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The Rise of Antisemitism in Germany
inequality Susan May Watts 3/20/23 inequality Susan May Watts 3/20/23

The Rise of Antisemitism in Germany

Antisemitism has been rising in Germany since the country’s reunification in the 1990s. In the modern day, antisemitism takes many forms, including hate speech, violent attacks, and anti-Jewish conspiracy theories.

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Religious Discrimination against Muslims in France
inequality, public policy Jackson Dille 3/20/23 inequality, public policy Jackson Dille 3/20/23

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.

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Inadequate Resettlement of Refugees in the Southern European Union
refugees/immigration, food insecurity Jenna Vasquez 8/2/21 refugees/immigration, food insecurity Jenna Vasquez 8/2/21

Inadequate Resettlement of Refugees in the Southern European Union

Over one million refugees have flooded into Europe since 2015, creating the need for their resettlement.

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Mental Health Concerns in Armenia
mental/physical health Morgan Rushforth & Sara Jensen 1/19/21 mental/physical health Morgan Rushforth & Sara Jensen 1/19/21

Mental Health Concerns in Armenia

Armenian mental health care is lacking due to large numbers of individuals requiring those services, and not enough resources being dedicated to mental healthcare.

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Lack of Educational Opportunities for the Roma People in Eastern Europe
education, inequality Morgan Selander & Emily Walter 9/14/20 education, inequality Morgan Selander & Emily Walter 9/14/20

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.

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Troubles in Northern Ireland
public policy Harper Forsgren 7/15/19 public policy Harper Forsgren 7/15/19

Troubles in Northern Ireland

Though the infamous 30-year conflict known as the Troubles ended years ago, lingering tensions from the events of the conflict continue to plague the country today.

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