This page contains resources for people in need of leads. I can't
vouch for the entirety of any individual site or whether they can help you, but some
of them have been helpful to me. Although the majority of sites listed
here are "progressive" I don't mean to espouse any particular political
ideology. These are sites I came across which had some merit or worth
to me so I listed them here for anyone who like myself is searching for
help. It is in no firm order as I add
links where I find them, or they find me. If nothing else I hope you
can contact someone who can put you in touch with someone else. Good luck.
Racism, Ethnic, Religious and Immigrant Organizations
The NAACP The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
AALDEF The Asian American Legal Defense Fund
Project Equality, Inc. Workplace equity and diversity
MALDEF Mexican American Legal Defense Fund
Hispanic Tips News & Info Site For & About Hispanics & Latinos
The National Action Network Reverend Al Sharpton's organization fighting for minority rights
NCLR National Council of La Raza
STAR Students and Teachers Against Racism & Changing Winds Advocacy Center
TAP Teachers Against Prejudice
FAIR Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
World Against Racism Foundation
racism.net Articles, opinions and links
ADL Anti Defamation League
CAIR Council on American Islamic Relations
ERASE eraseracism.org
AIM The American Indian Movement
Center for the healing of racism
The OHCHR The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
YAWR Youth Against War and Racism
Anti Racism Project
SARN The Southern Anti-Racism Network
UnlearningRacism.org
EqualJusticeSociety.org
Schnews.org
Listing of anti racist groups in the UK.
ARIS Anti Racism Information Service
EraseRacism.org
Asian-Nation
EUMC European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia
ICARE Internet Centre Anti Racism Europe
JACL Japanese American Citizens League
SPLC The Southern Poverty Law Center
Intercultural Communication Institute
Love Music Hate Racism European anti racism group
The Multi Racial Activist journal covering social and civil liberties issues
Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund
The South Asian Forum for the people of South Asia
American Arab Anti- Discrimination Committee Anti Arab Discrimination Organization
Asian American Justice Center Advancing the human and civil rights of Asian Americans through advocacy, public policy, public education and litigation.
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles formed in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees in Los Angeles
Muslim Public Affairs Council Muslim Public Affairs Council
National Immigration Forum dedicated to embracing and upholding America’s tradition as a nation of immigrants
South Asian Americans Leading Together a national, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering an environment in which all South Asians in America can participate fully in civic and political life, and have influence over policies that affect them
Young Koreans United of USA works to promote peace, human rights and social justice in Korea and the United States through education, grassroots organizing and advocacy
Buddhist Peace Fellowship to serve as a catalyst for socially engaged Buddhism
NETWORK a progressive voice within the Catholic community that has been influencing Congress in favor of peace and justice
Alliance for Jewish-Christian-Muslim Understanding building bridges between people of three Abrahamic religions
Center of Cultures Promoting a true dialogue among the cultures, Denouncing and struggling against all forms of racism and discrimination, Advancing the ideals and values of New Humanism
Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ) To pursue racial and economic justice by advancing systemic changes that result in concrete improvements in peoples daily lives
Peace and Dignity Journeys Peace and Dignity Journeys are spiritual runs that embody the prophecy of the Eagle and Condor. This prophecy mandates that at this time all Indigenous Peoples in the Western Hemisphere shall be reunited in a spiritual way in order to heal our nations so we can begin to work towards a better future for our children and generations to come.
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) continues to provide health and human services as well as community economic development programs to the now diverse, multi-ethnic youth and families residing in the area as well as Filipino Americans all over Los Angeles County.
Stop Hate Site relating to immigration and how hate speech should have no place in the discussion of public policy at any level of government.
CivilRights.org to serve as the site of record for relevant and up-to-the minute civil rights news and information.
The Latin American Association a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive transitional services for Latinos as they strive for self-sufficiency and an enhanced quality of life.
Gender Related Organizations
NOW The National Organization for Women
The National Council of Women’s Organizations (NCWO) over 200 member organizations collaborate through substantive policy work and grass roots activism to address issues of concern to women
Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence
Women's Environment & Development Organization (WEDO) an international organization that advocates for women’s equality in global policy
(SAWNET) The South Asian Women's Network a
medium of communication by & for South Asian women
National Association of Women Business Owners propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide
Asian Women's Self Help Organization To provide the support that enables South Asian women to become self-reliant and live in an abuse free future
Black Career Women (BCW) a nucleus of support to identify and address the critical needs of black women in the workforce
MANA A National Latina Organization, to reflect the growing diversity of its membership
the Women of Color Resource Center (WCRC) promotes the political, economic, social and cultural well being of women and girls of color in the United States
The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom envisions a transformed world at peace, where there is racial, social, and economic justice for all people everywhere
Women's Action for New Directions WAND empowers women to take political action
Circle the Earth-Grassroots Women Taking Action for a Sustainable Future develops collaborative opportunities to advance environmentally sustainable actions from the local to the global
Third World Majority (TWM) a new media training and production resource center run by a collective of young women of color and our allies dedicated to developing new media practices that affect global justice and social change through grassroots political organizing.
Feminist.com a thriving online community fostering awareness, education and activism for women all across the world... the Internet’s definitive hub for resources and information dedicated to women's equality, justice, wellness and safety.
Equity Feminism feminism related blog.
The Feminism and Women's Studies site contains documents and links to quality information which represent the perspective of previous editors (who solicited resources that represent a cultural studies view) on women's studies.
Legal Service Related Links
ACLU The American Civil Liberies Union
National Lawyers Guild Great way to find a lawyer
FIRE Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
Lawyers.com
This link takes you straight to listings of civil rights lawyers by state. Just click on
your state.
American Immigration Lawyers Association Legal Services for Immigrants
Rights Working Group Protecting civil liberties and human rights for all
National Immigration Law Center dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of low income immigrants and their family members
National Employment Lawyers Association good referral service for lawyers specializing in discrimination
Southwest Center for Asian Pacific American Law, Inc. (SCAPAL) Our goal has been to close the justice gap for underserved and unrepresented individuals, primarily focusing on the Asian Pacific Islander community in San Diego County.
American Association for Justice (AAJ) to promote a fair and effective justice system – and to support the work of attorneys in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests.
The Legal Aid Society (new york) provides direct legal assistance to low income families and individuals through a network of neighborhood and court-based offices and through specialized projects and city-wide programs that operate out of that network. (new york)
Equal Justice Works Help law schools establish and strengthen public interest programs; provide public service work experience, professional development and training for students and lawyers; build strong support in the legal profession for public service through pro bono work and financial support.
National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) the nation's leading advocate for front-line attorneys and other equal justice professionals - those who make a difference in the lives of low-income clients and their families and communities.
Legal Aid-GA (Georgia) to provide the public with easy Internet access to basic legal information and legal resources in Georgia.
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) (Los Angeles) committed to promoting access to justice, strengthening communities, fighting discrimination, and effecting systemic change through representation, advocacy, and community education.
Illinois Legal Aid (Illinois) 1. Provide lower-income Illinois residents with user-friendly legal information, educational materials and forms; self-help resources; and other related materials.
2. Provide training and practice support tools, information about pro bono opportunities, and other relevant information and resources for current and prospective pro bono attorneys in Illinois.
3. Provide training and practice support tools and other relevant information and resources for legal aid advocates in Illinois.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (NorthWest Texas) a group of dedicated private attorneys, bar and community leaders and law school professors first opened the doors of what was then, respectively, the Fort Worth Legal Foundation and the Dallas Legal Services Project.
The Legal Aid Bureau (Maryland) a private, non-profit, multi-funded law firm providing free legal services to low-income people statewide.
Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) (North Carolina) provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity.
Virginia Legal Aid Society (VLAS) (Virginia) serves the entire community by providing free information, advice and representation in such areas as housing, healthcare, economic self-sufficiency, education, public benefits, consumer purchases, and family relations.
Pine Tree Legal Assistance (Maine) provides free individual representation in our core services areas such as housing, health care, and income.Pine Tree also provides outreach and community education, works with entities that serve low income people, including social service providers, members of the private bar and the court system.
Vermont Legal Aid (Vermont) a non-profit law firm organized into specialized projects serving clients from six offices located throughout Vermont.
Legal Aid Justice Center (Virginia) committed to providing a full range of services to our clients, including services our federal and state governments choose not to fund.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (Oklahoma) help eligible low-income and seniors with civil legal problems.
Iowa Legal Aid (Iowa) provides critical legal assistance to low-income Iowans who have nowhere else to turn.
MichiganLegalAid.org (Michigan) a statewide guide to free legal services for low-income persons and seniors in civil (non-criminal) cases.
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (Cleveland) providing free legal services for people who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia (District of Columbia) provide civil legal aid to individuals, families and communities in the District who could not otherwise afford to hire a lawyer.
Edwin F. Mandel Legal Aid Clinic (Chicago, Illinois) serving as advocates for people typically denied access to justice; and to reform legal education and the legal system to be more responsive to the interests of the poor.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance (MMLA) (Minnesota) the primary provider of general civil legal services to low-income and elderly people in 20 central Minnesota counties.
The Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i (Hawai`i) responds to inquiries from approximately 19,000 individuals each year, and an estimated 10,000 of those individuals receive legal services ranging from advice and counsel to full representation.
VaLegalAid.org (Virginia) The intent is to allow access to this information by legal aid attorneys, probono attorneys, clients, advocates and providers of services to legal aid's traditional client base.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) (Texas) a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to low-income and disadvantaged clients in a 68-county service area that covers the southwestern third of the state, including the entire Texas-Mexico border region.
New Mexico Legal Aid (New Mexico) a nonprofit law office providing free legal representation to poor people throughout New Mexico (except San Juan County) in civil cases to increase access to the justice system for vulnerable populations and preserve basic legal rights including safety, financial stability and shelter.
Katrina Legal Aid Resource Center (Hurricane Katrina Victims) for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, for the legal aid and defender programs that are helping them (including those who were themselves directly affected by the storm and those who are helping evacuees), and for private attorneys who are seeking ways to offer legal assistance
Progressive Organizations
StopViolence
Stop the Hate Anti hate group focusing on college campuses
The Advancement Project Democracy and justice action group
The Equality Project Equal rights for all humans
The Nizkor Project
Partners Against Hate A collaboration of the Anti-Defamation League, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund, and the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence
Tolerance.org
AHO Anti Hate Organization
hrw.org Human Rights Watch
PISAB The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond
Do Something
BiasHELP.org Serves all who fall prey to bias crimes
SeekPeace.com
Bill of Rights Defense Committee Taking meaningful action to restore protections guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution
All Different - All Equal European diversity link
BAMN dedicated to building a new mass civil rights movement to
defend affirmative action, integration, and the other gains of the civil rights movement of the 1960s
Campus Activism part of a network of
websites that share information called the Activism Network
Center for National Security Studies Founded in 1974 to work for control of the FBI and CIA and to prevent violations of civil liberties in the United States.
Human Rights First Human Rights First protects people at risk: refugees who flee persecution, victims of crimes against humanity or other mass human rights violations, victims of discrimination, those whose rights are eroded in the name of national security, and human rights advocates who are targeted for defending the rights of others.
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights To serve as the site of record for relevant and up-to-the minute civil rights news and information.
New Jersey Immigration Policy Network a broad-based coalition of New Jersey organizations dedicated to protecting immigrant rights and promoting inclusiveness and full participation of immigrants in the life of the country
New York Immigration Coalition an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for more than 200 groups in New York State that work with immigrants and refugees
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration whose mission is to empower immigrants and refugees throughout Tennessee to develop a unified voice, defend their rights, and create an atmosphere in which they are viewed as positive contributors to the state
Center for Democracy and Technology works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age.
Center for Constitutional Rights dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Center for American Progress a progressive think-tank dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action
First Amendment Project a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and promoting freedom of information, expression, and petition
Electronic Frontier Foundation championing the public interest in critical battles affecting digital rights
The Coalition for Civil Liberties formed in protest of the USA Patriot Act and in support of the Bill of Rights amendments to the United States Constitution
Raise Hell For Molly Ivins a group of U.S citizens with no particular political or organizational affiliations, who share a mission to galvanize widespread citizen outreach to bring our troops home now
CODEPINK a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities
Nonviolence International promotes nonviolent action and seeks to reduce the use of violence worldwide
Progressive Government identifying and promoting leaders who articulate and champion a progressive agenda
Psychologists for Social Responsibility uses psychological knowledge and skills to promote peace with social justice at the community, national and international levels
United States Student Association for a just society in which generations of representative leaders understand their power and engage and empower diverse communities to create social change
Pax Christi USA strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence
Psychoanalysts for Peace and Justice Because we know the destructiveness that resides in each of us, we know the importance of not letting it destroy what we hold dear...
Architects, Designers, Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR) committed to correcting the imbalance between the need to provide for the common defense and the need to promote the well being of all our citizens
the Utility Consumers' Action Network, UCAN formed to protect consumers from utility and corporate abuse
New Leaders Council building the future of progressive leadership by providing young people with mentoring, networking and job placement programs in the fields of journalism, business, politics, and government.
Unity Foundation for the purpose of promoting world peace, cooperation and unity.
ASSOCIATION OF WORLD CITIZENS The goal is working with people, progressive governments, and international institutions to create a Global Village of lasting peace, social and economic justice, and the foundation for a new civilization based on respect for life and the environment.
The Neighborhood Funders Group Our members support community-based efforts that improve economic and social conditions in low-income communities. NFG provides information, learning opportunities, critical thinking and other professional development activities to our members.
The Art Miles Mural Project a ten year movement combining the efforts of children and adults worldwide to promote global peace and harmony through mural art.
Links for grants, endowments and similar funding for those seeking funds, grantmakers and those who wish to donate.
Rosenberg Fund for Children Group dedicated to helping the children of targeted activists
Haymarket People ’s Fund support grassroots organizations that
address the root causes of injustice
Funding Exchange dedicated to building a permanent
institutional and financial base to support progressive social change
RESIST Funding grass roots organizations
Open Society Institute a private operating and grantmaking foundation, aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform
Foundation for Change helping local leaders and activists give shape to a more just and humane world
the Liberty Hill Foundation to combat poverty and injustice, and help transform the "City of Angels" into a place that promises safety, equality and opportunity for everyone who lives here.
Agape Foundation a nonprofit tax-exempt foundation that raises and distributes funds to groups working for nonviolent social change.
the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers The Network's mission is to increase the quality, effectiveness and capacity of grantmakers by mobilizing and strengthening the work of knowledgeable, ethical and experienced consultants. NNCG offers resources, opportunities for engagement and access.
National Network of Grantmakers (NNG) a social conscience within philanthropy.
The Association of Small Foundations (ASF) We provide our members with peer learning opportunities, targeted resources, and a collective voice in and beyond the philanthropic community.
Community Giving Resource where donors go for great ideas.
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) a coalition of grantmakers committed to building strong and effective nonprofit organizations.
the National Center for Family Philanthropy to promote philanthropic values, vision, and excellence across generations of donors and donor families. Our understanding and experience with the very personal act of giving ensure that these donors and their advisors have access to the highest quality information and the encouragement needed.
Media Related
ZNET Articles and reporting on issues of equality
ABYZ Newslinks Television, radio,
print and internet news outlets. All listed by country and broken down from there.
Very usefull media contact tool.
Independant Media Center
Read news from independant sources and publish your own articles.
The Working Group non-profit media company that combines television, internet and web resources with outreach and organizing efforts in the areas of workplace issues; race, diversity and the battle against intolerance; and encouraging democracy and citizen participation
Feminist Review reviews from feminist perspectives to explore the world through an anti-oppression lens
Hope Dance reporting on the outrageous, pioneering and inspiring activities of outstanding individuals and organizations who are creating a new world--regardless of their spiritual tradition or political agenda
The Black Budget Report Interesting article showing links between HUD(the department of Housing and Urban Development) and defense budgets and spending
Gay & Lesbian Related Organizations
NGLTF National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
GLAAD Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
FUAH Families United Against Hate
TransParentcy Transgender Parents and their Children
IGLHRC International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Compaign
PFLAG Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Rashawn Brazell Memorial Fund
GAY & GENDER RESEARCH dedicated to the research of sociocultural and health related issues impacting the bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender communities
Government Related Links
The US Senate Contact your Senator
US House of Representatives Contact your member of the House of Representatives
EEOC The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
FOI letter generator free Freedom of Information letter generating service both state (all 50 states) and federal in case you need some documents.
U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) website to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.
If you feel your grievance is strong enough why not try going to the top? It couldn't hurt. Here are the addresses for the Office of The President of The Unites States of America: president@whitehouse.gov for the President's Office, and vice.president@whitehouse.gov for the Vice President's Office.
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division committed to upholding the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, including some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) (for residents of the State of Connecticut only) to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) promotes and ensures that people have equal access to and opportunity to participate in and receive services from all HHS programs without facing unlawful discrimination, and that the privacy of their health information is protected while ensuring access to care.
Department of Housing and Urban Development 's discrimination complaint page Housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability is illegal by federal law. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint.
Federal Interagency Working Group on Limited English Proficiency (LEP.gov) promotes a positive and cooperative understanding of the importance of language access to federally conducted and federally assisted programs
U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS (UCCR) To investigate complaints alleging that citizens are being deprived of their right to vote by reason of their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or by reason of fraudulent practices.
For University of Connecticut students experiencing, discrimination,
harassment or any other such civil right violation, here are some links
and resources at UCONN which may help you.
African Students Association (ASA)
To promote gathering and unity of students and other persons interested
in Africa and its affairs; to promote activities around this theme;
and to educate the public on current issues about Africa
Albanian Student Association (ASA)
a dedicated group of students focused on informing the world about the existence of Albania.
AQUA
AQUA is a safe, social and supportive atmosphere providing out, closeted,
questioning and straight individuals a chance to share their thoughts
and concerns in an open format.
Arab Cultural Association (ACA) The Arab
Cultural Association (ACA) is designed to create an environment for
students of Arabic and Arabic speaking students to exchange ideas
and participate in a variety of cultural activities in an informal
context (email Address DARRELL.WALKER@UCONN.EDU)
Armenian Students Association
The purpose of The Armenian Students Association at UCONN is to provide
an Armenian Cultural hub to serve both Armenian and Non-Armenian students,
faculty, and members of the community with the organization of cultural
events and other activities.(email Address uconnarmenianclub@gmail.com)
The Asian American Students Association (AASA)
The Asian American Students Association exists as a supportive network
to meet the political, educational, social and cultural needs of Asian
American students at the University of Connecticut.
Black Student Association
BSA enhances scholastic, cultural, and social life on campus by representing
the interests of the Black community to the University while educating
the overall community on Black culture. (emailaddressalicia.crichton@uconn.edu)
Chinese Undergraduate Students Association (CUSA)
The Chinese Undergraduate Students Association (CUSA) is a cultural
organization, which aims to promote and share the Chinese Culture with
the UCONN community uconncusa@gmail.com)
Filipino American Student Association (FASA)
Our purpose is to bring together Filipino community at the University
Connecticut and to make the university as well as other institutions
aware of the Filipino culture.
Hillel at UConn
we aim to provide both unique and meaningful opportunities for Jewish
students on campus as well as in the greater community.
Hong Kong Student Association
Gathering of students who have an interest for Hong Kong culture with
activities which allow them to experience Hong Kong life style
(emailaddresshksa_uconn@yahoo.com)
Indian Students Association
A student run organization aimed at spreading knowledge of the Indian
culture through events, shows and functions. It is also meant to unite
the Indian community on campus. (emailaddressISA_uconn@yahoo.com)
Iranian Student Association
The Iranian Student Association of UConn is a group of faculty, staff,
students, and friends created to celebrate camaraderie and fellowship,
through Persian heritage. (emailaddressMINA.FARAHANI@UCONN.EDU)
Italian Club
We are a student organization made up of students of various backgrounds,
interests and beliefs. Our mission is to represent the intrests of Italian
students on campus as well as bring the culture of Italy to the UCONN campus.
(emailaddressuconnitalianclub07@gmail.com)
Laotian Student Association
Our organization strives to preserve and promote the laotian culture amongst members of the UCONN community.
(emailaddressucrystal.kora@uconn.edu)
The Latino Student Association (LSA) focuses on scholastic, cultural, and social
life on campus by representing the interests of the Latino Students attending
the University of Connecticut. The main goal is to promote Latin American diversity
through activities that enhance the community understanding of Latino cultures.
(emailaddressuconnlsa@gmail.com)
Lebanese Club The Lebanese Club is an organization which seeks
to facilitate cultural awarness among University of Connecticut students
with a particular emphasis on educational initiatives pertaining to
Lebanese culture, ideas, and perspectives.
(email addressLebClubatUConn@gmail.com)
Native American Cultural Society meant to serve the needs of
UConn’s Native students, and to help raise the profile of our Native
student body
Nepalese Student Association The NSA's intentions are to inform
and promote the unique Nepalese culture and customs to the UCONN community.
(email addressyuki.lama@uconn.edu)
Pakistani Community @ UConn (PCUC) a non-profit cultural organization at UConn geared towards all Pakistani students.
Polish Cultural Society Our objective for this club is to
provide a social environment for anyone interested in the Polish culture.
This is an organization where people with a similar fascinations can
get together and share a common ground.(email addressPolishCulturalSociety@yahoo.com)
Portuguese Cultural Association Bring awareness and togetherness of Portuguese and Non-Portuguese students.
(email addressMACHADO.JOSE@GMAIL.COM)
Tarang The organization aims at propagating the culture, tradition
and arts of the South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka,
Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives
(email addressWAYHOWLU@GMAIL.COM)
Taiwanese Student Association, UConn To provide a social
environment for Taiwanese students and students interested in the
Taiwanese culture. This organization will help students adapt to the
campus life and culture in a new country.
(email addressMUKESH.GOGNA@ENGR.UCONN.EDU)
Turkish Student Association Our goal is to promote the rich Turkish
culture and heritage to the community of University of Connecticut.
The Vietnamese Students Association Our association exists to
promote a better understanding of the Vietnamese culture. We invite
anyone with interest in the Vietnamese culture to join, attend and
participate in our events.
Violence Against Women Prevention Organization (VAWPO) A peer
education group dedicated to promoting awareness of issues such as
sexual assault, sexual harrassment, pornography, images of women in
the media, and sex role socialization. The organization also addresses
relationship violence and healthy sexual attitudes.
(email addressMARYBETH.FAFALL@UCONN.EDU)
West Indian Student Awareness Organization The purpose of this
organization is to promote and nurture unity among West Indian students
by providing relevant information about the West Indian culture.(email addresswisaoct@gmail.com)
There is an internal organization called The Office of Diversity and
Equity at UCONN which conducts internal investigations of matters involving
harassment, discrimination and abuse on campus, but I cannot reccomend
them. It was my experience with them that they were there merely to function
as a buffer against bad press and lawsuits for the school. They dismissed
my matter and attempted to sweep it under the rug and I have been told
by lawyers familiar with the school that this is typical at UCONN.
It is amazing that a school with so many minority contributions in so
many areas like the mens and women's basketball teams, the football team,
departments like mathematics and the sciences and so many other areas
that when a minority or woman on campus experiences problems they are
treated like second class citizens. It is truly shameful of UCONN and
deserves to be investigated further.