Global Issues and Events

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What sparked women’s protests in Iran during 2022–2023?

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Strict government rules limiting freedoms, especially dress codes.

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What caused the Syrian Refugee Crisis starting in 2011?

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Civil war and violence forced millions of Syrian families to flee their homes.

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Who is Malala Yousafzai and what did she advocate for?

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Malala is a global symbol for girls’ education, advocating for education rights in Pakistan's Swat Valley despite Taliban opposition.

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What is the global gender wage gap?

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Women earn less money than men for similar jobs in many countries, including legal battles for equal pay in sports from 2016–2022.

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What issues are associated with child labor in fast fashion?

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Children work long hours in factories in countries like China, Bangladesh, and India to produce cheap clothing for global demand.

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How does fast fashion contribute to pollution?

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Fast fashion creates waste and chemical pollution, especially in landfills and water in places like Ghana, Chile, and Bangladesh.

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What are the effects of climate change since the 2010s?

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Extreme weather events like storms, fires, heat waves, and floods, along with melting ice in Antarctica affecting ecosystems.

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What is the Israel–Palestine conflict?

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A decades-long conflict over land and rights, with major violence affecting civilians in regions like Gaza and the West Bank.

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Why did Russia invade Ukraine in 2022?

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President Vladimir Putin wanted more control over Ukraine and opposed its closer ties with Western countries like NATO.

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How has AI impacted the world since the mid-2010s?

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AI has changed jobs, communication, and information use, especially in the U.S., China, and Europe.