Despite ongoing challenges, there have been significant positive developments in human rights worldwide. For example, the number of people living in extreme poverty has declined from 1.9 billion in 1990 to 689 million in 2019, with many countries making significant progress in reducing poverty and increasing access to education and healthcare. The global literacy rate has also increased from 77% in 1980 to 86% in 2016, with significant gains made in countries such as China and India. In addition, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of human rights, with many countries adopting new laws and policies to protect the rights of marginalized communities. For example, in 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled that workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal, while around the same time, India decriminalized homosexuality. These positive developments indicate that progress is being made in advancing human rights worldwide, although there is still much work to be done to ensure that all people are able to live with dignity and freedom.

Nonprofits Supporting Human Rights

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Choices Resource Ctr

Our mission is to be an advocate for the sanctity of human life, providing spiritual, physical, and emotional resources to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies and related issues while sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Ball To All

The mission is simple and captured in the slogan: Every Kid Can Have A Ball.

Scottsdale, Arizona

The Grand Rapids Red Project

Reducing risk, improving health, and preventing HIV. Red Project works to prevent HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and Accidental Drug Overdose via Harm Reduction.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Administer Justice

Empowering vulnerable neighbors with the help of a lawyer and the hope of God's love.

Elgin, Illinois

HUMANSAVE

Humansave is a mental health organization dedicated specifically to ending human trafficking and child sexual exploitation.

Long Beach, California

Protect Minnesota

Protect Minnesota promotes a culture of health and safety for all Minnesotans by preventing gun violence through research, legislation, education, and community investment.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Association on American Indian Affairs

For 94 years, AAIA has been working to promote these goals and provide the critical elements that Native American children and families need to live happy, healthy and productive lives.

District Of Columbia

Climate Action Pathways for Schools

Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) partners with schools to provide inspiring climate education programs and implement projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving money for the school district.

Montara, California

The Phoenix Phase Initiative

Our mission is to meet the immediate needs of women who have been sexually trafficked by providing a safe environment where they can work toward personal and spiritual restoration in addition to occupational self-sufficiency.

Newton, Iowa