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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.
Home Ownership Inaccessibility for Upcoming Generations in the United States
The combination of wage stagnation and increasing costs of living is making homeownership more difficult to achieve.
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.
Lack of Women in Federal Level Politics in the United States
The disparity between the female population and female representation in government demonstrates the barriers that hinder gender equality in political leadership
Mass Shootings in the United States
School shootings reached an all-time high in 2022 and have increased by 1,900% from 2010–2022
Inadequate Sexual Health Education for High School Students in the United States
Sexual health education across the United States is inconsistent and inadequate in providing the information necessary to allow individuals to make informed, healthy decisions about their sexuality and sexual activity.
The Underreporting and Dismissal of Sexual Assault Cases Against Women in the United States
It is estimated that less than 1 out of 3 sexual assaults are reported every year
Impacts of Climate Change in the United States
Though only 4% of the global population, the United States has created 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 1850—more than any other country.
The Homeownership Gap between Black and White Families in the United States
In 2019, the homeownership gap between the white and black population was larger than the gap in the 1960s, this, before the Civil Rights Movement.
Opioid Use Disorder in the United States
Chronic pain, overprescription, illicit use of opioids, and an inability to access effective treatment are all contributing factors to the ever-rising issue of Opioid Use Disorder in the US
Child Abuse in Residential Homes of Ghana
Over 50% of children in Ghanaian residential homes reported exposure to violent discipline, and approximately 25% of them reported not receiving any responsive care
Religious Discrimination against Muslims in France
Relations have not always been easy between France’s Muslim and non-Muslim populations, and 42% of French Muslims reported feeling discriminated against in a 2019 study.
Lack of Child Protection in US Custody Proceedings Involving Allegations of Abuse
The United States needs to take more measures to ensure that if children end up in the home of an abuser, the victims of the abuse are recognized, fought for, and helped in the ways they deserve.
Barriers to Career Advancement Among Skilled Immigrants in the US
Over 2 million highly-skilled immigrants in the US experience underemployment and unemployment.
Inadequate Healthcare Services Among Individuals with Autism in the United States
Healthcare services for individuals with ASD are not as accessible as for those without ASD. These services include routine healthcare that all individuals benefit from
Income Instability Among Artisans in South Asia
The consequences of income instability for artisans include the perpetuation of poverty, a shrinking artisan economy, and a shrinking global economy. Organizations like Ethik Collective may help address this issue by connecting artisans with stable business partnerships.
The Occupation of the Uyghur People by the Chinese Communist Party
The genocide is occurring in internment camps in Xinjiang, where sterilizations, abortions, killings, and other human rights violations are taking place.
Child Labor in Ghana
Child labor is extremely prevalent worldwide and, especially in Ghana, where 21% of children ages 5–17 are involved in child labor.
Inadequate WASH Infrastructure among Rural Populations in the Pacific Islands
Sixty-two percent of the Pacific Islands Region is rural, and those populations lack resources and funding for WASH infrastructure.
Corruption in Uganda
Corruption in Uganda is mainly caused by a skewed power dynamic, allowing those in power to continue to redirect cash flows unhindered.