Human Rights and Liberties

Derechos Cafe - A Human Rights Hangout Derechos Cafe - A Human Rights Hangout- News, articles, links and chat groups about human rights issues. Human Rights Information and Documentation Systems Human Rights Information and Documentation Systems- HURIDOCS is a global network of organisations concerned with human rights. Functions as a decentralised network in which organi… Bayefsky.com Bayefsky.com- Encompasses the full range of data concerning the application of the UN human rights treaty system by its monitoring treaty bodies since their inauguration. University of Minnesota Human Rights Meta Search Engine University of Minnesota Human Rights Meta Search Engine- Meta search engine for searching multiple human rights sites. Library includes a large collection of international human r… Human Rights Voice Human Rights Voice- Non profit organization involved in the sphere of international human rights, global security, economic development, economic justice and international justice… IntellectualLoafing.com IntellectualLoafing.com- Discusses value of human rights and whether or not governments have the moral right to violate them in defence of human lives. Strategic Choices in the Design of Truth Commissions Strategic Choices in the Design of Truth Commissions- Site seeks to aid decision makers in societies interested in establishing a Truth Commission via analysis of the structure, d… Access Human Rights Access Human Rights- A portal to human rights resources on the net, including news, government bodies, law, and treaties. Look Into My I :The Freedom Paintings Look Into My I :The Freedom Paintings- Rebecca Barrington's plea for privacy in the public sector. Eight powerful freedom paintings from the LuLu Eccentrix Art Gallery depicting t… International Network for Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights International Network for Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights- ESCR-Net brings together diverse groups and activists committed to human rights and social justice in order to sha… United Nations Agreements on Human Rights United Nations Agreements on Human Rights- Summary page with links to full document. Humanlex Humanlex- Categorised links related to the field of international law and international human rights law. In English and French. Human Rights Discussion List Human Rights Discussion List- Active mail list and discussion on subject. Bilingual, English y Español. World Audit of Democracy and Human Rights World Audit of Democracy and Human Rights- Focus is on democracy, human rights, press freedom, corruption and the rule of law. Daily news on democracy and human rights, links and … Human Rights Education Resource Centre Human Rights Education Resource Centre- Includes searchable databases, full-text education and training materials and interactive distance learning tools on human rights. Concise Guide to Human Rights on the Internet Concise Guide to Human Rights on the Internet- Resource for finding information about human rights on the internet. Links to organizations worldwide addressing human rights issues. Human Rights Internet Human Rights Internet- Provides human rights publications, information on children's rights and the UN human rights system, and listing of human rights organizations worldwide. The Human Rights Web The Human Rights Web- Human rights resources including links to relevant documents. Civil Liberties Civil Liberties- From About.com - Columns, link libraries, polls, and discussions about personal liberty issues. The Center for Justice and Accountability The Center for Justice and Accountability- Works to deter torture and other severe human rights abuses around the world by helping survivors hold their persecutors accountable. 8th Day Center for Social Justice 8th Day Center for Social Justice- A multi-issue, social justice center supported and staffed by 30 congregations of nuns, priests and brothers which promotes analysis and action. The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law- An independent academic institution based in Lund, Sweden, which promotes human rights. Information about rese… Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights [UNHCHR] Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights [UNHCHR]- Oversees major programs in protecting human rights and implementing international rights agreements. Includes activities,… Refugee Action Collective - Victoria Refugee Action Collective - Victoria- Coalition of unionists, socialists, community groups and refugee activists. Includes protest information. Liberty Victoria Liberty Victoria- Advocacy group, formerly the Victorian Council for Civil Liberties, seeking to promote Australia's compliance with the major human rights instruments set out in … Queensland Council for Civil Liberties Queensland Council for Civil Liberties- Voluntary advocacy organisation concerned with the protection of individual rights and civil liberties. New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties- Advocacy group aiming to assist in the protection of rights and liberties by investigating any infringement of rights by governments, … Australian Lawyers for Human Rights Australian Lawyers for Human Rights- Network of legal professionals for the purpose of awareness and advocacy of human rights law. Includes regular newsletter for legal practition… Human Rights Human Rights- Report produced by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, forming the basis for the government's policy. Amnesty International - Australia Amnesty International - Australia- Ongoing collection of news and reports on the status of human rights.