Results for “root causes”

Around 8.4% of the world lives in extreme poverty, which the World Bank defines as living on less than $2.15 a day. To put that in perspective, the average cost…

Climate change is the long-term shift of temperatures and weather patterns, leading to things like a warmer planet wracked with more volatile hurricanes, floods and droughts. While climate change can…

Health inequities are systematic variations in health between groups in society. They’re driven by differences in the social determinants of health, which are non-medical factors like income, education, healthcare access…

According to Amnesty International, more than 1 billion firearms are in global circulation. Most of those guns belong to private individuals while the rest belong to the military and law…

According to Merriam-Webster, “racism” is the belief that a person’s race is a “fundamental determinant” of their traits and abilities. In the real world, this has led to persistent and…

Housing is a human right, but millions lack this basic right. According to a 2005 global survey, over 1.5 billion people don’t have “adequate” housing. It’s difficult to identify more…

Human rights are for everyone, regardless of their age, race, class or gender. Treating people unfairly because of their gender creates unjust societies teeming with inequality. Women, girls, transgender people…

Deserts, which are found on every continent, stretch across more than ⅕ of the globe’s total land area. While many think of deserts as barren wastelands devoid of life, deserts…

The United Nations defines human trafficking as “the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring, or receipt of people through force, fraud, or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit.” It…

Despite being least responsible for the outbreak of violent conflict, children are disproportionately affected by the violence and exploitation that occur in war zones. Apart from being caught in crossfire…

In a world of countless challenges, charities are a beacon of hope and resilience. Trusted organisations are crucial for reaching those in need, advocating for change, and paving a path…

In the aftermath of conflict, dictatorship, or mass human rights violations, societies face the challenge of addressing past atrocities while rebuilding for the future. Transitional justice refers to a set…