Posts Tagged ‘human rights cause’

A Refugee is…

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

A refugee is an individual who has been forced to flee his or her home country as a result of war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Human Rights are…

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Human rights are those rights to which every human being on Earth is entitled, including the right to life and freedom from violence, enslavement, or other types of abuse. Many organizations, including governments and charities, fight to secure human rights for people around the world.

Human Trafficking is…

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Human trafficking is when people, usually poor or otherwise vulnerable people, are taken captive and exploited. They are often transported far from home and treated as slaves or forced into hard labor or prostitution. Most of these helpless people are women and children who are subject to brutal living conditions. Human trafficking is a major international problem with estimates of the number of trafficked people ranging between 500,000 to 4,000,000 a year.

A Poverty Cause is…

Monday, August 10th, 2009

A Poverty Cause is any organization that works with the TILE community to improve the lives of the billions around the world – and here in the United States – who suffer under the crushing weight of poverty. Poverty is a complicated issue, therefore, Poverty Causes address a variety of poverty-related dimensions from access to clean water, education, and providing loans to help the poor start small businesses.

An Education Cause is…

Friday, August 7th, 2009

An Education Cause is an organization that works to improve people’s lives by providing access to educational resources that aren’t available to them for many reasons. An Education Cause might support teachers in high-need areas, provide books and computers or other supplies, or do anything to help people realize their dreams of earning an education and the possibility for a better life. 

An Environment Cause is…

Friday, August 7th, 2009

An Environment Cause is an organization that works to protect and improve the environment by addressing issues like pollution, deforestation, and climate change. 

A Human Rights Cause is…

Friday, August 7th, 2009

A Human Rights Cause is an organization that works to champion human rights around the world. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Human Rights causes fight against issues like slavery, abuse of prisoners, refugees from violent conflicts, and human trafficking.