Humanrights
Dalai Lama
Welcome to the official twitter page of the Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.4,375,301 followers | Follow
Nicholas Kristof
New York Times columnist, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, co-author @Half the Sky, http://www.facebook.com/kristof1,261,739 followers | Follow
UN Refugee Agency
The official account of UNHCR. Follow us as we provide vital aid and protection to the forcibly displaced around the world (@AlexandraKE tweeting)1,220,604 followers | Follow
United Nations
Official twitter account of United Nations. Get the latest information on the UN.875,653 followers | Follow
AmnestyInternational
We've been fighting the bad guys since 1961 - you can join us! Get the latest #humanrights news and actions. Official Amnesty International USA profile.439,360 followers | Follow
Pierre Omidyar
Be you. Be cool. eBay, Omidyar Network, Peer News/Civil Beat.407,440 followers | Follow
Human Rights Watch
HRW provides timely information about human rights crises and developments in 90 countries around the world. Curated by @jimmurphysf. Our Staff: @hrw/our-people351,911 followers | Follow
Oxfam International
Int'l confederation of 17 like-minded organizations working together & with partners around the world to bring about lasting solutions to poverty & injustice.265,952 followers | Follow
Children's Rights
Links to outside sources do not represent the views of Children's Rights.263,520 followers | Follow
Democracy Now!
Official Democracy Now! Twitter Account. An independent, global daily news hour. Follow us for daily news, events, and updates on Amy Goodman's speaking tour.169,984 followers | Follow
AmnistiaOnline
Bienvenido al perfil oficial del Secretariado Internacional de Amnistía Internacional. ¡Entérate de nuestras campañas sobre los derechos humanos y participa!117,432 followers | Follow
US Holocaust Museum
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.116,037 followers | Follow
amnesty italia
AI è un'ONG indipendente, una comunità globale di difensori dei diritti umani che si riconosce nei principi della solidarietà internazionale.64,694 followers | Follow
AmnestyInternational
Welcome to the official profile of the International Secretariat of Amnesty International. Find out about our human rights campaigns and get involved!57,216 followers | Follow
Amnesty UK
We are a movement of ordinary people standing up for human rights wherever justice, freedom, fairness and truth are denied.51,574 followers | Follow
GlobalPost
70 Correspondents in 50 Countries = World News covered. GlobalPost publishes original international content and breaking news from around the globe.43,068 followers | Follow
Jon Hutson
News on human rights and justice. Innovative thinking about strategic communication for nonprofit groups. My views, not necessarily my employer's.38,016 followers | Follow
Global Voices
Calling attention to the most interesting conversations and perspectives emerging from citizen media around the world. Tweets: @emmab33 (^EB) @kthread (^KT)37,813 followers | Follow
Open Society
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.37,755 followers | Follow
The Elders
Independent global leaders working together for peace and human rights. Founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007.35,890 followers | Follow
Leslie Blanchard
Intellectual is only a dirty word 2 those that can't spell it-Lesbian,w/ Multiple Sclerosis, peace activist,buddhist,truth teller-seeker,friend,I collect words☮35,368 followers | Follow
Global Fund forWomen
Resource mobilizer for women's rights worldwide. Standing w/ women since 1987.29,258 followers | Follow
Not For Sale
Not For Sale creates tools that engage business, government, and grassroots in order to incubate and grow social enterprises to benefit enslaved and vulnerable.26,516 followers | Follow
UN Peacekeeping
The official twitter account of United Nations Peacekeeping.26,369 followers | Follow
Justice and Care
Justice & Care is a international team of human rights professionals that work with governments to support victims of trafficking and other forms of injustice.23,029 followers | Follow
RayBeckerman
Law, social justice, nature, human & animal rights, the arts, ecology. Progressive. I try to lend my voice to the voiceless. http://is.gd/cNFKN22,465 followers | Follow
Volker Beck
Volker Beck+MP+Chief Whip Greens+human rights activist+ MdB, Erster Parlamentarischer Geschäftsführer + menschenrechtspolitischer Sprecher Bündnis 90/DIE GRÜNEN22,405 followers | Follow
Gay Rights Media
Powerful media of the LGBT Civil Rights Equality Movement, curated by @PatrickYaeger. Also see @LGBTvideos, @LGBTphotos and @LGBTpodcasts.21,537 followers | Follow
Ethan Zuckerman
Center for Civic Media, MIT Media Lab, Global Voices Online, Berkman Center. Formerly Geekcorps, Tripod. RT ≠ endorsement, RT = interesting read.20,688 followers | Follow
Human Rights First
American Ideals. Universal Values. (RTs are not endorsements)18,979 followers | Follow
Washington Blade
The newspaper of record of the American Capital's LGBTQ community. We've been a part of your life since 1969 & we're still going strong!15,473 followers | Follow
Innocence Project
The Innocence Project: Exonerating wrongfully convicted people through DNA and reforming the criminal justice system. Tweets from Barry Scheck are signed BCS.15,194 followers | Follow
Safe World Campaign
Womens Rights & Advocacy - Incl Trafficking, FGM, DV, Slavery & Poverty. We actively follow & share current events.13,816 followers | Follow
Zainab Salbi
Women's rights activist, humanitarian, author, public speaker, & media commentator.13,659 followers | Follow
Save Darfur
The Save Darfur Coalition raises awareness about genocide in Darfur. Save Darfur and Genocide Intervention Network have merged to become United to End Genocide.13,380 followers | Follow
USA for UNHCR
The official page of USA for UNHCR: Raising awareness and support for the lifesaving humanitarian work of the UN Refugee Agency.11,148 followers | Follow
PENamerican
A global literary community protecting free expression and celebrating literature10,717 followers | Follow
Nobel Women
Women Nobel Laureates united to increase the power and visibility of women’s groups working globally for peace, justice and equality.10,429 followers | Follow
Human Rights News
Automated news headlines about Human Rights. Powered by @daylife10,195 followers | Follow
Amnesty France
Amnesty International, mouvement mondial indépendant, œuvre pour la défense de tous les droits de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme de 19489,871 followers | Follow
Refugees Internat'l
We advocate for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people.9,461 followers | Follow
Asteris Masouras
Freelance photojournalist, human rights activist, @globalvoices author & translator, global news filter. Loves humanity, blocks spammers & trolls. Talk to me9,371 followers | Follow
Future 500
Stakeholder engagement specialists. Tracking issues related to water, climate, recycling and product stewardship, human rights, CSR, and sustainability.8,791 followers | Follow
obsilence.org
Abolishing mass atrocities and modern slavery in our lifetime. Headquartered in Memphis, TN., USA.8,605 followers | Follow
undispatch
UNDispatch.com, a blog on global issues. Tweets written by Mark Leon Goldberg aka @marklgoldberg8,589 followers | Follow
Amnesty Ireland
Welcome to the official Amnesty International Ireland twitter account. Follow us for all human rights news, updates and events!8,540 followers | Follow
Justice Campaigns
Justice Campaigns is the official grassroots advocacy program @IJMHQ, mobilizing support for govt policies that protect the poor. Erica B // Kate C8,250 followers | Follow
human rights law
Librarian tweeting: News and Information on Human Rights Law and Social Justice7,911 followers | Follow
Qorianka Kilcher
Video cameras are such a powerful weapon of truth against human rights abuse and government oppression, violence and discrimination..Its about educating people!7,623 followers | Follow
Tactical Tech
Tactical Tech, an NGO helping human rights advocates use information, communications and digital technologies to maximise the impact of their advocacy work7,210 followers | Follow
Inter Press Service
Est 1964 | Journalism & Communication for Global Change | Reporting from 440+ locations with a network of 490+ local writers, over 70% from developing countries7,080 followers | Follow
Elizabeth Blackney
Pot Stirrer in Chief. Enjoys playing with fire. Loves racing, Africa, France, Italia & GOP. RT/link does not imply endorsement. Contact: eliz@medializzy.com7,049 followers | Follow
Oxfam Canada
Oxfam Canada believes that ending global poverty begins with ensuring women’s rights.6,878 followers | Follow
eHealthGlobalHealth
Global Health, #Health Equity & Disparities, Medicine, International Transnational, Technology & Healthcare, Public Health, e-Health #hcsmglobal #ePatient #S4PM6,702 followers | Follow
Anita Hunt (lissnup)
For: equality, freedom, peace, privacy, respect, truth. Against: arrogance, greed, hypocrisy, ignorance, intolerance, lies, violence, including self-harm, war.6,227 followers | Follow
Marianne Elliott
Advocate, writer & yogini: author of Zen Under Fire (Penguin), a memoir about Afghanistan. HuffPo blogger. La directora de @labocalocanz6,110 followers | Follow
Queerjohn PA
country queer 4 social justice - Sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity always blocked!5,935 followers | Follow
Susanne Ure
Web Editor for Amnesty International in Canada. Tweet about human rights, social justice, humanitarian aid and lives at risk. Views expressed here are my own.5,906 followers | Follow
Breakthrough
Using innovative media & technology to change the world: producing video games, music videos, animations, and films for human rights.5,893 followers | Follow
Richard Bassett
Dedicated to the philanthropic work of Dame Elizabeth Taylor. HIV/AIDS/ Addiction/Crisis Intervention Counselor, Homeless Advocate, Humanitarian, Activist5,777 followers | Follow
Elizabeth Tsurkov
Activist and blogger. Interested in politics, human rights and world affairs. Occasional contributor for @972mag and @GlobalVoices.5,581 followers | Follow
InstPolicyStudies
Since 1963 the Institute for Policy Studies has challenged inequality, corporate power, polluters, and militarism. We support policy for a better world.5,376 followers | Follow
InjusticeGames
2 Aussie Dads die yearly in #Afghanistan. 12+ Aussie Dads 2+ Mums 1+ Child die daily in #Australia | Protect #HumanRights Lawyer @JamesJohnsonCHR for #Lalor5,010 followers | Follow
Detention Watch
News, events & updates from our national coalition that works to educate the public & policymakers about US immigration detention/deportation system4,963 followers | Follow
Satellite Sentinel
George Clooney tells TIME we're the anti-genocide paparazzi. In GlobalPost, we're likened to the Magnificent Seven. But with nerds.4,952 followers | Follow
Human Rights Center
investigating war crimes, pursuing justice, preparing tomorrow's advocates4,952 followers | Follow
RobertMichaelMurray
VP, Social Media at National Geographic. Adjunct professor at Georgetown. Exploring the intersections of culture, technology and human rights. Dare to follow.4,801 followers | Follow
Liza Harding
Mum of 2,studies Psychology+Sociology at MMU,love music,the world, Manchester,mental health,human rights,Labour,PR,djs,gigs,producers,songwriters,flute+Twisco.4,599 followers | Follow
Digital Democracy
A non-profit empowering civic engagement with digital technologies and programs that promote education, communication and participation.4,511 followers | Follow
Notorious B.A.G.
Entrepreneurship Professor - Creativity, Clean Tech, Innovation. Detroit Native. Organic Living. Foodie. World Traveler. Living God's Life. Join my Journey!4,360 followers | Follow
Mandela Day
Celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela with a global call to action for people to recognize their power to make an imprint and change the world by volunteering.4,126 followers | Follow
Mona Nicoara
Doc filmmaker and human rights activist. Made OUR SCHOOL, which deals with Roma school segregation4,099 followers | Follow
HumanRights in China
Founded in March 1989, HRIC is dedicated to promote international human rights and advance the institutional protection of these rights in China.4,098 followers | Follow
StopModernSlavery
We are a 1,000+ member, all-volunteer community group taking action to build a better world, one without human trafficking (modern day slavery).4,070 followers | Follow
Friends of UNFPA
UNFPA promotes the health and dignity of women. Friends of UNFPA advances this global effort by mobilizing funds and action for UNFPA’s lifesaving work.3,960 followers | Follow
Matthew Elliot
Writer/activist/social democrat/nrrd. #rebelleft co-founder. Agonist.org. #NDP. #p2ca. #ldnont.3,898 followers | Follow
BusinessHumanRights
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre encourages companies to respect human rights by bringing information about their conduct to a global audience.3,832 followers | Follow
Tony Trainor
Cyber-evolving news journalist, teacher of English for business, web content writer and editor.3,682 followers | Follow
Jody Ranck
Health, technology, literature, social sciences, Africa, Middle East, eclectica. Analyst @gigaom http://about.me/jodyranck http://www.linkedin.com/in/jodyranck3,659 followers | Follow
NalImmigration Forum
National organization that advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation3,634 followers | Follow
Pamela Scully
Professor, Emory University, co-author of Sara Baartman & the Hottentot Venus. Tweets & writes on sexual violence, peacebuilding, post conflict, & human rights3,516 followers | Follow
Burma Campaign UK
Campaigning for Human Rights, Democracy and Development in Burma3,427 followers | Follow
GenocideIntervention
Genocide Intervention Network and Save Darfur have joined forces to become United to End Genocide.3,387 followers | Follow
John Prendergast
Co-founder of the Enough Project, an initiative to end genocide and crimes against humanity. Co-author of Not on Our Watch. Human rights activist. Big brother.3,298 followers | Follow
Basic Rights Oregon
Basic Rights Oregon works to ensure that all LGBT people experience equality by shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories.3,238 followers | Follow
ༀ iDharma ༀ
ૐ Buddhism ☸ social justice, heavy metal, human rights, animal rescue, science & technology ૐ3,233 followers | Follow
Juliette Terzieff
Journalist/Author; exploring human rights, CSR, globalization, climate - and vampires. Leads #zombiesurvivalcrew ; Fears #zombietermites; Officially Plugged In3,201 followers | Follow
Child Soldier Relief
The mission of Child Soldier Relief (CSR) is to advocate on behalf of child soldiers by serving as a central repository of information relating to the topic.3,128 followers | Follow
Homa Pourasgari
I am a novelist and a human rights activist. Be forewarned. I’m controversial, opinionated and non-conformist. Follow me at your own risk :-)3,124 followers | Follow
DigiActive
A World of Digital Activists... Tweets by @AfriNomad and friends.3,014 followers | Follow
Darfur Conflict
Project by Lehigh University students, in conjunction with the United Nations, shares commentary, news, and analysis about the situation in #Darfur and #Sudan.3,012 followers | Follow
Page van der Linden
Contributor @ ArmsControlWonk.com. Nuke weapons, arms control, national security. Pragmatic liberal. No B.S. Not a nuke power fan.2,985 followers | Follow
Lisa Goldner
Focus: anti-genocide activism, human rights, world hunger, and environment; blessed with a dh & 4 dk2,981 followers | Follow
Castan Centre
Castan Centre for Human Rights Law. Our mission is to protect and promote human rights. Part of Australia’s Monash University. RTs and links are not endorsed.2,911 followers | Follow
Lauren Jenkins
The Henry Kissinger of the zombie apocalypse (TM @Scott_Gilmore). Aspiring philanthropic advisor to @mishacollins. at.laurenist[at]gmail http://is.gd/BFyehO2,858 followers | Follow
Mark Belinsky
Cycling across countries (@BikeHispaniola). Changing the world with technologies (@DigiDem). Producing interactive films (@NewWordsMedia). Да, это я.2,761 followers | Follow
ThailandWatch
We hope our posts inform readers about important human rights & peace issues in Thailand. Posts are for research purposes, not endorsement. See @peacemakers_ca2,728 followers | Follow
The Advocates
The Advocates for Human Rights works locally and globally to fight injustice, restore peace, save lives and build the human rights movement.2,692 followers | Follow
anjali taneja
DJ / Family Doctor doing primary care & harm reduction in Albuquerque, & emergency medicine at a rural Navajo Nation hospital / founded @CureThis.org / from NJ2,680 followers | Follow
Kit Bigelow
Baha’i; human rights, religious freedom, women’s rights advocate; spiritual political social economic forces; Iran; Egypt; opera; photography; hiking Alps2,633 followers | Follow
Louis Klarevas
Senior Fulbright Scholar, International Relations professor, screenwriter of forthcoming LOOSE NUKE, unorthodox educator, failed comedian & hopeless romantic2,601 followers | Follow
Anti-Slavery Oz
Anti-Slavery Australia. University of Technology, Sydney. Law research centre working together to end trafficking & slavery.2,568 followers | Follow
Burma Global Action
Burma Global Action Network (BGAN) uses social media & online activism to spread awareness about atrocities in Burma.2,520 followers | Follow
Namaa Al-Mahdi نعماء
دنيا دبنقا...دردقوا بشيش.. Stop this Wretched War in #Sudan #Humanrights & #Politics #Sudan focus2,448 followers | Follow
Refugees United
Refugees United is an online tracing tool helping refugees reconnect with family they have lost contact to during escape.2,406 followers | Follow
PGH Human Rights
A community education project that seeks to build support for human rights by raising awareness, encouraging involvement, and facilitating collaboration in PGH2,377 followers | Follow
She Dances
Non-profit organization whose mission is to provide holistic restoration for young girls who have been trafficked and sexually exploited in Honduras.2,295 followers | Follow
Anthony Clark Arend
Professor of Government and Foreign Service, Director Master of Science in Foreign Service at Georgetown University2,293 followers | Follow
Sigrun Tømmerås
Jeg utspør verden fordi den setter spørsmålstegn ved meg. Blogger. Mental health activist. Intactivist. Religion, feminism, human rights. Childhood abuse victim2,248 followers | Follow
Brigitte Goddemeyer
Passion for CSR, Ex Biz Exec, Not for Profit, Human Rights, Animal Protection, Wildlife Nature preservation German:@csrzwitscher2,181 followers | Follow
Sameer Padania
Consultant on human rights, media policy, journalism, tech, philanthropy.2,130 followers | Follow
newtactics
Updates on the New Tactics in Human Rights online community of human rights practitioners. Let's talk strategy and tactics.2,121 followers | Follow
Emily Jacobi
Full of love for people + the universe. Listening / learning / savoring / sharing. Co-founder/ED of @digidem.2,043 followers | Follow
Yemmi Agbebi, MBA
A Liberation Christian, Über Liberal+Progressive-Very strong supporter of civil liberties, human rights, women equality, religious+sexual freedom & free speech2,010 followers | Follow
Ian Wardle
CEO Lifeline Project. Drugs and Alcohol; Health and Social Policy; Growth and Postgrowth Economics; Management and Organisations. Tweeting in personal capacity.1,955 followers | Follow
Gurukarm Kaur Khalsa
What to say, what to say... {tapping fingers} ...hmmm... ok, well, see my {seldom updated} blog, or read me here.1,918 followers | Follow
Irene Khan
human rights activist, gender,development, bangladesh. Author:The Unheard Truth Poverty & Human Rights1,890 followers | Follow
Pascal Uccelli
1,870 followers | Follow
Watching Cambodia
We believe peace & justice are possible in Cambodia & that human rights advocates & peaceworkers need access to news, info & analysis. Posts are not endorsement1,812 followers | Follow
LYCANPEDIA
Agnostic, Human Rights,Leadership, Advocacy, Science, Health, and Autism Spectrum Disorder1,756 followers | Follow
Janessa Goldbeck
Passionate about making the world a safer place. Writing book on #InternationalDevelopment & #NationalSecurity. Bckgrnd in #HumanRights #Tech & #Bikes. OORAH.1,750 followers | Follow
John Suarez
Human rights activist and advocate for ordered liberty. Recalling: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -George Santayana1,710 followers | Follow
susanmorgan
Executive Director, Pax Communications; Co-founder, Investors Against Genocide; human rights activist; communications specialist; mother.1,670 followers | Follow
The Power Of One.
Civil disobedience becomes a sacred duty when the state becomes lawless or corrupt - Gandhi1,660 followers | Follow
Erin Mazursky
Global movement builder w/ @Purpose. Talk of youth, development, human rights, technology, music, worldly quirks & a quirky world. Opinions here are my own.1,655 followers | Follow
All Human Rights
Bringing together all Human Rights NGOs, Activists, and ordinary concerned people everywhere. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.1,608 followers | Follow
Joni Thorne
There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come. — Victor Hugo1,590 followers | Follow
Toni McNulty
Laughter.Coffee.Human Rights. Virtual Volunteer w/@HumanityRoad. Passionate about helping Haiti. Learn Haiti's history before you criticize its people1,566 followers | Follow
Steve A Souza
Liberal & Proud I Love & Respect Journalism, but not in its current state. Corporate Media as well as Reporters and Journos need to Step Up.1,557 followers | Follow
Mark Manning
Anything multiculti & with some attitude: Music, art, wine, food, politics (radical!), science, museums.1,542 followers | Follow
Ben Greenberg
Red diaper baby (sort of), writer, photographer. Reporter for http://coldcases.org. Nptech & comms professional. My opinions, not my employer's.1,528 followers | Follow
Girifna Media
1,513 followers | Follow
Frank E Langenfeld
The focus of humanistic thought are not prejudice and obedience to authority, but the action of the individual and personal intuition. Quote Edward William Said1,507 followers | Follow
Jirair Ratevosian
AIDS, global health, human rights, public health, social justice. Views expressed here are personal and not attributable to employer.1,500 followers | Follow
Catherine Morris
Lawyer by training. Peaceworker, human rights advocate by vocation. Researcher, educator. Peacemakers Trust director @peacemakers_ca. RT/F isn't endorsement1,494 followers | Follow
CDN HumanRightsVoice
Canadian Human Rights Voice (CHRV) is an organization that is committed to promote, educate, defend and voice human rights violations.1,479 followers | Follow
Calling All Crows
partnering with musicians and fans to create change through hands-on service and activism.1,447 followers | Follow
Nuclear Age Peace Fn
A non-profit dedicated to abolishing nuclear weapons and empowering peace leaders.1,423 followers | Follow
AllysonNevilleMorgan
Director of Media Relations at United to @EndGenocide focused on atrocity prevention, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Burma & more. Comments are my own. RT ≠ endorsement.1,408 followers | Follow
Christoph Koettl
Emergency Responder @Amnesty USA. Uses satellites, maps and technology to fight the bad guys. Austrian in DC. Comments are my own #eyesonsyria #crisismapping1,352 followers | Follow
Moshe Kron
Substance abuse professional, Motivational Interviewing, harm reduction, Human rights, Peace, Activism. Art, street art, Jazz, http://about.me/moshe.kron1,326 followers | Follow
Maree Ohlin
Australian living in MidEast, interested in Mideast politics & human rights.1,316 followers | Follow
USC Shoah Foundation
Nearly 52K Video Testimonies of Holocaust Survivors & Witnesses, Working to Overcome Prejudice, Intolerance & Bigotry Through Education. Tweets by Sonya Sharp.1,290 followers | Follow
End Genocide
@antigenocide and @savedarfur have merged to create United to End Genocide – the world’s largest anti-genocide organization.1,278 followers | Follow
UNL Human Rights
The official Twitter feed of the Forsythe Family Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Updates by @kohenari1,271 followers | Follow
Will Swanson
Australian • Husband • Development & Aid Worker • Mostly East Africa • Health • Gvt, INGO & UN orgs • Volvo Driver1,253 followers | Follow
Maria L. Demée
Translator. Human Rights Advocate. World Politics. Contemporary History. Global Economy.1,220 followers | Follow
Auschwitz Institute
Building genocide prevention leadership worldwide. Tweets (by Alex Z. and Marissa G.) do not imply endorsement.1,214 followers | Follow
weluvhumanrights
for promotion & protection of human rights in Southeast Asia and Asia1,123 followers | Follow
Nathalie Meurens
Chocolate addicted lawyer. Tweet on human rights & social justice1,086 followers | Follow
RFE Rights Watchdog
RFE/RL Rights Watchdog monitors the latest developments concerning human rights, civil society, and press freedom in Russia, Iran, and the former Soviet Union.1,059 followers | Follow
Open Arms Intl
An international humanitarian and development NPO dedicated to raising orphaned and vulnerable children in Kenya. On duty: Kim and Danielle!1,046 followers | Follow
Ted Perlmutter
Teach grad courses on global activism, conflict resolution, & social media at NYU & Columbia. KM director for genocide prevention network at. SCAR, GMU.1,026 followers | Follow
Richard Power
Writes & speaks on spirituality, sustainability, human rights, risk & security issues, with particular emphasis on Darfur & the Climate Crisis.996 followers | Follow
Colleen Connors
Ending genocide and crimes against humanity, human rights, advocacy and strategic communications.977 followers | Follow
Kathleen McDonald
Navigating waters of health systems, maternal health, Africa, foreign aid, development, health equity and non-profit management. Tweets/opinions are mine.975 followers | Follow
David Proctor
Providing a collective voice for researchers / Connecting science and human rights960 followers | Follow
Mike Abramowitz
genocide prevention advocate, writer, sports fan, politics junkie. RT does not equal endorsement.957 followers | Follow
Michele Simmons
At intersection of Science Lane & Avenue of the Arts, look up (tree house). Psst, don't take that left at Banksters' Row by mistake, finding way back is tough..952 followers | Follow
HealAfrica
Training healthcare professionals and strengthening social activists in Congo930 followers | Follow
Boston Boomer
Developmental psychologist, political junkie, liberal blogger. Support women, children, animals environment; Oppose torture, slavery, spying, corporatism.910 followers | Follow
Daniel Roy
Anthropologist, educator, tweetactivist supporting human rights in Haiti and Latin America. //My own opinions, not those of my employer893 followers | Follow
Genocide Prevention
The Genocide Prevention Project aims for the end of genocide worldwide.884 followers | Follow
CentreForHumanRights
The Centre for Human Rights is both an academic department and a non-governmental organisation, and works towards human rights education in Africa.881 followers | Follow
Patricia Allen
I am human. Therefore, I must help. We are all connected by our humanity.867 followers | Follow
Tanya L. Domi
Human rights activist, GetEQUAL, chair of board, deputy ed, New Civil Rights Movement, ex-Army Captain. A resister of oppression and an advocate for justice.860 followers | Follow
Julia Thornton
Assoc. Director of Communications @ Humanity United. Coloradan in California. Tracking #philanthropy & #humanrights. Follow our official account at @HUtweets.776 followers | Follow
JanetMPatterson
Registered Nurse, Anat Baniel Method student, peace-worker, traveler, writer771 followers | Follow
JusticeMakers
JusticeMakers is an online community that shares intellectual capital and best practices in the field of criminal justice, and is a project of IBJ.752 followers | Follow
Natalie Marie Novick
Fmr. expat, MSc. Politics grad & social scientist b/w PhD programs studying gender & politics. Tweeting about women's representation, policy, equality & more.704 followers | Follow
☮ Tara Kendyle ☮
Educator and 2011 Genocide Intervention Carl Wilkens Fellow & Creator of @TM4R - Ending genocide is my souls work! -- I love EdTech! #peaceisaverb699 followers | Follow
Peaceworker Watch
News of peaceworkers, nonviolence advocates. News about peaceworkers and human rights defenders in danger because of their advocacy.680 followers | Follow
Julie Nusbaum
Emergency Medicine Resident. Interested in creativity, spirituality, wellness, food, activism, and the unconventional.645 followers | Follow
Women Children Peace
reports on human rights and peacebuilding with emphasis on children and women, maintained by @CatherineMorris, director, Peacemakers Trust @peacemakers_ca642 followers | Follow
Maplecroft UNGC
The Human Rights and Business Dilemmas Forum is a UNGC/Maplecroft project exploring human rights challenges facing responsible business in emerging economies.641 followers | Follow
Human Rights DocFest
Human Rights DocFest 2009 presented in partnership by the Journalists for Human Rights (jhr), CITIZENShift, and Dab Gallery.599 followers | Follow
sarahsymons
Founder/Director of The Emancipation Network, fighting slavery with empowerment, mother, composer, sporty and relentlessly positive579 followers | Follow
Charles Elliott
lawyer interested in environmental law, human rights, humanitarian law, civil rights, foreign policy, national security, technology574 followers | Follow
yvettethijm
YAT is the Executive Director of WITNESS, an org that promotes and supports the use of video for human rights573 followers | Follow
Doneen Mills
I am a political junkie, student, human rights activist, animal lover, rock/blues enthusiast, and mom of four (and I still have all my hair!)560 followers | Follow
cultural diversity
550 followers | Follow
Franklin Scandal
The Franklin Scandal is a non-fiction book about child trafficking in the US that was covered up by law enforcement—it took 7 years to research and write.549 followers | Follow
Xris Kwoji
548 followers | Follow
Katie O'Connell
I'm a UConn alum working in media and public policy in DC. My loves include travel, human rights, education, and whatever makes the world a happier place!524 followers | Follow
ashisbrahma
talking darfur, living africa, teaching public health at Virtual University Uganda loving life to its deepest504 followers | Follow
Darian Swig
Founder & Principal, Article 3 Advisors - working at the nexus of human rights and strategic philanthropy. Sparking dialogue at article3advisorsblog.com.504 followers | Follow
Laura Heaton
491 followers | Follow
Colombia HR Action
Leading source for updates and commentary on the Human Rights situation in Colombia.470 followers | Follow
Frederick Clarkson
Writer, editor, activist, blogger -- mostly politics & religion448 followers | Follow
Maureen Shaw
Founder of @sherights, writer for @feminist4choice, Director of Volunteers for @NOW_NYC, human rights enthusiast.444 followers | Follow
Eileen White Read
Balanced coverage about the Middle East peace process by a former Wall Street Journal reporter who reveres Israel and the Arab world.438 followers | Follow
Sarah Kalloch
Human rights activist & organic farmer. Info on AIDS, gay rights, war/peace, Africa, women, climate, food security, heirloom tomatoes & how to change the world427 followers | Follow
BURMA NEWS NETWORK
BNN-Burma News Network on you mobile:winksite.mobi/Burmanews/burmanews421 followers | Follow
Samiztweet Freedom
Keeping the reader abreast of human rights events around the world, exposing abusive regimes made illegitimate by their disregard for the people.417 followers | Follow
Human Rights India
National Confederation of Human Rights Organizations (NCHRO) is a common platform of human rights activists in India416 followers | Follow
Sheila Cooper
Former Journalist and Documentry Producer, Music Teacher, Writer, Museum Docent. Wants to make this crazy world a better place!387 followers | Follow
DarfurAlertCoalition
Darfur Alert is a Philadelphia-area coalition of American and Sudanese-born activists. Together, through education, we are raising awareness of the genocide.367 followers | Follow
Science Human Rights
Connecting science and human rights and promoting the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition. Currently maintained by http://bit.ly/TwitterSHRC359 followers | Follow
KheperaTchsef
Avid info junkie on social justice/human rights. Mother. Lover. Photographer. Student at Life's knee.338 followers | Follow
Transition NI
Transitional Justice and Human Rights Blog in Northern Ireland Editor- Orla Mackle Legal Researcher and Legal Journalist331 followers | Follow
Brandan Bonds
College political science student at the University of New Orleans. ΛΧΑ. Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.330 followers | Follow
Corrie Hulse
writer/blogger for The Mantle, researcher of human rights, civilian protection & human security, English Instructor at 전남대학교, nerd & music enthusiast.330 followers | Follow
Human Rights Project
We pledge to uphold human rights, follow us if you too believe.326 followers | Follow
Nina McMurry
Skeptical activist, international politics junkie. Opinions are my own.321 followers | Follow
Lillian Gu
Job seeker. Loves social justice, innovation for development, global health. Has lots of ephelides (freckles). http://www.linkedin.com/in/lilliangu300 followers | Follow
Jared Voss
Filmmaker, Actor, Human Rights Advocate, Political Junkie, Rock Star. My views are not necessarily those of my employer, Physicians for Human Rights.289 followers | Follow
Diana Duarte
I will tweet you better than anybody's ever tweeted you. -Bill Cosby270 followers | Follow
Benjamin Titze
PhD student (physics) | Board member of Amnesty International Germany | Interested in science & society, human rights, languages... | Views expressed are my own260 followers | Follow
Act For Sudan
Act for Sudan's mission is to end genocide and mass atrocities in Sudan. Our advocacy is directly informed by the situation on the ground and Sudanese people.257 followers | Follow
resolutionfinder.org
250 followers | Follow
Layla Amjadi
Associate Consultant at The Bridgespan Group. Harvard B.A. 2010.236 followers | Follow
Samir Nassar
Lover of Drupal and jQuery. Information architect. Web developer. Markup monkey. CSS samurai.231 followers | Follow
GENESIS Network
A global community of people brought together through understanding, trust and mutual support in an effort to make the world a better place.228 followers | Follow
Susan Johnsen
Norwegian Russia adviser. A becoming social entrepreneur working with CSR/Russia.224 followers | Follow
David Sullivan
Policy & Communications Director @TheGNI. Views here are personal.223 followers | Follow
Redwood Rhiadra
Redwood is my SL avatar. I'm a Wellstoner, a 7Seas fisher, and occasional clothing designer.208 followers | Follow
Jen Osborne, PhD
Writing teacher and researcher with focus on trauma narratives of Rwanda's 1994 Tutsi Genocide174 followers | Follow
Syracuse STAND
The @SyracuseU chapter of STAND, an anti-genocide coalition to promote awareness of social injustice and mobilize people to action.126 followers | Follow
hajooj kuka
GIRIFNA - actively building a non-violent social revolution that needs us all..! No pyramid scheme government for us!65 followers | Follow
Rights Reads
Tweets recommending and discussing great new books on human rights.44 followers | Follow
The MDC Crew
The mission of the Michigan Darfur Coalition is to stop the genocide in Darfur through education, advocacy and fund raising across Michigan.33 followers | Follow
Leonard Rubenstein
29 followers | Follow
Amanda Hsiao
14 followers | Follow
Helen Potts
9 followers | Follow
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Top Twitterers monitoring and championing human rights around the world.
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I recommend @InjusticeGames for @jonhutson's Humanrights list on Listorious http://bit.ly/5GqrOU coz he advocates in court, parlmt and media
