The significant historical period characterized by the rise of civil rights and liberation movements across the world is the 1960s, often referred to as the Decade of Change. This era saw a surge in activism focused on racial equality, social justice, and anti-colonialism. Movements such as the American Civil Rights Movement, the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa, and decolonization efforts in Asia and Africa were pivotal in challenging oppression. This period fostered global solidarity among marginalized groups, promoting a vision of equality and human rights that transcended national boundaries.