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Global JusticeThe Refugee Crisis: United Nations Declares the Problem “Unprecedented”
One of the unintended consequences of people fleeing their homelands as a result of conflict, terrorism, famine, and political and religious persecution...
Human RightsRio 2016: Olympic Games Trump Human Rights?
Ready or not, Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Summer Olympics in August. The Brazilian city, which is set to receive...
Global CooperationThe Security of Human Rights
Recently, President Obama announced the end of the arms embargo against Vietnam, “ensur[ing] that Vietnam has access to the equipment it needs...
Global JusticeWorld Humanitarian Summit: On the front lines for action
The World Humanitarian Summit organized by the United Nations will open on 23 May 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. The aim of the...
Global CooperationNew Challenges for Global Citizens
The Global Citizenship Commission (GCC) under the leadership of the former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown presented its report The Universal Declaration...
Global JusticeEthiopia: Where Economic Progress and Human Rights Clash
When you think of Ethiopia, images of starving children probably come to mind. But the East African nation has come a long...
Human RightsThe Bigger Picture: #BringBackOurGirls is Only the Tip of the Iceberg
It has been two years since the abduction of 267 schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria. The tragedy initially shocked the world. Since 2014,...
Global JusticeLoss of Youth: Growing Concerns over Child Brides in Ethiopia
For privileged children in the United States, their biggest worries are getting their homework done in time to watch TV and being...
Human RightsWomen Are Not Property, So Why Are We Selling Them?
Every year, thousands of women and children are sold into sexual slavery, also known as human trafficking. When people think of human...
Global JusticeEurope’s Push to Send Back Refugees
Over the past few weeks, the European Union (EU) has been itching to sign a deal with Turkey in order to move...
Human RightsGreat American Write-In: The Convention on the Rights of the Child
As his last term comes to an end, supporters and critics alike have asked, what will President Barack Obama’s legacy be? While...