Human Rights Archives - The Average Advocate

How I Used to Fight Human Trafficking vs. How I Fight Human Trafficking Now

by Elisa | Jan 11, 2023 | Being World Changers, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Seeking Justice, Sex Trafficking, United States, Ways to Make a Difference, Women's Empowerment | 0 |

I used to fight human trafficking differently than I used to. Here’s how I changed and why.

Spectrum of Belief About Justice Issues: Art of Advocacy

by Elisa | Dec 6, 2022 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Human Rights, Leadership, Safe Spaces, United States | 0 |

Not everyone shares the same beliefs, so using the Spectrum of Belief graph helps us to have healthy conversations about justice that aren’t so black and white.

Why Come Alongside the Iranian Women?

by Elisa | Oct 13, 2022 | Being World Changers, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Create Awareness, Human Rights, Seeking Justice, Ways to Make a Difference, Women's Empowerment | 0 |

What’s going on with the Iranian women and how can we help?

Mini Essays: Roe vs. Wade, Support Group and the Question

by Elisa | Jul 23, 2022 | Being World Changers, Children-in-Need, Family & Relationships, Hard Conversations, Human Rights, Lupus and Autoimmune Disease, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Recovery, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice, Spiritual Discipleship, Stuff of the Heart, United States, Women's Empowerment | 0 |

Three things to be cautious of and equip you in the abortion vs. pro-life debate. (From a woman hemorrhaging blood, who had an unplanned pregnancy and almost died from it this year)

The Five Hindrances To Making a Difference on Social Issues

by Elisa | Mar 9, 2022 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Hard Conversations, Human Rights, Safe Spaces, Your Voice on Racism | 0 |

I’ve heard it over and over again, that getting involved in social issues is just too much. I get it. There is a black hole of needs–another famine, another sick friend, and then the news is a constant drone of everything...

My New Job: Lupus in Pregnancy #9

by Elisa | Feb 19, 2022 | Busy Moms, Family & Relationships, Hard Conversations, Human Rights, Live Intentionally, Lupus and Autoimmune Disease, Personal Growth, Raising Kids, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice | 0 |

“Well, I did tell you that if you continued this pregnancy, it would become your new part-time job,” my OB said with a smile. As I look at this week’s schedule, I’m really feeling that “new job that...

Magnificant: Mary’s Poem Rewritten

by Elisa | Dec 29, 2021 | Fully Alive, Human Rights, Live Intentionally, Lupus and Autoimmune Disease, Personal Growth, Seeking Justice, Spiritual Discipleship, Stuff of the Heart | 0 |

Elisa Johnston’s rewrites Mary’s Song, the Magnificant

How to Help: Afghanistan

by Elisa | Sep 30, 2021 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Busy Moms, Children-in-Need, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Family & Relationships, Hard Conversations, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Human Rights, Mental Health, Poverty, Raising Kids, Refugees and Immigration, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice, United States, Ways to Make a Difference | 0 |

How can we help the crisis in Afghanistan? I’ve spent the last month researching ways everyday people can be involved!

Did Jesus Welcome – Join Me!

by Elisa | Sep 29, 2021 | Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Children-in-Need, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Discipleship Tools, Hard Conversations, Human Rights, Personal Growth, Refugees and Immigration, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice, Spiritual Discipleship, Stuff of the Heart, United States | 0 |

Did Jesus welcome immigrants and refugees? What is Christ-like Welcome? Join me at the intersection between faith, politics and justice in discussion!