Website: www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): The ACLU is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1920 to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and laws. With a focus on civil liberties, the ACLU works through litigation, lobbying, and public education to protect freedoms such as speech, religion, due process, privacy, and equality under the law.
Website: www.aclu.org
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: The NAACP focuses on racial justice through litigation and advocacy in education, voting rights, economic justice, and criminal justice.
Website: www.naacp.org
National Human Rights Network (NDRN): Advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities in areas such as healthcare, education, employment, and housing.
Website: www.ndrn.org
Amnesty International: A global movement campaigning against human rights violations through research, advocacy, and public action.
Website: www.amnestyusa.org
Human Rights Watch: Investigates and reports on human rights abuses worldwide to hold perpetrators accountable.
Website: www.hrw.org
Frontline Defenders: Provides resources on personal and digital security for human rights defenders, including training manuals.
Website: www.frontlinedefenders.org
Know Your Rights Toolkit: Offers materials to educate communities about their rights, including printable guides, webinars, and rapid response resources for immigrant communities.
Website: www.ilrc.org
First Step Alliance
This organization focuses on helping individuals with justice-involved backgrounds achieve financial independence. It provides access to financial education, affordable banking services, and partners with reentry programs to support successful reintegration. They are working on establishing a federal credit union specifically for this community.
Survival International
Dedicated to protecting the rights of indigenous and uncontacted tribal peoples, Survival International campaigns for their ability to maintain ancestral lands and cultural autonomy. With over 50 years of experience, it engages in lobbying and advocacy to prevent exploitation and promote sustainable development.
Minority Rights Group International (MRG)
MRG works globally to promote the rights of marginalized ethnic, religious, linguistic minorities, and indigenous communities. Through advocacy, legal cases, documentaries, and academic publications, it ensures minority voices are heard and fosters inclusive societies.
Prison Policy Initiative
This research-based organization sheds light on the impacts of mass incarceration in the United States. Its accessible data supports advocates pushing for criminal justice reform by highlighting systemic issues related to incarceration.
Madre
Madre addresses global gender inequality by focusing on ending violence against women, supporting climate change resilience, and empowering women in war-affected areas through lobbying and grant-making initiatives.