Sudan is currently dealing with one of the fastest-growing global crises. About nine months ago, war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF – a militia previously linked to the Sudanese Government). Since that time, more than 7 million people have fled their homes.
At the end of the year, many of us are looking for ways to show support for organizations whose values reflect our own and who work tirelessly for the causes that are closest to our hearts. While there are many charities out there doing this important work, we chose to...
On November 6, the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict was observed and has been observed as a special day designated by the United Nations since 2001.
Armed conflicts have always affected the natural environment. Over time parties to armed conflicts...
A largely hidden but deeply problematic segment of US society is that of migrant youth in the United States – refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants. Many are irregular unaccompanied minors. But even those who come with family through regulated channels experience great difficulties. This article is intended to...
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence was launched in 1991 by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership at Rutgers University in New Jersey, USA. At the time of publication of this article in October 2023, the Center is no...
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons was established by the United Nations in 2014 and is observed annually on July 30. The purpose is to raise awareness and promote and protect the rights of...