Research Guides: PRFS 301: NGOs Worldwide

Human Rights Organizations

Database of NGOs in Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Provided by the United Nations.
List of NGOs Accredited to the Conference of States Parties
Provided by the United Nations.
Wikipedia List of International Human Rights NGOs
This list is part of Wikipedia's Human Rights Portal, and serves as a good point of departure for researching human rights and global ethics NGOs. Be sure to check the sources cited in each organization's article; and fact check any claims made against other sources. Likewise, use the guidelines in the box below to evaluate the organization's website.

What to Look for on an NGO Website

An "About" or "Who We Are" page
The language on this page should be direct and transparent, identifying
- Who runs and who works for the organization
- What the organization stands for
- What the organization does for a particular cause or issue
Source(s) of funding
A list of members for a Board of Directors or similar steering group
A list of partner organizations (if applicable).
Pay attention to whether the NGO or its partners are affiliated with entities in the following spheres:
- Academia
- Corporations
- Government
- Religion
- Political parties or groups
  None of these associations are "good" or "bad." They are simply factors to be aware of when analyzing an organization.