Human Rights Good News

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This year’s Paris Olympics will be home to the first-ever nursery in the history of the Games. And it’s all thanks to the most decorated track and field athlete in history.

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Some factors in policymaking are obvious, others not. Often, policy is made by groups of people working together — advocates, regular citizens, lobbyists, lawmakers. Less often, there’s a single person who emerges as the key figure in making new policy.

As part of ongoing contract negotiations, the Bird Union (yes, that’s its real name) is calling for raises, pay parity and more parental leave.

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These quotes serve as a stark reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and support refugees.

Oppressed minorities in Europe found the printing press to be a powerful ally in putting the spotlight on their agony — and it mirrors the work of humanitarians and activists today.

As we commemorate Juneteenth, journey with us through a series of inspiring quotes that bring to life the history and significance of this day.

One state will now offer free access to an accessibility app called Aira, helping blind and low vision state park visitors enjoy their adventures.

For the first time in Brazil, a traditional community has been awarded the concession to manage and operate visitor facilities inside a state conservation unit.

As troublesome as somestatistics may be in terms of what they show about how little people know about the Holocaust, there’s another aspect to Holocaust knowledge that often goes overlooked.