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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Life Center Ethiopia

To equip orphans and vulnerable children for transformational life and stable livelihood by providing their basic needs, educational facility, psychological, and other supports to help reach their goals in life. To empower widows for independence through private business models by providing skill development, training, and financial loans.

Littleton, Colorado

The North Carolina Community Action Association

Empower agencies to help communities thrive.

RALEIGH, North Carolina

INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN RELIEF SOCIETY IARS

We believe all lives are equal. No-one should be discriminated against or live-in poverty. We want a just and sustainable world where everyone can safely speak truth to power, claim their human rights, and build a better future for themselves. We offer direct support to people and communities living with poverty, above all in countries in the global South. We seek to add value to our partners' work and all those who challenge discrimination, exclusion, and exploitation. But for change to be sustainable, it must be systemic. To contribute to change that lasts, we mobilize to transform the systems, policies, and practices that significantly impact people's lives. We fight for gender justice and against any form of violence against women and girls. We take action to stop the climate crisis. We provide humanitarian and development assistance to displaced people in war, refugees, and other internally displaced persons to improve the quality of their living environment through the implementation of development projects promote -education, justice, - health, desirable births through family planning and reproductive health - food self-sufficiency taking into account positive local cultural values promoting peaceful coexistence between various socio-cultural groups. Women and children are at the heart of our actions. In all our programs, we pay particular attention to women's conditions and the first children of poverty in the world. Gender equality is a fundamental right. It is also an essential factor in the fight against poverty. That is why IARS contributes to women's empowerment and empowerment.

Lincoln, Nebraska

Arise Foundation

Arise is an anti-slavery NGO. Our mission is to build the strength, sustainability and direct impact of frontline groups working to prevent slavery and human trafficking. We push power out to local groups and their networks – often hugely powerful, but marginalised and underdeveloped, actors in the global fight against exploitation.

New York, New York

FAMILY TO FAMILY NETWORK

Creating success for children with disabilities by empowering their families with information, training, referrals and support as they navigate the complex education, health care, and social service systems.

Houston, Texas

Noise for Now

NOISE FOR NOW is a national initiative that enables performers to connect with and financially support grassroots organizations that work in the field of Reproductive Justice including abortion access. NOISE FOR NOW is the link between touring musicians, progressive promoters, and local reproductive rights organizations in cities across the country. Reproductive health care services, including access to safe and legal abortion, are under attack. By organizing benefit concerts and campaigns, NOISE FOR NOW provides a way for performers to use their talents to raise money and send a clear message that Reproductive Rights are human rights.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Rahab's Rope

Rahab's Rope is a 501(c)(3) that exists to give hope and opportunity to women and girls that are at risk or have been forced into the commercial sex trade of India. By creating a safe and loving environment, they are enabled to grow and develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Our work provides basic education and vocational training for each girl and woman who come through our centers, ultimately allowing them to integrate into their communities in a positive and constructive manner.

Gainesville, Georgia

Unlimited OSM LLC THE UNLIMITED PATHWAY™ - A Quiet Movement with a Big Purpose

We exist to empower individuals, uplift communities, and contribute to a more sustainable, resilient future for all. Together, we are not just neighbors, but leaders, innovators, and creatives. We believe that through collective effort and community support we can show the world that love is the answer. Change begins here. With Me. With You. In a world unlimited, where you can be anything, be LOVE!

Ocean Springs MS, Mississippi

One World Medical Mission

One World Medical Mission (OWMM) is a global non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to providing relief and empower oppressed members of multi ethno-religious communities in the Middle East.

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Grand Rapids Pride Center

Empowering Our LGBTQ Community Through Supportive Services and Awareness.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Adair Co GLBT Resource Center

We are a safe place for the GLBT community of Adair and the surrounding counties to meet, gather info, discuss issues, receive support in coming out issues, bigotry, hatred, or any other relevant problem.

Greenfield, Iowa

Humanrightz Foundation

As a foremost international human rights organization, we strive to raise awareness of human rights and human trafficking activities around the globe. We commit to identify, expose and help to eradicate modern day slavery while extending a hand of charity to alleviate hunger in less privileged communities. We also provide access to schools for underprivileged children by offering them with school supplies such as backpacks, books, uniforms and fees. Our foundation provides excellent training programs which gives people the skills they need to pursue a career in human rights, human trafficking prevention and democracy

Pasadena, Texas

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