Kenyan Human Rights Commission (KHRC)
- An NGO based in Nairobi, Kenya. Originally formed in the US in 1991 by Kenyan exiles and activists to lobby for human rights and the promotion of democratization, accountability and good governance in Kenya.
- http://www.khrc.or.ke/

Ken Saro-Wiwa Foundation
- Continues the fight of its namesake to help the Ogoni people still struggling with environmental and social devastation at the hands of oil companies drilling in Nigeria.
- http://www.kensarowiwa.com

Black Sash
- Works to advance equality, social justice and human rights in South Africa. Provides a paralegal service to those who need help in a variety of matters, including child support, social grants, labour problems, debt counselling and citizenship applications
- http://www.blacksash.org.za

The Kubatana Trust and The NGO Network Alliance Project
- An online community for Zimbabwean activists. Information portal for the non-profit sector
- http://www.kubatana.net/

Africa Action
- Organization based in Washington, DC. working to change U.S. foreign policy and the policies of international institutions in order to support African struggles for peace and development.
- http://www.africaaction.org/

Ujima For Africa Development
- A non-profit organization founded by a group of Africans living in the United States. UFAD's pilot efforts are underway in the war torn villages of Sierra Leone in West Africa.
- http://ujima4africa.org/

The Human Rights Institute of South Africa - HURISA
- A human rights training organisation that provides training to a wide number of non-governmental and community-based organisations as well as government representatives, lawyers, students and school children. Operates an annual human rights training cours
- http://www.hurisa.org.za/

Foundation for Human Rights of South Africa
- Foundation for Human of South Africa advocates human rights awareness, promotion of children's rights, public interest litigation, security of tenure on farms and youth and human rights development. It is the main South African grant maker.
- http://www.fhr.org.za/

POWA - People Opposing Women Abuse
- People Opposing Women Abuse is an NGO undertaking research into gender-based violence in Africa.
- http://www.powa.co.za/

Nelson Mandela Foundation
- Supports conflict resolution, removal of poverty as well as improving the health of the public, especially in regard to terminal diseases. The Foundation was established in 1999 as the primary vehicle for Mr Mandela’s pursuit of his ideals and goals.
- http://www.nelsonmandela.org/

Sangonet
- Supports the effective use of ICTs in Southern African civil society organisations by providing quality services and initiatives. Includes list of South African NGOs on the web.
- http://www.sangonet.org.za/

Action for Integration and Tolerance
- Voluntary organization based in London, UK. Responds and advances African and ethnic minority communities' welfare, rights and development needs through information provision, support, advice and capacity building. Develops effective partnerships between
- http://www.afsi.org.uk/

Africans In America Inc.
- A nonprofit organization combating modern trafficking and slavery of African children, and providing services for the victims of African child trafficking and slavery in New York City
- http://www.aiainc.org/

Independent Advocacy Project
- Promotes respect for good governance in Nigeria. IAP brings together individuals and organisations to promote participation, transparency, accountability and respect for human rights.
- http://www.ind-advocacy-project.org/

Legal Assistance Centre - Namibia
- A public interest law centre advocating human rights in Namibia by making the law accessible to those with the least access.
- http://www.lac.org.na

SEPNet -- Sudan Emancipation & Preservation Network
- To inform and educate people on issues affecting Sudan such as refugees, HIV/AIDS, poverty, human rights and culture preservation.
- http://www.sepnet.org/

The Africa Law Institute
- Legal and social science think tank that engages in policy-oriented research that promotes good governance, democracy and the rule of law in Africa.
- http://www.africalawinstitute.org/

Southern Ethiopians
- This site is in memory of those Ethiopians from Tepi and Awasa who lost their lives as a result of ethnic conflicts incited by local authorities and civilian killings committed by government soldiers in year 2001.
- http://debub.net/voices

International Organizations - Human Rights and Governance in Africa
- Index of international organizations from Columbia University.
- http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/IORights.html

African Human Rights Instruments
- Links from the University of Minnesota.
- http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/instree/afrinst.htm

Child Rights International
- A charitable, non-governmental organization aimed at creating awareness of the fundamental rights of the child and redressing perceived infraction of these rights.
- http://www.wecaretoo.com/Organizations/NIG/crin.html

Nigerian Center For Human Rights And Democracy
- Provides leadership in the protection and enforcement of human rights, advocates for social justice and the support and sustainability of the democratization process in Nigeria and Africa.
- http://www.wecaretoo.com/Organizations/NIG/nchrd.html

Truth and Reconciliation Commission
- Official resource of the committee responsible for investigating the effects of apartheid in South Africa.
- http://www.doj.gov.za/trc/index.html

African Commission on Human and People's Rights
- Organization charged with ensuring the promotion and protection of human and peoples' rights throughout the African Continent.
- http://www.achpr.org/

Kabissa - Space for Change in Africa
- Seeks to strengthen the capacity of African non-profits to build civil society and democracy in Africa. Includes Newsletter.
- http://www.kabissa.org

Chapter 2 Network
- Network based on the 2nd chapter of the Bill of Rights. Provides support for civil society organisations involved in advocacy in South Africa.
- http://www.advocacy.org.za

The Status of Human Rights Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa: Senegal
- Information from the University of Minnesota.
- http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/africa/senegal.htm

Bibliography for Research on International Human Rights Law
- Information on the African charter on human and people's rights.
- http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/bibliog/BIBLIO.htm

International Human Rights Internet Sites
- Links to human rights sites related to Africa. From the Human Rights Research and Education Centre of the University of Ottawa.
- http://www.uottawa.ca/hrrec/links/sitesint_e.html

Stanford University - Africa South of the Sahara: Human Rights
- Annotated guide to internet resources.
- http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/hurights.html

Africa: Law
- Constitutions of African countries. Details of Africa Legal Aid (AFLA), counseling individuals and groups on human rights matters, promoting awareness of human rights, and publicizing violations.
- http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/About_African/ww_law.html

Africa Web Links: an Annotated Resource List
- Links to sites relating to human rights and other issues.
- http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Home_Page/WWW_Links.html

For the Record 1998: the UN Human Rights System (Africa)
- Index of information links to human rights records of African countries.
- http://www.hri.ca/fortherecord1998/vol2/

African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies
- Charter and general information on this initiative for equal rights.
- http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/africa/ACOHRS.htm

Human Rights in Africa
- Information about human rights in Africa. In English and Spanish.
- http://www.derechos.org/human-rights/afr/

African Human Rights Resource Center
- Links to human rights organizations in Africa. A joint project of the Makerere University Human Rights and Peace Center and the university of Minnesota Human Rights Center.
- http://www.umn.edu/humanrts/africa