Human Rights

Ahead of the Global Citizen Festival, taking place in New York City in September, Global Citizen shares key facts about how investing in women helps achieve gender equality.

Millions of young people in the US are suffering, whether from abuse at home, pressure from social media or exposure to violence. But navigating the mental health care system can be disheartening.

New Census Bureau data show the U.S. population is getting older — and at the same time, our prison populations are aging even faster. In …

Racial, ethnic, and gender disparities across the U.S. economy are a personal tragedy for the millions of individuals who suffer from the emotional, psychological, and social consequences. These disparities also…

The region of Maui has been revered by its Indigenous peoples as a sacred place for generations. It is believed to be the home of Kihawahine, a woman who transformed into a goddess.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, stands as one of the most significant civil rights laws in U.S. history. Designed to eliminate discrimination and ensure equal opportunities for Americans with disabilities, the ADA has had a profound impact on advancing health…

New Jersey’s Statewide Coalition of Educational Equity organized the discussion in anticipation of a much-awaited ruling on a school segregation lawsuit.

Filing a federal complaint, as my organization did, is not enough. Black parents must come together to hold school & government officials to account.

We all benefit when our most transformative change agents are given the time and resources necessary to dream big.

Despite having greater needs, Black, brown, and low-income students in Pennsylvania attend schools with the least experienced, least qualified teachers, a new report has found.

An excerpt from Rich White Men on the life-changing impact of inherited privilege…