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Hunger is a state of prolonged and severe food insecurity that can lead to malnutrition, illness, and death. It is a complex and multifaceted problem that is driven by a range of factors, including poverty, climate change, conflict, and inequitable access to resources. Hunger affects millions of people around the world, particularly in developing countries.
Hunger and human trafficking:
Hunger and poverty can make people vulnerable to human trafficking, as they may be desperate for work or other opportunities to support themselves and their families. In some cases, people may be trafficked for labor in the agricultural sector or other industries related to food production. Women and girls may also be trafficked for sexual exploitation as a means of survival. Addressing the root causes of hunger, including poverty and inequality, is critical to preventing and addressing human trafficking. Efforts to promote food security, economic development, and access to education and healthcare can help to reduce vulnerability to trafficking.
Child Labour Essay: We live in an age where many of us are privileged enough to enjoy technology-driven amenities, or to acquire education from a proper school, or to satisfy our hunger thrice a day. But, there are still some children out in the world who have not even relished a fraction of such comforts….
Sian Norris reports how news that East Africa’s drought is entering its fifth year spells danger for women and girls International development charities are warning the ongoing drought in East Africa threatens to rollback progress on gender equality, with girls at increased risk of child marriage and other forms of gender-based violence. Byline Times revealed…
Write off foreign debt of poor nations and in return cancel climate debt owed by rich nations to the poor The Church’s social teachings need to be practiced, according to Pope Francis. “The price of unbearable sacrifices” is the debt of human suffering imposed on the poor and exploited caused by international debt, he said….
There is one thing above others that humans can never escape and that is the burden of debt. Almost every one, except the millionaires, has a burden of debt. The hugely rich, however, can be in debt, too. Everyone seems to owe someone. There are different kinds of debt such as the “debt of honor”…
We must prioritise the protection of children during this period of economic and political instability Sri Lanka—As the crisis in Sri Lanka deepens, ECPAT International and our global membership are calling for increased protection of Sri Lanka’s children. A state of emergency has been declared as the country grapples with inflation and protesters take to […]
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OTTAWA — A global food crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine is leading to more underage girls being forced into marriage, Canadian aid agencies warn. Plan International Canada said there has been an alarming rise in the number of teenage girls in developing countries who are being forced into marriage because their families cannot…
In a story posted on the Adorers website, Soledad, who is in charge of the home, said that when she asks “the girls why they came to Colombia,” they answer “because in Venezuela it’s worse. That they’re driven by hunger; they can’t find anything to give the children to eat; they lack opportunities and work.”…
By Ejiro Gray I still remember the first time I heard of kidnappers. I must have been about six or seven then, growing up in a university community and attending the senior staff primary school. The tale was told of a young boy in our primary school who had been a victim of attempted kidnap….
Human Trafficking Awareness Week is recognized in the United States from July 24-30, and two local Rotary Clubs want to make sure the issue doesn’t “slip through the cracks.” The Rotary Clubs of Hendersonville and Four Seasons are partnering with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, the Hendersonville Police Department, Safelight, Life 107, Our VOICE and other…
At a time when the needs of children in Syria have never been greater, Save the Children calls on the United Nations Security Council to commit to keeping what is currently the only effective route for aid into North West Syria open for the long term after voting to only reauthorize the crossing for six…
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