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Unaccompanied Minors: A Childhood Interrupted
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) defines a child as every human being below the age o
Water Scarcity in Kenya: A Dire Crisis
By Rachel Brown Water scarcity is not something new to the African region. Throughout the years many
Attempting to Understand the Rohingya Crisis
When you hear a group of persons repeatedly described as the most persecuted minorities in the world
Factorem Humanis – The Human Factor
I was in a dilemma. Here I was, passionate about making the world a better place, of course, in my o
The Lebanese Economic Crisis
In 2019, Lebanon’s economy crashed and it has not recovered since. There is a shortage of many nec
Refugees and COVID-19: An Invisible Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has weighed heavily on all countries, overwhelming healthcare systems, s
Travails of Elderly Displaced Persons
Whenever displacement is discussed, statistics indicate the numbers and magnitude of the crisis. Rep
Importance of Education for Refugee Children
Article 28 of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that every child has t
