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Disability Rights Maine (DRM) is Maine’s Protection & Advocacy agency for people with disabilities. This means they represent people whose rights have been violated or who have been discriminated against based on their disability. They also provide training on rights and self-advocacy and they advocate for public policy reform. DRM believes that people with disabilities must: Be treated with respect and be free from abuse; Control the decisions that affect their lives; Receive the services and supports necessary to live independently; Have the opportunity to work and contribute to society; Have equal access to the same opportunities afforded all other members of society; and Fully participate in all aspects of society: education, work, and community.

(a) To promote human rights education and provide legal assistance to poor and vulnerable groups in the Rwandan community at Large. (b) To empower individuals and groups to campaign for their own rights and the human rights of others peacefully .

Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR), operated under the administration of the Rights for Justice Foundation (RJF). CONNECT: We connect with people whose civil and political rights have been violated by offering free legal support to them. TRANSFORM: We document the stories of what we found and key changes in Thai politics and society. ADVOCATE: We meet with governments, the United Nations, diplomats, embassies, and like-minded Human Rights Defenders. EDUCATE: We transform our documents and research into user-friendly materials/information to educate the public on civil rights and on how to act when facing legal encounters and violations. VOICE: We voice Thailand's human rights climate at both national and international levels.

The mission of Taiwan LGBT Family Rights Advocacy is as follows: 1. Promote exchanges among LGBT+ families in various regions and create a network of mutual aid resources. 2. Record Taiwan's LGBT+ family culture and promote the social visibility of LGBT+ families. 3. Provide communication and discussion for LGBT+ parents and children from LGBT+ families on parenting issues. 4. Legislative initiatives related to the protection of the rights and interests of LGBT+ families, including LGBT+s' rights to form a family, reproductive rights, second-parent adoption rights, joint adoption rights, and all family-related rights and obligations. 5. Promote the understanding of LGBT+ families and other diverse families in gender education, and interact with other relevant schools and organizations. Other matters related to LGBT+ families.

The mission of The Advocates for Human Rights is to implement international human rights standards to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law. By involving volunteers in research, education and advocacy, we build broad constituencies in the United States and selected global communities.

Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition works to defend and support immigrants in the Portland area through rapid-response services, community education about rights, direct assistance (including a statewide hotline), legal support referrals, and policy advocacy to protect immigrant families.