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Human & Civil Rights Organizations ofAmerica Federation and Member Organizations

11232 Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America (978)7442608 www.hcr.org EIN#943193388 Help stop racial discrimination, fight religious bigotry, prosecute hate crimes, end unfair sex bias, defend democratic principles, and promote equality, freedom, and justice for all. 5.6% R,Q,I

11754 Advocates for Human Rights (Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights) (612)3413302 www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org EIN#363292374 Minnesota Advocates' mission is to implement international human rights standards to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law in the U.S. and overseas. 4.7% Q,R,W

11160 American AntiSlavery Group (617)4268161 www.iAbolish.com EIN#043253901 Working with former victims of human trafficking to abolish modern-day slavery around the world, focusing primarily on systems of chattel slavery in Sudan and Mauritania. 19.6% W,R,Q

12475 American Islamic Congress, Inc. (617)6610053 www.aicongress.org EIN#061634525 Join our Muslim-led interfaith coalition condemning terrorism, protecting human rights for all, promoting pluralism, and advancing interfaith understanding in a time of crisis. 11.6% R,Q,X

11748 American Jewish Committee (212)7514000 www.ajc.org EIN#135563393 AJC works to safeguard minorities, fight terrorism, anti-Semitism, hatred and bigotry, pursue social justice, advance human dignity, defend religious freedom, and provide humanitarian relief. 13.5% B,R,W

11942 Americans for Indian Opportunity (505)8428677 www.aio.org EIN#520900964 Weaving a national Native network, building strong tribal governments, and partnering with organizations worldwide to enrich the cultural, political and economic lives of Indigenous peoples. 6.6% R,S,W

10441 AntiDefamation League of B'nai B'rith (212)8857700 www.adl.org EIN#131818723 Providing education, advocacy, intervention and activism to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all citizens alike. 18.0% R,I,Q

11161 Asian American Justice Center (202)2962300 www.advancingequality.org EIN#133619000 Advancing the legal and civil rights of Asian Americans through advocacy, community education, policy development and public interest litigation. 15.4% R,T,S

11741 Association for Union Democracy (718)5641114 www.uniondemocracy.org EIN#237037975 Defend free speech, fair elections, fair hiring and due process in unions. Protect reformers facing retaliation. Special emphasis on women, minority and federal employee rights. 22.9% R,J,B

10442 Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice (Astraea Foundation Inc) (212)5298021 www.astraeafoundation.org EIN#132992977 Provides financial support and advocates for organizations throughout the world that work for the human rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people. 9.9% T,R,S

11162 Blind Federation of America (National Federation of the Blind Inc) (410)6599314 www.nfb.org EIN#020259978 We teach the sight impaired selfreliance through new technology, Braille, and recorded publications. BFA also provides scholarship, employment assistance, and civil rights protection. 10.7% P,R,Z

10443 Catholic Legal Immigration Network (202)6352556 www.cliniclegal.org EIN#521584951 CLINIC assists low-income immigrants, reunites families, naturalizes newcomers, helps victims of domestic violence, aids refugees, represents detained immigrants, and trains charitable immigration services agencies. 13.2% R,P,S

12476 Center for Justice & Accountability (415)5440444 www.cja.org EIN#943299686 An international organization dedicated to deterring torture and human rights abuses and advancing the rights of survivors to seek truth, justice and redress. 12.7% I,Q,Z

11742 Center for Law and Social Policy (202)9068000 www.clasp.org EIN#237000150 Assists low-income people support their families. By strengthening child care, child support, education, workforce development, child welfare and welfare policies, CLASP helps families help themselves. 3.0% P,J,R

11943 Center for Victims of Torture (612)4364800 www.cvt.org EIN#363383933 CVT provides comprehensive care to torture survivors; trains health/human service professionals to provide proper care to torture survivors; advocates for prevention of torture. 13.5% F,R,Q

10435 Center of Concern (Center of Concern United States Catholic Conference) (202)6352757 www.coc.org EIN#520941367 Offering moral vision and leadership in the struggle to end hunger, poverty, environmental decline, gender inequality and injustice both globally, and domestically. 14.6% R,Q,X

12483 CenterLink (National Association of Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Community C) (202)8240450 www.lgbtcenters.org EIN#522292725 We strengthen local LGBT centers by providing technical assistance, leadership training, networking opportunities and a national voice, thus enhancing the services they provide their communities. 10.0% R,S,Y

11749 Community Voice Mail National Office (206)4417872 www.cvm.org EIN#911609789 Community Voice Mail provides free personalized 24-hour nationwide voicemail to people in crisis - connecting them to jobs, housing and hope. 4.6% Z,P,W

38314 Criminal Justice Legal Foundation (916)4460345 www.cjlf.org EIN#942798865 The only public interest law organization in America focused exclusively on winning court decisions strengthening law enforcement and upholding the rights of crime victims. 31.7% I,M,W

12179 Dalai Lama Foundation (650)3684435 www.dalailamafoundation.org EIN#680492149 An international circle of friends, supporting action for ethics and peace through education. Peace starts with each one of us. 14.8% A,B,O

11750 Dui Hua Foundation (415)9860536 www.duihua.org EIN#943327519 We seek to improve human rights through a US-China dialogue, helping secure better treatment, early releases, and sentence reductions for Chinese political and religious prisoners. 13.3% Q,R,V

10436 Earthrights International (202)4665188 www.earthrights.org EIN#043265555 Combining the power of law and power of people to defend human and environmental rights through legal actions, schools and training programs, and advocacy campaigns. 24.3% R,C,Q

10437 Electronic Frontier Foundation (415)4369333 www.eff.org EIN#043091431 Civil liberties membership organization protecting online rights to free speech, fair use, innovation, and privacy through litigation, activism and educating the public, press, and policymakers. 13.9% R,W,U

12477 Equality Forum (215)7323378 www.equalityforum.com EIN#232710943 Equality Forum promotes GLBT civil rights and history by producing high-impact initiatives, such as documentaries, GLBT History Month in October, and an annual national conference. 10.3% R,S,W

12485 Equality Now (212)5860906 www.equalitynow.org EIN#133660566 Supports grassroots groups around the world, working with their communities to end honor killings, rape, female genital mutilation, and the trafficking of women and girls. 12.9% R,Q,I

11164 Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting (212)6336700 www.fair.org EIN#133392362 Disgusted with media lies and distortions? FAIR's watchdogs sniff out bias and censorship, dig up the truth behind the headlines and campaign for accountable journalism. 21.3% R,W,Z

11952 Food First (Institute for Food and Development Policy Inc) (510)6544400 www.foodfirst.org EIN#132838167 People have the basic human right to live free of hunger. Help us fight inequities and promote solutions to end poverty, hunger and environmental degradation. 29.6% K,R,W

11533 Freedom House, Inc. (202)2965101 www.freedomhouse.org EIN#131656647 Through analysis, advocacy and action, we support democratic reformers in their efforts to defend human rights, promote open government and foster freedom of information. 12.0% R,R,B

11743 Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (800)4296334 www.glaad.org EIN#133384027 GLAAD is dedicated to ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representations in the media to eliminate homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. 22.6% R,W,A

12479 Gender Public Advocacy Coalition (202)4626610 www.gpac.org EIN#134087914 The Gender Public Advocacy Coalition works to make classrooms, communities and workplaces safe for everyone, whether or not they meet expectations for masculinity and femininity. 27.2% R,O,W

85440 Global Exchange (415)2557296 www.globalexchange.org EIN#943066686 Support social, economic and environmental justice through Global Exchange, an international human rights organization promoting peace and justice worldwide. 17.4% R,Q,Z

12190 GLSEN (212)7270135 www.glsen.org EIN#043234202 A national education organization addressing anti-LGBT bullying and harassment to make American schools safe for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. 30.8% B,O,R

12480 Gray Panthers Project Fund (202)7376637 www.graypanthers.org EIN#237409915 Gray Panthers advocates for the needs of people over profits through intergenerational, international, national and local campaigns for health care, social justice and economic security. 20.8% R,W,S

10439 HALT Help Abolish Legal Tyranny An Organization of Americans for Legal Reform, Inc. (202)8878255 www.halt.org EIN#521130207 HALT promotes simple, affordable and accountable justice for all. We work to improve access, increase accountability and reduce costs in the American civil justice system. 15.4% B,I,R

10432 Human Rights in China (212)2394495 www.hrichina.org EIN#133528 552 To promote international human rights and advance the institutional protection of these rights in the People's Republic of China through education, outreach and advocacy. 16.8% R,S,W

11753 Human Rights Watch (212)2904700 www.hrw.org EIN#132875808 We expose human rights abuses and pressure governments and international institutions to bring an unconditional halt to human rights violations worldwide. 19.0% Q,R,W

40016 Immigration Equality (212)7142904 immigrationequality.org EIN#133802711 We fight for equal immigration rights for lesbian and gay couples in America and win asylum for persecuted LGBT and HIV+ refugees around the world. 20.2% R,P,Q

11081 Indian Law Resource Center (800)4542870 www.indianlaw.org EIN#521121079 Nonprofit law and advocacy organization providing legal assistance to Indian/Alaska Native nations working to protect their land, resources, human rights, environment and cultural heritage. 18.3% R,C,Z

12481 Interfaith Worker Justice (773)7288400 www.iwj.org EIN#364063982 Engaging the religious community in the U.S. on issues and campaigns to improve wages, benefits, and working conditions for workers in low-wage jobs. 21.7% R,X,B

11317 International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission (212)2688040 www.iglhrc.org EIN#943139952 Securing the full enjoyment of human rights for all people subject to discrimination or abuse based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or HIV/AIDS status. 26.7% R,Q,W

10433 International Indian Treaty Council (415)6414482 www.treatycouncil.org EIN#943330491 Defending human rights, environmental justice and self-determination for indigenous peoples worldwide. Protecting their treaties, land rights, traditional cultures, food security, natural ecosystems and community health. 21.5% R,C,K

11476 Jobs with Justice Education Fund (202)3931044 www.jwj.org EIN#521865575 JwJ's mission is to improve working people's standard of living, fight for job security, and protect workers' rights to organize by building diverse, permanent coalitions. 10.1% R,S,J

12482 Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund (212)8098585 www.lambdalegal.org EIN#237395681 Achieving recognition of the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. 30.4% R,O,W

11745 Latin America Working Group Education Fund (202)5467010 www.lawg.org EIN#113657128 Coordinates public education by a broad coalition to encourage U.S. policies that support human rights, peace and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean. 8.5% R,Q,W

10440 National Center for Law and Economic Justice (212)6336967 www.nclej.org EIN#237311208 People in crisis need food, shelter, and help getting a job. NCLEJ assures that people receive the help they need, as required by law. 32.3% R,J,K

11318 National Center for Lesbian Rights (415)3926257 www.nclrights.org EIN#943086885 Through impact litigation, public policy advocacy, public education and direct legal services, NCLR advances the legal and human rights of LGBT people and their families. 21.5% R,W,P

11946 National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (202)3314090 www.ncadp.org EIN#232290483 The death penalty discriminates against racial minorities and the poor and all too often kills the innocent. Your gift helps us end this injustice. 17.5% R,I,W

10447 National Housing Law Project (National Housing & Community Development Law Project) (510)2519400 www.nhlp.org EIN#942400196 Uses the power of law and advocacy to fight for better housing justice for poor people and to preserve and increase affordable housing. 12.5% L,R,S

10448 National Immigration Forum (202)3470040 www.immigrationforum.org EIN#131776711 Defends America's tradition as a nation of immigrants. Builds public support for fair and compassionate immigration policies. Fosters greater appreciation of immigrants in American society. 27.4% R,Q,W

12484 National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild (617)2279727 www.nationalimmigrationproject.org EIN#952926663 We work to defend and expand the civil and human rights of all immigrants in the United States, regardless of legal status. 11.0% R,I,P

11947 National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (202)6382535 www.nlchp.org EIN#521633883 Millions of men, women and children are homeless each year. Our attorneys go into courtrooms and legislatures to advocate for effective solutions-housing, services, education. 21.4% R,L,W

11948 Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (202)4678180 www.pflag.org EIN#953750694 PFLAG supports the health, well-being and equality of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, their family members and friends through support, education and advocacy. 28.4% R,P

11168 Public Citizen Foundation (202)5881000 www.citizen.org EIN#521263996 Public Citizen is a national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization founded in 1971 to represent consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch and the courts. 16.1% W,R,H

11949 Quixote Center (301)6990042 www.quixote.org EIN#521055742 Promotes justice here and overseas, provides supplies and funding to meet basic human needs in Nicaragua and Haiti, opposes capital punishment and promote church reform. 24.5% R,S,X

54276 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial (202)3288842 www.rfkmemorial.org EIN#132522784 Honoring RFK's vision by assisting embattled human rights leaders fighting for justice in Chad, Darfur, Dominican Republic, Haiti, India, Kenya, Liberia, the US and elsewhere. 22.0% R,Q,P

82766 Sage Project, Inc-Standing Against Global Exploitation (415)5549977 www.sagesf.org EIN#943236697 Survivor-run agency dedicated to ending human trafficking, providing trauma recovery services to survivors, and helping organizations expand capacity to fight commercial sexual exploitation. 18.6% R,P

12191 Sojourners (202)3288842 www.sojo.net EIN#237380554 Sojourners works nationally in the media, online, and through advocacy to inform economic and human rights policies and priorities. 22.9% X,R,Q

11950 Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (202)6674690 www.searac.org EIN#521161473 SEARAC is a national organization advancing the interests of Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese Americans through leadership development, capacity building and community empowerment. 21.9% S,R,P

24619 Survivors of Torture International, Inc (619)2782400 www.notorture.org EIN#330743869 With specialized care, survivors of politically motivated torture reclaim strength and vitality while becoming healthy, self-sufficient community members. Supporters are a healing resource. 9.1% F,P,R

11169 Sweatshop Watch (213)7485945 www.sweatshopwatch.org EIN#943243277 Education, organizing and advocacy to eliminate sweatshop conditions so that garment workers earn a living wage in a safe and healthy work environment. 20.6% J,R,S

11756 Tahirih Justice Center (703)5750070 www.tahirih.org EIN#541858176 Protects immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence through high-quality legal services, holistic social and medical service referrals, and client-based public policy advocacy. 23.4% I,P,R

10445 Tibet Fund (212)2135011 www.tibetfund.org EIN#133115145 Dedicated to supporting and strengthening the Tibetan people, both inside Tibet and in exile, through programs in health, education, and economic and community development. 8.1% E,B,S

11370 Tibet, International Campaign for (202)7851515 www.savetibet.org EIN#521570071 ICT promotes human rights and democracy for the Tibetan people. We secure humanitarian assistance and encourage dialogue between the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama. 21.8% R,Q,W

11170 United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (405)2362800 www.unityinc.org EIN#731010390 UNITY provides lifeskills and leadership training and networking opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native youth through local youth councils, training seminars, and national conferences. 7.8% O,R,S

26820 Verite (413)2539227 www.verite.org EIN#043304538 Veriti provides solutions to the problem of abusive labor practices worldwide through innovative leadership in the practice of corporate social responsibility. 21.0% R,J,W

11747 Violence Policy Center (202)8228200 www.vpc.org EIN#521571442 From school shootings to attacks on law enforcement, guns are tearing America apart. Help us stop this killer epidemic that claims over 30,000 lives annually. 17.3% R,W,I

11758 Wellstone Action Fund (651)6453939 www.wellstone.org EIN#352191193 Provides training programs in leadership, organizing, voter engagement, citizen activism, and issue advocacy for individuals, organizations, and diverse communities. 7.9% R,S,O

11951 Witness (718)7832000 www.witness.org EIN#134167155 Witness uses the power of video to open the eyes of the world to human rights abuses. 26.3% R,Q,S

11082 Youth Advocacy Coalition, National (202)3197596 www.nyacyouth.org EIN#522054071 A social justice organization fighting injustice against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and advocating to ensure their physical and emotional wellbeing. 27.9% R,P,E