Activism & Global Issues: Vocab Flashcard

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International organization founded in 1945 to maintain peace and cooperation.

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The United Nations

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Refugees in a new country have access to human rights like food, water, shelter, and safety.

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Refugee Rights

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Global issue: 780M lack clean water/sanitation.

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Access to clean water

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Major issue in the US: high immigrant population & debate on laws, rights, & treatment.

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Immigration in the US

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Major changes in climate patterns due to human actions (deforestation, poaching, pollution)

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Climate Change

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8.9% of the world's population (690 million) go to bed hungry each night.

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World Hunger

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Forms of racism & discrimination embedded in systems over time, e.g., against minorities in justice or healthcare.

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Systematic / Institutional Racism

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Basic rights every human should have: freedom, equality, education, & happiness.

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Human Rights

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A person who advocates for social change/justice.

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Activist

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Any issue negatively impacting the global community and environment, like climate change, political crisis, social inequality, and economic crisis.

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Global Issues