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African Human Rights Resource Center
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Links to human rights organizations in Africa. A joint project of the Makerere University Human Rights and Peace Center and the university of Minnesota Human Rights Center.
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Human Rights in Africa
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Information about human rights in Africa. In English and Spanish.
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African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies
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Charter and general information on this initiative for equal rights.
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For the Record 1998: the UN Human Rights System (Africa)
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Index of information links to human rights records of African countries.
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Africa Web Links: an Annotated Resource List
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Links to sites relating to human rights and other issues.
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Africa: Law
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Constitutions of African countries. Details of Africa Legal Aid (AFLA), counseling individuals and groups on human rights matters, promoting awareness of human rights, and publicizing violations.
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Stanford University - Africa South of the Sahara: Human Rights
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Annotated guide to internet resources.
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International Human Rights Internet Sites
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Links to human rights sites related to Africa. From the Human Rights Research and Education Centre of the University of Ottawa.
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Bibliography for Research on International Human Rights Law
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Information on the African charter on human and people's rights.
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African NGOs Support "HOPE for Africa"
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An open letter letter from African non-governmental organizations.
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The Status of Human Rights Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa: Senegal
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Information from the University of Minnesota.
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Chapter 2 Network
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Network based on the 2nd chapter of the Bill of Rights. Provides support for civil society organisations involved in advocacy in South Africa.
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Niger Delta Congress
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For the emancipation of the peoples of the Niger delta region of Nigeria.
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Kabissa - Space for Change in Africa
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Seeks to strengthen the capacity of African non-profits to build civil society and democracy in Africa. Includes Newsletter.
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Advocacy Network for Africa
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Progressive non-partisan network of 200 US-based organizations who work to raise the level of understanding and attention to current events in Africa and in international policy and funding with the U.S Government, United Nations, the World Bank and other organizations.
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Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF)
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Pan African women's rights network dedicated to promoting and strengthening strategies that link law and development to increase women's participation and influence at the community, national and international levels.
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Official resource of the committee responsible for investigating the effects of apartheid in South Africa.
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Nigerian Center For Human Rights And Democracy
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Provides leadership in the protection and enforcement of human rights, advocates for social justice and the support and sustainability of the democratization process in Nigeria and Africa.
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Child Rights International
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A charitable, non-governmental organization aimed at creating awareness of the fundamental rights of the child and redressing perceived infraction of these rights.
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African Human Rights Instruments
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Links from the University of Minnesota.
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South African Legislation
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A network of law firms in Africa and list of human rights treaties acceded to or ratified by South Africa.
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International Organizations - Human Rights and Governance in Africa
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Index of international organizations from Columbia University.
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Southern Ethiopians
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This site is in memory of those Ethiopians from Tepi and Awasa who lost their lives as a result of ethnic conflicts incited by local authorities and civilian killings committed by government soldiers in year 2001.
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Kenyan Human Rights Commission
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An NGO based in Nairobi, Kenya. Originally formed in the US in 1991 by Kenyan exiles and activists to lobby for human rights and the promotion of democratization, accountability and good governance in Kenya.
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The Africa Law Institute
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Legal and social science think tank that engages in policy-oriented research that promotes good governance, democracy and the rule of law in Africa.
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SEPNet -- Sudan Emancipation & Preservation Network
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To inform and educate people on issues affecting Sudan such as refugees, HIV/AIDS, poverty, human rights and culture preservation.
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Legal Assistance Centre - Namibia
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A public interest law centre advocating human rights in Namibia by making the law accessible to those with the least access.
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Independent Advocacy Project
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Promotes respect for good governance in Nigeria. IAP brings together individuals and organisations to promote participation, transparency, accountability and respect for human rights.
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Media Rights Agenda - Nigeria
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A site set up to monitor and protect media rights in Nigeria. Includes useful reports and tools for the media.
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Africans In America Inc.
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A nonprofit organization combating modern trafficking and slavery of African children, and providing services for the victims of African child trafficking and slavery in New York City
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Action for Integration and Tolerance
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Voluntary organization based in London, UK. Responds and advances African and ethnic minority communities' welfare, rights and development needs through information provision, support, advice and capacity building. Develops effective partnerships between voluntary and community groups, funding bodies and statutory agencies.
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Sangonet
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Supports the effective use of ICTs in Southern African civil society organisations by providing quality services and initiatives. Includes list of South African NGOs on the web.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation
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Supports conflict resolution, removal of poverty as well as improving the health of the public, especially in regard to terminal diseases. The Foundation was established in 1999 as the primary vehicle for Mr Mandela’s pursuit of his ideals and goals.
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POWA - People Opposing Women Abuse
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People Opposing Women Abuse is an NGO undertaking research into gender-based violence in Africa.
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Foundation for Human Rights of South Africa
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Foundation for Human of South Africa advocates human rights awareness, promotion of children's rights, public interest litigation, security of tenure on farms and youth and human rights development. It is the main South African grant maker.
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NADEL Human Rights and Advocacy Project
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A non-governmental human rights organisation initiated by the National Association of Democratic Lawyers (Nadel)to promote an understanding and the assertion of human rights among the historically disadvantaged in Africa. Assists in the improvement of the living standards and the quality of life of the neediest in society.
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The Human Rights Institute of South Africa - HURISA
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A human rights training organisation that provides training to a wide number of non-governmental and community-based organisations as well as government representatives, lawyers, students and school children. Operates an annual human rights training course over the in different parts of the South Africa.
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Ujima For Africa Development
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A non-profit organization founded by a group of Africans living in the United States. UFAD's pilot efforts are underway in the war torn villages of Sierra Leone in West Africa.
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Africa Action
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Organization based in Washington, DC. working to change U.S. foreign policy and the policies of international institutions in order to support African struggles for peace and development.
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The Kubatana Trust and The NGO Network Alliance Project
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An online community for Zimbabwean activists. Information portal for the non-profit sector
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Black Sash
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Works to advance equality, social justice and human rights in South Africa. Provides a paralegal service to those who need help in a variety of matters, including child support, social grants, labour problems, debt counselling and citizenship applications.
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Ethiopia-Realities.org
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Information on 2005 elections and re-runs in Ethiopia and the findings of EU observers. Discusses arrests of opposition members and activists who were imprisoned during the complaints process.
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Ken Saro-Wiwa Foundation
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Continues the fight of its namesake to help the Ogoni people still struggling with environmental and social devastation at the hands of oil companies drilling in Nigeria.
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Bibliography for Research on International Human Rights Law of Europe
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Links to organisations related to human rights issues. From the University of Minnesota.
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Black Sash
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Works to advance equality and social justice in South Africa. Provides a paralegal service to those who need help in a variety of matters, including child support and other social grants, labour problems, debt counselling and citizenship applications.
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Chapter 2 Network - Advocacy for Change
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Supports civil society organisations involved in advocacy for social justice.
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Niger Delta Congress
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For the emancipation of the peoples of the Niger delta region. Includes declaration of Niger Delta bill of rights, manifesto, articles, news, and reports.
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Kubatana
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NGO Network Alliance Project - an online community for Zimbabwean activists.
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SEPNet.org -- Sudan Emancipation & Preservation Network
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Supports human rights, political and religious freedom, and sustainable development in Sudan. Includes advocacy campaigns, events diary, newsletter and forum.
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African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies
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Charter and general information on this initiative for equal rights.
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Human Rights in Africa
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Reports and information.
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Columbia University Libraries - African Studies: Human Rights and Governance in Africa
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Directory of categorized and annotated links.
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Africa Action
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Organization based in Washington, DC. working to change U.S. foreign policy and the policies of international institutions in order to support African struggles for peace and development.
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SANGONeT (Southern African NGO Network)
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Serves civil society with a wide range of ICT products and services. Includes news, programs, events and calendar.
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