human rights

Luigi Ciotti

by J Kile | Jun 21, 2014 | 21st Century, Economic, Environmental, Europe, Male, Social | 0 |

Luigi Ciotti works tirelessly to build communities that are standing together are slowly turning the tides of corruption and oppression in Italy.

Fan Yew Teng

by J Kile | Feb 5, 2014 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Political, Social | 0 |

Fan Yew Teng lived a life that empowered others through knowledge, inspired them through his action, and lead them with boldness and humility when asked. His story is packed with incidents of courage, risk and compassion that were never boasted about. Here are some of his heroic actions and decisions we do know.

Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim

by J Kile | Jun 16, 2013 | 20th Century, Africa, Female, Political, Social | 1 |

A Pioneer in Women’s Rights For over 60 years Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim placed herself at the...

Kathryn Bolkovac

by J Kile | Mar 13, 2013 | 21st Century, Female, North America, Political | 4 |

Kathryn Bolkovac was formerly a police officer from Lincoln, Nebraska now with the U.N....

Susan B. Anthony

by J Kile | Feb 19, 2013 | 19th Century, Economic, Female, North America, Political, Social | 0 |

Susan B. Anthony – “The Workhorse of the Women’s Rights movement.” A courageous leader in educational reform, labor activism, abolitionism, temperance, and most prominently, women’s rights.

Omer Goldman

by J Kile | Nov 15, 2012 | 21st Century, Female, Middle East, Political | 3 |

The outgoing and friendly Omer Goldman grew up in the Tel-Aviv suburb of Ramat HaSharon. Her...

Malala Yousafzai

by J Kile | Oct 15, 2012 | 21st Century, Female, Middle East, Political, Social | 14 |

Malala has become a young national hero in Pakistan, known for her powerful voice and her courage to stand up for freedom and human rights. From the age of 11 she has boldly expressed her feeling about the restrictions imposed on female education and has united with other students to face an intimidating foe. This past week, the teenage Malala was shot in a failed assassination attempt, she is currently in critical condition.