Universal Declaration of Human Rights

www.un.org/Overview/rights.html [UDHR - English]

www.unhchr.ch/udhr/navigate/alpha.htm [UDHR - 332 Translations]



"Now, Therefore THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims THIS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction." (quoted from within the UDHR)
To download the UDHR to your own website, go to www.unhchr.ch/udhr/



International Justice Mission

ijm.ca [CANADA]

ijm.org [USA]



"International Justice Mission is a human rights organization that rescues victims of violence, sexual exploitation, slavery and oppression. A multi-national team of law enforcement professionals and a highly qualified legal staff conduct criminal investigations and collect evidence to rescue victims and bring perpetrators to justice."



Human Trafficking - The Online Research and Training Center

humantrafficking.com



"Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. The third largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world, trafficking is one of the most urgent human rights issues today. HumanTrafficking.com is your one-stop gateway to research and training to combat modern-day slavery, whether you are a professional, a researcher, or a concerned community member." (see inline text from web address above)



Coalition Against Trafficking in Women

catwinternational.org



"The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW) is a non-governmental organization that promotes women's human rights by working internationally to combat sexual exploitation in all its forms.... It is a fundamental human right to be free of sexual exploitation in all its forms. Women and girls have the right to sexual integrity and autonomy." (see inline text from web address above)



The State of the World's Children 2006 - UNICEF

www.unicef.org/sowc06/intro.html



"The 2006 State of the World's Children report focuses on excluded and invisible children who have no access to essential services, protection and participation." (see inline text from web address above)



Trafficking in Persons Report - June 2005 - U.S. Department of State

www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/2005/



Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000: Trafficking in Persons Report
Fifth Annual Trafficking in Persons Report



Z Reportage

zreportage.com



"Stories that need to be told." (quoted from noted website)
New essay every Tuesday.



Donna M. Hughes, Carlson Endowed Chair, University of Rhode Island

www.uri.edu/artsci/wms/hughes/hughes.htm



"Donna M. Hughes does research and writing on trafficking, sexual exploitation, violence against women, women's organized resistance to violence, and religious fundamentalism and women's rights. She also works on issues related to women, science and technology." (quoted from noted website)



Justice for Children International

jfci.org



"The trafficking and rape of children for profit is one of the darkest stories on the planet. This physical, mental and emotional trauma leaves children broken and scarred for life. Interventions for these children are critical to their survival. This is why JFCI exists." (see inline text from web address above)



Youth Against Poverty

youthagainstpoverty.org



"Youth Against Poverty is a organization focused on spreading awareness of child poverty. We hope that the younger generation will understand the need of eradicating child poverty globally and do their part in the fight to end it." (see inline text from web address above)







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