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What Are Human Rights?

Helpful Websites

Human Rights Campaign
The largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.
International Justice Mission
A global organization that protects the poor from violence in the developing world.
International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people to survive, recover and reclaim control of their future.

Amnesty International
We campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all

United Nations Watch
Monitoring the United Nations, Promoting Human Rights

Books From the Library

Amnesty International by Deena Banks
Call Number: 323 BAN
ISBN: 0836855175
Publication Date: 2003-07-01
Explores the origins, mission, and operation of Amnesty International, and profiles significant people and events in the history of the human rights organization.