American Civil Liberties Union

http://www.aclu.org/

The ACLU's mission is to fight civil liberties violations wherever and whenever they occur. Most of their clients are ordinary people who have experienced an injustice and have decided to fight back. The ACLU is also active in national and state capitals, fighting to ensure that the Bill of Rights will always be more than a "parchment barrier" against government oppression and the tyranny of the majority.

Amnesty International USA

Amnesty International's vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.  Amnesty International undertakes research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.

Bismarck Human Rights Committee

http://www.ndfhc.org/HRC.htm (This site is the temporary home of the Human Relations Committee while the City of Bismarck performs upgrades to its web site.)

http://www.bismarck.org/city_departments/department/services.asp?divisionID=0&dID=4

The mission of the Bismarck Human Relations Committee is to protect and promote the personal dignity of all Bismarck citizens and eliminate any discriminatory barriers that prevent them from reaching their full human potential.  We seek to make education and compliance a meaningful and visible strategy as we work to recognize the value of a diverse community.

Dickinson Human Relations Commission

http://www.dickinsongov.com (Choose "Boards/Committees" and then choose "Human Relations Commission")

The Human Relations Commission was formed to address macro human relations issues such as attitudes, understandings, and acceptance of people of varied backgrounds, beliefs, races, lifestyles, and promotion of diversity.  The Commission addresses the above issues through education and listening throughout the community.  The ultimate goal is to build the Dickinson community into one that is diversity friendly.

Fargo Human Relations Commission

http://www.ci.fargo.nd.us/Planning/HRC/

The Fargo Human Relations Commission works to promote acceptance and respect for diversity and discourages all forms of discrimination. The committee consists of nine volunteer members who are nominated by the mayor and appointed by the City Commission. Each serves a three-year term. The Human Relations Commissioners represent a broad range of racial, religious, ethnic, social, economic, political and professional groups.

Human Rights Watch

http://www.hrw.org/

Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. They stand with victims and activists to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom, to protect people from

inhumane conduct in wartime, and to bring offenders to justice; investigate and expose human rights violations and hold abusers accountable; challenge governments and those who hold power to end abusive practices and respect international human rights law; and enlist the public and the international community to support the cause of human rights for all.

North Dakota Department of Labor

http://www.state.nd.us/labor/

The North Dakota Department of Labor is responsible for enforcing North Dakota labor and human rights laws and for educating the public about these laws. In addition, the department licenses employment agencies operating in North Dakota and can verify the status of independent contractor relationships. They assist all North Dakota citizens, employees, employers, those purchasing or receiving services, and those providing services.

Women's Network of the Red River Valley

http://www.wnrrv.org/

The Womens Network of the Red River Valley works to empower women and girls and organize for social justice. The WNRRV envisions a diverse community of feminists that honors women and girls and promotes equality and reproductive rights.

NDPeople.Org

http://ndpeople.org/

NDPeople.Org advocates for a better future based on common sense and responsibility.  We believe our government should work for us, not against us, so we promote responsible government and effective solutions. We are bringing this positive message into the public debate and encouraging participation.

People Escaping Poverty Project