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Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognised human rights. AI's mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.

Free from corporate control and influence, Argus Photography's aim is to share images and information from anybody to everybody. Argus Photography hopes to enlighten audiences, whilst also acting as a catalyst for a more united and conscious international community.

Chameleons Eye is a independent Israeli photo agency licensing the work of professional photographer Rafael Ben-Ari. Supplying unique images to graphic designers, publishers, advertisers, magazines and newspapers. We have a large collection of rights managed and stock imagery that features a wide range of high quality and unique images from Israel and around the world created by one photographers eye.

Since its beginning in October 2003, Control Arms has gathered the support of over one million people worldwide. In December 2006, 153 governments voted at the United Nations to start work on developing an international Arms Trade Treaty.

Daylight Magazine focuses on documentary photography and is the printed publication of Daylight Community Arts Foundation, Inc; a non-profit organization that strives to establish community-based documentary partnerships in various locations throughout the world.

Diversity Photos is a celebration of diversity on earth in all its forms be it biological, cultural, ethnic, racial or gender related. As well as images of natural beauty and importance, Diversity document the people who inhabit the land and those struggling for its protection and the rights to livelihood against unsustainable and destructive forces.

Drik picture agency is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and represents a group of media professionals living and working in under-represented areas of the world. Drik is part of a worldwide network of organisations campaigning for human rights and social change through photography, information technology and media activism.

Established in 2001, Exile Images is a documentary photo library / agency representing fourteen established photojournalists. The photojournalists have taken images in over 50 countries extensively covering issues including, but not exclusively, refugees and displaced people, conflict / civil war, landmines, disaster and humanitarian relief.

An organisation dedicated to ending the worldwide arms race and avoiding the use of nuclear weapons. The organisation's website has information on a range of military equipment, who makes it and which armies use it.

Galbe.Com represent photographers in Africa, Scandinavia, the Middle East and Latin America.

Founded in 1993, the Global Policy Forum's mission is to monitor policy making at the United Nations, promote accountability of global decisions, educate and mobilise for global citizen participation and advocate on vital issues of international peace and justice.

Launched in 2000, GlobalSecurity.org is the leading source of background information and developing news stories in the fields of defence, space, intelligence, WMD and homeland security.

The Halo Trust is a non-political, non-religious, non-governmental organisation registered in Britain and the United States as a not-for-profit organisation. Halo specialises in the removal of the debris of war with 7000 mineclearers in 10 countries, with ongoing surveys into new regions.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is the largest human rights organisation in the United States dedicated in protecting the human rights of people around the world.

iAfrika Photos was established in 1996, operating independently for two years before combining resources with Cape Photo Library. iAfrika Photos has developed an extensive archive of photojournalistic / documentary material from South Africa specifically, and Africa in general as well as a selection of materials from locations outside of Africa.

The Images sans Frontieres website contains the selected portfolios of five prominent photojournalists covering over 15 countries between them. The selected images cover issues such as child soldiers, refugees, famine and anti-capitalist demonstrations.

The Independent Media Center (Indymedia) is a collective of independent media organisations and hundreds of journalists offering grassroots, non-corporate coverage. Indymedia is a democratic media outlet for the creation of radical, accurate, and passionate tellings of truth.

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) was originally established as the Institute for Defence Policy by Dr Jakkie Cilliers, and Mr PB Mertz in 1991. The ISS is a leading regional human security research institute operating across sub-Saharan Africa. The Institute is guided by a broad approach to security reflective of the changing nature and origin of threats to human development.

Founded in 1998, the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) is the global network of civil society organisations working to stop the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons.

Established in 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

Established in 1984, the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) promotes the development, strengthening, effective use and implementation of international and regional law and mechanisms for the protection and promotion of human rights.

Israelimages was established in 1991 with the motive to be the finest collection for pictures of Israel. Today, richer with content and talents, the search for better pictures is as if we're still beginning. We are committed to photography and to the role it has in preserving history. Our photographers express this commitment artistically. We want to show Israel's history, people, places and conflicts, regardless if you are searching for pleasure, interest or professional usage of the images.

Magnum Photos is a photographic co-operative owned by its photographer-members. With a powerful individual vision, Magnum photographers chronicle the world and interpret its peoples, events, issues and personalities. Through its four editorial offices and network of fifteen sub-agents, Magnum Photos provide images for many different institutions across the world.

Mark Thomas is one of the UK's most effective and best known political activists as well as being a highly successful stand up comedian. 'As Used on the Famous Nelson Mandela: Underground Adventures in the Arms and Torture Trade' is Mark's first book and is an account of his deeply funny and deeply disturbing rampage through the arms trade.

Operating since 1989, the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) clear the remnants of conflict from some of the world's poorest nations. They educate and employ local people and help provide solutions for those trapped by poverty and economic devastation through no fault of their own.

New Internationalist Publications is a communications co-operative based in Oxford with editorial and sales offices worldwide. New Internationalist exists to report on issues of world poverty and inequality; to focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless in both rich and poor nations and to debate and campaign for the radical changes necessary if the basic material and spiritual needs of all are to be met. Many editions of New Internationlist over the years have focused on small arms and the global arms race.

The Norwegian Initiatice on Small Arms Transfers (NISAT) combines the resources and networks of partner organisations to help block the spread of small arms to areas where they are likely to be used in warfare, armed violence or human rights abuses. The NISAT website contains detailed information on small arms transfers , international import and export regulations and links to National Arms Export Reports.

Oxfam International is a confederation of 12 organisations working with over 3,000 partners in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty, suffering and injustice.

PalestineToday is a joint effort of Al-Watan Center in Al-Kalil, and Nonviolence International to share photographs and stories of the lives of Palestinians and Israelis struggling to achieve a just peace in the region.

Panos Pictures is a London-based independent photo agency representing photojournalists worldwide. Their photographers document issues and geographical areas which are under-reported, misrepresented or ignored. In a media climate dominated by celebrity and lifestyle Panos aims to provide a fresh perspective on the world.

More than a third of the world's people live in countries where there is no press freedom. Reporters sans Frontieres works constantly to defend press freedom and the journalists working in media instituions.

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent armed violence and create safer communities in which people can lead peaceful and rewarding lives.

SAORBATS is a website dedicated to researching the organization and equipment of the South American Armed Forces. It has different sections with news, Orbats, Equipment tables, photo galleries, videos, spotting and forum.

Established in 1999, the Small Arms Survey is an independent research project located at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. It serves as the principle international source of public information on all aspects of small arms, and as a resource for governments, policy makers, researchers and activists.

Small ArmsNet is an information portal for groups and individuals working to contain the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Africa. Small Arms Net is unique in that it is the first portal of its nature in Africa and allows everyone in every corner of the world to participate in the running of the site through various forms of contributions.

Founded in 1966, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) conducts research on questions of conflict and co-operation with the aim of contributing to an understanding of the conditions for peaceful solutions of international conflicts and for a stable peace.

Amnesty International Report. 1st February 2004

VII derives its name from the number of founding photojournalists, who is September 2001, formed this collectively owned agency. Now with ten members VII document conflict - environmental, social and political, both violent and non-violent - to produce an unflinching record of injustices created and experienced by people caught up in the events they describe.

Founded in 1992, Witness uses the power of video to open the eyes of the world to human rights abuses.