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.
Religious Persecution
Religious persecution is the mistreatment of an individual or group because of their religious beliefs and practices – or lack thereof. Examples of religious persecution can be traced to the…
Starvation as a Weapon
Food insecurity is on the rise and the primary cause is armed conflict. Famine in conflict regions is intentionally being inflicted. Conflict affects food security, disrupts supply, and forces people…