50 Best Human Rights Blogs

To learn about human rights, civil liberties, and movements that spread awareness, you need not look any further. Here we have researched and compiled a list of the top 50 human rights blogs. Check out this list to learn about the atrocities and social injustices happening to people around the world. Whether you are studying human rights or just want to find a way to get involved in the fight against discrimination, poverty, and prejudice, you will find the necessary resources here.

Top Five

  1. Civicus: This blog has strong conviction for citizen action and civil society throughout the world. Its main goal is to fight for all citizens especially when their freedom is threatened. They have fought for two decades is this area of human rights.
  2. The Irish Immigration Blog: This blog is about immigration and human rights law in Ireland. The Brophy Solicitors, the authors of this site, share updates and highlight cases with new developments in Irish immigration law.
    • Why We Love It: Here you will learn about immigration law in Ireland and the ongoing fight for human rights and social justice.
    • Favorite Post: Need For Effective Asylum Reform
  3. Talking Rights: Talking Rights is written by Robin Kirk, who has authored many books on the subject of human rights. She is a renowned poet and was a Fulbright lecturer at the Human Rights Center at Istanbul Bilgi University in Turkey.
    • Why We Love It: Robin Kirk writes about human rights at home and abroad, and her compassion is evident in her writing.
    • Favorite Post: The Body In Pain
  4. Unfinished Business: This blog is run by The Leadership Conference Education Fund, which promotes public awareness of federal policies that protect the civil and human rights of all people in the United States. This blog is here to be a forum for the fight against social and human injustices.
  5. Global Sister: A collaborative blog for the organization globalsister.org, members share news and information on topics ranging from abortion, empowerment, and education to UN campaigns and many other global-minded women's issues.

The Rest of the Best

  • abyss2hope: This blog is about the cultural and legal issues surrounding sexual violence. Marcella Chester, the author, who was date raped at the age of 15, writes of how to get from point A to point B while dealing with difficult issues.
  • ACLU Blog of Rights: The ACLU is here to protect, defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States lays out. As citizens of the United States, we are protected by these rights.
  • Action on Rights of Children: This blog works for children’s rights, in particular, their civil liberties and protection rights. Action on Rights of Children believes that children are valuable members of society.
  • Alternet: Alternet is a compilation of the best independent media sources out there. Topics of interest include the environment, human rights and civil liberties on this award-winning news magazine and online community.
  • Amnesty International: Amnesty International fights to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth, and dignity are denied around the world. They have received the Nobel Peace Prize for their work.
  • Antiwar: This anti-war blog is has more to offer than just it thoughts against engaging in any type of warfare. Other subjects touched on are terrorism and the fight for peace.
  • Ashoka Peace: Ashoka Peace is about promoting nonviolence and tolerance. Its audience is entrepreneurs and social activists
  • Business and Human Rights in Vancouver: There is a powerful oath called "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights" that asks our entire society -- including companies -- to respect human rights. Companies are obligated not to violate human rights or tolerate these violations in their field of operation.
  • Capital Defense Weekly: Capital Defense Weekly covers development in capital law cases. It has been in operation since 1997 and is very well established in the law world. As a capital defender, you will find the tools necessary in this blog to defend your case.
  • Committee to Protect Journalists Blog: This blog is about freedom of speech. This is the law that journalists live by and depend on to do their job. From the United States to West Africa, this blog touts that freedom of speech is what we are all entitled to.
  • ECHR BLOG: Antoine Buyse is a researcher from the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights at Utrecht University. His area of study is mainly European human rights, and he shares his research here on his blog.
  • Ella Baker Blog: California’s Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is dedicated to ending poverty in urban communities and addressing youth violence and racism. You will find many comments on this blog addressing these very real problems.
  • fbomb: This blog focuses of the rights of women. It is geared toward the young feminist, and it covers topics from rape and health care to social media and women in the arts.
  • Field Notes: This blog is run by UNICEF to bring up-to-date information on child hunger in the world. Other areas of great interest are feature photographs and fundraising campaigns.
  • Foreign Policy Association: Foreign Policy Association blog is staffed by professional contributors from all over the world. Topics covered include journalism, academia, business, and global developments from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and everywhere in between.
  • Global Issues: Social, political, economic and environmental issues affect us all in some way. This blog's main purpose is to show you how they are inter-related by presenting many global issues all in one place.
  • Global Voices: Global Voices is an online community where bloggers from around the world can have their voices heard. The reports are on various topics like human rights in general, corrupt politicians, poverty, massacres, and more.
  • Harm Reduction and Human Rights: Harm Reduction International is one of the leading international non-governmental organizations. Its main goal is to support the involvement of people and communities affected by drugs and alcohol around the world in the policy-making processes.
  • Holy Land Trust: The mission of this blog is to mission to empower the Palestinian community. By educating readers about nonviolence efforts that can help turn the Holy Land and Palestine into a region of respect and tolerance.
  • Human Rights Campaign: HRC is the largest civil rights organization working to protect the rights and equality for lesbians, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. It is very active in a grassroots movement to elect more fair-minded individuals to office in order to address LGBT issues.
  • Human Rights First: This blog has compelling, up-to-date photos to go along with its posts about child malnutrition, capital punishment, and many other violations that affect people around the world.
  • Human Rights Watch: Human Rights Watch is a leading independent organization that is devoted to defending and protecting human rights around the world. They stand by victims and activists to prevent discrimination.
  • Identity Theory: Here you can find original writings, interviews, art, and other forms of creative expressions. A very interesting post titled "Video Volunteers for Social Change: A Conversation with Jessica Mayberry" touches on social change.
  • Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti: The mission of the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti is to help the people of Haiti in their nonviolent struggle for human rights and a democratic way of life. The "Get Informed" section of this blogs has what is called "Action Alerts" to inform readers of areas around the world in crisis.
  • International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran Blog/Latest News: This blog brings awareness to the atrocities of human rights in Iran. You can read the latest news on the social injustices, executions, and arrests. An example of the turmoil in Iran can be read on a post title, "Jailed Iranian Lawyer and Human Rights Defender: The Justice System Is More Ruined Than Before."
  • Invictus: Here on Invictus you will read about U.S. military interrogation scandals. "Big Victory: APA informs Bush--No Psychologists At Military Interrogations," is an example of what you will read on this blog.
  • Labor is not a Commodity: This site focuses on international labor rights. It is a collaborative blog space where organizations concerned with international labor rights issues can share, post, and comment about labor rights in the news.
  • Live Action: This is a pro-life blog. It focuses on bringing awareness of the dangers of abortion in a nonviolent way. A very controversial article posted on this blog, "Judge Declares Pro-Life Texas Sonogram Measure 'Unconstitutional," gives one thought on this very explosive topic.
  • MVHR-For Victims, Against the Death Penalty: MVHR is an international organization in the United States for family members of victims of criminal murder who oppose the death penalty.
  • Persecution Blog: The main focus of this blog is to examine and bring to light some cases of Christian persecution around the world. A post titled "India Marks a Bloody 3-Year Anniversary" is a heart-wrenching example of how people are killed because of their faith.
  • PhD Studies in Human Rights: This blog is mainly for students involved in doctoral studies in the area of human rights. "Flotilla Report Gives Israel a Pass" is an article posted that shows what kind of work is being done in the doctoral studies program.
  • PHR Student Blog: Physicians for Human Rights is a blog dedicated to supporting a movement for human rights in the medical and scientific professions. You will learn how they investigate and expose violations of human rights, and the steps we can take to stop it.
  • Progressive Liberty Blog: This blog's main purpose is to educate Americans about the U.S. Constitution. As Americans, we should know how current events, culture, and politics affect our rights and freedoms.
  • Red Cross Blog: Most everyone has heard of the Red Cross and knows how it is a very important organization to help save lives. You will read about how they raise funds or how you can help in this life-saving venture.
  • Refugees International: This blog's primary purpose is to spread awareness about refugees around the world. A post written by guest blogger Emmanuel Jal speaks out on Southern Kordofanin and how people are living on the frontline, trapped in a war zone and deprived of their rights to basic humanitarian aid.
  • Religious Liberty: This blog is about the unjust discrimination and persecution of people for their religious beliefs. NARLA, North American Religious Liberty Association, brings awareness to this important plight happening in North America.
  • Stand: The mission of this blog is to empower individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. Stand is student-led and hopes to unite students from around the world to fight against genocide and other atrocities.
  • Take Part: This blog is a mixed bag of information about human rights, public relations, nutrition, and more. You will also find environmental news along the way.
  • The Human Rights Blog: This blog is about the sad reality of human rights around the world in the 21st century. The blogger is gathering every piece of information on this subject to bring awareness of the plight of others in hopes of striking a "chord" with readers.
  • This Is Zimbabwe: This blog is written to give readers a better understanding of the abductions and human rights issues in Zimbabwe. It brings awareness to the terror faced daily by the people, especially children, who live there.
  • UK Human Rights Blog: The UK Human Rights Blog is a barrister-written blog that shares human rights news along with unbiased legal updates. A post titled "Hillsborough, Hemming and hostilities – the Human Rights Roundup" is a great example of what information this site has to share.
  • UUSC-Unitarian Universal Service committee: UUSC has a mission to see the world free from oppression and injustice. This is a nonsectarian organization that is passionate about the advancement of social justice and human rights.
  • Waging Nonviolence: This blog's main focus is to endorse nonviolence in getting your point across. People struggle all over the world from injustice, and this site reinforces the use of mass protests, strikes, art, and reflection over waging war.
  • Women Thrive Worldwide: Women Thrive Worldwide is a leading nonprofit organization that helps women help themselves and their families improve the quality of their lives. The hope is to decrease the number of women and children living in poverty. You can learn how this organization brings international attention to this plight and how you can help here.
  • Wronging Rights: Here you can read commentaries on human rights and political issues. This blog is insightful and quirky at the same time, while covering some of the most serious human rights issues.

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