The heinous crime that exploits, abuses, rapes and enslaves millions upon millions of children is hardly a new story. As a society we have become more open and aware of the issues of modern slavery and human trafficking, but we envision the facts as distant, far removed realities. Sadly modern slavery impacts some 27 million men, […]
Monday, October 24th was World Polio Day, and while the day gained global attention by much of the press, it was just any other day for most of us. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), polio has declined from an estimated 350,000 cases in 1988 to 1,349 reported cases in 2010. Today the only […]
The fight against child malnutrition and poverty is an ongoing battle. It remains clear that efforts around the globe to tackle the food crisis and seek a sustainable end to child malnutrition and poverty need to see an increase in political will. This is necessary to ensure that both funding and sustainable practices are put […]
Africa struggles with secondary education Governments in Africa are struggling to meet demands for secondary education, with girls facing more challenges to securing access than boys, according to a report from UNESCO. Many countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, are unable to successfully provide education services to more than one-third of children. Ukraine – President: Ensuring […]
The Horn of Africa is suffering from the worst drought in 60 years, forcing people to flee their homes in search of food and water. Women and children are suffering the most due to malnutrition, especially in Somali, where the famine hit the hardest. Many mothers say they would rather die trying to reach a UN […]
Reproductive health is often given a lower priority when factoring aid and development costs, however the failure to secure the health of females and their unborn children can destabilize economies and harm already strained healthcare systems. It is clear that a larger focus must be placed on reproductive and maternal health to increase stability and sustainability in developing nations. On October 31, […]
October could almost be designated “candy month” in the United States, thanks to the consumer buying power and commercialization of Halloween. As I wrote in my post, Trick-or-Treating Minus the Slavery, the chocolate industry in the United States alone is a$13 billion industry. It is led by Hershey’s, which holds42.5% of the U.S. chocolate market. Yet […]
With Halloween quickly approaching, most of us are running around trying to find costumes and stock up on candy for the wee ones that will barrage our doors in their tiny costumes. Everyone wants make sure the little ghosts, princesses, supper heroes, and other characters are greeted with a sweet treat. But what if you’re […]
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. -William James Tomorrow, Saturday October 22, 2011 is Make a Difference Day. What will you be doing to make a difference in the lives of others? Make A Difference Day is a national day dedicated to helping others. Each year on the fourth Saturday […]
Every day across the globe children die from preventable diseases. One of the biggest and most preventable killers is malaria. Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes. According to the World Malaria Report 2010, there were 225 million cases of malaria and an […]
Girls prepare message for G20 leaders Girls representing the G20 countries and the African Union have gathered for a G(irls) 20 Summit to highlight efforts to end child marriage and discuss other issues that affect young women around the world. Participants will prepare a communiqué on the issue to be delivered to policymakers at the […]
As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we are seeking to bring much needed awareness to abuse and partner violence in the home, we must also bring attention to the smallest victims of domestic violence. It is estimated that more than 3.3 million children are exposed to physical and verbal spousal abuse each year. […]
October is a month of awareness, however as I mentioned in yesterday’s post Bullying Prevention Month, there are a number of awareness days that affect children, which have fallen in the shadows this month. Therefore please see the excerpt from my post for the Examiner below: October is a month of awareness, however despite having the month be designated […]
October seems to be the month of awareness, most noticeably, it is currently Breast Cancer Awareness Month. When you look around, all you seem to see is pink for Breast Cancer, however, it is not October’s only worthy cause. This week I will bring you a few causes that have designated October their awareness month. […]
Regardless of how much you want to shield the children of the world from exposure to sexual content, it is increasingly difficult and near impossible. Shy of eliminating all forms of media from your child and then never leaving the house with them in tow, you really can’t. We live in a world where sex […]