Research Guides
Access to Information as a Human Right: Non-Governmental Sources
NGOs & Private Foundations
- Amnesty InternationalFounded in 1961, AI was the first human rights NGO and possibly the best known in the world. See also Amnesty International USA
- Freedom InfoGlobal network of freedom of information advocates.
- Human Rights WatchOne of the best known human rights organizations, HRW, works around the world collecting and publicizing accurate documentation of human rights abuses.
- Right2InfoFocuses on laws and practices supporting rights of all to information. Global in scope.
- Fundación International Baltasar Garzón (FIBGAR)Private foundation promoting a culture of activism, research, social practices and legal certainty to achieve the principles of truth, justice and reparation.
- Unfinished SentencesA project of the Center for Human Rights, University of Washington. A key document specific to this project is The Yellow Book
- IFLA Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE)FAIFE works to protect intellectual freedom and freedom of expression by publishing reports and responding to violations of free access to information and freedom of expression
The Yellow Box
A secret Salvadoran military document, referred to as "The Yellow Book", was used to target Salvadoran citizens. It is the first confidential document from the Salvadoran military to be made public. Read the "Book" here.