HCROA ~ Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America

2008 California State Employees Charitable Campaign

Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America
Help stop racial discrimination, fight religious bigotry, prosecute hate crimes, end unfair sex bias, defend democratic principles, and promote equality, freedom, and justice for all.

CSECC Code: 421


Abraham's Vision of Peace, Inc.

We are a conflict transformation organization exploring group and individual identities within and between the Jewish, Muslim, Israeli and Palestinian communities.

CSECC ID: 2689


American Association of Physicians for Human Rights dba Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

An association of healthcare professionals working towards equality in healthcare for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.

CSECC ID: 2453


American Friends of Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam

Supports an Israel community where Jewish and Arab families have lived, worked and raised their children together with mutual respect and equality for 26 years.

CSECC ID: 2230


American Jewish Committee

Combats anti-semitism and bigotry; promotes pluralism and shared-democratic values; supports Israel's peace and security; advocates for energy independence; and the strengthening of Jewish life.

CSECC ID: 2724


Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc.

Weaving a national Native network, building strong tribal governments, and partnering with organizations worldwide to enrich the cultural, political and economic lives of Indigenous peoples.

CSECC ID: 2670


Anti-Defamation League of Bnai Brith

We provide education, advocacy and intervention to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all.

CSECC ID: 2671


Asian American Justice Center

Advancing the human and civil rights of Asian Americans through advocacy, public policy, public education and litigation.

CSECC ID: 2507


Association for Union Democracy

Defend free speech, fair elections, fair hiring, and due process in unions. Protect reformers facing retaliation. Special emphasis on women, minority and public employee rights.

CSECC ID: 2458


Center for Law and Social Policy

We advocate to increase economic opportunity for low-income families, improve child well-being, reconnect youth to education and employment and secure equal justice for all.

CSECC ID: 1477


Center for Victims of Torture, The

Works to heal the wounds of torture on individuals, their families and communities; increases healing resources worldwide; and advocates for prevention of torture.

CSECC ID: 2506


Dalai Lama Foundation, Inc., The

An international organization supporting action for ethics and peace through education. Peace starts with each of us.

CSECC ID: 2508


Decade of Human Rights, The

For two decades, in sixty countries, we have enabled individuals and entire communities to know, claim, sustain and promote human rights, economic and social justice.

CSECC ID: 2482


Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, Inc.

Advances the civil rights of people with disabilities, combating prejudice/discrimination in education, employment, housing, healthcare through training, technical assistance, policy development and legal representation.

CSECC ID: 298


Electronic Frontier Foundation, The

We are a member-supported nonprofit civil liberties law firm that champions the public interest in every critical battle affecting digital rights.

CSECC ID: 1513


Freedom House, Inc

Through analysis advocacy and action, we support democratic reformers in their efforts to defend human rights, promote open government and foster freedom of information.

CSECC ID: 2718


Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Inc. (GLAAD)

Ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive media representations of gays and lesbians in order to eliminate homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

CSECC ID: 1749


GLSEN, Inc

We work with 549 registered Gay-Straight Alliance student clubs and three state chapters to eliminate bullying, harassment, and anti- LGBT behavior from California schools.

CSECC ID: 2719


HALT - Help Abolish Legal Tyranny, An Organization of Americans For Legal Reform, Inc.

Helping Americans handle their legal affairs simply, affordably and equitably; to improve attorney discipline, reduce legal cost, and increase accessibility to civil justice system.

CSECC ID: 2774


Indian Law Resource Center

Nonprofit law and advocacy organization providing legal assistance to Indian/Alaska Native nations working to protect their lands, resources, human rights, environment and cultural heritage.

CSECC ID: 435


Institute for Food and Development Policy, Inc. aka Food First

People have the basic human right to live free of hunger. Help us fight inequities and promote solutions to end poverty, hunger and environmental degradation.

CSECC ID: 1196


Interfaith Worker Justice

Engaging the religious community in the U.S. on issues and campaigns to improve wages, benefits, and working conditions for workers in low-wage jobs.

CSECC ID: 2715


International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission aka IGLHRC

Works to secure the human rights of all people subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and HIV status

CSECC ID: 2285


International Indian Treaty Council, Inc.

Defending human rights, environmental justice and self-determination for indigenous peoples and protecting their treaties, land rights, traditional cultures, food security, natural ecosystems and community health.

CSECC ID: 1170


Judge David L. Bazelon Center for mental Health Law aka Bazelon center for Mental Health Law

We protect children and adults with mental disabilities from discrimination in housing, education, employment, and care and we promote services that foster independence.

CSECC ID: 2063


Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc. (Lambda Legal)

National organization achieving civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

CSECC ID: 2729


National Center for Lesbian Rights

Over the past 31 years, NCLR has been at the forefront of nearly every legal gain won for LGBT eople and families in this country.

CSECC ID: 635


National Youth Advocacy Coalition

Social justice organization that advocates for and with young LGBTQ people to end discrimination against them and ensure their physical and emotional well-being.

CSECC ID: 2727


Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

Join a leading organization working to build peace, end war and promote global efforts to eliminate the nuclear weapons threat to humanity.

CSECC ID: 669


Parent’s Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)

We support the health, well-being and equality of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, their family members and friends through support, education and advocacy.

CSECC ID: 688


Public Citizen Foundation, Inc.

We are a national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization founded in 1971 to represent consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch and the courts.

CSECC ID: 727


Robert F. Kennedy Memorial

Advances human rights and social justice through our Center for Human Rights; Book, Journalism, and Human Rights Award; and educational program Speak Truth to Power.

CSECC ID: 1459


Roots of Peace

Our mission is to rid the world of landmines by transforming minefields into thriving farmland to restore hope and prosperity in post-conflict countries.

CSECC ID: 2464


Shomrey Mishpat Rabbis for Human Rights/North America

Help us defend Palestinian homes and olive groves, pursue economic security for Israel's poor, and educate Jews, Christians, and Muslims about human rights in Judaism.

CSECC ID: 2229


Southeast Asia Resource Action Center aka SEARAC

We advance the interests of Southeast Asian Americans through leadership development and community empowerment. We also focus on strengthening organizations led for and by refugees.

CSECC ID: 2515


Survivors of Torture International

With specialized care, survivors of politically motivated torture reclaim strength and vitality while becoming healthy, self-sufficient community members. supporters are a healing resource.

CSECC ID: 1845


Tibet Fund, The

We provide support for humanitarian aid, health, education, communtiy development, and cultural preservation programs for impoverished Tibetan refugees and Tibetans in Tibet.

CSECC ID: 1239


Wellstone Action Fund

We continue the legacy of Paul & Sheila Wellstone through training programs in leadership, organizing, voter engagement, citizen activism and issue advocacy.

CSECC ID: 2726

 

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