Trusted Resources for Support and Guidance
Whether you’re facing discrimination, seeking legal help, or navigating a human rights crisis, this page connects you to organizations, hotlines, and services designed to protect dignity and uphold justice. Everyone deserves safety and support they can rely on.
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Human rights belong to everyone.
If you or someone you know needs support, or you want to learn more about your rights, the resources below can help.
Civil Rights & Legal Help
If you believe your civil rights are being violated:
Contact your state affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Find your local ACLU affiliate
If you have experienced hate, racism, or discrimination:
Report it to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Report hate incidents
If you need free or low-cost legal support:
Connect with Legal Services Corporation for legal aid in your area.
Find legal aid near you
Human Rights Information & Education
If you want to learn about human rights abuses in a particular country:
Explore country reports by Human Rights Watch.
Read the World Report
If you need help navigating the criminal legal system.
Visit Southern Center for Human Rights
If you want to know your rights and keep them handy:
Download the United Nations app of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights here or download an app of the U.S. Constitution.
Safety, Support & Crisis Hotlines
If you need mental health support:
Call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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If you are experiencing online bullying, harassment, or abuse:
Contact the Games and Online Harassment Hotline by texting SUPPORT to 22368.
If you are seeking safety from a domestic violence situation:
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233).
Visit thehotline.org
If you need to report human trafficking:
Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 or text 233733 (BEFREE).
Visit humantraffickinghotline.org
If you need information on elder abuse, prevention, and reporting:
Contact the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) for guidance, research, and resources.
If your rights as a person with a disability are being violated or you face abuse:
Contact the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) to be connected with your state’s Protection agency.
A Note of Care
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services. If safe to do so, reaching out for help is a powerful act of courage.