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Lack of Female Representation in Peace Processes in the MENA Region
Women are included in peace talks in the MENA region at very low rates; they made up less than 35% of negotiators and were mentioned in only 20% of provisions in the last 30 years.
Perpetuation of Poverty in Rural Tanzania
For Tanzania’s rural poor to experience economic success and escape the effects of poverty, the country’s agricultural industry needs sustainable changes.
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.
Sexual Violence Against Female College Students in the United States
Sexual violence on campus is still an issue that affects as many as 1 in 4 female undergraduate students.
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.
Decreased Allowance of Refugees in the United States
Refugee camps and detention centers are becoming increasingly overcrowded, and refugees are waiting over 3 months to see if they are granted asylum.
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.
Protracted Refugee Situations in Kenyan Refugee Camps
Refugees in Kenya are expected to spend 27 years in exile, with no permanent status or homeland.
Inadequate Residential Care for Children in Cambodia
Over 77% of children living in Cambodian orphanages have at least one living parent.
Water Scarcity in the Jordan River Valley
The MENA region, including the Jordan Valley, is one of the driest and most water scarce areas in the world, and water availability has only continued to deteriorate.
Public Healthcare Crisis in Venezuela
Venezuela is experiencing an extreme shortage in medicine, supplies, and equipment that is necessary to prevent, diagnose, and treat health conditions.
Gender-Based Violence Against Women in South Africa
The female homicide rate in South Africa is roughly 24.6 per 100,000 population—nearly six times the global average.
Chronic Poverty Among Youth in the United States
In the United States, 15.5 million children are living in poverty. Individuals who experience poverty as a child are more likely to experience poverty as adults as well.
Linguistic Neglect of Deaf Children in the United States
90% of deaf children are born into a family that speaks a language they cannot naturally acquire.
Isolation Among Generation Z in the United States
Generation Z is the loneliest generation that the world has seen, with isolation rates higher than both Millennials and members of Generation X.
Domestic Violence Against Women in the United States
Approximately 22% of US women have experienced intimate partner violence during their lifetime, but less than 40% of women actively seek help in domestic violence situations.
Healthcare Access in Rural Communities in India
In India, those in rural areas seeking healthcare services must often travel distances of up to 100 km to access them.
Homelessness in the United States
Homelessness occurs for a variety of reasons such as poverty, rent price increases, substance abuse, addiction, and mental illness.
Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest represents a critical issue in our modern world, as it is the root cause of many other problems that affect the entire planet.
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.