Global humanitarian issues are complex and oftentimes overlap cultural traditions and national boundaries. What might be acceptable in one’s culture may be a violation in another.
Global issues affect human rights, quality of life, and peace and security. Without a clear understanding of global issues, we cannot know how to create solutions to resolve them. Here, we break down the essentials to help lend an understanding of key terms and issues.
Forced Displacement
Forced displacement refers to the involuntary or coerced movement of people who leave their homes, home regions, or country due to conflict, persecution, violence, or ethnic cleansing. Persons experiencing forced…
Gender Equality
Gender equality is a fundamental human right. It means that the aspirations, needs, and different behaviors of men and women are valued and favored equally.Gender equality does not mean that…
Gendercide
Gendercide is the deliberate and systematic killing of members of a specific gender, typically female, in a population. The World Bank lists violence against women and girls as a global…