The Rohingya remain one of the most displaced people in the world, with more than a million Rohingya currently living as refugees outside of Myanmar and more than 3 million internally displaced. Fearing persecution, many have sought refuge in neighboring countries, including in Cox’s Bazar, the world’s largest refugee camp, in Bangladesh where they continue […]
Chile is a country in South America with a population of about 21 million. Compared to other countries in the region, hunger is not one of its major problems. It scores less than five on the Global Hunger Index. This puts it in the top 25 countries in terms of GHI. As positive as this […]
Returning migrants, or ‘returnees’ refers to individuals who move back to their country of origin. Many migrants return to Chad involuntarily and face numerous challenges as they try to reintegrate into society. Chad’s Humanitarian Crisis Armed conflict, the climate crisis and food insecurity have worsened Chad’s humanitarian crisis. In 2022, 44.8% lived in poverty and […]
The saying “The children are our future” is a widely held belief that underscores the importance of prioritizing children’s well-being worldwide. Yet, some regions, including Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), fall short of this ideal. This is not a unique issue facing Myanmar, however. Fortunately, Myanmar’s children are not alone in their fight for a […]
While Albania has made significant economic progress in recent decades, poverty remains a challenge in many rural communities. Across the country, however, innovative development initiatives like eco- tourism are creating new opportunities for economic growth and poverty eradication in Albania. Although Albania’s economy has steadily expanded over the past two decades, many rural residents still […]
The International Labour Organization (ILO) reports that women worldwide earn almost 20% less than their male colleagues. Despite making progress towards gender equality, analysts identify the gender wage gap in Serbia as an ongoing social and economic problem. The wage gap that women in Serbia face reveals other challenges like occupational segregation and labor market […]
The International Affairs Budget accounts for less than 1% of total federal spending in the United States (U.S.), yet it continues to play a major role in reducing global poverty and supporting humanitarian aid worldwide. The budget funds diplomacy, food assistance, international health programs and development programs that provide millions of vulnerable people with access […]
Motivated by a desire for the island’s government to change regimes, U.S. President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14380 on January 29th, 2026, authorizing the imposition of heavy tariffs upon oil provisions sent to Cuba and delivering a huge blow to the progress made toward SDG 1 in Cuba. The island is one of Latin […]
Migration to Peru has dramatically changed in recent history. Many Peruvians have left the country for better economic opportunities, but Peru has now become one of South America’s major destinations for Venezuelans in search of safety, work and a new life. According to the U.N. Refugee Agency, Peru had 530,369 Venezuelans asylum-seekers and 4,957 formally […]
Suriname is a small, vibrant country in northern South America, bordered by Brazil to the south, Guyana to the west, French-Guiana to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the north. Suriname is known for its lush tropical rainforests and diverse cultural heritage. However, the gender wage gap in Suriname remains a key issue that […]
