Many leading human rights NGOs are based in London. Although they might be working with countries around the world, London is a great base for international organisations to spread awareness and access sources for reporting and sharing information about human rights violations. These NGOs in London deal with issues in the UK as well as campaigning about international issues to a UK audience. Here is a list of 25 leading NGOs in London.

Amnesty International UK

Amnesty International is a global movement of people across over 150 countries campaigning to end abuses against human rights. They are primarily based in London but tackle issues from all over the world. Founded in 1961 by the British Lawyer Peter Benson, who wrote a letter to expose the unlawful arrest of two Portuguese men entitled ‘The Forgotten Prisoners’, Amnesty International now investigates and exposes powerful groups to make sure they respect international law on human rights.

The United Nations Association – UK

The UNA-UK is a London-based charity devoted to building support for an effective UN, by stimulating action in the country. Founded in 1945, this organisation advocates UK action at the UN as they believe that an effective UN is essential for building a safer, fairer and more sustainable world. They explain how the UN works and what it can achieve as well as connecting people and organisations to the UN’s work and values.

The Aegis Trust

Founded in 2000, the Aegis Trust is a British NGO which campaigns to prevent genocide worldwide. This international organization honours the memories of genocide victims and enables people to meet survivors so that they can learn about their experiences. Through education, they then encourage peace and stability as well as helping survivors to rebuild their lives. They also research methods to prevent genocide and campaign for the protection of those most at risk.

REDRESS

The Redress Trust is a human rights organisation based in London that helps to obtain justice and repartition, in the form of compensation, rehabilitation, official acknowledgement of the wrong and formal apologies. They aim to seek justice for the survivors of torture, combat impunity for governments and individuals who perpetrate torture, and to promote compliance with international standards on human rights.

Save the Children UK

Save the Children is an international charity which works in over 60 countries around the world, including the UK. They deal with many issues which affect children, including child protection, health, education and children’s rights. Money raised by Save the Children goes to appeals in countries such as Indonesia, Yemen and Syria to help children, both at risk of conflict and natural disasters, to ease suffering and to help them to recover.

Anti-Slavery International

With a headquarters in London, Anti-Slavery International works to end slavery throughout the world. Their projects span across Africa, Asia and Europe, including the UK. They work with local organisations to secure the freedom of those affected by slavery and press for effective implementation of laws against slavery. In London, they campaign to end slavery which is still present in Britain. Their campaigns are designed to raise awareness and implement mechanisms protecting the victims as well as highlighting forms of slavery previously unknown to the public.

Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontiers)

Originally a French NGO, Medecins Sans Frontieres is known in the English-speaking world as Doctors Without Borders and has bases in the USA and UK. They send medical teams to areas where medical attention is needed most in conflict zones and areas facing natural disasters or epidemics. At their London office, they recruit specialist field staff, inspire people to donate, raise awareness of humanitarian crisis and run a specialist medical unit.

Equal Rights Trust

The Equal Rights Trust works internationally from their base in London. Their goal is to support equality by combatting discrimination and promoting equality worldwide. This independent organisation works in over 40 countries worldwide, raising awareness of human rights through publishing stories and reporting on abuses.

ALQST

This NGO calls on Saudi Arabia to commit to ending human rights violations. They advocate human rights by monitoring and documenting violations that occur in Saudi Arabia. Their aim is to fight violations that are carried out by authority figures and they value human rights, dignity and fairness for all. They affirm that rights for all are free of distinctions between race, sex, gender, colour, religion and language. Currently, they have two teams internationally, one in Saudi Arabia and one in London. The team in London writes reports and news updates based on the information provided by the team in Saudi Arabia. They conduct research and write reposts, based on this information, which they then use to communicate with other NGOs and supporters.

Oxfam

Oxfam works internationally but also has a UK base in London from which they tackle issues to do with refugees and create appeals that will help the most impoverished globally. Oxfam’s priority is to save lives in the face of disasters by making sure that people have clean water and sanitation. They provide people with the essentials that they need to survive and help to keep the most vulnerable safe from harm. They also aid with recovery after disasters by raising awareness and creating campaigns which raise funds.

Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch is a leading international organisation which is dedicated to defending and promoting human rights around the world. Their researchers work to uncover human rights violations by speaking to eye-witnesses and authorities. They believe that exposing these abuses gives voice to the victims and generates intense international pressure on governments to take action. They also pursue perpetrators of abuses until they are brought to justice. Their London team is comprised of 34 active, long term supporters of Human Rights who live in London. They form part of an international network of Committees and Ambassadors who advance the efforts of Human Rights by organising conferences, briefings and other events to raise awareness.

CARE International UK

CARE International was founded in 1945 and aims to help people to recover from war and fight poverty in the poorest countries. They work across 79 developing countries to save lives in emergency situations and find long-term solutions to poverty for millions of people. They also focus on empowering women and girls to fulfil their potential.

ActionAid UK

ActionAid is an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. They are dedicated to ending violence against women and changing their lives for the good. Focusing on the rights of women and girls, they campaign for women’s rights as they believe that in order for a community to prosper, they need to take into consideration the rights of half their population. In order to achieve this, they work to significantly reduce the risk of violence to women and girls, fight for women’s equality rights to economic opportunities and prioritise women and girls’ rights and leadership in humanitarian crises.

WaterAid UK

WaterAid is a non-profit organisation that works in 28 countries to provide clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. They are supported by offices in London as well as in the US, Australia, Sweden, Canada, Japan and India. They advocate that clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene are a basic human right and should be a part of daily life for everyone. Working in some of the toughest places in the world, they have reached millions of people with these three essentials.

JUSTICE

This all-party law reform and human rights organisation works to strengthen the justice system in the UK. The organisation is made up of mainly lawyers, legal executives and law students as well as interested non-lawyers. They seek to influence decision making across the political spectrum through informed debate. Their aim is to provide fair, accessible and efficient legal processes which reflect the UK’s international reputation for upholding and promoting the rule of law.

Overseas Development Institute

The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) is an independent, global think tank which aims to create a sustainable and peaceful world for everyone. Through research and partnerships, they harness evidence and ideas to confront challenges and develop sustainable solutions.

REPRIEVE

This organisation was founded in 1999 by a British human rights lawyer, Clive Stafford Smith, and works to defend human rights by providing free legal and investigative support to vulnerable people. They work with people facing execution as well as victims of torture, extrajudicial imprisonment and extrajudicial killing.

Article 19

This British human rights organisation focuses specifically on on the defence and promotion of freedom of expression and freedom of information worldwide, taking its name from article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They aim to create a world in which all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.

Child Rights Information Network

This International Network supports the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child by advocating the enforcement of children’s rights globally. They aim to create a world where children’s rights are recognised, respected and enforced and where every rights violation has a remedy.

The Refugee Council

The Refugee Council is one of the leading charities in the UK working directly with refugees and supporting them to rebuild their lives. Founded in 1951 in response to the UN convention for refugees, the council has provided practical and emotional support to refugees from all over the world. It also runs an Advocacy Network to provide a direct link between other organisations working with refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. Despite receiving some funding from local, central and European Government, the organisation relies mostly on voluntary income, including donations.

Free Tibet

Free Tibet is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, founded in 1987 and based in London. Their mission is to create a Tibet in which all Tibetans are able to determine their own future and the human rights of all are respected. They campaign to end China’s occupation and for international recognition of the Tibetans’ right to freedom. Through sharing information and challenging how China uses its economic weight to silence discussion on Tibet, Free Tibet raises awareness of the issues and lobbies political leaders to do more for Tibet.

Freedom from Torture

Freedom from Torture helps torture survivors rebuild their lives, working from five national bases in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle. This British registered charity provides therapeutic care for survivors of torture who seek protection in the UK. Their headquarters in London are purpose-built treatment centres with staff and volunteers dedicated to providing support and treatment for torture survivors.

Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX)

This London-based charity works to end human trafficking for labour exploitation. In order to achieve this, they aim to prevent labour abuses, protect the rights of trafficked persons and promote best practice responses to human trafficking for labour exploitation by undertaking research, advocacy and raising awareness.

The Traveller Movement

The Traveller Movement is a national charity committed to the fulfilment of human rights for ethnic minority Gypsy Roma and Traveller people and is based in London. They tackle local issues and shape national policies through proactive community advocacy, capacity building, stimulating debate and promoting forward-looking strategies to advance equality. Their work comprises of researching and gathering evidence, campaigning for human rights, equality and justice and community development including harnessing community skills to strengthen community voice, participation and self-advocacy.

Survival International

Founded in 1969, by a group of people appalled by the genocide of Amazon Indians, Survival International is a global movement for the rights of tribal people. The organization helps to defend the rights of tribal people around the world and protect their lands. Their mission is to prevent the annihilation of tribal peoples and to give them a platform to speak to the world. This raises awareness of the genocidal violence, slavery and racism that these people face on a daily basis. Survival International aims to lobby the powerful to help defend the lives, land and futures of people who should have the same rights as everyone else. This organisation has published information about tribal peoples’ problems, supported projects in their communities, and lobbied for their rights in international forums like the UN.

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LLM in Human Rights Law, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

The Human Rights stream forms one of LSE’s LLM specialisms, allowing students to construct a Master of Laws with a focus on issues of Human Rights. The LSE Centre for the Study of Human Rights facilitates this interdisciplinary degree and works alongside numerous intergovernmental and nongovernmental organisations to ensure that there is a diverse range of guest speakers, lectures and seminars available to students. Concerns around human rights, and the heightened public debate around related issues, form a central interest of LSE’s teaching philosophy. As such, students have access to a wide selection of courses and topics for study, all of which encourage a thorough engagement and understanding of the historical and contemporary aspects of the field of human rights law.

The LLM in Human Rights Law is a one-year programme which consists of both coursework and a written thesis component.

Master in International Human Rights Law, Oxford University

This programme is offered jointly by the Department for Continuing Education and the Faculty of Law and takes place on a part-time basis over a period of 22 months. The programme is structured as such so as to accommodate for lawyers and others human rights practitioners who wish to further their studies while continuing their practice in the field. During the learning period, students will complete two distance-learning modules online as well as two learning periods based at the Oxford campus. The course has a focus on human rights in practice. The aim is to ensure that students not only know the law around human rights, but can use it to implement change in the real world. Furthermore, in grappling with the scope and limitations of international human rights law, students are pushed to think analytically about what further research needs there are around the subject.

LLM in Human Rights, University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Law School offers an academic programme on human rights which addresses crucial global challenges spanning the ambit of civil and political, social, economic and cultural rights. This is in the context of a city dedicated to many and varied peace and human rights initiatives.  The programme is designed to train students in both the theoretical and practical aspects of international human rights law and position this understanding within the broader, global political context. The course has a specific focus on the relationship between human rights and conflict resolution and encourages students to explore the role of human rights from global and domestic perspectives and the various mechanisms that are at work in these different spheres. The programme provides students with an interdisciplinary learning environment and allows students the flexibility to structure the course according to their key interests. This programme is a one-year, full-time degree and students are required to undertake a number of mandatory courses with additional elective courses as well as a final written thesis.

LLM in International Human Rights Law, University of Cambridge

The Cambridge International Human Rights Law programme has a focus on bringing together historical and contemporary ideas and concepts that have shaped the practice of human rights law. At the end of the one-year programme students will have gained critical skills allowing them to: explore and analyse key concepts and themes in human rights law; examine the interconnection between international human rights law and other social and normative phenomena; assess the significance of international human rights law at a global level; and foster an engaged and critical approach to the protection of international human rights. The course comprises of both coursework and a master’s thesis allowing students to engage with a general introduction to concepts around human rights law as well as focus more specifically on specialised streams. Students will be well-equipped to enter the field of international human rights law upon graduating.

LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice, University of York

The Centre for Applied Human Rights at the University of York offers this LLM degree in International Human Rights Law and Practice. The programme seeks to engage students around the key paradox of the continued existence of serious human rights abuses despite there being recent substantial proliferations of treaties and adjudicative human rights bodies. Students are thus provided with the critical analytical and practical skills necessary to address this paradox and the range of concerns that it raises at global and local levels. The course is offered as a one-year, full-time programme, during which students will complete both coursework modules and a written dissertation. Students will also have the opportunity to undertake a field trip to Malaysia where they will be placed and work within a local NGO over a two-week period.

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LLM in International Human Rights Law

This LLM in International Human Rights Law offered by the renowned University of Law focuses on building a student’s in-depth knowledge of the subject and how international law protects human rights. It covers topics like the general principles of international human rights law, the connection between humanitarian and human rights law, and the challenges and future of international and domestic human rights. Full-time, the program takes 12 months. Part-time takes 21 months. Modules are assessed by a 3-hour written exam (which must be taken at one of the UK campuses or approved overseas center) or a written coursework assignment. A 15,000-word thesis is also required. To apply, students need a UK undergraduate degree (any subject) at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification. Proven English proficiency is needed, as well.

International Human Rights Law (LLM)

The University of Essex in Colchester, United Kingdom, offers a 12-month Master of Laws degree program in International Human Rights Law. Students complete a dissertation and take mandatory courses in International Human Rights: Law, Institutions and Practice plus electives to fulfill the course requirements. Applicants must have an honors undergraduate degree and be fluent in English to be considered for admission. A degree in law can improve your chances of admission but is not mandatory for consideration.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (LLM)

Aberystwyth University in Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom, offers a 12-month full-time Master of Laws degree program in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. All students in the program take modules in International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law and Public International Law and complete a 15,000 to 20,000-word dissertation. Qualified applicants to the program will have a bachelor’s degree with honors in social sciences, law or a similar field. Applicants with undergraduate degrees in other areas may be considered depending on their work experience.

Human Rights Law (LLM)

The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, offers a Master of Laws degree program in Human Rights Law. All students complete 90 credits of modules and have the option to complete the program full time in one year or part time over two years. A self-designed program, the course of study allows students to choose their own modules in consultation with their advisors. Modular exams and a dissertation are required for successful completion of the program. Applicants must be fluent in English and hold a bachelor’s degree in law, humanities or social sciences.

Human Rights Law (LLM)

The University of Bristol in Bristol, United Kingdom, offers a Master of Laws degree program in Human Rights Law. Students spend one year in the program completing four modules of their choosing from a list of approved options. Topics include (among others) International Criminal Law, Individual Employment Rights and European Human Rights Law. A 12,000-word dissertation is required as a part of the program. In order to be considered for admission, students must have an undergraduate law degree or a bachelor’s degree in another field with previous coursework or work experience in law. Fluency in English as evidenced by IELTS or TOEFL test scores is required.

International Human Rights Law and Practice (LLM)

The University of York in York, United Kingdom, offers a Master of Laws degree in International Human Rights Law and Practice. Students may complete the program full-time within one year or part-time within two years. All students are required to take courses in defending human rights, applying international human rights law and in law, public policy and human rights. A dissertation and electives are also mandatory. To be considered for admission, applicants must typically have an undergraduate degree in law. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside human rights defenders during a two-week field visit to Malaysia.

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University of Law, UK, London

This LLM in International Human Rights Law focuses on building a student’s in-depth knowledge of the subject and how international law protects human rights. It covers topics like the general principles of international human rights law, the connection between humanitarian and human rights law, and the challenges and future of international and domestic human rights. Full-time, the program takes 12 months. Part-time takes 21 months. Modules are assessed by a 3-hour written exam (which must be taken at one of the UK campuses or approved overseas center) or a written coursework assignment. A 15,000-word thesis is also required. To apply, students need a UK undergraduate degree (any subject) at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification. Proven English proficiency is needed, as well.

University of Essex, Human Rights Centre, Colchester

The Human Rights Centre at the University of Essex in Colchester, United Kingdom, provides students with bachelor’s degrees with numerous opportunities to study human rights after graduation. Students may participate in numerous research and outreach products sponsored by the centre, including the Essex Transitional Justice Network, the Human Rights in Iran Unit, the Essex Autonomy Project and the Detention, Rights and Social Justice Programme. In addition to these programs, the centre offers a doctoral program for students who wish to conduct intensive research into human rights issues. The flexible PhD program can be completed on a full or part-time basis, and there are numerous funding opportunities available.

Queen Mary College, London

Queen Mary College of the University of London in London, United Kingdom, grants a Master of Laws degree in Human Rights Law that is open to students from the UK and abroad. Completing the program requires 1 year of full-time study or 2 years of part-time study at the college’s campus in Lincoln’s Inn Field. All full-time students complete coursework for two semesters, selecting modules that are geared toward their specific areas of interest and career goals. In addition, full and part-time students complete a 15,000-word dissertation based on independent research. Three students from the program are selected for summer internships at the British Institute of Human Rights.

London School of Economics Centre for the Study of Human Rights

The Centre for the Study of Human Rights at the London School of Economics in London, UK, grants a Master of Science in Human Rights. A multi-disciplinary course of study, the program examines human rights from legal, sociological and philosophical standpoints with students completing courses in a number of different departments as a part of the rigorous curriculum. A 10,000-word dissertation is required for successful completion of the program, which can be completed with 1 year of full-time study or 2 years of study part-time.  In addition to their degree program, the centre provides opportunities for students to participate in research work and take courses without pursuing a degree.

University College London

The Department of Political Science at the University College London in London, UK, offers a Master of Arts degree program in human rights. Intended for students looking to develop research skills in the field and to gain a strong foundation of knowledge in the political and social issues related to human rights, the program takes 1 year of full-time or 2 years of part-time study to complete. All students take classes in international law, standards and institutions, human rights theory and research methods. In addition, a 10,000-word dissertation and a course in qualitative methods are required to obtain this MA degree. A number of optional elective courses are then completed to round out the breadth of study.

University of London, School of Advanced Study

The School of Advanced Study at the University of London in London, UK, has a Master of Arts degree program in Understanding and Securing Human Rights. Requiring one year of full-time study or two to three yeas of part-time study, the program includes courses in human rights in various contexts and strategies for securing human rights and international human rights law. Students also choose from a number of optional courses that delve deeper into human rights protection and law, and examine human rights from various multidisciplinary perspectives. All students complete a 15,000-word dissertation plus essays and exams related to course material. A bachelor’s degree with honours and competency in English are required for admission.

University of London, SOAS

The School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London in London, United Kingdom, offers a Master of Arts in Human Rights Law program for students who hold honours bachelor’s degrees in related fields. During the one-year full-time or two to three-year part-time program, students have a chance to examine human rights issues in various parts of the world, including the Middle East and China. Coursework related to labour law, conflict, gender equality and international law is prominently included in the program. A dissertation in law is a mandatory part of the program and is based on independent research conducted by the student in an area of interest.

University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom offers a Masters of Laws degree in Human Rights Law at their campus in University Park through the School of Law. A very flexible course of study that takes 1 year of study to complete, the master’s program allows students to design their own curriculum, mixing and matching modules from a list of more than 15 options. All courses are taught in a small format seminar style that enables classroom discussions and an easy exchange of ideas. A dissertation is required for the degree. To be considered for admission, students must have an honours degree in humanities, social sciences or law.

University of Sussex Interdisciplinary

The University of Sussex in Brighton, United Kingdom, offers a Master of Arts degree in Human Rights that may be completed on a 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time schedule. A multi-disciplinary program, the course of study includes an examination of human rights from the standpoints of anthropology, international relations, law and political science. Students must take courses in Human Rights and the Politics of Culture and Liberalism, Modernity and Globalisation during their first term in the full-time program and then are able to select their own classes from an array of options in the second term. The final semester is spent writing a 13,000-word dissertation or completing a work placement with a culminating dissertation.

University of York

The University of York in Heslington, United Kingdom, provides a Master of Arts degree program in Applied Human Rights that focuses primarily on various aspects of social justice, including public policy, law and social activism. Taught by faculty from a variety of departments within the university, the program is interdisciplinary and also includes training project management and other areas that are essential for success during field work. Students participate in a field trip in South Africa, giving them a chance to work with NGOs in a real world setting. A dissertation of 12,000 words is completed during the last semester of the program.

University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde offers a very flexible post-graduate study program in Human Rights at their campus in the United Kingdom and accepts students with bachelor’s degrees or work experience in a human rights-related position. Students can complete three coursework modules for a Postgraduate Certificate or six coursework modules for a Postgraduate Diploma. Those who wish to obtain a formal degree complete six modules and write a 15,000-word dissertation. Graduates of this 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time course of study are awarded a Master of Laws degree. No matter what program is chosen, students take classes in international and European human rights law, human rights protections in the UK and comparative human rights.

Queen’s University, Belfast

The School of Law at Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, offers a Master of Laws program in Human Rights for students with bachelor’s degrees in law or a very closely related field. Offered on a full-time basis typically, the program requires one full year of study spread across three semesters. During the first semester, students take classes in international human rights law and human rights law and practice. The second semester is spent completing elective modules on topics of interest like equality, human rights in times of conflict, counter-terrorism, migration and human rights protections. Over the course of the final semester, students complete a dissertation.

National University of Ireland, Galway

The National University of Ireland, Galway, offers a Master of Laws degree in International Human Rights that allows students to focus on an area of interest that is relative to their current career path or their future career goals. Focus areas include International Criminal Law, International Human Rights Law and Peace Operations, Humanitarian Law and Conflict. Individuals who have been involved in independent human rights research can allow for the Master of Laws by Research program. Students in the traditional programs are strongly encouraged to participate in an internship with a government organization, an NGO or a private company before they finish with the program.

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Survival

Survival is a human rights group that is committed to protect native populations around the world. Particularly, the group works with indigenous populations in the UK as well as in the U.S., Germany, France, Spain and Italy to help preserve cultures and fight for equal rights. The organization also provides support for overseas projects in Africa, Central and South America, Australia and Asia, providing financial aid and administrative support to tribal-led humanitarian projects.

The British Institute of Human Rights

The British Institute of Human Rights is an organization that serves British citizens, permanent residents and immigrants, championing human rights. Through legal representation and lobbying, the group defends human rights and stands up against all types of human rights abuses in the UK and abroad. The group also provides training sessions for individuals in the nonprofit, public and private sectors whose work relates to human rights and maintains a blog about human rights law.

Privacy International

Privacy International is a registered UK charity that is dedicated to protecting the privacy of people around the world and defending the right of privacy against all levels of government encroachment. The group investigates government surveillance techniques and sheds light on practices that infringe on human rights. Findings are made available to the public and used to prepare briefings for government agencies. Their work has brought to light attempts to illegally monitor citizens of the UK and people around the world.

CCJO René Cassin

CCJO René Cassin is an organization that was established to fight for human rights as defined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Steeped in the Jewish faith, the group champions human rights in the UK and abroad in a variety of ways. They analyze policy, engage in advocacy and launch campaigns to educate the public about important human rights topics. The group is named for a French-Jewish jurist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1968 for his work in human rights.

Fair Trials International

The Fair Trials International is a nonprofit founded to defend the universal human right of being entitled to a fair trial when convicted of a crime. Individuals who believe they are being unjustly imprisoned or otherwise being denied the opportunity for a fair trial can seek help from the group’s team of lawyers and advocates to fight for their rights. Their work has spanned the globe and helped thousands receive fair trials in accordance with international law.

REDRESS

REDRESS is a human rights organization that is fighting to end the practice of torture around the world. Through casework, advocacy and partnering with other organizations, the group works to get justice for individuals who have been tortured by governments around the world. In addition, the group exposes instances of torture perpetuated by governments in an effort to put a stop to these methods of interrogation and intimidation.

Amnesty International (International Secretariat)

Amnesty International is a global organization that has offices all around the world. The Office of the Secretariat is based in London, UK, and more than 7 million people actively volunteer or work for the group worldwide. Amnesty International began by fighting the death penalty and has gone on to expand their mission to include fighting for all types of human rights through advocacy, public awareness campaigns, legal representation and peaceful protests.

Women Aid International

Women Aid International is a humanitarian group and development organization that has been fighting to benefit women since 1987. The purpose of the group is to improve the lives of women living all over the world. Humanitarian aid is provided to women living in poverty, and the group supplies development grants to programs that are seeking to lift women out of poverty. In addition, the group conducts research into women’s issues, spreads awareness about human rights issues and provides assistance for health promotion and disease prevention.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is dedicated to fighting corporate infringements on human rights around the world. Every day, the organization busily monitors the performance and policies of more than 6000 large companies based in more than 180 countries. Instances of human rights abuses are reported to the public and addressed directly with companies. The center also advocates and lobbies governments around the world to strengthen laws that protect people from rights abuses from corporations.

Anti-Slavery International

Anti-Slavery International is a human rights group that has been fighting to put an end to slavery since 1839, making it the oldest human rights group in the world still in existence today. Originally, the group was founded by a team of British abolitionists to bring an end to the slave trade in England and the U.S. Now, the group focuses on ending forced labor, bonded labor, human trafficking, child labor, descent-based slavery, slavery in supply chains, the exploitation of migrant workers and forced and early marriages.

Article 19

Article 19 is a group dedicated to fighting for the universal right of freedom of expression in all of its forms. Through a variety of endeavors, the group seeks to promote the right for people around the world to speak out about their social, cultural, political and economic views and for the press to be able to freely report on world events without censorship. The group also fights for the right to know or the free flow of information to the public via art, Internet, media, academic writings and government data sharing.

Girls Not Brides

Girls Not Brides is a group that draws on the resources of 600 different civil and nonprofit organizations around the world, pooling together people from 80 different countries to fight the practice of forcing children to marry at a young age. The group was founded in September 2011 and does work in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Minority Rights Group International

Minority Rights Group International is an organization that consists of 130 partner organizations located in 60 countries. While these organizations are spread around the world, they are all working toward a common goal–ensuring that the rights of indigenous people and those living in poverty are protected. The group provides training and education, legal representation, media awareness campaigns, cultural programs and publications related to these topics of human rights.

JUSTICE

JUSTICE is a human rights organization that crosses party lines in the United Kingdom to fight for reform of the civil, criminal and administrative justice system in the country. Their goal is to improve the fairness, accessibility and efficiency of the legal system and to ensure that the rights of everyone who appears in a UK court are equally protected under the law.

Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI)

The Media Legal Defence Initiative is an organization that provides legal representation for bloggers, journalists, reporters, photo journalists and other independent producers of media. Their assistance is designed to help those who are sued in criminal or civil courts of law for reporting information of public interest receive a chance at a fair trial with the ultimate goal of strengthening and protecting the universal human right of freedom of the press.

Freedom from Torture

Freedom from Torture is a nonprofit organization that provides support for individuals who were victims of torture abroad. Founded more than 30 years ago, the group provides free medical services, counseling and other interventions to help those whose lives have been destroyed by torture start over. The group also actively campaigns against all forms of torture.

Equal Rights Trust

The Equal Rights Trust is an organization that is dedicated to helping fight for human rights around the globe. At the present time, the trust is involved in more than 40 countries, working through advocacy, development, movement building and litigation to improve human rights conditions. Specifically, the group seeks to protect individuals who have been discriminated against on the basis of their nationality, religion, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, socioeconomic status and social status.

European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC)

The European Human Rights Advocacy Centre is an organization that is dedicated to bringing instances of human rights abuses to light and helping those whose rights have been infringed upon get justice. Through their legal team, the group brings cases that deal with violations of the European Convention on Human Rights to the European Court. Since 2003, the center has successfully received settlements of more than €9.5 million for the individuals that they represented and have won 97 percent of all cases that they brought before judges.

Advice on Individual Rights in Europe (AIRE Centre)

The Advice on Individual Rights in Europe or AIRE Centre is a nonprofit organization based in London that believes everyone is entitled to legal representation when their basic human rights have been violated. The organization provides free legal advice to individuals, helping to interpret European rights laws and the law of the European Union, so that individuals who may have a case know what steps to take next. The organization has a team of expert lawyers available to provide advice and representation as needed.

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Human Rights LLM (Swansea University)

The College of Law and Criminology at Swansea University in Swansea, United Kingdom offers a Master of Laws degree in Human Rights that may be completed in one year full time or in three years part time. Through the program, students have a chance to study many different aspects of human rights, including how it relates to trade and investments, family law, children’s rights, migration, criminal justice, terrorism, employment and medical law. Opportunities for internships and work placements are available with a number of NGOs and government agencies. A bachelor’s degree in law or a related field is required for admissions consideration.

MSc Human Rights (London School of Economics and Political Science)

The Department of Sociology of the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, United Kingdom, offers a Master of Science degree program in Human Rights. All students complete a class in Approaches to Human Rights to gain a broad understanding of the different aspects of human rights-related issues. Then, students are free to develop their own customized course of study in cooperation with their advisors, selecting classes related to their areas of interest in the anthropology, development, government, international relations, law, social policy and sociology departments. A 10,000-word dissertation must be completed as a part of the degree requirements.

Human Rights, Culture & Social Justice (University of London)

The Department of Sociology of Goldsmiths, University of London, in London, United Kingdom, offers a Master of Arts degree program in Human Rights, Culture & Social Justice. Students complete coursework related to how globalization has affected human rights. Classes in research methods and human rights organizations are required during the first year. The second year of this two-year full-time program is spent completing elective coursework related to the students’ areas of interest. A culminating thesis paper based on research or previous fieldwork is required. Students must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and demonstrated fluency in English to be qualified for admissions consideration.

Human Rights (School of Public Policy)

The Department of Political Science and the School of Public Policy at University College London in London, United Kingdom, collaborate to offer a Master of Arts degree in Human Rights. Through 180 credits of study spread over 2 years, students receive education in human rights law, human rights institutions, human rights theory and human rights research. Then, students are encouraged to take courses related to one of nine areas of specialization: terrorism, war and peace, equality, poverty, political science, divided societies, gender theory and Latin America studies. Completion of a 10,000-word master’s thesis is also counted in the credit hours.

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London is a great destination if you are looking for a human rights job. Some of the world’s most renowned human rights and humanitarian NGOs such as Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières and Redress are based in the British capital. We’ve put together this short guide to human rights jobs in London to make it easier for you to find suitable vacancies. If you are looking for other human rights related opportunities in London, check out the following links to find Human Rights Studies in London, Human Rights Fellowships eligible for the UK, or search for Paid Human Rights Internships in London.

1. Amnesty International

Amnesty International’s Headquarter and the country office of the UK are both based in London. As one of the biggest human rights NGOs in the world Amnesty is offering vacancies in communications and campaigning, research and advocacy, fundraising and administration and organizational development and resources. The campaigning organization originally focused on the abolition of death penalty and the combatting on torture. Today their field of advocacy is very broad and includes all human rights.

2. REDRESS

Similarily to Amnesty International REDRESS is a human rights organisation that helps torture survivors obtain justice and reparation. REDRESS offers human rights jobs in London mainly related to legal advocacy.

3. Reprieve

Another human rights organization based in London is Reprieve. The NGO, which was founded in 1999, primarily works on the combatting of torture and death penalty. Reprieve is focusing on more than 70 individual cases currently and puts emphasis on awareness raising related to Guantánamo Bay and CIA drone strikes.

4. Article 19

Probably you already guessed that Article 19 is defending freedom of expression and information. Article 19 maintains offices globally, in locations such as Bangladesh, Brazil, Kenya, Mexico, Tunisia and Senegal.

5. Child Rights Information Network

CRIN is an international network that focuses on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It was founded in 1995 to spread information about the convention. Today the network has more than 2000 members in 130 countries.

6. Save the children UK

Save the children was founded almost a century ago and promotes child rights around the world. In addition to the Save the children office in the UK there are 29 national Save the children entities globally. If you are passionate about child rights you should check out their vacancies.

7. The Equal Rights Trust

The Equal Rights Trust is an independent international organisation combating discrimination and advancing equality worldwide. They currently work in 40 countries on various levels including advocacy, litigation and development.

8. Human Rights Watch

Another well-known human rights organization with an office based in London is Human Rights Watch. With roughly 400 employees around the globe HRW is one of the bigger human rights NGOs out there. The staff of human rights watch consists of human rights professionals including country experts, lawyers, journalists, and academics of diverse backgrounds and nationalities.

9. Oxfam

Oxfam is a global movement of several million people who advocate for the elimination of poverty. The organization is working in more than 90 countries around the globe. The offered vacancies include communications, finance, retail, logistics, administrative support and programme support. The Oxfam Head Office is located in Oxford, while several shops and boutiques are located in London.

10. Médecins Sans Frontières UK
    

The UK office of Médecins Sans Frontières in London was established in 1993. MSF mainly works on crisis response regarding medical issues and awareness raising. To perform their work they need both, excellent communicators and campaigners and top notch medical staff.

11. Action Aid

Another NGO based in London is Action Aid, which is working for the poorest, most disadvantaged women and children in the world. The NGO is focusing on four pillars to reach its goals: Education; Emergency and humanitarian response; Food, Hunger and Sustainable livelihoods; Women’s rights and gender equality. The work of ActionAid regionally focuses on western Africa, south East Asia and southern America.

12. CARE International UK

CARE International is fighting poverty and injustice in vulnerable communities, they aim to overcome inequalities and find long lasting solutions to poverty. CARE works in 75 poor and developing countries and is dedicated to help millions of people every year.

13. WaterAid

WaterAid is dedicated to ensure safe water, sanitation and hygiene to everyone everywhere by 2030. The organization offers a broad variety of jobs in policy & campaigning, fundraising, communications, information systems and development.

14. World Vision UK

World Vision is comitted to improve the lives of children and to create a world where every child has the chance to live life to the full. Their work reaches from child protection, over child health towards emergency response.

15. JUSTICE

JUSTICE is an all-party law reform and human rights organisation working to strengthen the justice system – administrative, civil and criminal – in the United Kingdom.

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