Links - Equal Rights and Advocacy
INTERNATIONAL
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Department of International Legal Affairs (Organization of American States) - The Department is in charge of the promotion and development of international law and of advising OAS member states, political areas, and operational units on international legal matters.
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New Internationalist Magazine - The New Internationalist workers' co-operative (NI) exists to report on the issues of world poverty and inequality; to focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and powerless worldwide; to debate and campaign for the radical changes necessary to meet the basic needs of all; and to bring to life the people, the ideas and the action in the fight for global justice.
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AUSTRALIA
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Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission - a national independent statutory government body, established in 1986 by an Act of the federal Parliament, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act.
CANADA
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Canadian Human Rights Commission - Barrier-Free Employers Practical Guide for Employment Accommodation for People with Disabilities.
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Disability-related policy in Canada - a tool of the Disability and Information Technologies (Dis-IT) Research Alliance, headed by Deborah Stienstra at the University of Manitoba, and the community of disability organizations in Canada.
JAPAN
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Japan Council on Disability - JD has more than 70 organizations of disabled people and professionals. JD, a non-governmental umbrella organization,is a loose coalition and promotes disability movement with the aim of "full participation and equality". (available in Japanese only)
NEW ZEALAND
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Human Rights Commission - The Commission champions fundamental human rights as a framework for a fair and just society for all the people of New Zealand.
SWITZERLAND
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Human Rights Tools: Providing human rights professionals with easy access to the best online resources
UNITED KINGDOM
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Advocacy Partners - an independent advocacy organization that has been providing services to people with disabilities in South-West London and Surrey since 1981
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Disability Rights Commission - We want a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens
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Disability Awareness in Action - information on the human rights situation of disabled people worldwide. DPI Member
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Disability North - charity working with and on behalf of disabled people.
UNITED STATES
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Advocacy & Resource Center - providing innovative independent living materials, training and services for persons with disabilities
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Disability Rights Advocates - provides disability rights litigation that has successfuly challenged disciminatory practices in all aspects of society.
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The Invisible Disabilities Advocate - In order to create a better understanding of chronic, debilitating illness, IDA provides informative pamphlets, a booklet, helpful links, a message board, health books, nutritional information and muchmore!
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Mays Mission for the Handicapped, Inc. - charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting people with disabilties and promoting the awareness of the potential of people with disabilities.
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New York State Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities - ensuring that people with disabilities have every opportunity to be productive and participating citizens.
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United States National Council on Disability - independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on disability policy.
