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.
ADHOC – The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association
Anera: Improving Lives in the Middle East
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
Helping Hand for Relief and Development
IIROSA International Islamic Relief Organization
International Development and Relief Foundation
Islamic Medical Association of North America
Life for Relief and Development
Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Palestinian Medical Relief Society
Physicians for Human Rights Israel
Saint David’s Relief Foundation
Ummah Relief International (just for Muslims)