Did you know that citizens/residents are being unconstitutionally mobbed,stalked, harassed, surveilled, blacklisted, hazed, tormented and deprived of their civil and human rights,right here in our Good city of New York!? Also consumer and property rights are ignored. I am a law-abiding 8th generation American and I was victim of an un- warranted SWAT team dispatched to my home for no legitimate cause in 2008. It was in retaliation for my reporting the pattern and practice of stalking and harassm …

Meet other people who are interested in and support accessibility and disability rights. Make new friends and coordinate to improve and protect the rights of all individuals to full community, public and private sector access. Our intentions are to work towards forming a non-profit group with a mission of educating the public about the importance of and their role in furthering the cause of inclusive design providing access for all. Equal opportunities for persons with disabilities are guarantee …

By joining the United Nations Association you will have the opportunity to connect with the critical issues confronted by the U.N. -- from global health and human rights, to the spread of democracy, equitable sustainable development, and international justice. As host chapter, we are dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing our Manhattan community to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations. We host many events such as film screenings, Ambassador lecture serie …

The World Bible Project is a new organization of volunteers that wish to spread the Word of God by distributing free Bibles to those organizations or people that seek the grace and wisdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We currently distribute Bibles to churches and inmates throughout the country. We are also seeking to do God's will by expanding our services in tackling many humanitarian causes such as: World Hunger Homelessness Human Rights Disaster Relief and Global/Wildlife Conservation …

A dynamic unified Civil Rights & Civil Liberties meetup for NYC You'll meet with local people who value Civil Rights & Civil Liberties. Together we will advance justice, fairness, and equal opportunity for all. All that and get to know other good people who enjoy doing the same! We are working with local, national, & international groups to make a difference and form community for people who care. We work in partnership in some of our efforts with the great NYCLU, the NY affiliate of th …

WHY FIGHT?... for 27 MILLION REASONS! "Freedom is not a gift from heaven... we must fight for it every day!" ~ Simon Wiesenthal Few people in the developed nations have a grasp of the magnitude of human trafficking. Fewer still take action. Welcome to Fight Slavery Now! Thank you for choosing to make a difference. We are an all volunteer grass-roots organization of regular folks like yourself. Most of us initially knew little about this subject, or else believed that incidents were few and far …

… Some issues that we care about and may address: (this is far from an all-inclusive list and we will continue to add to it) Gender roles and stereotypes Rape and sexual abuse Sexual harassment Domestic violence Racism and religious persecution LGBTQI issues Human trafficking/sex trafficking Sex workers rights Slut-shaming and sex positivity "Glass-ceilings" and the wage gap Reproductive health and choice Pop culture and the media Politics and pro-woman candidacy ...and so much more...

By "religion-based bigotry," we mean both (1) bigotry against people because of their religion (or lack thereof) and (2) bigotry rooted in or excused by religion, e.g. bigotry against gays. NYARBB aims to oppose the religious right wing on many different fronts. For information about New Yorkers Against Religion-Based Bigotry, please see the NYARBB main website ( http://nyarbb.com/ ) and the NYARBB blog ( http://blog.nyarbb.org/ ). See especially the main site's "About NYARBB" page ( http:/ …

                  IT'S EASY TO JOIN AND ALL ARE WELCOME! This is THE place for Shiba Inus (and their Human Companions) We've been together as a Meetup group since 2006! (295 meetups to date) Contact Number 860-316-7319 for ANY QUESTIONS We host walks, hikes & playdates , all specifically for Shibas and their people, but Shiba 'friends' are always welcome.. this site is open to anyone who likes Inus, you do not need to live in the tri-state to join and share on our message boards  :o) If you d …

The Family Law system is broken and rooted in antiquated notions of human behavior and child development. Here in New York City, there are enough loving fathers to begin to change the system and make a difference. The purpose of this group is to campaign and work with other national Father's Rights groups to impact the law and this civil rights issue on a local level.

Who We Are SMF's newest program, PROJECT FUTURES global, empowers volunteers to take action and join the fight against slavery. Through PROJECT FUTURES global, volunteers can use their skills and interests, their communities, and their social networks to speak out, increase awareness, and raise funds for the Somaly Mam Foundation.   What We Do PROJECT FUTURES global supports and assists volunteers with activities such as online campaigns and media stunts, grassroots events, film nights, runs and …

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF PEACE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. To reach all, we are asking our members to get everybody they can to: SIGN OUR PETITION FOR PEACE And start a world wide probe To end war around the globe. So do your part Add your name to a promising start Make World Peace Now and Forever your theme And soon you will be able to share In the world's most beautiful dream. If each and every one encourages only a few more to sign It wouldn't be very lon …

Do you love movies and then discussing them afterward? And are you committed to furthering social justice? Let's see movies that spark awareness and then discuss them over a vegetarian dinner - if time permits! We either see films in the theater or have potluck gatherings to watch a DVD. As schedules permit, we support film screenings at local non-profits as much as possible as well as attend cutting-edge features in commercial theaters. We also love collaboration! If you have any ideas fo …

This group is for people interested in social goals for business. "Social Goals" may include interests in fair labor practices; fair trade; environmental/sustainability; giving back to communities as well as various charitable causes without operating as a non-profit 501c3. Whether you are interested in developing better corporate responsibility for your employer or business, or starting a new business with social goals built-in, this MeetUp is for you. In addition to networking, we will have re …

… Partners: ULP has worked collaboratively with partners such as Teatro Latea, Repertorio Español, Cinema Tropical, Human Rights Watch Film Festival, Havana Film Festival, Pinta Art Show NY, TeatroStageFest, and Mexico Now Film Festival, Mano a Mano Mexican Culture and others. Partners have provided our members exclusive discounts, free events and VIP access to screenings, and shows. We actively continue to seek out new partnerships and collaborations with local,national, and global businesses, …

The FXB Action Network is a group of young professionals in NYC committed to supporting FXB's work with families and children living in poverty in Africa, Asia and Latin America while networking and having fun! Upcoming events will help raise awareness and funds to send children to school, treat people living with AIDS, build wells for access to safe drinking water, and provide families with the tools and resources to start their own small enterprises!