National & International

May 20, 2009 by admin 

Amnesty International
http://www.amnesty.org/
Founded in London in 1961, Amnesty International is a Nobel Prize-winning grassroots activist organization with over 1.8 million members worldwide. 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.

Amnesty International USA
http://www.amnestyusa.org/

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
http://doctorswithoutborders.org/
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971.  Today, MSF provides aid in nearly 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. MSF provides independent, impartial assistance to those most in need. MSF reserves the right to speak out to bring attention to neglected crises, to challenge inadequacies or abuse of the aid system, and to advocate for improved medical treatments and protocols.  In 1999, MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize.

Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org/
Human Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights.  By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, they give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes.  Their rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world.

 

Members, Partners, & Allies

September 24, 2008 by admin 

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.


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.


Bismarck Human Rights Committee
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.



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.

North Dakota Fair Housing Council
http://www.ndfhc.org/
The North Dakota Fair Housing Council is a non-profit organization which was founded in 1995 and serves the State of North Dakota and eastern South Dakota.  Its mission is to eradicate housing discrimination through community education; encouragement of public involvement; assistance to those experiencing housing discrimination; and support of individuals and organizations seeking equal opportunity in housing.

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
http://www.pepp.org/
PEPP is organized and shall be operated to engage in developing a model that brings families and individuals with low income (i.e. homeless, working poor, supplementary income recipient) together to impact the policies and practices that affect their lives. PEPP’s effort is in developing a strong unified voice that will be effective in gaining economic justice for all and help people escape poverty by the lessening of burdens from government, eliminating prejudice and discrimination and educating of human civil rights secured by law.

Pride Collective & Community Center, Fargo-Moorhead
http://www.pridecollective.com/
The mission of PRIDE Collective and Community Center is to create a sense of community and promote education and social activities aimed at furthering the social, emotional, and physical well-being and development of the GLBT community in the Red River Valley.  The Pride Collective and Community Center will realize its mission in part by providing space for GLBT and allied groups to meet and assisting with advertising the existence and schedules of these groups.
African Soul, American Heart
http://www.africansoulamericanheart.com/
The in-progress documentary film, African Soul, American Heart will tell how one Fargo, North Dakota resident, a Sudanese Lost Boy who survived against all odds to thrive in his adopted country, now finds himself torn between responsibilities for the brother and sisters he rescued in a refugee camp and brought to America, and his determination to relieve the plight of those he left behind. Through this documentary, Joseph hopes to show an American audience the conditions in his childhood home where villagers are trying to reclaim their lives. Joseph and the crew hope to travel to the Kenyan refugee camp where Joseph spent his teenage and young adult years. Joseph is determined to use his voice to raise funds which will bring education and a future to the orphans of Duk Payuel in Sudan, the place where his soul resides.

Presentation Sisters
http://www.presentationsistersfargo.com/
Inspired by Jesus who was in the midst of the disciples as one who serves, and by the spirit of their foundress, Nano Nagle, the Presentation Sisters proclaim the Gospel by responding joyfully with their own unique personal gifts to the needs of people, especially the powerless and materially poor, and by directing their personal and corporate resources to the promotion of peace and justice.

Red River Anti-War Coalition
http://www.rrawc.org/
The Red River Anti-War Coalition agrees to stop the war on Iraq, save lives, and build Peace. To oppose the attacks on civil liberties and racist scape-goating at home. To support money for jobs, education, and healthcare – not war.



Legal Services & Resources

September 24, 2008 by admin 

State Bar Association of North Dakota
http://www.sband.org
Founded in 1899, the 1,800-member State Bar Association of North Dakota is the official statewide organization of lawyers and the oldest unified state bar association in the nation. The mission of the State Bar Association is to promote justice and to serve the lawyers and the people of North Dakota.

 

Legal Assistance in North Dakota
http://www.legalassist.org/landframe.html
The mission of Legal Assistance in North Dakota is to achieve the purpose of delivering civil legal services to socially and economically disadvantaged persons in North Dakota.