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Our mission is to protect lives and human rights of North Korean people. We strive to achieve our goal through assistance to North Korean refugees hiding in third countries and continue to assist them with their re-settlement and education in South Korea. Our ultimate goal is to support a development of a generation of successful young North Koreans who will drive toward peaceful re-unification of the two countries and will become a bridge between North and South, if the two countries unify. In supporting human rights improvements in the country, we focus on providing information about the situation inside and encouraging international community to raise their voice against the abuses.

IICRD is a non-profit, charitable organization affiliated with Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. It is a unique, hybrid organization focused on social innovation with and for children and youth. We are: • Part NGO to work in communities, accomplish social objectives, and learn from and pass on the benefits of grass-roots experience; • Part academic institute to contribute to the best available research and scientific thinking, and to train scholar practitioners; and, • Part network to engage with the most productive knowledge and ideas for working with children and youth from all around the world, disseminating what is learned to others, and helping shape local, national, and international policies that can change the world through children. We have been working on issues affecting children’s lives locally, nationally, regionally and internationally since 1994.

The charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following: (1) To promote women's human rights (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and subsequent United Nations conventions and declarations) in particular by: (a) education about human rights; (b) international advocacy of human rights; (c) promoting respect for human rights; and (d) contributing to the sound administration of human rights law. (2) The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by: (a) the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion; (b) advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity; (c) promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds; (d) conducting or commissioning research on equality and diversity issues and publishing the results to the public; and (e) cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity

Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) envisions a world where justice for all, equal rights and respect for human dignity is a common value. DWAG is a women-led anti-atrocities nonprofit organization with 501 (c) (3) status, founded in 2009 by a Darfuri genocide survivor and supported by dedicated American women, men and young people to advance its unique goals. DWAG works with victims and survivors of the genocide in Darfur, both in Sudan and in the Diaspora, providing them with access to tools that will enable them to lead the effort to combat violence, address massive human rights abuses in their societies, and work with others to prevent future atrocities while promoting global peace.

"Women and their Bodies" is a non-profit organization working to promote comprehensive social change in the perceptions of Israeli women and girls regarding their health. Established in 2005, the organization has hundreds of professional volunteers from the fields of medicine, education, and healthcare. WTB is a women's organization that works for women, their health and quality of life, by raising awareness for women's health rights, and the basic belief that women are the source of authority on their own bodies. Our approach is based on the principles of the World Health Organization (WHO), which defines health as a combination of social, emotional and financial aspects that influence mental and physical wellness, and quality of life. "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being." (The World health organization)

The Women Inspiration Development Center (WIDC) is an initiative designed to create a safe place for Nigerian women and girls in challenging life circumstances to envision and create new possibilities for their lives, families and communities. WIDC is committed to advancing women's right and creating a refuge for victims of gender based violence and disenfranchised women and girls. Through agency-based empowerment, WIDC supports these women and girls as they improve their health, economic well-being and social status, leading fulfilling lives free of violence. We believe in the inherent potential and ability of every woman to overcome obstacles, take control of her life, emerge confident and strong, and make meaningful contributions to her society. WIDC was formed in 2009 by Busayo Obisakin along with a group of women friends and colleagues. Initially they called themselves Vigilantes against Violence and set out to curb the violence against women and girls through a variety of services and activities they offered throughout the local community. After a short while, it became clear that the name needed to change to reflect the widening scope of the work done by the group to help protect and improve the lives of women in the community. The group officially became registered as an organization, Women Inspiration Development Center, in 2010. Mission: To improve the health, economic, and social status of Nigerian women and girls in order to empower them to lead fulfilling lives free of violence. Vision: We envision a Nigeria where women and girls are empowered and they create new possibilities for themselves without fear or intimidation.

Bridges for Women Society was established in Victoria, BC in 1988 and provides a unique employability training program for women with histories of abuse and violence. Women reach personal and financial independence through programming that is designed to assist women overcome barriers to employment related to abuse. Bridges provides women with education, training, and professional one-on-one support. This customized program assists women in becoming employable and helps them break the cycle of abuse.

Our primary purpose is to increase public awareness of women’s achievements and their roles in history and to provide positive public images of women and girls. To fulfill these purposes, Wild West Women, Inc. will, with a particular emphasis on films concerning women’s issues, women’s history and women creators: produce educational films and accompanying educational materials; distribute educational films and videos to the general public; provide training in independent and educational film making, with special efforts to include women and girls of diverse cultures; and provide and sponsor other public educational film, video and arts activities. Founded in 1994.

Annually over 1,000 women are homeless in Ottawa - Cornerstone provides shelter for over 400 women, serves over 140,160 nutritious meals and provides supportive housing for 68 women, many of whom are seniors. In addition, in 2011 Cornerstone secured permanent housing for 154 women; 65 women were enrolled in computer training, employment preparation and life skills courses. Our services are offered in an environment which promtes dignity and hope.

Strong Girls United Women empowers women and girls in Sierra Leone.We work to fulfill the simple idea that all women and girls are valuable. All should live a life of their choosing, free from pain, physical threat, and fear.

INTRODUCING WOMEN AND OTHERS TO FISHING

Women of Wonder (WOW!) exists to grow a community that walks alongside women to uncover and affirm their God-given calling through prayer, teaching, and celebration.