Human Rights

Success: Women’s Reproductive Rights Protected

An attempt to control women’s bodies has been eradicated in a bold move to protect the right to abortion. While this does not undo the creation and approval of these oppressive tactics, it is a step in the right direction and will hopefully lead to the repeal of further attacks. Thank those who fought this attack on reproductive freedom.

Success: Hateful Pastor Banned from Entering Another Country

Steven Anderson has been prohibited from sharing his anti-LGBTQ+ views in Ireland after they successfully banned him from entering their country. The pastor has been prohibited from entering 29 other European countries as well. Praise the country’s fight against discrimination.

Success: YouTube Pulls New Zealand Shooting Videos

YouTube has removed thousands of video copies of the New Zealand massacre, as well as the shooter’s manifesto and warning. The rate at which the video spread throughout social media was alarming, horrifying thousands of users and leading to demands for all platforms to remove the videos; the call has finally been answered. Thank YouTube for listening to the demands of the public.

Success: Private Immigrant Prisons Defunded

Two big banks have announced plans to withdraw their funding of private immigrant detention centers. This is a massive step in the fight against migrant discrimination and the private prison industry. Praise these funders for their commitment to human rights.

Success: Trump Ordered to Reunite Separated Families

The Trump administration has been ordered to reunite thousands of children with the guardians they were forcibly separated from at the Mexican border. The racist and xenophobic policy was ended some time ago, but until now it did not include mending the families it had broken. Sign this petition to thank those who fought against this hateful policy.

Success: Anti-Choice Abortion Bill Once Again Defeated

In the war against women’s reproductive rights, ant-choice forces lost another battle. Applaud the defeat of an effort to criminalize abortions performed after six weeks.

Success: Planned Parenthood Defunding Blocked in Two States

The Supreme Court has refused to listen to the pleas of Louisiana and Kansas to divert Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood. While the decision has been met with heavy criticism and accusations of ducking the questions, it is a welcome one due to Planned Parenthood being a vital source of quality health care for women. Sign this petition to thank those who have stood beside the organization.

Success: Toys R Us Owners Raise Money for Laid-Off Employees

Following outrage from labor groups and readers like you, Toys R Us owners will set aside $20 million for laid-off employees. Sign this petition to thank Toys R Us owners for setting a good corporate example and contributing to employees deserved restitution.

Success: California Women Earn Seats at the Corporate Table

While women’s rights dominate much of our politics and news, quiet yet positive strides are being made in one of the last frontiers of gender equality: the workforce. Applaud California’s leadership for joining women in the fight for their rightful place in the business world

Success: Seattle Judge Overturns 15 Years of Cannabis Convictions

A judge in Seattle has overturned cannabis convictions dating back to 1996. Stand with us in congratulating Seattle on this monumental success.

Success: Police Officer Convicted of Murder, Sentenced to Prison, for Shooting Unarmed Black Teen

The former police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black 15-year-old is facing consequences for his actions, and has been convicted of murder and issued a prison sentence. Support this landmark victory for justice and human rights.

Success: Ex-Cop Found Guilty of Murdering Black Teen

Former Texas police officer Roy Oliver has finally been found guilty over a year after his murder of black teenager Jordan Edwards. With the rash of racially motivated killings and racial profiling over the past near-decade, it is a great relief that a white officer is being held accountable for his actions. Sign this petition to thank the court for ensuring that Oliver will face justice.

Success: Trump Signs Order to Stop Separating Families

President Trump has ordered the end of the cruel policy allowing migrant children to be ripped from their parents at the border. Support this order and demand that everything be done to ensure that families are reunited and treated with nothing less than the human dignity they deserve.

Success: Ireland Lifts Constitutional Ban on Abortions

Irish citizens recently voted to overturn a constitutional ban on abortion. Sign the petition to congratulate organizers for this monumental breakthrough in women’s rights and reproductive health.

Success: Child Marriages to Girls as Young as 13 Abolished

Child marriages can lead to a lifetime of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse for the young people often forced into these unions. One young woman, compelled by her family’s personal history, took the issue straight to the halls of her state government. Applaud her success in helping change a century-old law that sheltered child abusers.

Success: Maryland Allows Inmates Access to Reproductive Health Services

Maryland passed a bill securing access to reproductive healthcare in their prisons. This is a huge victory for those locked up who don’t have access to essential treatments and deserves to be commended!

Success: US Government Takes on Human Trafficking

Every day, victims of human trafficking are sold alongside used clothes and disposable goods. Certain websites have become refuges for exploiters and abusers of every stripe. Congress recently dealt a serious blow to these criminal acts. Urge legislators to continue the fight against online sex trafficking.

Success: Sacramento Police to Reduce Killings

The Sacramento Police Department is issuing serious reform to policy after the shooting of Stephon Clark. Stand with us in congratulating the department on taking the necessary actions to change.

Success: Pepsi Cuts Ties with Palm Oil Plantation

PepsiCo has cut ties with a destructive palm oil plantation accused of using illegal child labor. Thank the company for putting human rights ahead of its bottom line.

Success: U.S. Must Accept Transgender Military Recruits

President Donald Trump’s proposed ban on transgender military recruits has been overturned. Sign this petition to praise the judge who ruled that all recruits must be given a fair chance to enlist, regardless of their gender identification.

Success: Humanitarian Aid Arrives in Yemen

Life-saving humanitarian aid has finally arrived in Yemen, thanks to the partial lifting of a blockade on all routes in and out of the country. The blockade threatened Yemen with the worst famine in decades. Support the reopening of aid routes and demand that all such routes be reopened to save millions of lives.

Success: India To Fight Growing Sexual Assault Epidemic

India is finally addressing its countrywide sexual assault epidemic by deploying an all-female motorcycle squad to ensure the safety of women on the streets and in spaces like university campuses. This is a great relief after the spike in rape incidents over the past several years. Sign this petition to thank the police force for cracking down on rapists at last.

Success: Fox News Host Out After Alleged Sexual Misconduct

After public outcry, and even a petition here on ForceChange, a Fox News commentator has been taken off the air due to alleged sexual misconduct. Thank Fox News for taking sexual harassment in the workplace seriously.

Success: Immigrants Allowed to Re-Apply for Visas

The Department of Justice is making the reversal of President Trump’s travel ban official by alerting hundreds of immigrants that they can now re-apply for their visas. These immigrants have been barred from America since January. Sign this petition to thank the department for allowing them to return.

Success: Law Punishing Sanctuary Cities Blocked in Texas

An unconstitutional ban on sanctuary cities in Texas was blocked by a court ruling. Support this upholding of human rights and America’s constitution.

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