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Government Sites

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Government Web Resources

 

USA.gov The U.S. government's official web portal.

Mass.gov The Official Website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The National Institute of Health NIH is the nation’s medical research agency, supporting scientific studies that turn discovery into health.

The United Nations Due to the powers vested in its Charter and its unique international character, the United Nations can take action on the issues confronting humanity in the 21st century, such as peace and security, climate change, sustainable development, human rights, disarmament, terrorism, humanitarian and health emergencies, gender equality, governance, food production, and more.

Amnesty International Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.

Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch is a nonprofit, nongovernmental human rights organization made up of roughly 400 staff members around the globe. Its staff consists of human rights professionals including country experts, lawyers, journalists, and academics of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Established in 1978, Human Rights Watch is known for its accurate fact-finding, impartial reporting, effective use of media, and targeted advocacy, often in partnership with local human rights groups.

World Health Organization Our primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations’ system.