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.
Human Rights
Human rights are rights that are inherent to all human beings, regardless of sex, race, religion, nationality, place of residence, ethnic origin, language, or any other status. All humans are…
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking refers to the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide…
Peace and Security
Peace and security are to society what air, water, and food are to people: we need them to live. Peace and security are critical as it affects every aspect of…
Reconciliation
Reconciliation is the process of building or rebuilding relationships after there have been massive and widespread human rights violations. Reconciliation helps societies move from a divided past to a shared…