Issues
The term “non-governmental organization” has existed for decades, but not-for-profit charities have been around much longer. In early days, these organizations were mostly localized and often started by religious groups.…
In 1985, feminist philosopher Mary Anne Warren coined the term “gendercide.” She defined it as the “deliberate extermination of persons of a particular sex (or gender).” The term does not…
For years, the workplace has served as a battleground for many social justice issues, including the gender pay gap, racial discrimination, discrimination based on sexual orientation, unequal opportunities for people…
Research shows that the world has a long way to go to achieve gender equality. Despite decades of progress, millions of women and girls still deal with violence and discrimination.…
You’ll hear the term “human dignity” frequently, especially in discussions about human rights, justice and equality. But what does it actually mean? Where did the idea come from, and how…
The world’s gender ratio is around 50:50, but you don’t need to be an expert to know that women are marginalized. Studies show that it will take a century to…
UN agencies, development organizations and human rights commissions frequently refer to a “human rights-based approach,” commonly abbreviated as HRBA. What does this mean in practice? An HRBA seeks to strengthen…
International human rights can be complex. The world is a long way from realizing all human rights in their full form. Navigating these rights and laws that protect them is…
When you’re talking to a group about a topic like human rights, it can help to use something visual. PowerPoint presentations - a classic tool for teachers, group facilitators, and…
Poetry, like all art, is a powerful medium when it comes to tackling big issues. It’s one thing to read a textbook about racism, but poetry personalizes the experiences of…
Everyone is entitled to human rights. The only qualification is that you are a human being. The Universal Declaration of Human rights explains that human rights are “inherent to all…
The importance of fundraising is hard to overstate. Not only do fundraising campaigns bring in money, but they strengthen an organization at every level. When developing a fundraising strategy, every…
