Human Rights

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.

Success: Transgender Military Ban Frozen

U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender troops has been frozen, but there’s still more work to do. Sign this petition to welcome the freeze and demand the ban be totally scrapped.

Success: Nepal Criminalizes Forcing Women into Isolated “Menstruation Huts”

The cruel practice of banishing women from their homes during menstruation and forcing them into isolated huts has been criminalized by a new law in Nepal. Support this move to protect the rights and lives of Nepali women.

Success: Harsh and Unreasonable Abortion Laws Blocked by Judge

Four unjust abortion restrictions have been blocked by a judge in Arkansas. Support this victory for the human rights of women.

Keep World Cup Out of Russia Until Human Rights Abuses End

FIFA plans to hold major tournaments in Russia, even after the nation has committed serious human rights abuses. Sign the petition and demand that FIFA pull its tournaments out of the nation.

Success: ‘Gay Panic’ Defense Abolished

The cruel, outdated “gay panic” defense will finally no longer be enshrined in Queensland law. Help us celebrate this victory for LGBTQ rights.

Success: Travel Ban Blocked From Another Revival

Trump’s second attempt to revive his unconstitutional travel ban has been blocked by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. Sign this petition to thank the court for their continued aid in this victory against Trump’s agenda.

Fire Officers Filmed Beating Two Nude Women in Front of Children

Video footage captured police officers allegedly brutalizing two nude women in front of their children before throwing them in the back of a truck. Police can be seen digging their boots into the back of one victim’s knee and twisting her arm behind her back, and in another clip, they carry a victim by the hair and feet. Demand that these officers be fired and severely punished immediately for their alleged disgusting violation of human rights.

Success: Wrongful Nude Photo Sharing Made Illegal

Sharing nude pictures of servicewomen online without consent is now officially illegal under Marine and Navy Law. The decision comes after this abhorrent practice was discovered to be commonplace. Praise the fact that service members can now be held accountable, and express that you will not stop fighting until servicewomen are treated with total respect.

Success: Courts Block Execution of Potentially Innocent Man

Arkansas’ plans to carry out an unprecedented spate of executions has been thwarted by a series of court decisions, much to the relief of human rights groups. Sign this letter to thank the courts for upholding justice.

Success: Dangerous Executions Blocked

The eight executions scheduled for a period of only 11 days in Arkansas have been stayed by a court ruling. Sign below to support the blocking of this dangerous and irresponsible execution plan.

Success: Bill O’Reilly Taken Off Air Following Claims of Sexual Harassment

Fox News has removed Bill O’Reilly from his role as host and commentator on “The O’Reilly Factor” after multiple women stepped forward with sexual harassment accusations. Thank the company for taking O’Reilly off the air so he can no longer bully and harass fellow reporters.

Success: Court Blocks Cruel Executions of Seven Prisoners

A federal judge has blocked the cruel execution of seven prisoners in Arkansas, where the governor was attempting to use the state’s supply of a lethal injection drug before it expired. Commend Judge Kristine G. Baker for her ruling in favor of human life and dignity.

Success: ‘Dreamer’ Detained in ICE Raid Released

A young immigrant man protected under an Obama-era program granting legal status to children born to illegal immigrants in the United States was freed after 46 days in a detention center. He was kept in jail despite no proven criminal background and a legal status to live in the United States. Praise the decision to release him until next immigration court hearing and get energized to fight for his stay in the country.

Success: North Carolina Bathroom Law Repealed

The North Carolina “bathroom bill” has been repealed. Applaud this step toward eliminating discrimination against transgender American citizens.

Success: Uber Engineer Fired Over Allegations of Sexual Harassment

Uber dismissed the head of its engineering efforts for failing to disclose a sexual harassment claim from his previous job. The dismissal of a top engineer is a solid indication that the company is working to change the systematic problem of sexism and sexual harassment within the organization. Sign the petition to praise the company’s efforts toward a more equal and respectful workplace.

Success: Boy Scouts Will Accept Transgender Boys

Transgender boys will now be accepted into the Boy Scouts of America, thanks to a change in a discriminatory policy. Applaud this win for trans rights.

Success: Chelsea Manning’s Sentence Commuted

In one of his final acts in office, President Obama commuted Chelsea Manning’s sentence. Manning, who released classified documents exposing Army misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan, will now be released in 2017, rather than 2048. Applaud this commutation.

Success: U.S. to Stop Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia

More than 10,000 people have died or been injured in Yemen’s war, many of them allegedly killed with weapons supplied by the U.S. to Saudi Arabia’s government. Applaud the president for finally stopping arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Success: Prosecution Suspended for Filmmaker Arrested After Covering Protest

Arrested for filing a protest against pipelines in North Dakota, filmmaker Deia Schlosberg faced 45 years in prison. However, after a public outcry, the prosecution against her has been suspended. Applaud this victory for freedom of the press.

Success: Government Delays Refugee Camp Closure

In a victory for human and refugee rights, the closure of the largest refugee camp in the world has been delayed by six months. Applaud this move and demand a plan for the future of the camp that respects the rights of refugees.

Success: Police Barred from Unjustly Seizing Private Property

Police can no longer seize property from citizens who have not been convicted of a crime in Montana. Praise this progressive ruling and its attempt to end unethical civil forfeiture laws.

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