"The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) is an international human rights organization that advocates for threatened ethnic and religious minorities, nationalities and indigenous communities. We take sides with the victims of crimes against humanity, and we are not afraid to name the perpetrators and their accomplices. Even if victims become perpetrators themselves, we will not remain silent ? because we are committed to our motto of "not turning a blind eye"... A voice for of the victims: We are independent ? financed only by private donations and membership fees. As a human rights organization, we are in contact with politicians, associations and the media, representing the interests of threatened minorities on all continents. Our efforts have been recognized by the United Nations ? and we were granted consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the UN. Thus, we have the right to address UN bodies and to speak up for various minority groups. Also, we have a participatory status with the Council of Europe..."