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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Fair Trade Designs

An online, fair trade boutique selling fashion-forward jewelry, apparel, and bags. Handcrafted. Sustainably Made. Fairly Traded. Shop ethically without sacrificing your style.

Livermore, California

Emmaus

To support male survivors' journey out of the sex trade and into lives of restored purpose and wholeness, to prevent vulnerable males from entering the sex trade and to equip organizations worldwide to work with male survivors.

Wheaton, Illinois

Eyes That See

A Christian nonprofit that helps women in Ethiopia that desire to leave the sex industry.

Louisville, Kentucky

Poor Culture

Our Mission Our mission is empower the poor to be and to create change. Charged with the words of Jesus, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised. To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. (Luke 4:18-19),” we aim to liberate the poor into the fullness of life. Our Vision We do church, differently. Founded on the teachings of Jesus, we minister to the poor — the least of these, and meet needs in a sustainable manner. We don’t just talk the talk. We walk the walk, and are changing New York City’s poorest district “sidewalk by sidewalk, corner by corner.

Bronx, New York

The Crime Connection, Inc

The Crime Connection Inc is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting survivors of domestic

Kenneth City, Florida

PLOWSHARING CRAFTS INC

Plowsharing Crafts has provided meaningful income to skilled artisans around the world by marketing their products in the St. Louis area since 1985. We are a ministry of the St. Louis Mennonite Fellowship, one of two Mennonite churches located in the St. Louis area. Plowsharing Crafts is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, and a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. We are largely staffed by volunteers from the community, and we always welcome new friends to join our team.

Saint Louis, Missouri

Dream City

Our mission is to inspire change through advocacy, art, wellness, and community connections.

Iowa City, Iowa

Refuge International

Refuge exists to glorify God by partnering with local churches to love refugees and immigrants.

Louisville, Kentucky

FRIENDS OF TILONIA INC

Friends of Tilonia, Inc, through its Sprout Enterprise® initiative, is building a network of artisans, designers and entrepreneurs creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. We draw on the rich cultural heritage of these communities and use indigenous skills and materials to craft our artisan collections. We connect these artisan enterprises to new markets and provide the support needed to ensure these enterprises are successful and sustainable. Our goal is to enable these artisans to earn much more than the bare minimum – and to develop the economic basis to live in dignity, free from hunger and extreme poverty.

Brooklyn, New York

Hollaback!

Our mission is to end harassment in all its forms by transforming the culture that perpetuates harassment and discrimination. We carry out this mission by building the power of everyday people to create safe and welcoming environments for all.

New York

OneRefugee

Champion individuals from a refugee background by helping students obtain an education and prepare for a successful, meaningful, and professional future.

Salt Lake City, Utah