Human rights charities

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Globally, up to 60% women experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime....
MRDF grew out of the desire to enable Methodist people to respond effectively to the commandments of Jesus to 'love God and love our neighbour,' in the context of global poverty and injustice, Believing in the dignity of every human being before the Creator of all, MRDF aims to make small miracles possible for people living in the world's poorest communities. We work in Africa, Asia and Latin America on the basis of greatest need, regardless of religion or race. ...
UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights, with a presence in more than 190 countries and territories reaching children on a scale like no other. We work with local communities, partners and governments to ensure every child’s right to survive and thrive is upheld. ...
Amnesty is made up of ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights....
Basic Human Rights is an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) registered with the Charity Commission for England & Wales under the registration no. 1133308. The organisation's Head Quarters is in Bradford UK. BHR is currently focusing on Kenya, Haiti, Libya, Pakistan and Uganda. Basic Human Rights works to protect the rights of most vulnerable groups in conflict, post-conflict and transition societies. Our main focus is on children and women affected by violence, poverty, natural disaster, and socio-economic constraints. We emphasise on participatory approach and believe in empowering civil society to vie for social transformation through active participation. ...
Hope for Justice is an organisation that campaigns to bring about an end to Human Trafficking - through rescuing victims, prosecuting the traffickers, and by raising awareness of the issues. ...
Lifecare UK is committed to the alleviation of all forms of poverty and deprivation....
Link Romania is a Christian charity helping to rebuild lives and communities through education and social care projects with the poor and vulnerable across Eastern Europe. ...
We provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees across the UK. We work in partnership; empowering those people seeking sanctuary to rebuild their lives with dignity. We ensure that refugees have a voice; we campaign for their rights and lobby for change. We also challenge the misconceptions around asylum and strive for racial tolerance in our diverse society.   ...
The charity's primary purpose is to undertake manageable and sustainable projects that can make a real difference to individuals and communities, enabling them to improve their lives. We help people in need to reduce their dependence on humanitarian aid and facilitate their transition to sustainable self-reliant, long-term development. ...
War Child is an international charity that works with children and young people in some of the world’s most dangerous war zones. War Child provides protection for children who, as a result of war, live with insecurity, poverty and social exclusion. This includes street children, children in prison and children recruited or abducted by rebel groups. ...
 We want to see a world in which all disabled children are able to achieve their full potential and fully participate in the world around them.  In order to achieve this we support partner organisations in Africa to carry out ...
Act Against Injustice is a not for profit Charity organisation and has the specific goal of fighting child sex-trafficking. Conceived and born as a charity in 2010 by John Wearne and Robert Robinson. We also focus on work for missing children; helping the poor and our International Christian prayer circle. ...
 Afghan Action runs a Training & Business Incubation Centre in Kabul,Afghanistan, where young men and women learn how to weave beautiful, handmade carpets. We are now diversifying into other products and a programme to train 50 people to sew and make clothes begins in June 2011. We are also introducing the latest ICT “virtual” systems into Afghan schools and supporting links between schools in Hammersmith and Kabul and Harpenden and Mazar. ...
African Initiatives is a social justice organisation that supports the rights of people to take part in the social, economic, political and environmental decision-making that affects them at a community, national and international level. Our vision is of an equal world in which everyone has their voice heard and is empowered to claim their rights. ...
The Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile provides a range of psychological and psychosocial therapies for refugee and asylum seeking children and young people who have witnessed or been victims of extreme violence.  We address clients’ multiple trauma and cumulative losses to help them rebuild their lives.  We support them in gaining refugee status, obtaining accommodation, benefits, healthcare, education and employment.  We aim to transform their lives to enable them to participate in and feel part of their new community. ...
Beatbullying is the UK's leading bullying prevention charity, creating a world where bullying, violence and harassment are unacceptable. Beatbullying empowers people to understand, recognise, and say no to bullying, violence and harassment by giving them the tools to transform their lives and the lives of their peers. Working with families, schools, and communities to understand the problem, campaign for change and provide a sustainable efficient and proven solution. ...
Free healthcare, education, and vocational training have been provided since 1979, when British doctor Jack Preger MBE opened his medical bag on the streets of Kolkata and started treating people. Word spread and Calcutta Rescue was founded. Now the charity is an Indian organisation employing over 170 local staff working 6 days a week, 52 days a year. ...
CARA is an independent international charity, which main activities include:1. HIV/AIDS: Prevention, care and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS through: ...
Worldwide millions of children face a life living or working on the streets, are subjected to abuse from adults, are working in dangerous jobs or are physically or sexually abused. Many other children are orphaned or living alone and are at risk of HIV or denied treatment for AIDS. We work in 10 countries throughout Africa, Asia and South America aiming to improve the lives of vulnerable children by providing access to education, healthcare, counselling and other services. ...

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