A World that Cares Thrives On October 29 each year, we observe the International Day of Care and Support, a dedicated moment to shine a light on the invisible yet indispensable force at the heart of our societies: care. Declared by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 2023, this observance recognizes both paid and […]
Global progress and unity are bringing us closer than ever to ending poverty. For most of human history, poverty was seen as inevitable, a permanent condition for the majority of the world’s people. Yet in the past two centuries, humankind has made extraordinary progress in overcoming it. What was once considered an unchangeable reality is […]
Building Bridges to Justice, One Defender at a Time From the moment she looked across prison bars in Cambodia and locked eyes with a young, battered boy, Karen Tse knew her mission was greater than herself. That encounter – the boy had stolen a bicycle – and a later one with Vishna, a child born […]
Marking May 1 and the Ongoing Fight for Fairness May 1, known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, is a day of global significance, commemorating the struggles and achievements of workers worldwide. Its origins trace back to the late 19th century, rooted in the labor movement’s fight for better working conditions and fair treatment. […]
Do you know why Amnesty International, the non-governmental organization that campaigns for human rights for all and fights injustice in the world, was formed? It was founded because one man appealed for justice for individuals sent to prison for simply having expressed their opinions. Other individuals or groups have also acted on a small scale […]
Getting kids out of the mines A model of “radical inclusivity” has been put into action to address household poverty and ensure child protection in artisanal mining communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Bon Pasteur (Good Shepherd) Kolwezi, the Good Shepherd Sisters’ operation based there, recruits children from the mine sites to attend […]
All previously chronically homeless on the streets with no money in their pockets, 200 people are living in a 27-acre community just outside Austin, Texas, and are paying rent of between $225 to $430 per month. Many of the residents who live in very small homes and recreational vehicles at Community First! Village are employed […]
Denis Mukwege is quite a figure. He’s a gynecologist in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition to performing surgery and repairing victims of rape used as weapons of war in Congo, Dr. Mukwege is an outspoken proponent of human rights and dignity. He is helping and empowering thousands of survivors of sexual violence, while […]
