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Nelson Mandela Foundation - http://www.nelsonmandela.org/
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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African Commission on Human and People's Rights - http://www.achpr.org/
Organization charged with ensuring the promotion and protection of human and peoples' rights throughout the African Continent. |
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Africa Web Links: an Annotated Resource List - http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Home_Page/WWW_Links.html
Links to sites relating to human rights and other issues. |
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Africa Action - http://www.africaaction.org/
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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Legal Assistance Centre - Namibia - http://www.lac.org.na
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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The Human Rights Institute of South Africa - HURISA - http://www.hurisa.org.za/
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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Sangonet - http://www.sangonet.org.za/
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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Africa: Law - http://www.africa.upenn.edu/About_African/ww_law.html
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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Foundation for Human Rights of South Africa - http://www.fhr.org.za/
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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International Human Rights Internet Sites - http://www.uottawa.ca/hrrec/links/sitesint_e.html
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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International Organizations - Human Rights and Governance in Africa - http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/IORights.html
Index of international organizations from Columbia University. |
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Black Sash - http://www.blacksash.org.za
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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Stanford University - Africa South of the Sahara: Human Rights - http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/hurights.html
Annotated guide to internet resources. |
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The Africa Law Institute - http://www.africalawinstitute.org/
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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Independent Advocacy Project - http://www.ind-advocacy-project.org/
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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Chapter 2 Network - http://www.advocacy.org.za
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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Action for Integration and Tolerance - http://www.afsi.org.uk/
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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SEPNet -- Sudan Emancipation & Preservation Network - http://www.sepnet.org/
To inform and educate people on issues affecting Sudan such as refugees, HIV/AIDS, poverty, human rights and culture preservation. |
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The Status of Human Rights Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa: Senegal - http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/africa/senegal.htm
Information from the University of Minnesota. |
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Africans In America Inc. - http://www.aiainc.org/
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 |