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Violence Against Muslims in India
Constituting 14% of India's populace, Muslims are the largest religious minority, with around 200 million individuals.
Educational Barriers for Children in Nepalese Brick Kiln Communities
Throughout Nepal, brick kilns employ thousands of families annually for the seasonal work of crafting and shipping bricks. As families migrate between work in brick factories and agricultural work at home, more factors block their children from a complete and quality education.
Barriers to Higher Education DACA Recipients Face in the United States
While it is relatively safe for undocumented students to be more visible within higher education, many still choose to be invisible on campus, leaving them to navigate their education in silence due to the wariness of sharing their immigration status.
The Effects of Medical Misinformation on the American Public
Medical misinformation is becoming an urgent issue for United States citizens—leading to increased deaths, a lack of trust in health professionals, and hate crimes and racism.
Lack of Access to Quality Education for Rural Indigenous Communities in Chiapas, Mexico
Government neglect due to corruption in government and the isolation of indigenous communities fuels indigenous educational inaccessibility.
Educational Funding Inequality in Southern US High Schools
There is little being done to understand and solve the problem of underfunding in rural areas of the US
Drop-Out Rates among First-Generation Undergraduate Students in the United States
Intergenerational social mobility, or the ability of children to surpass their parents' socio-economic status, is significantly limited when first-generation students drop out of college.
Lack of Women in Government in the MENA Region
The MENA region has not had the opportunity to have a significant influence from women in government positions and can benefit from a gender-balanced government.
Lack of Quality Civic Education in Public Schools in the United States
The lack of quality education in the United States is characterized by an insufficiency of quality curriculum, deficiency of support for teachers, and a lack of legislative action.
Educational Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Youth in the United States
The United States’ history of racial segregation continues to play a key role in educational disparities experienced among minority students.
Indigenous Adult Illiteracy in the Andean Region of South America
The Andean Region of South America is subject to higher levels of indigenous adult illiteracy due to historical discrimination and perpetual challenges indigenous peoples continue to face.
Educational Disparities Among Girls in India
The average female literacy rate throughout the world is 79.9%, while for men it is 89.2%. India lingers behind at 62.3% for women as compared to 80% for men.
Lack of Educational Opportunities for the Roma People in Eastern Europe
There are many Roma children that are misplaced into special education schools or misdiagnosed with mental disabilities due to racial discrimination.
Elevated School Dropout Rates in Rural China
Many factors, including economic inequality between rural and urban areas, contribute to a lower caliber of education in rural provinces.
Girls’ Access to Education in Ghana
Though Ghana has made great strides in relation to educational accessibility, there are still large gaps between male and female educational achievement.
Illiteracy Among Adults in the United States
Illiteracy affects a person’s ability to fully participate in and contribute to the world around them. About 18% of the US adult population is functionally illiterate.