| Salt March |
Mahatma Gandhi |
India |
1930 |
Independence from British rule |
Civil disobedience, nonviolent protest |
Increased attention to Indian independence |
| Montgomery Bus Boycott |
Rosa Parks |
USA |
1955 |
End bus segregation |
Boycott, peaceful protests |
Desegregation of buses in Montgomery |
| March on Washington |
Martin Luther King Jr. |
USA |
1963 |
Civil rights for African Americans |
Peaceful march, speeches |
Civil Rights Act of 1964 |
| Anti-Apartheid Movement |
Nelson Mandela |
South Africa |
1940s |
End apartheid |
Nonviolent protests, international advocacy |
Abolition of apartheid |
| Women's Suffrage Movement |
Emmeline Pankhurst |
UK |
Late 19th century |
Women's right to vote |
Nonviolent protests, hunger strikes |
Women gained the vote |
| Quit India Movement |
Mahatma Gandhi |
India |
1942 |
Complete independence from British rule |
Civil disobedience, nonviolent resistance |
End of British rule in India |
| Color Revolutions |
Various Leaders |
Eastern Europe |
2000s |
Democratic reforms |
Nonviolent protests, civil disobedience |
Regime change in several countries |
| Solidarity Movement |
Lech Wałęsa |
Poland |
1980 |
Workers' rights, political freedom |
Strikes, nonviolent protests |
Fall of communism in Poland |
| Peasant Revolt |
José Carlos Mariátegui |
Peru |
1920s |
Rights for indigenous people |
Peaceful protests, strikes |
Increased awareness of indigenous rights |
| Save Darfur |
Various Leaders |
Sudan |
2006 |
End genocide and human rights abuses |
Advocacy, education campaigns |
Increased international pressure |
| Environmental Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1960s-present |
Environmental protection |
Nonviolent protests, advocacy |
Legislation for environmental protection |
| Arab Spring |
Various Leaders |
Middle East/North Africa |
2010s |
Democratic reforms |
Nonviolent protests, social media activism |
Toppling of several authoritarian regimes |
| Fridays for Future |
Greta Thunberg |
Global |
2018 |
Action on climate change |
Strikes, peaceful protests |
Increased global awareness of climate crisis |
| Occupy Wall Street |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2011 |
Economic inequality |
Nonviolent protests, sit-ins |
Global conversation about economic inequality |
| Black Lives Matter |
Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi |
USA |
2013 |
End systemic racism |
Peaceful protests, advocacy |
Awareness of racial injustices |
| Chilean Student Movement |
Various Leaders |
Chile |
2011 |
Education reform |
Nonviolent protests, student strikes |
Reforms in the education system |
| March for Our Lives |
Emma González |
USA |
2018 |
Gun control |
Marches, advocacy campaigns |
Increased dialogue on gun control |
| Democracy Movement |
Hong Kong Protests |
Hong Kong |
2019 |
Democratic reforms |
Protests, civil disobedience |
International attention on Hong Kong's situation |
| Plowshares Movement |
Daniel Berrigan |
USA |
1968 |
Nuclear disarmament |
Nonviolent direct action |
Greater awareness of nuclear threats |
| Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament |
Various Leaders |
UK |
1957 |
Nuclear disarmament |
Nonviolent protests, lobbying |
Increased public discourse on nuclear weapons |
| Bhopal Gas Disaster Protests |
Survivors |
India |
1984 |
Justice for gas disaster victims |
Protests, advocacy |
Greater awareness of industrial safety |
| Protests for LGBTQ+ Rights |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1960s-present |
LGBTQ+ rights |
Pride marches, advocacy |
Legalisation of same-sex marriage in many countries |
| Farmers' Protests |
Various Leaders |
India |
2020 |
Farmers' rights |
Protests, sit-ins |
Reversal of controversial farm laws |
| Occupy Sandy |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2012 |
Disaster relief |
Community organizing, nonviolent action |
Community rebuilding post-Hurricane Sandy |
| Global Climate Strike |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2019 |
Action on climate change |
Strikes, protests |
Global mobilization for climate action |
| Jaipur foot movement |
P. L. Agarwal |
India |
1968 |
Free prosthetics for amputees |
Nonviolent outreach, workshops |
Celebrated globally for prosthetic innovation |
| Women's March |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2017 |
Women's rights |
Marches, advocacy |
Global solidarity for women's rights |
| Indigenous Rights Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1980s-present |
Rights for indigenous peoples |
Sit-ins, advocacy |
International recognition of indigenous rights |
| Stop the War Coalition |
Various Leaders |
UK |
2001 |
Opposition to war |
Protests, lobbying |
Increased public opposition to war |
| Anti-Globalization Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1990s-present |
Challenging corporate power |
Protests, advocacy |
Critique of globalization's impacts |
| Free Speech Movement |
Mario Savio |
USA |
1964 |
Free speech rights |
Sit-ins, protests |
Reforms in university policies |
| Anti-War Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
Vietnam War |
Opposition to military intervention |
Protests, marches |
Influence public opinion on the Vietnam War |
| Zapatista Movement |
Subcomandante Marcos |
Mexico |
1994 |
Indigenous rights, anti-globalization |
Nonviolent protests, armed resistance |
Increased recognition of indigenous issues |
| Neturei Karta |
Various Leaders |
Israel |
1950s-present |
Anti-Zionism |
Protests, advocacy |
Controversial position within Jewish communities |
| Women's International League for Peace and Freedom |
Jane Addams |
Global |
1915 |
Women's rights and peace |
Advocacy, conferences |
Influential in peace movements |
| Anti-Nuclear Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1970s-present |
Nuclear disarmament |
Protests, blockades |
International treaties against nuclear weapons |
| Think Global, Act Local |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000s-present |
Local action for global issues |
Community action, local protests |
Localized activism for broader issues |
| Nuclear Free Zones Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1980s-present |
Establishment of nuclear-free zones |
Local referendums, advocacy |
Establishment of many nuclear-free areas |
| Fair Trade Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1990s-present |
Fair trade practices |
Advocacy, educational campaigns |
Growth of fair trade products |
| Sikh farmers protest |
Various Leaders |
India |
2020-2021 |
Farm laws review |
Sit-in protests |
Change in governmental approach |
| Emergency off the couch |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2018-present |
Climate action |
Direct action, protests |
Mobilization for grassroots climate actions |
| Boycott-Divest-Sanction Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2005-present |
End of Israeli occupation |
Advocacy, peaceful boycotts |
Raising awareness about Israel-Palestine issues |
| Landless Workers Movement |
Various Leaders |
Brazil |
1984-present |
Land reform |
Occupations, advocacy |
Pressure for land reform policies |
| Greenpeace |
David McTaggart |
Global |
1971 |
Environmental protection |
Direct action, protests |
Influenced environmental legislation |
| Medicine for the People |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010s-present |
Healthcare access |
Direct action, community outreach |
Healthcare reform advocacy |
| Social Movements for Black Lives |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2020-present |
Racial equality |
Protests, advocacy |
Public awareness on police violence |
| United Farm Workers |
Cesar Chavez |
USA |
1962 |
Farm workers' rights |
Strikes, boycotts |
Improved labor conditions for farm workers |
| Refugee Advocacy Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2015-present |
Rights for refugees |
Protests, legal aid |
Increased global recognition of refugee rights |
| Mass Transit Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000s-present |
Public transportation advocacy |
Nonviolent protests, lobbying |
Investment in public transit systems |
| Safeguarding Human Rights |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Human rights advocacy |
Protests, campaigns |
Greater international focus on human rights |
| Community Gardens Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Food security, local gardening |
Community organizing, education |
Growth of urban gardening initiatives |
| Animal Rights Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1970s-present |
Animal welfare |
Protests, advocacy |
Legislative changes for animal rights |
| Red Feather Development Group |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Native American housing |
Community programs, advocacy |
Improved housing conditions for Native Americans |
| Trans Rights Activism |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Transgender rights |
Protests, advocacy |
Legal recognition in many countries |
| Peace Corps |
John F. Kennedy |
USA |
1961 |
Global development and peace |
Volunteer service, community projects |
Promote peace and friendship through service |
| Kairos Palestine |
Various Leaders |
Palestine |
2009 |
Justice for Palestinians |
Advocacy, peaceful resistance |
Increased global awareness of Palestinian issues |
| Shut Down the School to Prison Pipeline |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010s-present |
Youth rights |
Protests, advocacy |
Policy reform in school practices |
| Free Syrian Army |
Various Leaders |
Syria |
2011-present |
End Assad regime |
Protests, civil disobedience |
Complex outcomes amid civil conflict |
| Occupy Chicago |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2011 |
Economic inequality |
Protests, encampments |
Spotlight on local inequalities |
| Women's Rights to Decide |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1990s-present |
Reproductive rights |
Advocacy, protests |
Increased dialogue on reproductive rights |
| Global Goals Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2015-present |
Sustainable development |
Advocacy, local initiatives |
Greater awareness of UN SDGs |
| Black Panther Party |
Huey P. Newton |
USA |
1966-1982 |
Civil rights, economic justice |
Community programs, advocacy |
Increased awareness on black issues |
| UFW Grape Boycott |
Cesar Chavez |
USA |
1965-1970 |
Rights for farm workers |
Boycott, strikes |
Improved conditions for seasonal workers |
| Free Tibet Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1987-present |
Tibetan autonomy |
Protests, advocacy |
Increased awareness of Tibetan issues |
| Oaxaca Teacher's Struggle |
Various Leaders |
Mexico |
2006 |
Teachers' rights |
Protests, strikes |
Educational reforms in Oaxaca |
| Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
End systemic racism |
Protests, organizing |
Active campaigns against police brutality |
| Economic Justice Campaign |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Economic equality |
Advocacy, protests |
Increased dialogue on economic issues |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2012 |
Domestic worker rights |
Organizing, advocacy |
Improved labor standards for domestic workers |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day |
Various Leaders |
USA |
Non-specifically established |
Recognition of indigenous histories |
Protests, advocacy |
Gaining momentum for official recognition |
| Boycott Texas Instruments |
Various Leaders |
USA |
1950s-1970s |
Opposition to war contracts |
Boycotts, protests |
Increased awareness of war profiteering |
| Black Women's Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000s-present |
Intersectionality in feminism |
Activism, protests |
Expanded the dialogue of feminism |
| Climate Justice Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000s-present |
Justice in climate action |
Protests, advocacy |
Global movement for climate justice |
| Right to Education Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000s-present |
Access to education |
Protests, advocacy |
Increased focus on educational access |
| SAVE Movement |
Various Leaders |
Various Countries |
2000s-present |
Animal rights and farmed animals |
Vigil, advocacy |
Increased awareness of animal rights |
| Protests for Clean Water |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010s-present |
Water rights |
Protests, community organizing |
Increased awareness of water issues |
| Anti-TTIP Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010s-present |
Opposition to trade agreements |
Protests, campaigns |
Increased scrutiny on trade deals |
| Movement for a People's Climate |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2014-present |
Climate action |
Protests, advocacy |
Mobilization for climate change awareness |
| Refugee Resettlement Efforts |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2015-present |
Rights for refugees |
Advocacy, community outreach |
Support for resettlement of refugees |
| End the Boycott of Cuba |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000s-present |
Normalization of relations with Cuba |
Protests, lobbying |
Increased calls to lift the embargo |
| Healthcare is a Human Right |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000s-present |
Universal healthcare |
Protests, advocacy |
Debate on healthcare reform |
| Dark Money Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010s-present |
The influence of money in politics |
Advocacy, protests |
Increased awareness of campaign finance issues |
| Shutdown DC |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2019-present |
Climate emergency protests |
Protests, civil disobedience |
Active civil disobedience for climate action |
| Stand Up for Racial Justice |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Anti-racism |
Advocacy, organizing |
Coalition building for racial equity |
| Domestic Workers United |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000s-present |
Rights for domestic workers |
Protests, advocacy |
Increased protections for workers |
| Transgender Day of Visibility |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2009-present |
Recognition of transgender rights |
Advocacy, awareness campaigns |
Increased visibility of transgender issues |
| Reclaim Our Schools |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Education rights |
Activism, protests |
Advocacy for public education funding |
| Fair Elections Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010s-present |
Electoral reform |
Advocacy, lobbying |
Increased focus on electoral integrity |
| Justice for Migrant Workers |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Rights for migrant workers |
Protests, lobbying |
Increased protections for migrant workers |
| End the Violence Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000s-present |
End violence against women |
Advocacy, campaigns |
Increased awareness of domestic violence issues |
| Revolutionary Blackout Network |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2018-present |
Black media representation |
Media advocacy, protests |
Increased focus on black narratives |
| Rally for the Cause |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2015-present |
Support for justice causes |
Protests, alliances |
Broader awareness of various movements |
| Health Justice Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000s-present |
Healthcare for all |
Protests, advocacy |
Grassroots action for public healthcare |
| Human Rights Campaign |
Various Leaders |
USA |
1980-present |
LGBTQ+ rights |
Advocacy, lobbying |
Legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide |
| Prisoner Reentry Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000s-present |
Support for ex-prisoners |
Advocacy, community programs |
Improved support for reintegration |
| Drop the Debt |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000s-present |
Debt relief for developing countries |
Advocacy, campaigns |
Debt relief measures for vulnerable nations |
| Global Solidarity Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Solidarity for global movements |
Advocacy, networking |
Collaboration among diverse movements |
| Stop the Hate |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2016-present |
Opposition to hate crimes |
Activism, public campaigns |
Greater awareness of hate crimes |
| Teachers for Justice |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Educational justice |
Protests, organizing |
Advocacy for equitable education |
| Climate Action Now |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2019-present |
Immediate climate action |
Protests, advocacy |
Motivating action on climate issues |
| Direct Action Everywhere |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2013-present |
Animal rights and advocacy |
Direct actions, outreach |
Campaigns for animal rights recognition |
| Justice for All, "Various Leaders" |
Global |
2000-present |
Social justice advocacy |
Protests, awareness campaigns |
Awareness of various inequalities |
NaN |
| National Women's Law Center |
Various Leaders |
USA |
1972-present |
Gender equality |
Advocacy, legal support |
Legal advances in women's rights |
| Veteran's For Peace |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2006-present |
Opposition to war |
Protests, advocacy |
Increasing discussions about veterans' issues |
| Split the Check Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010s-present |
Wealth distribution |
Economics and social justice advocacy |
Focus on wealth inequality |
| Global Water Crisis Protests |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010s-present |
Clean water access |
Protests, advocacy |
Increased focus on water access |
| Save our Planet |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2019-present |
Climate change action |
Awareness campaigns |
Increased public pressure for climate action |
| Focus on the Family |
James Dobson |
USA |
1977-present |
Societal family issues |
Advocacy, lobbying |
Influential on family policy issues |
| RetroFit Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2012-present |
Sustainable architecture |
Advocacy for retrofitting |
Increased focus on sustainable building |
| Kids for the Future |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Youth activism |
Protests, education campaigns |
Youth engagement in global issues |
| Sustainable Agriculture Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Sustainable farming |
Education, advocacy |
Emphasis on sustainable practices |
| Restorative Justice Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1970s-present |
Alternative to punitive justice |
Community meetings, advocacy |
Changed perspectives on justice |
| Public Health Advocacy |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Global health reform |
Advocacy, protests |
Increased focus on public health issues |
| Support for Local Business |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010-present |
Sustainable local economies |
Advocacy, promotions |
Growth of local economies |
| Language Preservation Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Preservation of languages |
Cultural advocacy, education |
Recognition of endangered languages |
| Arts for Peace |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Using arts for peace advocacy |
Artistic expressions, exhibitions |
Fostering dialogue through art |
| Transnational Workers' Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Workers' rights globally |
Solidarity, advocacy |
Increased worker rights discussions globally |
| Awareness for Endangered Species |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Biodiversity protection |
Campaigns, educational programs |
Greater awareness of threatened species |
| Advocacy for Disability Rights |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Rights for people with disabilities |
Advocacy, legislative lobbying |
Increase in awareness of disability rights |
| Urban Renewal Movement |
Various Leaders |
Various Cities |
2000s-present |
Improving urban environments |
Community organizing, advocacy |
Focused urban development efforts |
| Vegan Advocacy Network |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2015-present |
Promoting veganism |
Education, outreach |
Increased vegan community engagement |
| High School Activism |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Youth activism |
Protests, organizing |
Engagement of youth in social issues |
| Legalize It Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000s-present |
Marijuana legalization |
Advocacy, protests |
Increased legalization efforts |
| Pro Peace Network |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010s-present |
Global peace efforts |
Advocacy, protests |
Focus on peaceful resolutions |
| Right to Repair Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Consumer rights |
Community organizing, advocacy |
Legislation for repair rights |
| Green Schools Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Sustainable schools |
Advocacy, educational programs |
Increased awareness of eco-friendly practices |
| Disability Rights Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
1970s-present |
Rights for people with disabilities |
Advocacy, protests |
Legislation for disability rights |
| Community Health Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010-present |
Health access for all |
Advocacy, grassroots movements |
Strengthened community health initiatives |
| Feminist Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1848-present |
Gender equality |
Advocacy, protests |
Global progress towards gender rights |
| Youth Climate Strike |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2018-present |
Immediate action on climate crisis |
Strikes, protests |
Mobilization of youth for climate issues |
| Public Education Advocacy |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Defense of public education |
Advocacy, protests |
Strengthening of public school systems |
| Equal Rights Amendment Campaign |
Various Leaders |
USA |
1923-present |
Women's rights |
Advocacy, lobbying |
Increased awareness of women's rights issues |
| Powwow and Indigenous Culture Rebirth |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000s-present |
Preservation of indigenous culture |
Cultural events, advocacy |
Revival of indigenous traditions |
| Community Music Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Music for social change |
Community gatherings, education |
Empowerment through music initiatives |
| Economic Freedom Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Social justice through economic freedom |
Advocacy, grassroots organizing |
Increased focus on economic justice |
| Parkland Shooting Advocacy |
Emma González |
USA |
2018-present |
Gun control |
Advocacy, speeches |
Increased dialogue on gun safety |
| Anti-Racism Community Project |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2017-present |
End systemic racism |
Community engagement, protests |
Raising awareness of racial issues |
| IEP Advocacy Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Rights for children with disabilities |
Advocacy, protests |
Greater focus on educational equity |
| End the Filibuster |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Senate reform |
Advocacy, lobbying |
Highlighting issues within the Senate structure |
| Global Citizenship Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Advocacy for global cooperation |
Community organizing, education |
Enhanced global dialogue on citizenship |
| Zero Waste Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Waste reduction and recycling |
Advocacy, community workshops |
Increased focus on environmental sustainability |
| Indigenous Land Back Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010-present |
Restoration of indigenous land |
Advocacy, protests |
Increased dialogue on land rights |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Support for people with disabilities |
Community programs, advocacy |
Increased focus on rehabilitation and employment |
| Global Health Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Access to healthcare |
Advocacy, awareness campaigns |
Efforts to improve global health access |
| Fair Wages for All Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Minimum wage advocacy |
Advocacy, protests |
Increased minimum wage efforts |
| Restorative Practices Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Non-punitive conflict resolution |
Community meetings, education |
Shift towards restorative justice approaches |
| Kids Against Hunger |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Fight against childhood hunger |
Food drives, community organizing |
Increased focus on child nutrition |
| Green Jobs Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Sustainable employment |
Advocacy, grassroots organizing |
Focus on the green economy |
| End Surveillance Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Opposition to invasive surveillance |
Advocacy, protests |
Raising awareness about privacy rights |
| Support for Mental Health Awareness |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010-present |
Mental health advocacy |
Awareness campaigns, fundraising |
Reducing stigma around mental health issues |
| Protect our Communities Campaign |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2020-present |
Environmental justice |
Advocacy, organizing |
Focus on environmental health issues |
| Girls on the Run |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Empowerment for young girls |
Running programs, workshops |
Increased confidence and health for girls |
| Seniors for Justice |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Senior citizens' rights |
Advocacy, organizing |
Advocacy for the elderly population |
| Policing Reforms Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2020-present |
Police reform |
Advocacy, protests |
Changes in policing practices |
| Global Education Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Education for all |
Advocacy, awareness campaigns |
Advocacy for quality education globally |
| Transgender Awarenes Week |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2009-present |
Visibility for transgender rights |
Awareness campaigns, advocacy |
Increased visibility for transgender issues |
| Children's Rights Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1989-present |
Child rights advocacy |
Advocacy, education |
Increased recognition of children's rights |
| Community Building Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Creating strong communities |
Community organizing, workshops |
Strengthening urban communities |
| Mission of Hope |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Support for global crises |
Advocacy, fundraising |
Increased focus on humanitarian efforts |
| Public Transportation Advocacy |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000s-present |
Investment in public transport systems |
Advocacy, protests |
Efforts to improve public transportation |
| Ban the Box Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Fair hiring practices |
Advocacy, legislative change |
Increased opportunities for those with convictions |
| Families Belong Together |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2018-present |
Opposition to family separation |
Protests, advocacy |
Increased awareness of immigration issues |
| Quaker Peace Testimony |
Various Leaders |
USA |
17th century-present |
Commitment to peace |
Nonviolent action, advocacy |
Influence on pacifist movements |
| Say Their Names Campaign |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2020-present |
Visibility for victims of police violence |
Advocacy, protests |
Increased awareness of racial injustice |
| Support the Arts Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Promotion of the arts and artists |
Advocacy, community events |
Increased funding and awareness for the arts |
| Naming It Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2020-present |
Naming systemic issues in society |
Advocacy, community organizing |
Increased awareness of systemic issues |
| Black Lives Matter Week of Action |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2017-present |
Education about racial justice |
Events, awareness campaigns |
Increased focus on education about justice |
| Racial Justice through Investing |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2020-present |
Investment in marginalized communities |
Advocacy, initiatives |
Shifts in investment practices |
| Open Doors Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Humanitarian support for refugees |
Advocacy, community outreach |
Support for displaced persons |
| Global Fund for Women |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1987-present |
Funding for women's rights initiatives |
Advocacy, education |
Support for women's organizations worldwide |
| Home is Here Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2018-present |
Advocacy for the homeless |
Protests, community programs |
Increased focus on homelessness |
| Equal Pay for Women Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Pay equity advocacy |
Advocacy, protests |
Increased focus on wage gaps for women |
| Right to Health Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Universal healthcare advocacy |
Advocacy, protests |
Push for broader healthcare access |
| Climate Action Network |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Global climate action |
Advocacy, organizing |
Campaigns for international climate action |
| Organizing for Justice |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Social justice advocacy |
Grassroots organizing, protests |
Greater focus on justice issues |
| Defund the Police Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2020-present |
Police funding reform |
Protests, advocacy |
Increased dialogue about policing budgets |
| Anti-Corruption Campaigns |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Combatting corruption |
Advocacy, protests |
Raising awareness of corruption issues |
| Alternative Energy Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Promotion of renewable energy |
Advocacy, community projects |
Increased focus on renewable resources |
| Women of Color Network |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Empowerment of women of color |
Advocacy, organizing |
Increased focus on intersectional issues |
| Unions for Economic Justice |
Various Leaders |
USA |
1930s-present |
Labor rights advocacy |
Negotiations, strikes |
Legislation for worker protections |
| Health and Wellness Advocacy |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Health access for all |
Advocacy, community programs |
Increased public health initiatives |
| Justice for All Abortion Services |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2018-present |
Reproductive rights advocacy |
Protests, campaigns |
Increased dialogue on reproductive rights |
| Support for Refugees Campaign |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2015-present |
Rights for refugees |
Advocacy, fundraising |
Support for refugee resettlement |
| Stop Hate in the Workplace |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2019-present |
Opposing discrimination in work |
Advocacy, campaigns |
Increased dialogue on workplace discrimination |
| Advocacy for Safe Schools |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
School safety and awareness |
Advocacy, organizing |
Increased safety protocols in schools |
| Environmental Justice Advocacy |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Addressing environmental disparities |
Movements, protests |
Focus on environmental justice policies |
| Farmer-Led Climate Action |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010-present |
Climate action for farmers |
Advocacy, community farming |
Focus on sustainable farming practices |
| Ban Child Marriage Campaign |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
End child marriage |
Advocacy, grassroots activism |
Modifications of laws regarding marriage |
| Decriminalize Nature Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2020-present |
Plant-based medicine advocacy |
Advocacy, protests |
Shifts in drug policy towards natural substances |
| Creative Arts Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Arts for social change |
Community organizing, events |
Promotion of cultural expression |
| High Road for Change Movement |
Various Leaders |
Various Countries |
2000-present |
Promoting sustainable practices |
Advocacy, actions |
Focus on holistic sustainability |
| Integrated Pest Management Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Sustainable agriculture |
Awareness campaigns |
Focus on environmentally friendly practices |
| Justice for Victims Campaign |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Support for victims of crime |
Advocacy, outreach |
Increased support for victim services |
| Self-Determination Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Supporting self-determination efforts |
Advocacy, education |
Increased focus on self-determination |
| Access to Information Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Right to open information |
Advocacy, campaigns |
Increased focus on transparency in governance |
| People's Climate March |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2014-present |
Awareness for climate change |
Mass protests, campaigns |
Mobilization for climate action |
| Restore the Vote Campaign |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Voting rights advocacy |
Advocacy, lobbying |
Push for greater access to voting |
| Food Sovereignty Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Control over food systems |
Advocacy, organizing |
Focus on food justice |
| Support for Prisoners' Rights |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Prisoner advocacy |
Protests, organizing |
Highlighting prisoners' rights issues |
| Anti-Bullying Campaigns |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Awareness about bullying |
Advocacy, awareness campaigns |
Increased dialogue on bullying prevention |
| Water Rights Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Access to clean water |
Advocacy, protests |
Increased engagement on water rights |
| Safe Streets Initiative |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Safer urban spaces |
Community organizing, advocacy |
Focus on urban safety improvements |
| Equality for underrepresented groups |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Advocacy for marginalized groups |
Protests, campaigns |
Increased pressure for equitable policies |
| Promoting Awareness for Disabilities |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Disability rights advocacy |
Community programs, advocacy |
Enhancing awareness of disabilities |
| Stand for the 99% |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Advocacy for economic justice |
Protests, organizing |
Mobilizing for economic equality |
| Sustainable Development Goals Advocacy |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2015-present |
Sustainable development globally |
Advocacy, campaigns |
Raising awareness of SDGs |
| Campaign Against Corporate Power |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Opposition to corporate influence |
Advocacy, organizing |
Increased focus on corporate accountability |
| Access to Education Activism |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Educational access campaigns |
Advocacy, programming |
Greater focus on education equity |
| Sanctuary Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
1980s-present |
Support for immigrants |
Advocacy, community support |
Sanctuary for immigrants |
| Racial Reconciliation Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Addressing racial divides |
Advocacy, community dialogue |
Encouraging discussions about race |
| Educate, Advocate, Empower Campaign |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2015-present |
Education and empowerment |
Advocacy, programs |
Focus on empowering communities |
| Stop Police Brutality Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
End police violence |
Protests, advocacy |
Increased scrutiny on police practices |
| Voice of the Homeless Campaign |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Support for homeless individuals |
Advocacy, outreach |
Increased dialogue regarding homelessness |
| Light the Night |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Awareness for health issues |
Community events, education |
Increased fundraising for health research |
| Fight for Families Campaign |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Support for family issues |
Advocacy, community work |
Increased attention on family rights |
| Disability Rights Awareness Day |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Awareness for disabilities |
Advocacy, events |
Increased visibility for disability issues |
| Community Learning Advocates |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Community education programs |
Community organizing |
Increased focus on local education |
| Chronic Illness Advocacy Network |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2015-present |
Support for chronic illness |
Advocacy, outreach |
Greater awareness for chronic health issues |
| Health Equity Now |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2020-present |
Advocacy for health equity |
Advocacy, organizing |
Focused efforts on health disparities |
| Care Co-ops Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Community care initiatives |
Advocacy, organizing |
Focus on caregiving solutions |
| Raising awareness for veterans |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Support for veterans |
Advocacy, outreach |
Increased focus on veteran services |
| Activism for LGBTQ+ Youth |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Support for LGBTQ+ youth |
Advocacy, community programs |
Focus on youth support |
| Local Business Advocacy |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Support for small businesses |
Advocacy, community initiatives |
Strengthening local economies |
| Health for All Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Universal health access |
Advocacy, community programs |
Greater focus on public health |
| Global Village Project |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010-present |
Advancing local economies |
Advocacy, support initiatives |
Mobilizing local economies |
| Access to Healthy Foods Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010-present |
Food justice advocacy |
Campaigns, organizing |
Focus on food access and health |
| Precautionary Principle Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Environmental protection |
Community awareness, advocacy |
Shifting policies towards precaution |
| Awareness for Mental Health |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Advocacy for mental health services |
Campaigns, organizing |
Greater focus on mental well-being |
| Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
Various Leaders |
Global |
1866-present |
Animal welfare |
Advocacy, rescue efforts |
Focus on animal protection |
| Neighbors for Change |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Community improvement initiatives |
Community organizing, events |
Strengthening local neighborhoods |
| Emergency Response Unit |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Rapid response to crises |
Volunteering, organizing |
Rapid response for humanitarian efforts |
| Educators for Justice |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Equity in education |
Advocacy, organizing |
Focus on equitable education practices |
| Walk for Rights Campaign |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Advocacy for various rights |
Walks, awareness campaigns |
Increased public engagement |
| Support Your Local Farmers |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Support for local agriculture |
Advocacy, events |
Strengthening local food systems |
| Opposition to Criminalization of Homelessness |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2010-present |
Support for homeless individuals |
Advocacy, protests |
Increased awareness of homelessness issues |
| End Food Deserts Movement |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Access to healthy food |
Protests, advocacy |
Improving food access in underserved areas |
| Solidarity with Affected Communities |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2000-present |
Support for affected individuals |
Advocacy, community outreach |
Focus on helping impacted communities |
| Support Local Artists Campaign |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2000-present |
Support for local artists and arts |
Advocacy, community events |
Strengthening local art community |
| A Global Citizen Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2015-present |
Empowering global citizens |
Advocacy, community organizing |
Awareness for global issues |
| Teach-in for Justice |
Various Leaders |
USA |
2015-present |
Education advocacy |
Community events, workshops |
Focus on justice education |
| Stand for the Earth Campaign |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2019-present |
Advocacy for environmental preservation |
Advocacy, organizing |
Raising awareness for environmental rights |
| Care for Our Planet Movement |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2010-present |
Advocacy for ecology |
Community projects, organizing |
Focus on ecological sustainability |
| People's Assembly |
Various Leaders |
Global |
2015-present |
Community representation |
Advocacy, organizing |
Increasing community engagement in governance |