Dec. 10th- Human Rights Day

December 10th is Human Rights Day, so this list seems like a fitting tribute to a non-profit organization that is concerned with our rights as human beings. However, there are more entries than I feel comfortable listing in one posting, so I will post one or two more lists, hopefully before the end of December.

Also, with the recent death of Nelson Mandela, an international symbol of freedom from oppression, we are reminded of how precious human rights are.

Finally, please check out the last entry (#12) for a special request.

The Gift of Giving on Human Rights Day

Many years ago I was a volunteer for The Hunger Project and learned that it is a privilege to be able to give to those less fortunate than we are. Since I give very small amounts to a few non-profits, I now receive a great number of solicitations because they’ve got my number.

That’s ok, because this has provided me with a list of the organizations & their websites (that solicit me) in case you want to donate. (I have also listed animal rights organizations.) When Charity Navigator info is available (must be a certain size org. to be listed), I will post it. I have starred my favorites.

1. *The American Association of University Women (AAUW) www.aauw.org – Their goal since 1881 is to protect, educate, advocate, research, and lead so that all women have a fair choice. (4 stars on Charity Navigator)
2. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) www.aclu.org– The ACLU is our nation’s guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country. (From their website.) (4 stars on Charity Navigator)
3. *Americans for Responsible Solutions PAC– americansforresponsiblesolutions.org/This is the organization launched by Mark Kelly and Congresswoman Gabby Giffords after the attempt on her life. The organization is focusing on reducing gun violence.
4. *Breast Cancer Action – www.bcaction.com– Founded in 1990 that acts as the leading watchdog of the breast cancer movement, targeting corporations so that no company can make money from a pink ribbon product that contains toxins that contribute to increased risk of breast cancer.
5. Center for Science in the Public Interest -“ www.cspt.org – CSPI’s nonprofit mission is to obtain safer, healthier more nutritious food for you and your family by providing reliable information, advocating better government policies, and influencing food companies. (From their literature) They publish Nutrition Action Health Letter monthly. (3 stars on Charity Navigator)
6. Eco Health Alliance–www.Ecohealthalliance.org-Deals with deforestation, increased urbanization, intensive agricultural expansion, and human-induced changes to the environment that threaten animals and the health of humans. (4 stars on Charity Navigator)
7. Friends of the Earth – www.foe.org – Current Issues: keeping health food on the table, keep oceans& forests safe, fight the Keystone Pipeline, and help create a cleaner & greener financial system. (4 stars on Charity Navigator)
8. Greenpeace – www.greenpeace.org – The leading independent organization that uses peaceful direct action and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and useful future. (From their mailing.) (4 stars on Charity Navigator)
9. *Human Rights Campaign– Their current project is for gay rights: HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights and can be open, honest, and safe at home, at work and in the community.(From their flyer) (4 stars on Charity Navigator)
10. Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (www.pcrm.org)- Encouraging higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research. (Two stars on Charity Navigator)

11. *Seacology– www.seacology.org- A new open for me, this org. protects the unique species, habitats, and cultures of
islands worldwide and helps save island habitats, one village at a time. (Three stars on Charity Navigator.)

12. *Women for Women International – www.womenforwomen.org – supports women in war-torn regions with
financial and emotional aid,  job-skills training, rights education and small business assistance so they can rebuild
their lives. (from their website) (3 stars on Charity Navigator)

Note: After reading Half the Sky, which I reviewed last year, (LINK: https://www.menupause.info/archives/11187) I decided I wanted to adopt one woman from Women to Women to help her back on her feet. I am looking for co-sponsors of any amount to help with the $360 needed for one year.

So far, I have collected or been pledged $120 and I plan to pledge a minimum of $60 (2 months support.) Anyone who would like to know more about this circle of women helping one woman, please email me for details about joining our support circle that I am calling Women 4 Woman.

My email is: menupause.info@gmail.com. Many thanx!