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Ethnic and Racial Issues
Top 10 Reasons for African American Students to go abroad
This article dispels myths associated with African- American students studying abroad.
Study Abroad for Bicultural Students
This article cites reasons for the large number of Latino students who are already bilingual and bicultural to study abroad and further diversify themselves.
GLBT Issues
NAFSA Rainbow SIG
The Rainbow Special Interest Group (SIG) is comprised of diverse members of NAFSA whose goals are to counsel international students and study abroad students who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual; to support gay, lesbian and bisexual professionals in international education; and to combat homophobia and heterosexism within NAFSA.
Amnesty International LGBT Concerns
Founded in London in 1961, Amnesty International is dedicated to freeing prisoners of conscience, gaining fair trials for political prisoners, ending torture, political killings and "disappearances" and abolishing the death penalty throughout the world. For international GLBT issues check the OUTfront Human Rights and Sexual Identity section of Amnesty International's Issues page.
Behind the Mask: Gay and Lesbian Affairs in Africa
A website featuring information about gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues in Africa.
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission's mission is to protest and advance the human rights of all people and communities subject to discrimination or abuse based on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status. GLHRC's constituency therefore includes people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and anyone living with HIV or AIDS.
The International Lesbian and Gay Association
The International Lesbian and Gay Association is a world-wide federation of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people everywhere. ILGA focuses public and government attention on cases of discrimination against lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people by supporting programs and protest actions, asserting diplomatic pressure, providing information and working with international organizations and the international media.
Jewish Travel
Jewish Travel: Your WWW Guide
Jewishtravel.com strives to provide the best quality tours and services, with over 40 set departures to choose from worldwide, (Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australia & Israel).
World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS)
WUJS exists to serve Jewish students and Jewish student unions worldwide and contains information about the Jewish Calendar, Jewish Leadership, Jewish Learning, Campus Life, and WUJS Projects.
Students With Disabilities
Mobility International
Mobility International is a US-based national non-profit organization. The mission of Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is to empower people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, technical assistance and training, and to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in international exchange and development programs.
Disability Travel and Recreation Resources
Disability Travel and Recreation Resources includes information about and is broken down into the following categories: Travel Planning, Destinations, Transportation, Air Travel, Especially for Children, and Books to Buy.
Women Abroad
Advice for Women
This aritcle is intended to help women going abroad be knowledgable, prepared and safe. Student comments about women abroad in various regions of the world are presented, in addition to general safety tips, additional websites and a comprehensive bibliography.