a human rights perspective, in order to help fight gender inequality and to contribute to the struggle against the discrimination of sexual minorities in the region.
Not for profit human rights organization whose core objective is to foster a culture of human rights in Zimbabwe.
Its aim is to work for a society that is peaceful, free, equal, just and sustainable by a process of empowering people and building a mass movement to uphold human rights. Malaysia.
The Children's Rights Centre is committed to establishing a sustainable children's rights culture in the context of human rights principles. South Africa.
A human rights and relief organisation which is non-governmental (NGO), non-political, and non-discriminating, with the vision of working for the practical realization of human rights in Cameroon by protecting the country’s vulnerable and deficient population. Cameroon.
NGO sites
Egyptian Organization for Human Rights
Guided by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and all other international human rights instruments, EOHR monitors the human rights situation in Egypt and defends the rights of Egyptian citizens against human rights violations.
Eritrean Movement for Democracy and Human Rights (EMDHR)
EMDHR aims to promote the values of human rights and democratic principles established in the Universal declaration of human rights, African charter on human and peoples’ rights and other relevant international instruments; through community education and advocacy of the respect of human rights and rule of law.
Foundation for Human Rights Initiative
Organisation committed to the protection and promotion of human rights and democracy in Uganda.
Girl Child Network
GCN is a community based, activist, developmental organisation that seeks to promote the rights and empowerment of the girl child in the home, school and community in Zimbabwe.
Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women - GAATW
GAATW was formed at the International Workshop on Migration and Traffic in Women held in Chiang Mai, Thailand in October 1994. Since that time, GAATW has grown into a movement of members consisting of both organisations and individuals worldwide, and has coordinated, organised and facilitated work on issues related to trafficking in persons and women’s labour migration in virtually every region of the world. GAATW aimis to ensure that the human rights of trafficked persons are respected and protected by authorities and agencies.
Gush Shalom
The primary aim of Gush Shalom is to influence Israeli public opinion and lead it towards peace and conciliation with the Palestinian people. Israel.
Habitat for Humanity South Africa (HFH)
Christian housing organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing in South Africa and committed to making decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
HAQ: Centre for Child Rights
HAQ works towards the recognition, promotion and protection of rights of all children. India.
Hong Kong Human Rights Commission
Promotes human rights development through monitoring and public education, by advocating law reforms, improvements in complaints channels and networking with others who share the concern over human rights in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor
Promotes better human rights protection in Hong Kong, both in terms of law and of practical life, and encourages greater human rights awareness through education.
Human Rights and Advocacy Project
The Project is a non-governmental human rights organisation, initiated by the National Association of Democratic Lawyers (Nadel), that promotes an understanding and the assertion of human rights amongst the historically disadvantaged. South Africa.
Human Rights Center for the Assistance of Prisoners (HRCAP)
HRCAP was established in 1997 as a non-political, non-profit civil company. It aims to provide legal assistance to prisoners and to advocate for the reform of Egyptian prisons so that they become places of correction and rehabilitation, in accordance with international treaties (ICCPR) and the Egyptian Constitution. Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan - HRCP
They work for the ratification and implementation by Pakistan of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Human Rights Committee (HRC)
Independent national NGO established from a number of banned human rights organisations. It believes in protecting and promoting fundamental human rights and in sustaining and developing democracy. South Africa.
Human Rights Education Institute of Burma
HREIB is a progressive organization administering and facilitating human rights trainings, advocacy programs, and internships for Burma's diverse communities.
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Israel under review by the UN Human Rights Committee
Mon Jul 12 2010 - Source: Al-Haq
The UN Human Rights Committee will review Israel’s compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Covenant). Despite that the Committee has reiterated to Israel that it has a duty to implement the Covenant in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Israel continues to deny its responsibilities.
US-Mexico: Lethal force on the border
Thu Jul 01 2010 - Source: Americas Program
Sergio Hernandez Guereca’s short life revolved around the U.S.-Mexico border that ultimately led to his death. A US Border Patrol agent shot the 15-year-old in the face in Mexican territory between Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and El Paso, Texas.
A more inclusive strategy needed for the MDGs
Mon Jun 28 2010 - Source: Third World Network
A fundamental problem in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) has been the lack of a more inclusive strategy of economic development that could integrate and support its "human development" ambitions, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

 
Migrations - Wed Jun 23 2010
Migration policies across the world are driven by three core concerns: border and law enforcement, economic interest, and protection. A new report by the NGO December 18 argues that official policies are failing partly because protection has been marginalised. Intensified efforts to suppress migration have not deterred people from seeking security or opportunity abroad but drive many into clandestinity.
Fuente: December 18

Durban Review Conference 2009 Children's rights The war on terror: a war on human rights Rights of persons with disabilities
Intellectual Property Rights Internally Displaced Persons Gender-based violence Migrations
Global labour rights Civil and political rights Economic, social and cultural rights - ESCR International Criminal Court
The right to communicate Sexual and reproductive rights The right to adequate housing Child soldiers

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