Beauty Pageant Contestants Allegedly Sexually Abused Deserve Justice
Contestants in a beauty pageant allege sexual harassment by organizers. Demand a thorough investigation and accountability now.
Contestants in a beauty pageant allege sexual harassment by organizers. Demand a thorough investigation and accountability now.
Residents in an Alabama community have literally been living in their own waste for years, and their health and quality of life has suffered as a result. Demand the state department who let these deplorable conditions continue prioritize this violation of human rights.
Thousands of women are raped and/or assaulted each day. Government officials need to end gender-based violence and sexual abuse now. Demand a stop to this extreme violation of human rights.
Sexual harassment and abuse—and even reputation-damaging false accusations—are too often allowed to fester because of corporate ineptitude. Demand a leading British news institution clean up its act to ensure a just outcome for all individuals impacted by these scandals.
Multiple J-pop idols reportedly suffered sexual abuse as children. Their abusers? Apparently, members of their own talent agency. Demand an urgent investigation into this shocking case.
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.