The Children's Rights Category focuses on the rights of children worldwide. It includes organizations who are working on behalf of children's rights as well as information documenting the status of children living in marginal conditions and children's rights violations.
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- United Nations - Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights Extensive information on the promotion and protection of human rights, children's rights and fundamental freedoms including reports, documents, treaties and policy.
- UNICEF Working to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour.
- The Natural Child Project Working toward creating a world where all children are treated with dignity, respect, understanding, and compassion.
- Deepalaya Information on the services and activities of a New Delhi based NGO working on behalf of the rights and wellbeing of more than 35000 children and their families living in slums and villages in India.
- Free The Children International Description of programs dedicated toward eliminating the exploitation of children around the world, by encouraging children to volunteer in and create programs and activities that relieve the plight of underprivileged children.
- Jubilee Campaign A UK human rights group lobbying to protect children's rights and the persecuted church with a very extensive links page on human rights.
- PLAN International A child-focused, non-profit development organization aiding deprived children in developing countries.
- American Bar Association Juvenile Justice Center Working in partnership with other ABA entities, bar associations, and local and state advocacy groups to monitor and influence juvenile justice policy and practice.
- UK Committee For UNICEF Seeks to change attitudes and generate support for children's rights through campaigns in the UK and other countries.
- The Children of Eastern Europe - Northstar Gallery A photographic documentary on children living in orphanages, psychiatric hospitals of Russia, Moldova and the underground of Bucharest Romania.
- Boes.org Multilingual human and children's rights across the world.
- National Independent Living Association Information on NILA, a national network of public and private organizations, individuals, youth and foster parents committed to independent living and transitional living services for older at-risk youth and their families.
- Child Rights Information Network Promotes children's rights to survival, growth and development, protection and participation through information exchange and database building.
- Magna Carta Plus Extensive documents and declarations on human rights including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Save America's Children First The site presents the Convention on the Rights of the Child, FAQ and opinion on its relevance to children in United States.
- War Child A network of independent organizations working across the world to help children affected by war.
- The Emma Page Tragic accident brings three communities together to build a school in Ecuador. Organization run by children, for children gets the work done.
- The Next Generation: In the Wake of the Genocide A report by a team of citizens on the impact of the Gujarat pogrom on children and the young.
- Eliminate Child Labour in Tobacco Contributes to the elimination of child labour in tobacco growing and seeks to improve the living standards of children.
- Global ChildNet An internet resource offering a range of accessible, child health related, on-line services to include: databases and other information on issues related to the well-being of the children worldwide.
- Tenderness Without Borders A private initiative to promote children's rights and welfare the world over.
- Point Hope Point Hope's mission is to help starving children in the Buduburham refugee camp in Ghana, Africa.
- International Federation Terre des Hommes An international organization that develops and implements projects designed to improve the living conditions of disadvantaged children.
- Operation Iraqi Children Supports the efforts of American soldiers to assist Iraqi children. School supply kit program, forum, and media center.
- Children Investment Fund Foundation Funds projects to improve the lives of children living in poverty in developing countries. Projects and grant information.
- Children of Ethiopia Education Fund Girl's sponsorship program in Ethiopia. Currently over 560 girls are being assisted by the program.