The United Nations (U.N.) defines the rule of law as a system that holds both the State and common citizens accountable to equally enforced laws that adhere to international human rights standards. Currently, the Rule of Law is experiencing significant strain due to escalating tensions between the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan. History of […]
In occupied Palestinian Territories (oPt), the gender wage gap remains a persistent issue, with 29% of female workers in the private sector earning a monthly salary below the minimum wage of 1,450 shekels or $390.78 as of 2022. Closing this gap could require more than just financial considerations. Addressing the gender wage gap in Palestine […]
Croatia is located in the southeast of Europe within the Balkan Peninsula and the U.S. recognized its independence in 1992. Child poverty in Croatia has been a significant issue in the country for quite some time and many families felt the negative impacts of the six-year recession that struck in 2008. Socio-Political Background The Croatian […]
Around the world, 1.1 billion people lack access to water, while 2.7 billion face water scarcity for at least one month each year. With changing weather patterns and an increase in extreme weather events like drought and extreme heat, water scarcity has become an even bigger threat than before. Every year, 829,000 people die from […]
The State Statistics Agency reports that as of 2020, more than 450,000 people in North Macedonia lived below the poverty line. Macedonia’s middle class is on the brink of collapsing under economic stress and its poor can barely afford basic necessities. The consequences of Macedonia’s poverty have carved out a treacherous pathway for children to […]
Hong Kong is a special administrative region in China, located at the south-eastern point of China. The region covers Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories, including 261 outlying islands. The constitutional document of the “Basic Law” ensures that Hong Kong maintains its autonomy, due to its integral concept of […]
Ethiopia continues to face a significant and persistent poverty crisis, despite some progress in recent years. According to U.N. data from 2021, approximately 19% of the population lives in poverty. One particular challenge the country grapples with is energy poverty, which affects individuals in poverty-stricken, rural and underdeveloped areas. Energy poverty refers to the lack […]
Croatia, a country in the Northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula, has witnessed significant progress in the realm of women’s rights. Despite its smaller size compared to other European countries, the rights of all citizens in Croatia are of utmost importance. However, the matter of women’s rights in Croatia is a complex and evolving one. […]
The situation of disability and poverty in Ukraine has reached unprecedented levels due to the ongoing conflict with Russia. As native Ukrainians flee the war-torn areas in search of safety and peace, individuals with disabilities are often left behind, unable to defend themselves. A recent study conducted by UNHCR revealed that among the nearly 18,000 […]
Peace Through Music International, formerly known as the Shropshire Music Foundation, shares the power of music with refugees who have experienced displacement and trauma. “Since 1999, the organization has brought its programs to 20,000 children and taught 95,000 classes.” By providing a safe space and a sense of belonging, its programs help vulnerable individuals address […]
