HRF Report: Authoritarianism and Human Trafficking
The Human Rights Foundation published a new report exploring the global state of human trafficking and the connection between authoritarianism and trafficking. The report’s findings suggest authoritarianism is a root cause of human trafficking. Human trafficking exists in every region of the world. In 2021, an estimated 27.6 million individuals were trapped in this form […]
How Laws Are Made and How to Research Them
Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government and makes laws for the nation. Congress has two legislative bodies or chambers: the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Anyone elected to either body can propose a new law. A bill is a proposal for a new law.
Human Rights Foundation
The Human Rights Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. What differentiates HRF from other human rights organizations is our singular focus on authoritarian regimes. We consider our mission essential given that today more than 4 billion people live under tyranny.
Volunteer—challenging racism
Interested in volunteering for Challenging Racism? Challenging Racism is looking for volunteers to join us as we design and implement a range of fundraising and outreach activities for the Executive Director and Board. Volunteers help plan events, build partnerships, outreach via social media, apply for grants, and design programs for organizations needing our conversations.
You can make a difference
Every child deserves to be safe. Yet every single day immigrant and refugee children struggle against unspeakable violence and injustice in search for safety. We at KIND work diligently to protect these children. But the more hands and the more voices the bigger difference we can make for these children.
Being antiracist
To create an equal society, we must commit to making unbiased choices and being antiracist in all aspects of our lives. Race does not biologically exist, yet how we identify with race is so powerful, it influences our experiences and shapes our lives. In a society that privileges white people and whiteness, racist ideas are […]
How you can help Native Americans
How can you help Native Americans? Here are some real, practical and meaningful ways that you can give support to indigenous people in your community and around the country. If you have never visited a native reservation, it is difficult to understand the actual reality of what the lives of modern native people are like.
Volunteer with WINGS
Volunteers play an important role in supporting our resale stores, logistics center, and Safe Houses. They also help make our fundraising events successful. We also welcome Eagle Scout or Girl Scout troops who are interested in doing projects for WINGS.
Volunteer with Equality Texas
Equality Texas is always looking for additional volunteers to become a part of our already extensive statewide presence. We envision a Texas where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Texans and their families have full equality in the hearts and minds of our fellow Texans and in all areas of the law.
4 musts for volunteering with indigenous communities
Miscommunication and unintentional mistakes are bound to happen between international volunteers and local communities. Getting adjusted to a new culture, people, and environment can be overwhelming for even the most rational person, and that’s why it’s super important to volunteer with an “on the ground” organization that can help international volunteers to get acclimated to […]
