Rwanda is in the process of healing the deep scars that genocide, a lacking international response and associated conflict has left in their wake. As a country, it is making significant strides toward higher levels of equity and poverty reduction. To tackle these major issues, emphasis has been placed on addressing the drivers of suffering, […]
Africa’s utilization of intellectual property rights (IPR), including patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights and other related rights, is significantly limited in comparison to other global regions. In 2020, Africa accounted for only 0.5% of the world’s patent applications, whereas Asia accounted for 66.6%, North America 19.3% and Europe 10.9%. Rights for intellectual property in Kenya […]
On Sept. 23, heavy rainfall from Cyclone Daniel collapsed two dams in the Libyan port city of Derna. The results: a devastating flood, 70 buildings decimated, infrastructure destroyed and at least 11,000 dead. Though Libya received aid from the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Egypt after the storm, much more assistance was required. In response, […]
Period poverty is an overlooked global health issue that directly interrelates with global poverty. Worldwide, 500 million girls lack menstrual products and/or proper sanitary conditions. With 2.2 million women in Panama, period poverty in Panama is a real threat to the nation’s national health. Four key indicators monitor a country’s menstrual health: Awareness and education. […]
As all eyes turn to Palestine and Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, basic resource management and distribution will undoubtedly be essential for the survival of millions. As of October 9th, 2023, Israel laid a “complete siege” on Gaza, known as “the world’s largest open-air prison.” With no food, water or electricity allowed into the […]
Clean and drinkable water is an essential human right. Whether out of bottles in grocery stores, a faucet or tap water. Unfortunately, this is not the case for some people in developing nations. People living in impoverished areas often only have access to water full of parasites, bacteria and other disease-causing organisms. In Ethiopia, this […]
Mozambique sits on the southeast coast of Africa. With access to trade via the Indian Ocean and an abundance of natural resources, its economy saw rapid growth soon after the turn of the century. Despite this, poverty reduction remains stagnant, and 46% of children are multidimensionally poor. Working to bring relief to the country’s most […]
Several people in Nigeria are facing displacement and vulnerability due to the issue of child soldiers. Armed groups recruit children under 18, classifying them as “child soldiers.” Despite international efforts, recruitment continues, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive measures to protect these children. There are a number of factors driving this crisis, but on the […]
War and genocide have caused stagnation in the development of social welfare policies in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a result, concerns regarding disability and poverty in Bosnia and Herzegovina remain highly neglected by the country’s separate entities. While certain USAID programs have worked to improve the accessibility of public spaces for people with disabilities (PWDs) […]
Over the past few decades, Palestine has faced financial strife, which the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated because of commercial shutdowns. Prior to 2020, 29% of Palestinians lived below the poverty line. As of 2021, that number increased to 36% of the population. Despite these statistics, the United Nations and various dedicated individuals provided services and information […]
