Human RightsAfrica and Asia, which have been plagued by racial and political discrimination for decades, have a number of NGOs and watch groups devoted to the awareness and prevention of human rights violations. Some groups look for volunteers to aid in the shelter of women and children who have been victims of crimes caused by government action, while other groups serve as watchdogs to support free and fair elections. These groups are generally in need of volunteers with previous non-profit experience, who can handle working in an unstable political and social climate. India, for example, has a number of groups protecting and promoting the rights of women who have been discriminated against not only because of gender, but because of caste and religious affiliation. These groups provide self-help groups for women, as well as assistance with loans and home financing, and advice to support small businesses.
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