Issues
In 1950, the first World Health Day took place on April 7. It’s taken place every year since then. Who is behind World Health Day and what is its purpose?…
Torture is one of the most extreme forms of human violence, resulting in both physical and psychological consequences. It has been used for thousands of years and it is still…
In recent years, the undeniably devastating effects of climate change have become clearer and clearer. Higher global temperatures lead to drought, flooding, rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions on…
The trafficking of people for sex and labor is a global issue. It’s fueled by desperation, conflict, inequality, and greed. Learning more about human trafficking feels overwhelming for many people.…
Justice is the concept of fairness. Social justice is fairness as it manifests in society. That includes fairness in healthcare, employment, housing, and more. In a socially-just society, human rights…
Every year on March 8th, the world recognizes International Women’s Day. It’s a day for celebrating the economic, social, cultural, and political accomplishments of women and for celebrating Women’s Rights.…
Gender equality seems like a faraway dream these days. While progress has been made, the numbers from groups like UN Women tell a discouraging story. Over 2 billion women don’t…
Data on human trafficking is notoriously difficult to compile, but back in 2016, the International Labour Organization estimated there were just over 40 million victims that year. Men, women, and…
Poetry and human rights have always been closely linked. In fact, Archibald MacLeish, one of the preamble drafters of the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, was…
Throughout the history of human rights, certain moments stand out. Their effects reverberate through time, and though certain moments may not have been beneficial to humanity, it’s still important to…
According to the International Labour Organization, human trafficking brings in $150 billion per year. The sale of human beings can be found in every country in the world. Despite the…
To support their work and internal costs, human rights organizations depend on funding from various sources. Running a store is one method of raising money while also giving supporters something…
