University of Minnesota Human Rights Center

ILI Resource Center
430 Oak Grove, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55403

MISSION
Providing partnerships in infrastructure, rule of law, and educational development projects throughout the world that focus on people and nations in transition. The Institute's mission is to facilitate interaction in world affairs and foster intercultural communication among Minnesotans, international organizations and people in other countries.

United Nations Children’s Fund
Nairobi, Kenya

UNICEF ESARO
P.O. Box 44145
Nairobi, Kenya 00100
Email unicefesaro@unicef.org

Years of drought have had a serious impact on the well-being of Kenya’s children, increasing malnutrition rates, morbidity and mortality. A rise in inter-tribal/inter-clan violence resulted in child deaths, injuries and displacement. Despite recent economic growth, nearly a quarter of the population lives on less than $1 per day.

Senegalese Association for School as an Instrument for Peace (EIP)
Senegal, West Africa

villa no294, rue 2, chez Saliou Sarr à Sam Pathé
Près de chez Diouri
Thiès, BP 163,

Tél: (221) 951.72.20
Email: salioueip@sentoo.sn

EIP-Sénégal is the national branch of the World Association for School as an Instrument of Peace. EIP-Sénégal also works to promote the rights of the child and the right to education within the Senegalese context by addressing the plight of the talibés, the young maids, and other child workers.

International Leadership Institute
Rwanda

International Leadership Institute
5021 Vernon Avenue South, PMB 136
Minneapolis, MN 55436

Phone: (612) 340-0250
Email: info@internationalleadership.org

NGO Corporate Address:

International Leadership Institute Chuckuemeka & Associates, LLC
Two Apple Tree Square, Suite 250
8011 34th Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55425

ILI Resource Center
430 Oak Grove, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Email: ILIPresident@InternationalLeadership.org
Programdir@InternationalLeadership.org

MISSION
Providing partnerships in infrastructure, rule of law, and educational development projects throughout the world that focus on people and nations in transition. The Institute's mission is to facilitate interaction in world affairs and foster intercultural communication among Minnesotans, international organizations and people in other countries.

Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP)
Tanzania

P.O Box 8921 Dar es Salaam
Tanzania, East Africa

Tel: (+255 22) 2443205,2443450,2443286
Email: info@tgnp.org

The Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP) is a non-governmental organization working to obtain social transformation with a gender focus in all levels of society. The NGO has been pioneering a Gender Budget Initiative (GBI) since mid-1997 in close collaboration with other NGOs who compose the Feminist Activism Coalition (FemAct). The GBI was developed in the context of cost sharing and retrenchment policies implemented as part of structural adjustment programs in the 1980s. These programs precipitated vital social services, particularly health care and education, being dramatically cut at the same time as liberalization and privatization caused massive layoffs of government workers. It was also coming at a time when the majority of civil society was feeling marginalized from policymaking and budgetary processes in the country.

Kids Home International
Kenya

Mission Statement: Kids home international is a non profit humanitarian organization that seeks to improve the quality of lives of the homeless and orphaned kids through programs designed to develop their spirit, mind and body, so they can realize their full potential in the society.

Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice
Accra, Ghana

HEAD OFFICE - Accra ........................... 021-668839/664267
GREATER ACCRA - Accra ..................... 021-227111/226920
TEMA SUB-REGION - Tema ................. 022-208002/3
WESTERN - Takoradi ........................... 031-23730/25667
CENTRAL - Cape Coast ......................... 042-32280/33158
EASTERN - Koforidua .......................... 081-22321/25168
ASHANTI - Kumasi ............................... 051-27445/81653
BRONG-AHAFO - Sunyani .................... 061-23573
VOLTA - Ho.. ......................................... 091-26797
NORTHERN - Tamale ........................... 071-22035
UPPER EAST - Bolgatanga .................... 072-22312
UPPER WEST - Wa .............................. 0756-22393

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice ("the Commission") exists to enhance the scale of good governance, democracy, integrity, peace and social development by promoting, protecting and enforcing fundamental human rights and freedoms and administrative justice for all persons in Ghana. These objectives will be achieved by :

Ensuring a culture of respect for the rights and obligations of all people in Ghana

Dispensing and promoting justice in a free, informal and relatively expeditious manner

Ensuring fairness, efficiency, transparency and application of best practices

Using a well trained and motivated workforce and the most modern technology

Environmental Justice Advocates of Minnesota
Nairobi, Kenya

Phone: 612-436-5402

EJAM advocates for fair treatment and meaningful involvement of communities of color and low-income communities in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulation, and policies for the purpose of eliminating minority health disparities.

The Uganda Rural Community Support Foundation
Masaka, Uganda

URF Headquarters
P.O. Box 10538
Holyoke, MA 01041, U.S.A.

Email: info@ugandaruralfund.org

URF|USA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charity under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. We are an international and grassroots Community-Based Organization that exists on non-political, non-denominational, and non-sectarian principles. Our vision is based upon bringing together all interested individuals and groups to join our efforts in ensuring that AIDS orphans, needy children, and marginalized communities (especially those most affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic) are empowered and reintegrated into society as we develop and maintain thriving, productive, and sustainable communities.

BEARING IN MIND the geographical, historical, economic, social and political situation of the country's recent past AND AIMING at reintegrating poor children back into normalcy by empowering them with education and practical skills. Through advocacy and the integration of all the key players involved, The URF will employ all government initiatives that address the plight of orphaned children and the distress and marginalized communities in Uganda.

The principal philosophy behind URF’s mission has always been about believing that a better life is possible. The power of our holistic approach lies in our partnerships, our sustainable programs and facility integration, and our passion to serve. We always strive to be a catalyst for positive change. Every action we take is intended to inspire meaningful service and deliver results that will improve economic and social conditions and make things better for the orphan children and marginalized groups in the communities we serve for years to come. We seek grassroots solutions to local challenges in an effort to help people help themselves.

FIDA-Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Amboseli Road
Off Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 46324-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Fax: 3876372
Tel: 3873511, 3876954, 3876991
Email: info@fidakenya.org

OUR VISION

FIDA Kenya’s vision is a just society that is free from all forms of discrimination against women. FIDA Kenya has a vision of a world in which women and men live in harmony as equal partners in the human family; a world in which democratic values of justice, fairness, transparency and meaningful citizen participation flourish and a world in which the dignity of the Kenyan citizens (women and men) are reaffirmed through their ability to control their resources and development processes. FIDA Kenya has a vision of a world in which people are free from all forms of injustices, violence, oppression; discrimination based on gender, sex, race, class, ethnic origin, physical disability, religious beliefs or any other status.

Pilgrim Center for Reconciliation
Rwanda

The Pilgrim Center for Reconciliation
7001 Cahill Road, Suite 17
Edina, Minnesota 55439-2033

Telephone: (952) 946-6990
Fax: (952) 946-6985

The Pilgrim Center for Reconciliation is a Christian outreach organization based in Edina, Minnesota, which brings an extended ministry of love and service throughout America and to the world. Our ministry is built upon the call, experience, and vision of our founder, the Reverend Dr. Arthur A. Rouner, Jr., and on the network of friends, donors, prayer supporters, and volunteers gathered from his 40+ years of pastoral service.

National/Global Association for Thrift and Humanitarian Aid
St. Cloud, Minnesota and Kenya

P.O. Box 644,
Waite Park, MN 56387-0644
Telephone: 320-291-8944
Fax: 320-235-9522

NGATHA International is organized exclusively for Charitable, Educational and Socio-Economic Empowerment purposes.

American Refugee Committee International
Monrovia, Liberia

ARC World Headquarters
430 Oak Grove Street
Suite 204
Minneapolis, MN 55403 USA

Tel: (612) 872-7060
Toll-free: (800) 875-7060
Fax: (612) 607-6499
Email: archq@archq.org

Mission
ARC works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities. We help people survive conflict and crisis and rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ARC is committed to the delivery of programs that ensure measurable quality and lasting impact for the people we serve.

Vision
Every person who participates in an ARC program or project will have a better chance to take control of their life and achieve self sufficiency.

Telephone: 1.888.211.8575
(hours: 10am - 4pm EST)
Fax: 1.888.735.6530
Email: info@fimrc.org

Vision
A world in which all children have an equal opportunity to benefit from modern medicine.

Mission
To provide access to medical care for the millions of underprivileged and medically underserved children around the world.

International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Arusha, Tanzania

Email: ictr-press@un.org

Recognizing that serious violations of humanitarian law were committed in Rwanda, and acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council created the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) by resolution 955 of 8 November 1994. The purpose of this measure is to contribute to the process of national reconciliation in Rwanda and to the maintenance of peace in the region. The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda was established for the prosecution of persons responsible for genocide and other serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in the territory of Rwanda between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1994. It may also deal with the prosecution of Rwandan citizens responsible for genocide and other such violations of international law committed in the territory of neighbouring States during the same period.

Chemchemi Ya Ukweli (CYU) or Wellspring of Truth is an interfaith peace movement initiated in 1997 by a small group of religious leaders concerned about the growing state of violence in Kenya. CYU 's main desire is to work for social change (justice, peace and reconciliation) through Active Non-Violence to fulfill its vision of achieving, a (Kenyan) society that embraces the spirituality of Active Non-Violence (ANV) for conflict prevention and transformation in order to achieve a sustainable culture of peace and reconciliation. This vision is fed by CYU 's mission, which seeks to define, adopt and implement creative principles relating to conflict prevention, transformation and reconciliation through the philosophy of Active Non-Violence.

TGNP is committed to facilitating social transformation leading to the creation of a vibrant Tanzanian society. It seeks to promote gender equality and social equity through the empowerment of women and other marginalized groups of the community. The organization strives to enhance the mainstreaming of gender at all levels of society from grassroots communities to the highest levels of national policy making and legislation.

Interns with TGNP will broaden their understanding of how people in the developing world empower themselves by utilizing all available resources by assisting in assisting in workshops that promote women’s economic and political development. Activities might include field assessments, the construction of educational materials for girls and their subsequent distribution to schools in rural Tanzania. For more information on internships, contact the organization directly.

The Gamaliel Foundation intends to be a powerful network of grassroots, interfaith, interracial, multi-issue organizations working together to create a more just and more democratic society. The organizations of the Gamaliel Network are vehicles that allow ordinary people to effectively participate in the political, environmental, social and economic decisions affecting their lives. The network helps create and sustain such organizations and is the vehicle for these organizations to act on a national and international level.

A past intern helped this indigenous grassroots organization get started by 1)exploring how community organizing disciplines from the U.S. can be applied in South Africa to human rights organizing and vice-versa.; 2)identifying areas for greater cooperation and common work between the Gamaliel Foundation Midwest organizations and the South African church based community organizations working for human rights; 3)adapting Gamaliel leadership training to the South African setting. Because of the ‘newness’ of this organization, volunteer application procedures and job specifics are not available on the web. Please contact the Gamaliel Foundation directly to obtain more information specific to Durban, South Africa.

Legal Research and Resource Center for Human Rights

7 Al-Higaz St.
Roxi
Cairo, Egypt.

Phone: 202-45-20-977
Salary: Unpaid

LRRC was established in 1991 to attempt creating a sensitive and well-informed public on the issue of human rights. It aims at emphasizing respect for legal sovereignty as well as establishing the principles of human rights as set out in the international instruments. LRRC realized the need for human rights education in Egypt at a more grassroots level. As this was absent in the formal sector - (schools, universities, and academic circles)- LRRC decided to pursue the informal sector, targeting NGOs, lawyers, the medical profession, children, women, etc., and all sectors of society, whenever possible. The center has four primary aims: 1) Spreading awareness of human rights concepts and principles; 2)providing access to information and news on human rights activities; 3)Networking with local, regional and international organizations; 4)Formulating new and innovative methods and techniques in spreading human rights education to reach a broader audience. Contact LRRC directly by email or phone to find current internship opportunities and application information.

Previously, an intern from the Law School worked here for six weeks during the summer break. The volunteer aided in the research of LRRC’s journal People’s Rights, concentrating on inter-religious discourse and cooperation. Other possibilities were available such as researching the position of women in the Arab world and the campaign against FGM. Please contact the organization directly by phone or email to receive additional information about possible internships and the application process.

The OMDH held its first public meeting on December 10, 1988 to address the need for human rights promotion and protection. Since its formation, the OMDH has worked on numerous rights projects including: the denunciation of all human rights violations brought to its attention; active participation in the drafting of the National Charter on Human Rights; the publication of a report on the conditions in Morocco presented to the Human Rights Committee at the UN in May 1990; and the publication of reports on various human rights violations in Morocco.

Previously, an intern that volunteered for OMDH worked on investigating and developing materials regarding the question of torture and deaths in police stations and gendarmeries; the prison situation in Morocco; the status of women in the international charters on human rights. Those who are interested should contact the organization directly for specific information on current internship vacancies and application procedures corresponding to that position.

South African Constitutional Court

Braampark Forum II
33 Hoofd Street
Braamfontein 2017
South Africa

Phone: (011)403-8032
Fax: (011) 403-6524
Email: webmaster@www.concourt.gov.za

The Court was established in 1994 in terms of South Africa's first democratic constitution - the interim Constitution of 1993. In terms of the 1996 Constitution the Court established in 1994 continues to hold office. The Court began its first sessions in February 1995. It consists of eleven judges - nine men and two women. They may serve for a non-renewable term of 12 years, but must retire at the age of 70. They are all independent. Their duty is to uphold the law and the Constitution, which they must apply impartially and without fear, favour or prejudice.

United Nations Development Fund for Women-UNIFEM Abuja, Nigeria

UNIFEM
2nd Floor, Wing A
Plot 617/618 Diplomatic Drive
Central Business District
PMB 2851
Garki, Abuja
NIGERIA

Email
Administrator: willy.acheampong@unifem.org
Country Manager, a.i.: tolulope.lewis-tamoka@unifem.org

The Court was established in 1994 in terms of South Africa's first democratic constitution - the interim Constitution of 1993. In terms of the 1996 Constitution the Court established in 1994 continues to hold office. The Court began its first sessions in February 1995. It consists of eleven judges - nine men and two women. They may serve for a non-renewable term of 12 years, but must retire at the age of 70. They are all independent. Their duty is to uphold the law and the Constitution, which they must apply impartially and without fear, favour or prejudice.

UNIFEM is the women's fund at the United Nations. It provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programs and strategies to foster women's empowerment and gender equality.