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.

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PPE Kids

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Global Justice Group

WHERE THERE IS A RIGHT, THERE MUST BE A REMEDY. Global Justice Group's mission is to advance the Right to Remedy and Reparations for all victims of gross violations of human rights law. Seen that profit is the main motivation of the perpetrators and their supporters, we intend to increase the cost of perpetrating heinous crimes toward achievement of guarantee of non-repetition for future generations. We believe that survivors led actions directed at obtaining remedy have the power to impact the status of world justice. We envision a world where access to justice, truth, remedies and accountability is effectively and globally granted to all victims of serious abuses.

Chicago, Illinois

Art for Refugees in Transition

A.R.T. helps rebuild individual and community identity for refugees worldwide. Drawing upon the indigenous art forms of each community, A.R.T.'s programs are designed to enable the elders of a culture to educate and incorporate the younger generation in their cultural traditions. By developing self-sustaining curricula and training programs, A.R.T. engages children and adults in visual, performing and creative arts drawn from their own cultures.

NEW YORK, New York

Human Trafficking Institute

The Human Trafficking Institute exists to decimate modern slavery at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to stop traffickers. Working inside criminal justice systems, HTI provides the embedded experts, world-class training, investigative resources, and evidence-based research necessary to free victims.

Washington, District Of Columbia

CHAMPLAIN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC

Our Mission Statement: Champlain Community Services provides essential supports to people with intellectual disabilities and autism, building a community where everyone participates and belongs.

Colchester, Vermont

Dova International Charities, Limited

Our mission is to advocate for persecuted Christians, educate the public regarding their persecution, and to raise funds so that we can provide all forms of assistance and humanitarian aid to persecuted Christians in great need. We are continually looking for opportunities to assist persecuted Christians.

Riverdale, Maryland

Red Petal Project Inc

We provide resources, advocacy, and trauma-informed support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence — so no one has to bloom alone.

CASA MILAGRO FOUNDATION

Providing love, life skills and inspirational hope to child victims of commercial sexual exploitation in Costa Rica.

Miami, Florida

HUMANSAVE

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

Long Beach, California

Contemporary Arts Center

Our vision is that the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans be a multi-disciplinary arts center, nationally recognized as a leader in the presentation and support of contemporary arts, artists, and emerging art forms. In doing so, it will explore and involve the diverse cultures of our communities.

New Orleans, Louisiana