September 18 and 19 marked a significant milestone for Ascend, as we celebrated the graduation of 49 girls from the program. Their hard work and dedication have culminated in this moment, where they received certificates acknowledging their...
Introduction from the Human Rights Team: We are proud to present this article from Loretta Simon Helms, a long-time supporter of Safe Spaces. In Kenya, drought forced rural people to migrate to the urban city of Nairobi seeking a better life. However, with climate change patterns, the same people are displaced...
“Violence against older persons is a global phenomenon ... such violence and abuse often go unnoticed and remain a taboo in many societies.” – UN independent expert Claudia Mahler
The United Nations defines an older person as aged 60 years and older, recognizing that ageing definitions vary depending on...
Prostitution, often euphemistically referred to as “sex work,” is a complex and contentious issue that lies at the intersection of human rights, gender equality and socioeconomic factors. While some argue for its legalization and regulation, the harsh realities of this industry paint a grim picture of exploitation, violence and human rights violations.
Sustainability, corporate responsibility and greenwashing (conveying a false impression or misleading information about how a company’s products are environmentally sound) are the buzzwords of the fashion world today, but the reality of being an ethical consumer and producer is far more complicated than most realize. What challenges are textile workers facing today? What challenges stand in...
Some argue that “human trafficking” and “human slavery” are two different things. Academics aside, if you consider that in both cases the person loses their freedom, is subject to abuse and does not get paid, they are close enough to being the same thing. Both result in victims.
The UN definition for human trafficking includes...