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Muslim Family Law Index

Research project based at Syracuse University in the United States, assessing Islamic / Muslim family laws in 53 jurisdictions from the point of view of human rights and the rule of law. The site provides indexes showing the extent of adherence to human/women’s rights and the rule of law. It also makes available an outline of the research methodology, downloadable data, a list of publications and a database of national legislation (free registration required for access to the database).

Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission

This is the official website of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC). It provides information on the history, aims and current activities of the organisation. It includes free access to information about training courses, recent press releases and full-text reports. These cover all aspects of human rights and civil liberties in Afghanistan. Key areas include: womenãs rights, childrenãs rights, transitional justice and monitoring of human rights in prisons, detention centres, during elections.

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: US Department of State

These reports are compiled annually by the United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. They provide assessments of the current state of human rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This covers: individual, civil, political, and worker rights. Topics covered include: summary of human rights legislation, assessments of democracy and womens rights. Reports are available from 1999 onwards.

African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights was established in 1986 to promote human rights in Africa. Its website provides information on its aims, history, membership and activities. It includes access to its full-text charters, legal documents and treaties relating to human rights law in Africa. Also accessible are resolutions, press releases, communiques and country reports. These cover all aspects of human rights and civil liberties.

Equality Studies Centre

The website of the Equality Studies Centre at University College Dublin. The main aims of the Centre are to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of equality, to promote greater understanding and concern for equality in Ireland and internationally, and to undertake and promote research on equality issues. The Centre engages in teaching, research and a programme called Outreach, directed towards equality activists and community workers.

Nine to Five. National Association of Working Women

Nine to Five : National Association of Working Women is a membership organisation based in the US whose aim is to campaign to end sexual harassment and discrimination and to win better wages, working conditions and family-friendly policies. The site contains information and news on all aspects of women at work and provides some general advice to women who believe they have been victims of sexual harassment and discrimination.

Rights of Women: empowering women to access their legal rights

Rights of Women (ROW), founded in 1975, is a British charity providing legal advice and information for women, and carrying out policy work and training. Its website gives details of its advice lines and provides factsheets on topics including divorce, domestic violence, parental responsibility, civil partnerships, immigration and asylum and child support. It also includes policy publications and details of training and other events.

Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch is an independent, non-governmental organisation which seeks to protect human rights all over the world. Its website provides up to date information on its work as well as access to many of its publications.

Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti

The Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) provides information on human rights in Haiti, brings court cases and works with other human rights groups in Haiti and abroad. The site gives details of IJDH's activities regarding access to justice, immigration, Haitian democracy, accountability for abuses by international actors, women's rights, and human rights litigation. It also provides , news updates, statements, open letters and reports.

Human rights: 800 years of human rights in the United Kingdom explored using original documents from the National Archives

Online exhibition created by the National Archives, last updated in 2008. Provides free access to a large collection of primary source materials relating to human rights in the UK from 1215 to 1945. Users may browse a timeline, view supporting images and read background information. There is also a glossary of terms. Topics include Magna Carta; the Peasants' Revolt; women's rights; and trade unions.

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