Justice & Peace: Websites & Other Guides

Search by country for human rights information.

Go to "Regions" and then look for specific country for reports on human rights issues.

Links to: treaties and other instruments, U.N. documents, regional materials, U.S. human rights documents, bibliographies, human rights education, asylum and refugee materials, and links to other sites

HRC advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues.

A nonpartisan "fact tank" provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; by analyzing news coverage; and by holding forums and briefings. It does not take positions on policy issues.

Official site of the Section on Race, Ethnicity, and Politics of the American Political Science Association.

Search by country for human rights information.

Thoughtful coverage and analysis of international affairs.

An independent watchdog organization that supports the expansion of freedom around the world. Includes annual reports on world developments.

Promotes accountability of the global decisions of the United Nations (UN). Mobilizes citizens for action and advocates issues

INCORE , a joint project of the UN and the University of Ulster aims to influence policymakers and practitioners involved in peace, conflict and reconciliation issues while enhancing the nature of international conflict research.

Information on hot spots in the world from a private international organization

Will be of interest to lawyers, advocates and researchers.

The United States Institute of Peace is an independent and nonpartisan organization which provides the analysis, training and tools that help to prevent, manage and end violent international conflicts, promote stability and professionalize the field of peacebuilding.

Objective analysis of public opinion on international policy issues. Articles on results of public opinion polls taken around the world.