The Federal States of Micronesia (FSM) is an island nation in Oceania that gained its independence from the U.S. in 1986 with the signing of The Compact of Free Association. This agreement cemented the FSM as a sovereign nation while ensuring that the U.S. would continue financially assisting their government. Since then, U.S. aid to […]
Peru is a Latin American country well known for its gastronomy and fantastic tourist destinations. However, the fact that so many people want to travel to Peru is one of the reasons why so many countries have started evaluating the risks for their nationals. For instance, the CDC in the U.S. emitted an alert and […]
Teenagers in Eswatini have attempted suicide at a rate of 15%, as they reported feelings of anxiety, depression and self-dissatisfaction. The Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (SEPARC) reports that poor mental health affects 8,229 people in Eswatini, with young people between the ages of 15 and 35 accounting for 40% of these cases. […]
Taiwan experienced a period of extreme poverty after World War II and the Chinese Civil War. Farming was the most common way to earn a living during the early 1950s, contributing to a low Gross National Product (GNP) per capita of $200 USD (at 1950s price levels) and extreme income inequality. Taiwan’s economic conditions shifted […]
Greenland is an autonomous country under Denmark’s rule. Half of the country’s public revenue comes solely from Danish aid and contributions and yet many citizens live below the poverty line. While other members of the Danish Kingdom flourish, including the considerably smaller Faroe Islands, the number of people living in poverty throughout Greenland is at […]
In international relations, the rule of law is a principle of governance that holds all parties, including the government itself, accountable to the same rules. Colombia, however, has faced challenges in fairly upholding this principle, leading to political instability and violence. This article will focus on the fragility and rule of law in Colombia. While […]
Everyone knows that mental health is just as important as physical health. That does not change the fact that mental health encounters neglect concerning overall health and well-being. Antigua and Barbuda, similar to other small Caribbean island nations, faces unique challenges in conversations focusing on mental health due to limited resources, stigma and lack of […]
Vietnam is known for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture and an unfortunate, challenging history. After years of war, Vietnam has become one of the fastest-growing economies and has seen the poverty rate decrease to below 4% in 2023. With one of the most successful implementations of universal healthcare in Asia, Vietnam hopes to see more […]
Millions of Kenyans live in abject poverty. In 2022, the overall poverty rate was approximately 40%, and the food poverty rate was around 32%. Kenyans suffer financially and lack the resources to live a stable and productive life, even as the country’s economy grows. To address this inequality, the Kenyan government and NGOs have implemented […]
Senegal aims to become an emerging economy by 2035, but to achieve this goal, it must tackle a persistent challenge in its labor market: the gender wage gap. Despite economic progress, the country still has one of the highest disparities in pay between men and women. Closing the gender wage gap in Senegal is essential […]
