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UUSC’s Civil Liberties Program Partners
Promoting universal civil liberties People opposed to rendition and torture Civil liberties, youth, and young people Defending civil liberties in the United States Civil liberties and patriotism Promoting universal civil liberties Afghan Center Through its “Women of the World” project, this organization provides “rights awareness” training for the women of Afghanistan. It works to empower women to understand their rights and mobilize them to improve the quality of life in Afghanistan. In 2008, they will focus on expanding women’s rights and freedoms in three areas, including Afghan civil law, Islamic law, and Afghan culture. Afghan Women Judges Association UUSC supports AWJA’s work in two Hearat Province girls’ high schools. By providing training to these future leaders, the association will have a direct impact on legal representation for Muslim women and children, especially female children who are typically marginalized in their culture. AWJA also provides a base of support to Afghanistan’s women lawyers and judges. Asuda Asuda is an organization based in Kurdistan (currently the only region of Iraq where women are permitted to openly organize) that combats violence against women. UUSC supports Asuda’s work in rights training and to combat violence against women. In addition to intervention to end violence and discrimination against women, Asuda conducts research and studies to affect policy goals for civil society groups. Humanitarian Assistance for Women and Children of Afghanistan HAWCA protects the rights of women and children in Afghanistan. They provide lobbying efforts for women’s rights through the legal framework of national and international conventions on women’s rights. Sudanese Mothers for Peace This organization works to expand the political rights of women, especially with regard to their representation by political leaders. Their goal is to enhance the participation of women in Sudan’s political process. People opposed to rendition and torture Maya Achi Association for the Integral Development of Victims of Violence UUSC supports ADIVIMA’s efforts to combat injustice resulting from abuse by the Guatemalan government, including the massacre at Rio Negro, and land and property “stolen” because of the Chixoy Dam project. UUSC also supports ADIVIMA’s pursuit of voting rights for the indigenous people of Rabinal. National Religious Campaign against Torture To further our work to stop the use of torture, cruel, and inhuman treatment, UUSC supports the work of NRCAT to increase and mobilize the participation of national, regional, and local religious and secular organizations. Sudan Organization against Torture UUSC supports SOAT’s work with the people of Darfur who have been displaced by the ongoing genocide. SOAT provides assistance, information, and represents the rights of the people of Darfur. Torture Abolition Survivors Support Coalition UUSC supports the TASSC network of torture survivors who provide public education and testimony to the U.S. Congress, U.N. committees, and other international bodies. Civil liberties, youth, and young people Hands Across the Mideast Support Alliance This UUSC program partner works with Muslim youth and young people by building bridges with their U.S. counterparts. Together, they will deepen understanding for people of all backgrounds, to secure civil liberties and rights for people in the Middle East. Defending civil liberties in the United States Democracy Talking This program partner has evolved from its start as a project of a UU congregation in Portland, Ore., into an independent nonprofit organization. Through this partnership, UUSC facilitates training and curriculum development to understand democracy and DT provides opportunities to engage democratic processes in the United States. Muslim Advocates UUSC supports the work of this program partner to use the U.S. legal and political process to promote equality, liberty, and justice for all. Muslim Advocates provides leadership through legal advocacy, policy engagement, and civic education. UUSC supports Muslim Advocates’ work to be a legal resource that promotes the full and meaningful participation of Muslims in U.S. public life. Civil liberties and patriotism Appeal for Redress This program partner represents active duty military personnel whose civil liberties (e.g., freedom of speech and freedom of assembly) are threatened. Most members of Appeal for Redress have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and are opposed to the Iraq War. UUSC supports their efforts, which include public education programs and public demonstrations. Veterans for Peace UUSC supports the work of Veterans for Peace and their “Where’s the Rage?” project. By providing educational materials and speaking at public events, Veterans for Peace advances opposition to the Iraq War and offers opportunities to communities to participate in dissent and debate about the Global War on Terror. |
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