Amnesty International USA:
AIUSA
Amnesty International Local Group 133
Get on the Bus
International focus:
Oxfam America
ACCION International
Physicians for Human Rights
International Rescue Committee
Boston Consortium on Gender, Security and Human Rights
United Nations Association of Greater Boston
Academic:
UMass Boston Human Rights Working Group
Religious:
American Friends Service Committee
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
Community Church of Boston
Region/Domestic focus:
Boston Rosa Parks Human Rights Day Committee
Third Sector New England
Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights
Human Rights Campaign – Boston:
Democracy Center
SoJust (Socializing for Justice)
Centro Presente
Boston social justice news:
Boston Indymedia
Open Media Boston
Spare Change/What’s Up
Broadcast:
WMBR 88.1 FM (www.wmbr.org)
What's Left Wed at 8:00 pm Radio with a View Sun at 10:00 am Spherio Fri at 6:00 pm
WMFO 91.5 FM www.wmfo.org Free of Form Fri at 8:00 pm
WZBC 90.3 FM www.wzbc.org Sounds of Dissent Sat at 11:00 am
Boston area and Online Nonprofit Networks and Networking Resources
Taking It Global (http://www.takingitglobal.org/) is an online community that connects youth to find inspiration, access information, get involved, and take action in their local and global communities. It's the world's most popular online community for young people interested in making a difference, with hundreds of thousands of unique visitors each month.
Idealist.org (http://www.idealist.org) is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.
JustMeans (http://www.justmeans.com/) is an interactive networking site aimed at helping organizations identify, assess and respond to challenges, risks and opportunities that arise from current business processes; helping individuals realize their voice in shaping their communities; and growing the market for products and services that mirror the best values of humanity.
One World Boston (http://lists.us.oneworld.net/lists/info/owboston) is a website where you can find out about and share information about local events, jobs and resources. And also stay informed about the latest OneWorld and other nonprofit resources.
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (http://www.ynpn.org) promotes an efficient, viable, and inclusive nonprofit sector that supports the growth, learning, and development of young professionals. We engage and support future nonprofit and community leaders through professional development, networking and social opportunities designed for young people involved in the nonprofit community.
SoJust Boston (http://sojust.meetup.com/1/) is all about building a progressive cross-issue community. We're doing it by putting the SOCIAL back in SOCIAL JUSTICE. We get together twice a month to meet each other and make connections.
United Way Young Leaders (http://yl.supportunitedway.org/about-young-leaders) program engages civic-minded young professionals through volunteer opportunities, leadership development, and social networking events. With the launch of our Youth Venture program, we lend our own business skills as a resource to help local kids foster and achieve their own civic-minded endeavors.
Physicians for Human Rights’ Health and Human Rights Council (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46164951800) is a group of health professionals, lawyers, teachers, artists, business people, graduate students, human rights activists , journalists, NGO workers—anyone in their 20’s and 30’s who cares about health and human rights and wants to support PHR and promote our work among the next generation of health rights leaders. Council members carry the PHR message to new and diverse audiences and contribute their talents in promoting and ensuring justice and the right to health for all people. Contact Catie Mills for more information at cmills [at] phrusa [dot] org.
NonProfit Center (http://www.nonprofitcenterboston.org) aims to foster collaboration, enhance organizational stability, and further build the power of Boston-based third sector organizations committed to progressive social change. Third Sector New England’s NonProfit Center proudly houses a diverse community of tenant organizations. All tenants are 501(c)3 organizations, dedicated to promoting progressive social change. All organizations have strong potential for community impact.
One-in-Three Boston (http://www.cityofboston.gov/bra/betterboston/flash/upcoming.htm) serves the one-third of Boston's population that is between the ages of 20 and 34. The program connects Boston's young adults with resources related to home buying, business development, professional networking, and civic engagement.
University of Minnesota Human Rights Library (http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/links/health.html) houses one of the largest collections of more than eighty-five thousand core human rights documents, including several hundred human rights treaties and other primary international human rights instruments. The site also provides access to more than four thousands links and a unique search device for multiple human rights sites. This comprehensive research tool is accessed by more than a 250,000 students, scholars, educators, and human rights advocates monthly from over 150 countries around the world. Documents are available in nine languages - Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.