Social justice issues are pervasive in today’s world, but fortunately there are countless human rights organizations committed to addressing inequities and dismantling long-term patterns of prejudice. Their guiding principles focus on various aspects of advocacy, awareness building, legislation, or implementation of programs.

We have compiled a list of 25 established organizations that fight for humanity and continue to make impactful change across different communities. Many of these organizations overlap in their mission and vision, and collectively strive to address historical inequities in political, social, and economic systems. More specifically, they provide help and support to those who are directly affected by injustices and consistently denied access and equal rights.

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)

Southern Poverty Law Center is a human right focused group that works to dismantle white supremacy and confront hate groups. Southern Poverty Law Center works to protect the most vulnerable groups and individuals in the South and provide resources to those that need them most.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/splcenter/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/splcenter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-poverty-law-center/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SPLCenter

International Organization for Migration

As a part of the United Nations system, International Organization for Migration works to support migrants across the world. The organization works to ensure humane and ordered migration across the world, and assists governments in maintaining human rights and dignity for migrants.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unmigration/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNmigration

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iom/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/iommigration

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unmigration

Fair Immigration

Fair immigration is a national coalition of immigration focused organizations in the United States. Fair immigration provides support for immigrants within the United States and serves as an organizational hub for non-profits across the country seeking to ensure immigrant rights in local, state, and federal levels.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Re4mImmigration

Native American Rights Fund

The Native American Rights Fund is an organization that provides legal assistance to Native American persons and tribes in an effort to protect freedom, rights, and natural resources. Native American Rights Fund are respected consultants to policy makers and engage in drafting legislation that ensure Native American religious and civil rights while protecting tribes from unlawful government intrusion.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nativeamericanrightsfund/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NDNrights

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nativeamericanrightsfund/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/NativeAmericanRightsFund

American Civil Liberties Union

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a civil rights law-based organization that works to ensure individual rights provided by the Constitution and law of the United States to all people. The organization works in courts, legislatures, and communities to guard social liberties and address social injustices.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclu_nationwide/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/aclu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aclu/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aclu

Media Justice

Media Justice (Formerly Known as Center for Media Justice) is an organization that advocates for universal access to media and technology for marginalized communities. Media Justice advocates for access to media and technology with the belief that the prevention of access inhibits communities from active communication and harms the ability to address racial, economic, and gender justice in the digital era.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediajustice/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mediajustice

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/media-justice/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MediaJustice

National Fair Housing Alliance

The National Fair Housing Alliance is a national civil rights organization that is dedicated to eliminating housing and lending discrimination. National Fair Housing Alliance works to achieve its goal in achieving equity in housing by providing home ownership, credit access, tech equity, education, member services, public policy, community development and enforcement initiatives.

Instagram: http://instagram.com/nationalfairhousingalliance

Twitter: https://twitter.com/natfairhouse

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-national-fair-housing-alliance/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/natfairhouse

National Alliance to End Homelessness

The National Alliance to End Homelessness utilizes research and data to discover solutions to homelessness and partners with federal and local partners to advocate for and provide resources to support solutions to end homelessness.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/naehomelessness

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-alliance-to-end-homelessness/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN53idxWoDulLwZsVr272xg

Girls Inc

Girls Inc. partners with schools and utilized organizational centers to assist young girls in developing self esteem and strength. Through the use of mentoring relationships, pro-girl environments and programs, Girls Inc. works to help girls navigate gender, economic and social barriers to grow up independently.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsinc/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/girls_inc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/girls-incorporated/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GirlsIncorporated

Madre

Madre as an organization works internationally to address gender inequality around the world. With a focus on ending gender violence, supporting women’s efforts to defend against climate change, and strengthening women’s ability to prevent, survive and recover from war through lobbying and grant making.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madrespeaks

Twitter:https://twitter.com/madrespeaks

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madre/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXkUynVX4GdVKJpzU8Gyisg

Equality Now

Equality Now is a law-based nonprofit that seeks to provide equality for women and girls internationally. Equality Now utilized legal advocacy to address issues related to women and girls’ equality including gender violence, sexism, and other forms of gender inequality.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equalitynoworg/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/equalitynow

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equality-now/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/equalitynowyt

The Global Fund

The Global fund is an international organization that invests money into health services across the world to increase access to healthcare and aid to eradicate HIV, TB, and malaria.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalfund/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/globalfund

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-fund/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theglobalfund

The National Organization on Disability

The National Organization on Disability works to close gaps in occupational participation between people with and without disabilities. The organization analyzes, advises and assesses employment abilities for the disabled and advocates for companies to achieve equality in the work place.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NODAbility

National Disability Rights Network

The National Disability Rights Network is a national coalition that advocates for federally mandated Protection and Advocacy Systems and Client Assistance programs for individuals with disabilities. The organization works to protect people with disabilities against abuse and inequality and advocate for basic human rights.

Instagram: https://instagram.com/NDRNadvocates

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NDRNadvocates

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-disability-rights-network/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NDRNadvocates

Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign is an advocacy focused organization that works to achieve equality for LGBTQ+ people. The organization’s mission is to end discrimination and violence towards members of the LGBTQ+ community both nationally and around the World.