Society Charities That specialise in Human rights
Discover 373 Society charities that specialise in human rights. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Zimbabwe Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, SocietyZET supports grass roots organisations in Zimbabwe to deliver projects for vulnerable and marginalised young people. Projects are education focused and vary to include; life skills, vocational skills and work experience, health, birth registration and access to basic human rights, as well as teaching about conservation agriculture.
Jock's Influence Limited
Charitable activities, SocietyEstablished as a grant maker with wide charitable purposes for maximum flexibility. Without limitation, the trustees believe that they will initially wish to focus on making grants to projects aimed at: advancement of education; conflict resolution and human rights; sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the environment.
Centre For Policy Development And Advocacy
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, SocietyCentre for Policy Development and Advocacy seeks to promote the visibility of young people through creative learning and engagement in decisions that will affect and impact their future.CPDA seeks to break this tide through non-formal participatory approach to learning and training for knowledge development in human rights, non-violent conflict transformation and intercultural learning.
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights UK Limited
SocietyTo promote human rights (as set out in the universal declaration of human rights and subsequent United Nations conventions and declarations) for public benefit in England and Wales by: Educating the public and students of different ages about human rights; Raising awareness of and promoting public support for human rights; Promoting respect for human rights among individuals and corporations.
Equal Education Chances
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, SocietyEqual Education Chances support disabled children to learn and develop skills academically, socially and vocationally; we provide care, nutrients, aids, Inclusive education, educational resources, advocacy, training and health/wellbeing services in Manchester, England and Lagos (Africa). We also work closely with community/ statutory organisation regarding Human rights to increase participation.
The Samosa Media Limited
SocietyTo encourage education of British Pakistanis and other communities through raising awareness of issues such as identity, politics, multiculturalism, human rights and development in Pakistan, Britain and elsewhere through arts , media and the provision of global forums and democratic www.thesamosa.co.uk www.thersa.org/pkcalling
The Centre For Military Justice
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare, SocietyThe charity provides a range of legal services to current and former members of the Armed Forces, or their bereaved families, where there has been bullying, sexual harassment, sexual or domestic or racist abuse, violence or neglect. The charity undertakes educational and outreach work within and relevant to the Armed Forces, promoting the rule of law, human rights and access to justice.
Human Rights Solidarity
Charitable activities, SocietyWe promote human rights through advocacy, education, and support. We work towards this through a combination of coaching and support; human rights and international law education and advocacy; research, monitoring and urgent actions on human rights violations; and utilising human rights complaint mechanisms. We empower individuals and communities to uphold and protect human rights.
Ahlulbayt Foundation
Arts, SocietyCharity's activities are demonstrated by the work carried out by Ahlulbayt TV on behalf of the Ahlulbayt Foundation, for example, encouraging religious harmony by promoting knowledge and mutual understanding and respect of the beliefs of different religions. Ahlulbayt TV has raised awareness about human rights and educating the public through a number of programmes commissioned by the charity.
Skills Active Forward
Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare, SocietyWE OFFER A VARIED PROGRAMMES 4 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, TRAINING INTEGRATION & SPORTS ACTIVITIES. SAFUK ALSO WORKS IN EAST AFRICAN COUNTRIES BY GIVING THEM SUPPORT AND PRACTICAL HELP IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS & DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO REDUCE POVERTY, INJUSTICE AND EQUALITY IN A PROVISION OF AID AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF WAR, CONFLICT AND/OR OPPRESSION.
Protection Of Human Rights In Public Law
Society1. Monitoring abuses of human rights and obtaining redress for victims 2. Research into human rights issues3. Providing technical advice to government, corporations, organisations and others on human rights matters4. Contributing to the sound administration of human rights law5. Raising awareness of human rights issues
The Labour Behind The Label Trust
Social welfare, SocietyTo advance for the public benefit, and with particular regard to garment workers and their dependents throughout the world:The relief of poverty;The promotion of human rights (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights);Raising awareness and advocating for compliance with the law and ethical standards of conduct in relation to garment workers
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative
SocietyThe charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is independent and non-partisan and was set up on 2 April 1990. It is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association and its principal activity continues to be the advancement of human rights throughout the Commonwealth.
Kingston Race And Equalities Council
Saving of lives, SocietyTO WORK TOWARDS THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AND ASSOCIATED INEQUALITIES. TO PROMOTE EQUALITIY OF OPPORTUNITY BETWEEN PEOPLES OF DIFFERENT RACIAL GROUPS. TO ADDRESS HUMAN RIGHTS. TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP FOR A JUST AND FAIR SOCIETY. TO SUPPORT VOLUNTARY ORGANSIATIONS WITHIN THE BLACK AND MINORITY COMMUNITY. TO WORK WITH PUBLIC BODIES, EG POLICE, LOCAL AUTHORITY
Ice And Fire Theatre Company Limited
Arts, SocietyICE&FIRE EXPLORES HUMAN RIGHTS STORIES THROUGH PERFORMANCE. We put human rights at the core of everything we do to deliver accessible theatre, events and participatory work across the UK.
The Fellowship Of Saint Ethelwold
Charitable activities, Facilities, SocietyProvides buildings, facilities, open space, advocacy, advice and information to the general public.Particular fields are religious and racial harmony, human rights, equality & diversity
Amber Training, Advisory & Support Services
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare, SocietyADVICEWe provide advice on:Employment,Racial Equality,Human Right,Immigration,Promote and Provide Health Advice,Sign post for other organizationsTRAININGProvide Accounting,GCSE,Citizenship, Life in the UK Test Training,ESOL,Security, Construction, Health & Safety and Social Care Training CoursesSUPPORT Offer Needed Support to the Vulnerable People in Poor Communities in the UK
Mill Hill Chapel CIO
Religion, SocietyFounded in 1672 Mill Hill Chapel CIO is a Unitarian community which exists to: practice and develop Unitarian and Free Christian tradition and theology; to search for truth and meaning within a context of freedom of religion and conscience; & to celebrate and serve humanity through worship, the arts, social engagement, and environmental responsibility.
The Lipman-Miliband Trust
SocietySupporting, both within the UK and internationally, research and educational projects with concerns around equality, diversity and democracy, and supporting educational activities that raise public awareness and understanding of struggles and movements for peace, human rights and labour rights.
Eachother
SocietyEachOther builds knowledge of and support for human rights in the UK by producing engaging, accessible and beautifully presented online human rights content.
British Friends Of Quaker Council For European Affairs
Associations, Religion, SocietyThe primary purpose of the QCEA British Committee (BC) is to support the work of Quaker House in Brussels (QCEA). The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) was founded in 1979 to bear witness throughout Europe to Friends' long-standing concerns for peace, human rights and the right sharing of resources. It does this chiefly through staff based at Quaker House in Brussels.
Lazarus Ministries National & International
Charity and VCS support, Housing, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare, SocietyTo relieve hardship, poverty and suffering by giving help to beneficiaries both here and abroadTo provide help and support for victims of natural and civil disasters, both home and abroad, supportive of victims of suffering human rights abuses.Advancement of religion, both home and abroad and the promotion of racial harmony.Raising of funds by fundraising activities.
The Kachin Relief Fund
Charitable activities, Education, Health, Research, SocietyTo provide short term relief aid to Kachin IDPs living along the Kachin State and China border, and those who displaced with Kachin State. To provide financial grants to buy basic medical equipment for IDP clinics and hospitals. To provide grants for construction of schools and study materials. To support legal cost for the victims of human rights abuses & support awareness program on human rights
Lawyers For Palestinian Human Rights
SocietyLPHR works on a range of key projects with the aim of protecting and promoting Palestinian human rights. We exclusively take a legal and human rights perspective in our work.
Skaped
Beneficiary group, SocietyWe are a platform that is dedicated to teaching young people about community building, social change and human rights through creative arts. At Skaped, our ethos revolves around the power of conversation, empathy, and ensuring our young people are taught to question everything.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many human-rights society charities are there in the UK?
There are 373 registered human-rights society charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the human-rights society charities by income?
International Rescue Committee, U.k is the largest by latest reported annual income (£116.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of human-rights society charities?
Human-rights society charities reported a combined annual income of £1.2bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for human-rights society charities?
Across all human-rights society charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 82.9%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of human-rights society charities?
Human-rights society charities have an average annual income of £578k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.