Active Voice
http://www.activevoice.net
Putting a human face on public policy, Active Voice is comprised of a team of communications strategists who harness the power of film, television and multimedia to spark social change. The French-American Foundation is proud to have partnered with Active Voice on the creation of the Equality of Opportunity Media Library.
African American Policy Forum
http://aapf.org/
The African American Policy Forum, a leading organization in the field of race and gender equality, creates and tests new visuals, metaphors, and tools to help the general audience understand affirmative action.
Agence Nationale pour la Cohésion Sociale et l’Égalité des Chances (Acsé)
http://www.lacse.fr/dispatch.do
Created in 2006, the government agency Acsé is dedicated to developing tools to promote socio-economic and professional integration.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
http://www.aclu.org/
The ACLU works daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the laws and Constitution of the United States.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Racial Justice Program
http://www.aclu.org/racial-justice
The Racial Justice Program aims to preserve and extend the constitutional rights of people of color. Committed to combating racism in all its forms, our advocacy includes litigation, community organizing and training, legislative initiatives, and public education.
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
http://www.adc.org
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee is a civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage.
Applied Research Center
http://www.arc.org/
The Applied Research Center is a racial justice think tank and home for media and activism. Built on rigorous research and creative use of new technology, ARC's goal is to popularize the need for racial justice and prepare people to fight for it.
Cimade
http://www.cimade.org/la_cimade/cimade/rubriques/6-organisation
Each year, the organization Cimade helps tens of thousands of migrants and asylum-seekers. It provides them with specific trainings in order to facilitate their integration.
Civil Rights Division (Department of Justice)
http://www.justice.gov/crt/
The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, created in 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status and national origin.
Civil Rights Project at the University of California Los Angeles
http://www.civilrightsproject.ucla.edu/
The mission of the Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles is to help renew the civil rights movement by bridging the worlds of ideas and action, to be a preeminent source of intellectual capital within that movement, and to deepen the understanding of the issues that must be resolved to achieve racial and ethnic equity.
Commission européenne – Anti-discrimination et relations avec la société civile
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/employment_and_social_policy/antidiscrimination_relations_with_civil_society/index_fr.htm
The “Summaries of EU Legislation” website presents the main aspects of European Union legislation in a concise, easy-to-read and unbiased manner. This section of the site is devoted to anti-discrimination and relations with civil society.
Commission européenne – Eurobaromètre
http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/index_fr.htm
This is the website for the Public Opinion Analysis sector of the European Commission. Since 1973, the European Commission has been monitoring the evolution of public opinion in the Member States, thus helping the preparation of texts, decision-making and the evaluation of its work.
Commission européenne, division Emploi, Affaires Sociales et Égalité des chances : Campagne « Pour la diversité, contre les discriminations »
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fdad/cms/stopdiscrimination?langid=fr
This website provides information on discrimination and diversity issues as part of the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ information campaign. The campaign is run by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities and is funded through PROGRESS, the EU's employment and social solidarity programme.
Cornell University Center for the Study of Inequality
http://inequality.cornell.edu/
The Center for the Study of Inequality fosters basic and applied research on social and economic inequalities, as well as the processes by which such inequalities change and persist.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
http://www.eeoc.gov/
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Equity Assistance Centers
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/equitycenters/index.html
Equity Assistance Centers are funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide technical assistance and training in the areas of race, sex, and national origin to public school districts and other responsible governmental agencies to promote equitable education opportunities.
European Commission – Antidiscrimination Legislation
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/employment_and_social_policy/antidiscrimination_relations_with_civil_society/index_en.htm
The “Summaries of EU Legislation” website presents the main aspects of European Union legislation in a concise, easy-to-read and unbiased manner. This section of the site is devoted to anti-discrimination and relations with civil society.
European Commission – Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities: "For Diversity. Against Discrimination."
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fdad/cms/stopdiscrimination?langid=en
This website provides information on discrimination and diversity issues as part of the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ information campaign. The campaign is run by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities and is funded through PROGRESS, the EU's employment and social solidarity program.
European Commission – Eurobarometer
http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/index_en.htm
This is the website for the Public Opinion Analysis sector of the European Commission. Since 1973, the European Commission has been monitoring the evolution of public opinion in the Member States, thus helping the preparation of texts, decision-making and the evaluation of its work.
Ford Foundation
http://www.fordfoundation.org/
Established in 1936, the Ford Foundation is an independent, global organization with a legacy of commitment to innovative leaders on the frontlines of social change.
German Marshall Fund of the United States – Immigration and Integration Program
http://www.gmfus.org/cs/immigration
GMF’s Immigration & Integration Program was established in the early 1990s to provide a platform for exchange and the dissemination of research on immigration and integration issues across the Atlantic.
Groupe d’information et de soutien des immigrés (GISTI)
http://www.gisti.org/
The GISTI is an organization that specializes in helping immigrants with legal matters. It provides free legal counseling for immigrants, free training for lawyers, and publishes materials on immigration law.
Haute Autorité de Lutte contre les Discriminations et pour l’Égalité (HALDE)
http://www.halde.fr
The Haute Autorité de Lutte contre les Discriminations et pour l’Egalité (HALDE – The French Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Commission) is an independent statutory authority that assists any and all individuals to identify discriminatory practices and counter them. It provides advice on legal options and helps establish proof of discrimination.
Humanity in Action
http://www.humanityinaction.org/
HIA is an international educational organization that engages, inspires, and continuously develops a network of students, young professionals, and established leaders committed to protecting minorities and promoting human rights—in their own communities and around the world.
Institut National d’Etudes Démographiques (INED)
http://www.ined.fr
The INED (National Institute of Demographic Studies) is a specialized research institute working in the field of population studies. Its main mission is to study the national and international demographic situation and to analyze population trends.
Institut Social et Coopératif de Recherche Appliquée (ISCRA)
http://www.iscra.org/
Lauched in 1996, the ISCRA project focuses on social sciences thought research, study, and learning.
Inter Service Migrants Centre d’Observation et de Recherche sur l’Urbain et ses Mutations (ISM CORUM)
http://www.ismcorum.org/
For the past 30 years, ISM-CORUM has honed its expertise in the field of communication between cultures, discrimination prevention, and cooperation with government services, local administrations, grassroots organizations, and companies.
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
http://www.iom.int/jahia/jsp/index.jsp
An intergovernmental organization established in 1951, IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
http://www.civilrights.org/
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 200 national organizations to promote and protect the civil and human rights of all persons in the United States, working toward the goal of a more open and just society – an America as good as its ideals.
Ligue des droits de l’homme
http://www.ldh-france.org
The Ligue des droits de l'homme (Human Rights League) is actively involved on every front of the fight for social justice and equality: social safety nets, respect for privacy, antidiscrimination, racism and antisemitism, and the defense of individual freedom.
Ligue Internationale contre le Racisme et l’Antisémitisme (LICRA)
http://www.licra.org/
LICRA is an international organization engaged in the fight against racism and anti-semitism.
Michigan Student Study (MSS)
http://www.oami.umich.edu/mss/
The Michigan Student Study is a comprehensive multi-method longitudinal research initiative. It tracks over 2,000 students over their four years of college to assess how experiences with racial/ethnic diversity on campus impact their development.
Migration Policy Institute
http://www.migrationpolicy.org/
The Migration Policy Institute is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank in Washington, DC dedicated to analysis of the movement of people worldwide.
Migreurop
http://www.migreurop.org/
Migreurop is an Afro-European network of advocates and researchers, whose goal is to disseminate information and to fight against the proliferation of illegal immigrant detention camps, which have become common practice in the EU.
Ministère des Solidarités et de la Cohésion Sociale
http://www.solidarite.gouv.fr/espaces,770/femmes-egalite,772
The Ministère des Solidarités et de la Cohésion Sociale (Ministry of Solidarity and Social Cohesion) devises and implements French government policies in the field of social policy and protection.
Mouvement contre le Racisme et pour l’Amitié entre les Peuples (MRAP)
http://www.mrap.asso.fr/
Born in clandestinity during the resistance against nazism and fascism, the MRAP was officially created in 1949. Since then, the MRAP has been fighting relentlessly against racism, and for equal rights for all human beings.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
http://www.naacp.org/
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United States. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People – Legal Defense and Educational Fund (NAACP-LDF)
http://naacpldf.org/
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is America's premier legal organization fighting for racial justice.
National Organization for Women (NOW)
http://www.now.org/issues/diverse/
Seeing human rights as indivisible, NOW condemns the racism that inflicts a double burden of race and sex discrimination on women of color, and is committed to identifying and fighting against those barriers to equality and justice that are imposed by racism.
National Urban League
http://www.nul.org
The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities.
Observatoire des inégalités
http://www.inegalites.fr/
The Observatoire des inégalités (Inequality Observatory) is an independent think tank dedicated to the gathering of information and research on inequality. The "observatory" looks to establish comprehensive inventories and to publish pertinent analyses of the phenomenon.
OCDE – Base de données sur les migrations internationales
http://stats.oecd.org/Index.aspx?lang=fr
This comprehensive statistical database on international migration is supplied by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
OECD – International Migration Database
http://stats.oecd.org/Index.aspx?DataSetCode=MIG
This comprehensive statistical database on international migration is supplied by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/index.htm
The purpose of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is to enforce, for the benefit of job seekers and wage earners, the contractual promise of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity required of those who do business with the Federal government.
Open Society Institute – Campaign for Black Male Achievement
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/usprograms/focus/cbma/about
The Campaign for Black Male Achievement is a multi-issue, cross-fund strategy to address black men and boys' exclusion from economic, social, educational, and political life in the United States.
Opportunity Agenda
http://opportunityagenda.org/
The Opportunity Agenda was founded with the mission of building the national will to expand opportunity in America, and does so through active partnerships with advocates, organizers, researchers, and policymakers.
Opportunity Agenda
http://opportunityagenda.org/
The Opportunity Agenda was founded with the mission of building the national will to expand opportunity in America, and does so through active partnerships with advocates, organizers, researchers, and policymakers.
Programs for Educational Opportunity at the University of Michigan
http://peo.soe.umich.edu/
The Programs for Educational Opportunity is a combined Race, Gender, and National Origin Equity Assistance Center whose mission is to help public school districts and charter schools reduce segregation and promote race, gender, and national-origin equity.
Programs for Educational Opportunity at the University of Michigan
http://peo.soe.umich.edu/
The Programs for Educational Opportunity is a combined Race, Gender, and National Origin Equity Assistance Center whose mission is to help public school districts and charter schools reduce segregation and promote race, gender, and national-origin equity.
Project Implicit
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/demo/
Project Implicit blends basic research and educational outreach in a virtual laboratory at which visitors can examine their own hidden biases.
Projet No-Discrim
http://www2.no-discrim.fr/web/index.php
The No-Discrim website was created in order to help in the fight against all forms of discrimination, which represents the best way to defend the rights of employees.
Russell Sage Foundation – Social Inequality Program
https://www.russellsage.org/programs/main/inequality/
The Social Inequality Program focuses on the social effects of rising economic inequality, with particular attention to the ways in which the U.S. political and educational systems have responded to growing economic disparities.
SOS Racisme
http://www.sos-racisme.org
Founded in 1985, SOS Racisme is a French organization dedicated to the fight against racism, anti-semitism, and, more generally, all forms of discrimination.
Texas Higher Education Opportunity Project
http://theop.princeton.edu/
The Texas Higher Education Opportunity Project (THEOP) investigates college planning and enrollment behavior under a policy that guarantees high school seniors who graduate in the top 10% of their class admission to any Texas public college or university.
University of Texas at Austin Admissions Research
http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/research/
The Admissions Research program at UT Austin performs and disseminates research on its "Top 10%" admissions policy, and pools resources, news and information on the latest admissions research.
University of Texas Inequality Project (UTIP)
http://utip.gov.utexas.edu/
UTIP is a small research group concerned with measuring and explaining movements of inequality in wages and earnings and patterns of industrial change around the world.
Urban Institute
http://www.urban.org/
The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government.
W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research
http://dubois.fas.harvard.edu/
Named after William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, the first African American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1895), the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research is the nation’s oldest research center dedicated to the study of the history, culture, and social institutions of Africans and African Americans.
