Popular clothing retailer Aéropostale is reportedly violating human rights by manufacturing products in countries that condone child labor. This practice harms millions of children every year through long workdays and unfit working environments. Demand this fast fashion empire end this apparently unethical association.
The stakes of the dual strikes paralyzing television and film production reflect challenges that are and will be faced by nearly all workers. Demand employers recognize and respect these employees’ rights.
Female athletes born with a condition that impacts their sexual development are being unfairly targeted by the organization that governs their futures. Urge real equality and fairness in the track world.
Abusive or deadly incidents between law enforcement and the communities they protect and serve are rising across the globe. Urge the United Kingdom to do its part in repairing trust with hurting and harmed communities.
Workers who must do their jobs in Texas’ record-shattering heat will soon be deprived of water and rest thanks to careless politicians. Call on these supposed leaders to stop stripping away life-saving labor protections.
Cobalt mining puts the lives of thousands of children at risk due to toxic gasses, backbreaking work, and long hours. Demand the enforcement of stricter labor laws to protect the mines’ child workers.
The inequities created and sustained by slavery still remain today. Help end these injustices by supporting state-wide investment in communities of color.
One of the nation’s most prominent religious organizations has taken another major step backwards in gender equality. Demand the Southern Baptist Convention end its war on women pastors.
A young girl died in the custody of border patrol, and her death may have been prevented with better healthcare protocols. Urge more empathy and compassion in the care of struggling refugees.
Afghan women are not only being shunned and dismissed in their own country, but on the world stage as well. Demand soccer’s top federation give female athletes the respect and acknowledgement they deserve.
Reproductive restrictions are having devastating impacts on millions of women. The latest attack even seeks to block women from obtaining information and aid from afar. Call on politicians to rein in these authoritarian assaults on autonomy.
Mothers in Egypt are losing guardianship of their children because of an outdated and deeply misogynistic law. Demand the scales of justice be balanced for these women.
Expectant mothers in prison are reportedly having their health and the well-being of their soon-to-be-born children put at unnecessary risk. Demand better care for these highly vulnerable populations.
Guns used for mass murder are being auctioned off and resold by police under lax state laws. Demand an end to this legalized profiteering from the most heinous crimes that put communities at risk.
A dangerous conflict in Africa with international implications is threatening the lives and well-being of over 45 million people. Access to healthcare and food is in dire straits. Demand the world stop turning a blind eye to the African people.
Americans are being shot and killed for innocent mistakes such as turning into the wrong driveway and knocking on the wrong door. Help end these often state-authorized acts of violence.
France’s people have taken to the streets demanding leaders hear their worries about being worked to death with little benefit. Call on leadership to end the assault on retirement pensions.
Countries providing supplies and support to Russia’s campaign of destruction are compounding suffering for Ukraine’s people and risking the good fortunes of their own people. Demand one top enabler end its detrimental economic partnership with Russian invaders.
A deadly explosion rocked a Pennsylvania chocolate factory, leaving behind devastation, anger, and still-unanswered questions in the rubble. Demand more be done to enhance occupational safety in the sometimes-hazardous food manufacturing industry.
Underage marriage is currently legal in all but seven US states. This gives sexual predators an opportunity to hurt vulnerable children without repercussions. Demand an immediate stop to this unthinkable human rights abuse.
Politicians who refuse to take meaningful action on gun violence have blood on their hands. The state where the latest mass shooting took place now wants to make it even easier to buy and carry these deadly weapons. Call on these so-called leaders to stop arming dangerous killers.
After a prime minister was indicted on charges of breach of trust, bribery, and fraud, his ruling party allegedly tried to illegally influence his ongoing trial to keep him in office. Thanks to protestors, this violation of justice has been prevented. Acknowledge this important success of the judicial system.
Inhumane detention centers once widely condemned for their scarring impact on children may be making a comeback. And the very people who criticized them most loudly could be responsible. Call on the nation’s leaders to stop playing politics with the lives of desperate refugees.
Thousands of striking school workers demanded higher wages and healthcare and the authorities have relented. It’s a major victory for social justice and fundamental human rights. Celebrate this historic success in solidarity with these determined workers.
The European Union reportedly shipped pesticide-laden food to African countries under the guise of humanitarian aid. Thanks to human rights advocates, a review of these shipping policies and ideas for sustainable investment in Africa are being discussed. Acknowledge this important step taken in the right direction.
