Why Does Childlabour Still Persist In Both Developed And Developing Countries?
In my last two articles about child labour, I discussed the direct impacts on the children, their education and their families/communities of our consumption of child labour made goods. Additionally, I talked about the impact on their economies and how challenging it is to break the intergenerational poverty persistence cycle.
Coronavirus Vaccine: How Will Poorer Countries Get A Fair Shot?
In the fight against COVID-19, the world is putting an immense amount of resources into developing an effective vaccine. Some scientists and pharmaceutical companies are saying that hopefully we will have a successful vaccine by the beginning of 2021. The problem with such a newly developed vaccine is that there
Political Tensions in Uganda Rise as Elections Approach, EU Won’t Send Election Observers
In Uganda, tensions are running high as the 2021 January presidential elections approach. Not only has the country been campaigning and planning to operate the election under COVID-19 restrictions, but there have been increased reports of political tensions and riots. Additionally, the European Union announced on Monday, November 16th that
“Women’s Hell”: Half A Million Polish Women Protest Near-Total Abortion Ban
Hundreds of thousands of women have taken to the streets to protest a court decision that tightens abortion laws in Poland, resulting in the most massive demonstration since the anti-Communism protests in the 1980s. On October 22nd, the Polish tribunal court ruled that abortion in the case of severe
Poland, Belarus, Intersectionalism, And Hope
Recently, Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, the highest court in the country, imposed a near total ban on abortion, sparking protests throughout the nation. As of October 30th, the Polish government banned abortions due to fetal abnormalities increasing the government’s already restrictive policies towards abortion. This action is an invasion of the
When Staying Home is Not Safer: Domestic Violence Increases Amid Lockdowns, COVID-19 Restrictions
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare many existing social inequalities, such as housing insecurity, economic inequality, and a lack of access to health care. A factor that is often overlooked, however, is an increase in the rate of violence against women and girls during emergency situations. Non-profit organizations and shelters
Food For Thought: Finding A Balance Between Agricultural Production And Climate Change
In her 1962 book Silent Spring, Rachel Carson informed the world of the harmful effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides on the environment. The publication was influential in shifting a world-wide recognition of environmental concerns. Following the publication in 1970, the United States first celebrated Earth day. In 1983, the first
Gender Inequality In Factory Based-Work In China
Gender disparities in the workforce in China have become increasingly visible. Gender inequalities remain existent within all aspects of life for Chinese women. However, these inequalities are particularly prominent within factory-based work. Through factory-based work, the status and role of women have declined on an international scale. The increase of
Sustainable Management Of Natural Resources As Regulation Mode To New Conflicts Dynamics
November 6 marks the annual date of The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, which had been previously established under the tenure of Kofi Annan as United Nations Secretary General. Despite the periods of post-conflict reconstruction and the stepping into the 21st
United Arab Emirates: Progressive Overhaul?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently (November 7) announced what appears to be a significant overhaul of Islamic Personal Laws. President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the new package of reforms, all of which are effective immediately, are receiving considerable international praise. The reforms cover significant legal ground, from
United States Election 2020
Elections in the United States are undoubtedly one of the most significant events in the world. Over the course of this week, these elections have not allowed many of us to sleep properly. It is no wonder that they have been loaded with uncertainty and hesitation. Will Republican Donald Trump
The Dangers Of Unchecked Technology: Oppression From TikTok To Xinjiang
In September 2020, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) published an expansive report entitled “TikTok and WeChat: Curating and Controlling global information flows.” The report discusses the soft power of censorship that these apps exert onto their users. Broadly, it demonstrates how censorship policies of media companies can direct or
Clashes Between Morocco And Western Sahara Break 30-Year Truce
A 30-year peace deal was ended on 14 November by the leader of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, who has accused Morocco of breaking the ceasefire by sending troops into the region. Morocco denies any wrongdoing. Ghali has since issued a decree announcing the “resumption of armed struggle in defence
Canada’s Discrimination Against The Indigenous People Living Within Their Borders Must Not Be Tolerated Anymore
It is an unfortunate part of Canadian history and today’s reality that the Indigenous people within its borders face a multitude of hardships and discrimination from the Canadian federal government and others within the borders. Many Canadians are under the false impression that the Canada they live in now is
Sustainable Development Goal 2: Achieving Zero Hunger By 2030. Where Are We Now?
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 is one of the 17 SDGs established by the United Nations in 2015 which aims to achieve zero hunger by 2030. The rise in food insecurity over the years has become a concerning global issue as the number of hungry and undernourished people continues