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Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress
PO Box 8-640-1000
San José, Costa Rica
Phone: 1-506-224-1919
Fax: 1-506-224-4949
E-mail: info@arias.or.cr
Website: www.arias.or.cr
     A not-for-profit organization "to build just and peaceful societies in Central America." Founded in 1988, when former president and Nobel Prize for Peace winner, Dr. Oscar Arias Sánchez, pledged to dedicate the monetary value of the award to the promotion of peace and development in Central America.
     A nicely designed website. Most of the in-depth information on activities and programs is in Spanish. However, it does offer links to other service organizations that provide information in English. If one is interested in volunteering or learning more about certain issues in Latin America and is knowledgeable in Spanish, this website is definitely worth a visit. -APK
     New construction within the site now offers all information in English. -KMR

Colombia Support Network
P.O. Box 1505
Madison, WI  53701
Phone: 1-608-257-8753
E-mail: csn@igc.org
Website: www.colombiasupport.net
     A non-governmental organization to improve the human rights situation in Colombia and build solidarity between the peoples of North America and Colombia. It works for non-violent resolution of conflict and opposes violence from all parties (paramilitaries, armed forces, police, guerrillas and urban militias) in Colombia.
     A user-friendly website that offers a look into the problems currently facing Columbia and the CSN's plans to counter the situation. There are news articles from various newspapers and magazines ranging from the New York Times to the Irish Times, which can also serve as a source of information. This site usually offers links to other service organizations doing work in Latin America, but that page is currently under construction. -APK 
     The news articles are very up-to-date, but the site is somewhat bland. -KMR

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Latin America youth have the right to a better future. And we can help their dreams come true

Derechos 
Apartado de Correo 156037
Madrid, Spain
Phone: 34-91-526-7502
E-mail: hr@derechos.org
Website: www.derechos.org
     Derechos, meaning "rights" in Spanish, is a new human rights organization. Works for respect of human rights all over the world. Believes distributing human rights information, analyses and action are essential. Cooperates with human rights organizations in Latin America and the world.
     A very well designed and organized website that offers extensive information on human rights issues throughout the world as well as links to publications dealing with similar topics. It also provides links to other service organizations and volunteer opportunities. -APK
     Offers an interactive option with the Derecho Cafe and opportunities to share opinions and ideas with others with similar interests. An excellent resource for students of all levels. A visit is highly recommended. -JYK
     This site is aesthetically pleasing and extremely informative. -KMR

HIJOS
E-mail: hijos@hijos.org
Website: www.hijos.org
     A human rights organization that unites the sons and daughters of persons who disappeared and were politically hounded during the last military dictatorship in Argentina. Counters impunity that the Argentinean government gave those responsible for the genocide that took place in the Seventies and resulted in the disappearance of 30,000 persons.
      A large part of this site is incomplete and still under construction. At the time, only a brief look into the objective of HIJOs is available in English, Spanish and French. -APK
     This site is temporarily out of service as of August 30, 2005. -KMR

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International Service for Peace
Calle Dr. Navarro Nro. 20-b
San Cristobal de las Casas
29220 Chiapas, Mexico
Phone: (52-967) 678-2113
E-mail: chiapas@sipaz.org
Website: http://www.sipaz.org/sipaz/estruceng.htm
     A response from the international community to contribute to solutions to the conflict in the Chiapas, through dialogue. Committed to active nonviolent efforts for just and lasting peace.
     A simple and straightforward website that offers a view into the work of SIPAZ and how one can qualify and volunteer in English, Spanish, French and Italian. This site offers no links to other service organizations. -APK
     Feel free to make donations to this helpful website. -KMR

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People of different cultures can collaborate in making our world a more peaceful place to live in

Peace Brigades International
The Grayston Centre
28 Charles Square
London N1 6HT
England
Phone: 44 (0) 20-7324-4628
Fax: 44 (0) 20- 7281- 3181
E-mail: info@peacebrigades.org
Website: www.igc.org/pbi
       "Without...Peace Brigades International, I would not be alive today."
              - Amilcar Mendez, Council of Ethnic Communities, Guatemala.
     A grassroots organization with nonviolent approaches for peace and human rights. By invitation, sends teams of volunteers to areas of political repression and conflict. Provides protective international accompaniment for individuals and organizations threatened by political violence.                                 
     A very well organized and categorized website that offers an in-depth and informative look into the activities of PBI in Latin America as well as other troubled regions of the world in several languages. There are also explanations of the conflicts and their need for attention from the global community, which is an excellent resource for anyone wishing to just learn more about the world around them. This site also offers links to other organizations dedicated to making the world a better place. -APK
     The site offers a tremendous variety of projects all over the world. -KMR

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Washington Office on Latin America 
1630 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC  20009
Phone: 1-202-797-2171
Fax: 1-209-797-2172
E-mail: wola@wola.org
Website: www.wola.org
     Promotes human rights, democracy, social and economic justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. Facilitates dialogue between governmental and non-governmental actors. Monitors the impact of policies and programs of governments and international organizations and promotes alternatives through reporting, education, training and advocacy.
     Founded by Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States.
     This site provides excellent resources for research in foreign affairs from a variety of countries as well as links to various publications. Anyone interested in learning about the issue surrounding current events should strongly consider visiting this site. Some parts are currently inaccessible. -APK
     This site offers a variety of internship and employment opportunities with the organization. -KMR

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