The Welfare Rights Movement emerged in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States, advocating for the rights of low-income individuals and families to access government assistance programs. Activists sought to challenge the stigma associated with welfare and demanded better benefits, fair treatment, and the elimination of discriminatory practices within welfare systems. Key organizations, such as the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO), played a significant role in mobilizing communities and raising awareness about the struggles faced by welfare recipients. The movement emphasized the importance of social justice and aimed to empower individuals to assert their rights to economic security and dignity.