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Activists bring together storytelling and social justice in new creative campaignShare on Facebook  Share on Twitter   Baltimore residents protest the death of Freddie Gray  on May 1, 2015.

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Activists bring together storytelling and social justice in new creative campaignShare on Facebook  Share on Twitter   Baltimore residents protest the death of Freddie Gray  on May 1, 2015.

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NFL launches 'Let's Listen Together' committee for social justice ...

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We campaign for social and economic justice | Global Justice Now

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We campaign for social and economic justice | Global Justice Now

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Transgender Law Center (TLC)

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RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization

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Inequality of wealth and power is growing

Fewer than 62 people own more wealth than half the world's population. We live in a deeply unjust world where many millions of people cannot access the resources they need because a small elite use them to generate incredible wealth and power for themselves. This takeover of resources by big business, including everything from food to healthcare, energy to water, has been facilitated by political elites. Our democracy is subverted, fuelling poverty, inequality and injustice.

Poverty and injustice remain most acute in the global south, but there are also deepening levels of poverty in 'rich' countries and a '1%' in the global south too.

Another world is possible

We are fighting for a world of economic and social justice, where resources and decisions about how they are used lie in the hands of the many, not the few.

Alternatives are already being built: food sovereignty would allow producers and communities to control the sustainable production and distribution of good quality, healthy food. Energy justice would ensure energy is fairly distributed, democratically controlled, and generated in environmentally sound ways. Water, housing, healthcare and education should be managed to ensure fair distribution and democratic control. Trade can work for people and planet.

What we do

Achieving economic and social justice requires big changes in the world. Through our campaigns, we are building a movement to achieve that kind of change. These include opposing trade agreements such as the US-EU trade deal (TTIP) and the takeover of Africa's food and farming by big business. To achieve these things we:

Amplify the voices of people fighting the corporate takeover of their resources around the world, and build support for the democratic alternatives they are creating

Forge a community for change here in Britain by helping to foster local activist groups, build alliances, organise events and educate people about the causes of injustice

Use our influence as UK citizens to change UK government policy and counter the power of big business

The aim of everything we do is to help ordinary people across the world reclaim power and make the big changes we need to achieve economic and social justice.

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We campaign for social and economic justice

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Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR)

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Organizations Supporting Human Health and Rights:American Civil Liberties Union.Amnesty International.Amnesty International USA.Children's Environmental Health Network.Clean Clothes Campaign.Doctors Without Borders.Feminist Majority.Free the Children.

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Organizations Supporting Human Health and Rights:American Civil Liberties Union.Amnesty International.Amnesty International USA.Children's Environmental Health Network.Clean Clothes Campaign.Doctors Without Borders.Feminist Majority.Free the Children.

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We didn't see this year coming, but we heard it from all sides. In Signal & Noise 2016, you'll find the way we made sense out of all of that sound.
2016 has been an eventful year for social justice. On one hand, we've seen courts uphold the rights of trans people and strike down restrictive anti-abortion laws; on the other, we're facing a deeply conservative administration that could roll back many hard-won victories. There's an overwhelming sense of uncertainty about the future right now, but there's one thing we can be sure of: The fight for equality will continue. Hundreds of groups are still working to protect people, resources, and liberties, and they're not going away - no matter who's in power.

Here's an unranked Top 10 list of organizations playing critical roles in securing the rights and safety of millions of Americans. Whether you've only recently become involved with social justice or are an experienced activist looking to build bridges, these groups are a great place to turn to keep the march toward justice moving.
1. Black Youth Project 100 (BYP 100)
What They Do: BYP 100 holds trainings, protests, and social media campaigns for LGBTQ rights, women's rights, and the decriminalization of black youth. BYP 100 is often involved in efforts to end systemic oppression, such as police brutality and economic decline in black communities. At its core, the organization builds and follows the leadership of young black people.
2. Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR)
What They Do: CRR advocates for all people to have access to healthy reproductive choices. The organization defends reproductive rights both here in the States and around the world, often through the court system. Right now, CRR is rallying to uphold Roe v. Wade in case President-elect Trump's administration attempts to overturn the most important reproductive rights case in our country's history.

Notable Work in 2016: CRR filed a lawsuit on behalf of five Texas abortion clinics in the case of Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, which challenged a law requiring clinics to have admitting privileges at hospitals in order to operate. On March 2, CRR and several other repro rights organizations rallied outside the Supreme Court as arguments were heard in the case. In June, the court ruled in favor of Whole Woman's Health - a historic win against restrictive laws aimed at shutting down abortion clinics.
3. Rape and Incest National Network (RAINN)
What They Do: RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-HOPE) and works with over 1,000 other organizations to support victims of sexual assault. Prevention efforts include educating the public, lobbying for more effective prosecution of sexual assault cases, and helping institutions like colleges better address rape culture on campus. RAINN is inclusive of all genders and identities in its work, understanding that sexual assault survivors come from a wide range of backgrounds.
4. The National LGBTQ Task Force
What They Do: The Task Force is the oldest national LGBTQ advocacy group in the country, operating since 1973. Petitions, lobbying, research, activism training - the Task Force damn near does it all. The organization also stands out for centering the concerns of LGBTQ immigrants and queer people of color, and for elevating trans leadership.

What You Can Do: Sign up for advocacy trainings from the National LGBTQ Task Force online or in person. Check the website for other actions you can take, like signing petitions. And you can, of course, offer financial support by making a donation.
5. Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV)
What They Do: Muslims for Progressive Values works to build compassion and understanding for Muslim communities while supporting social activism. The organization advocates for LGBTQ rights, women's rights, and human rights in general, and regularly participates in global advocacy projects with the U.N. MPV works on these issues both within the Muslim community and in our society as a whole.

Notable Work in 2016: After the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, many Muslim Americans responded with compassion for LGBTQ and Latino communities affected by the violence. MPV called out homophobia and offered support for the families of the victims. At a time when an entire community is regularly blamed for the horrific actions of a few people, it's important to remember that people like the members of MPV are also out there doing tremendous good.

What You Can Do: You can join one of several chapters from Atlanta, Georgia, to Tunisia; attend events put on by MPV; donate; or check out one of the many organizations it partners with to support its vision.
6. Fight for $15
What They Do: Fight for $15 believes that no one who is employed full-time should have to struggle to meet their basic needs, and advocates for everyone to have a living wage. Led by fast-food employees demanding a life above the poverty line, the movement also includes childcare providers, educators, and workers from many other industries.

Notable Work in 2016: Fight For $15 won at the ballot box this year in four states: Washington voted for a $13.50 minimum wage, while Colorado, Maine, and Arizona chose a $12 minimum wage. Each of these states will adjust for cost of living after 2020 due to provisions in their new wage laws. The Democratic Party also adopted a call for raising the minimum wage to $15 over the next several years. None of this would be possible without the tireless efforts of the members of Fight for $15 across hundreds of cities.

What You Can Do: You can sign up and take action right at the Fight for $15 website. Look for chapters in your state and city to see how you can get on the front lines for a living wage.
7. Transgender Law Center (TLC)
What They Do: The Transgender Law Center defends the rights of trans people in court, advocates for gender-affirming legislative policy, and works to raise public support for transgender people. The organization also provides legal advice for trans and gender nonconforming people fighting discrimination.

Notable Work in 2016: Ashton Whitaker, a trans student in Wisconsin, was represented by the Transgender Law Center when he challenged his school for forcing him to use a restroom separate from other students. With TLC's help, Ashton won the right to have his gender recognized by the school. Cases like this are setting a precedent of acknowledging, honoring, and protecting the rights of transgender people in every facet of their lives.
8. National Organization for Women (NOW)
What They Do: Since 1966, the National Organization for Women has been the leading grassroots organization for women's rights. By centering the leadership of women from all walks of life, including trans women and women of color, NOW has grown to include hundreds of chapters across all 50 states. NOW organizes protests, lobbying, advocacy, and volunteer efforts to further the rights and safety of women.
9. Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM)
What They Do: The Fair Immigration Reform Movement is a nationwide coalition of immigrant rights organizations that push for compassionate immigration laws. The core values of FIRM include more accessible paths to citizenship, addressing the root causes of migration, and ending the mass incarceration of immigrants.

Notable Work in 2016: This spring, FIRM joined with artists and filmmakers to launch " The Faces of DAPA and DACA+ Exhibition," a campaign created to highlight families that could be separated without the protection of DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans) and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Last January, 26 Republican governors sued to block DAPA and the expansion of DACA; supporters of the policies lost before the Supreme Court in a 4-4 split decision, but this exhibit uses storytelling and photographs to remind us of what is at stake for immigrant families.
10. Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN)
What They Do: The Indigenous Environmental Network organizes with native communities to fight for the rights of the people and the land. They are involved with protests against oil pipelines and fracking, as well as calls to address climate change. Led by and centered around indigenous people, IEN brings the values of those cultures to the work for environmental justice.

Notable Work in 2016: IEN has been on the ground at Standing Rock since the early days of protest against the path of the Dakota Access Pipeline. One way IEN has helped is by making sure that regular updates, pictures, and videos have been getting out to the public from the camps. This is one of many groups supporting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as they protect their water and people from pollution.

What You Can Do: IEN works on a number of issues, from food sovereignty to ending oil dependency. Check the IEN website for current calls to action, to sign up for the newsletter, and to make a donation if you can.
Check out more from the year in music, culture, politics, and style in Signal & Noise 2016.

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10 Social Justice Organizations That Rocked 2016 - And Need You In 2017

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We didn't see this year coming, but we heard it from all sides. In Signal & Noise 2016, you'll find the way we made sense out of all of that sound. 2016 has been an eventful year for social justice.

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BYP 100 holds trainings, protests, and social media campaigns for LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, and the decriminalization of black youth. BYP 100 is often involved in efforts to end systemic oppression, such as police brutality and economic decline in black communities. At its core, the organization builds and follows the leadership of young black people

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https://www.amnesty.ca/

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Justice is speaking up for what is right

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Justice is speaking up for what is right

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Justice is believing in what is right and fighting for what you believe in.  It shows you believe in fair rights and fair play

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Justice is believing in what is right and fighting for what you believe in.  It shows you believe in fair rights and fair play

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Campaign 2000   A cross-Canada public education movement to build Canadian awareness and support for the 1989 all-party House of Commons resolution to end child poverty in Canada by the year 2000.

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Campaign 2000   A cross-Canada public education movement to build Canadian awareness and support for the 1989 all-party House of Commons resolution to end child poverty in Canada by the year 2000.

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Justice is just fighting for rights and freedom

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juice is being nice