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10 human rights organizations

Human rights are rights that are acquired from birth and give the right to be human. No factor can take away these rights, so they are considered inalienable. However, violations of these rights occur on a daily basis. It is the responsibility of human rights organizations to help prevent these violations. Below is a list of the 10 most important human rights organizations in the world.

10. Amnesty International


Amnesty International focuses on researching and reporting on human rights violations around the world, taking action to prevent them and demanding justice where it is needed. It is separate from governments and does not even accept financial assistance from any government agency, relying instead on funds and donations.

However, the organization has been criticized for focusing only on the more democratic countries of the world and for ignoring the rest of society in a disadvantaged position. This organization has been quite successful in promoting and supporting many human rights movements.

9. Protection International


Protection International is an organization that seeks to protect people involved in humanitarian work. Often, people and organizations that help the people face negative reactions from the elite, whose ulterior motives have been affected. Protection International ensures safety for these people, protects them from civil society and marginalized groups in their countries.

The organization operates in Africa and Latin America more than in developed countries, due to the lack of adequate security measures from the government in these states. They are said to be the backbone of many movements that speak out against injustice and inequality.

8. Global Rights


The organization's strategy for Global Rights is to build the skills and capacities of those living in disadvantaged sectors of society. They teach many technical skills, as well as the laws and regulations of the country and various agreements signed around the world.

These people, in turn, were exposed to human rights violations in a particular region. In this way, with their workforce and trained staff around the world, they can prevent and demand justice for people who have suffered from violations of their rights.

Their main directions are the promotion of women's rights and gender equality, racial equality and the further development of the LGBT movement around the world. They have been well received and continue to operate in many countries, from Afghanistan to Zambia.

7. Human Rights Foundation


The Human Rights Foundation was founded in 2005 and is based in New York. Its purpose is to protect human rights and promote freedom. They fund a number of research projects that shook the world and also work at the grassroots level in countries such as Cuba, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Venezuela and Ecuador.

Funding usually comes from donations, however, these donations can be used for any research, and this depends on the organization, not the donor. The foundation mainly works in the field of women, children and the unemployed in developing countries.

6. International Federation for Human Rights


The International Federation for Human Rights is a large non-profit organization supported by over 178 other organizations from around the world and distributed in over 100 countries. Their main goal is to spread human rights in the process of globalization and protect the rights of those who cannot stand up for themselves. The sheer scale of the organization means there have been some criticisms of the funds and their misappropriation.

However, this organization works tirelessly and has already launched several programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, etc. Recently, they have been paying more and more attention to the refugee crisis in Europe and protecting the rights of those who fled from Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Libya, etc.

5. Refugees International


The activities of Refugees International may now become more important than ever before, as it is at this time that millions of people are seeking refuge and work, far from the war and famine that gripped their homeland. The organization fights for the rights of refugees, which are systematically violated by larger and more powerful countries, despite the existence of international agreements regarding this.

They call for media support and coverage of the crisis, and provide detailed reports on the situation on the ground. They do not agree to funding from either the United Nations or governments, as this can lead to bias. Some of the countries in which they have worked intensively are Syria, Yemen, South Sudan, etc.

4. Association for Women Rights in Development


Given that women are much more likely to face human rights violations, this association works to protect girls and women from physical, sexual and mental violence. They work to protect women from torture in their own home and in public or workplaces, and fight for equal pay and appropriate working conditions.

The organization focuses on small countries where governments are unable or unwilling to work on these issues. However, they are also working to eliminate the glass ceiling for women and minorities in leading companies and organizations around the world, so everyone has an equal opportunity and resources to succeed. Their main goal is gender equality in all spheres of society.

3. Red Cross


The Red Cross, also known as the International Committee of the Red Cross, has historically focused on war-torn areas where human rights violations have taken place due to the lack of an effective law enforcement system. Whether it's civil wars or wars between countries, a human rights organization reports on the people living in the area and how socio-political situations have affected their lives.

They seek to protect the rights of those who are simply victims of war, including soldiers and armed personnel. They operate in nearly 80 countries and mobilize their workforce in response to worsening situations around the world. Their reports are widely cited and discussed, and they also draw the world's attention to human rights violations in these countries.

2. Human Rights Watch


Human rights Watch uses the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as its foundation and works to ensure that the rights guaranteed in the declaration are not violated.

They report any violations of their rights, in particular those related to the freedom to express their thoughts without fear of retaliation. They also believe in freedom of religion, freedom of movement and migration. Most importantly, they protect everyone's right to life, which includes the right to choose public and private space.

They are increasingly involved in campaigning to spread awareness about sexual orientation diversity, the refugee crisis and the famine in Yemen. Their reports are often successful and create political pressure on the organization (s) or government (s) to carry out reforms.

1. United Nations


Despite the fact that the United Nations was created to prevent another world war, it is increasingly focusing on enriching the lives of all people.This is done not only through declarations (such as the aforementioned UDHR), but also through the creation of many organizations within the United Nations, such as the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Labor Organization (ILO), etc.

These organizations are spread throughout the world and work in their respective fields to ensure that there are no human rights violations. Human rights are also one of the cornerstones of all deliberations in the General Assembly and other councils. Lately, the UN has been working on peace talks on the Syrian crisis and promoting gender equality through its HeForShe campaign.

Many governments fail to protect the rights of all their citizens for reasons that are both understandable and unacceptable. Human rights organizations in these cases are vital to ensure that people do not suffer abuse or are denied justice. While a world in which there is no need for human rights organizations would be ideal, in these times they are vital to the growth and prosperity of humankind.

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