There are billions of children living in the world today, many of whom are vulnerable and disenfranchised. Because kids are physically smaller than adults and still developing mentally and emotionally, they face the most challenges from things like poverty, famine, war, climate change and exploitation. Many countries also don’t give children the human rights they deserve. In this article, we’ll go over 20 of the most urgent and serious issues facing kids today.| Human Rights Careers
Millions of people can’t pay for essentials like food, clean water, housing, healthcare and education. According to the World Bank, about 700 million people live in “extreme poverty,” or less than $2.15 a day. Around 50% of the world lives on less than $6.85 a day. At the current rate of progress, the world won’t end extreme poverty by 2030, which is the first Sustainable Development goal. How does poverty affect society? In this article, we’ll discuss 12 of the most significant ways:| Human Rights Careers