There are thousands of international human rights organizations fighting for the rights of people around the world.  Many of these organizations have excellent resources that enable a better understanding of the concept of human rights and some major human rights issues around the world.  Many of these organizations also offer different ways to get involved in defending human rights.

ACCION

ActionAid

ADHOC – The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association

Amnesty International

Ashoka

Asia Catalyst

Asia Monitor and Resource Centre

Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development

B’Tselem – The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories

Campaign for Freedom of Information

Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs

Center for Economic and Social Rights

Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law

Center for Intercultural Education

Center for International Policy

The Global Human Rights Education Network

International Justice Mission

Invisible Children

Not For Sale

UNICEF

Yobel Market