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This list of global issues presents problems or phenomena affecting people around the world, including but not limited to widespread social issues, economic issues, and environmental issues. Organizations that maintain or have published an official list of global issues include the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum.
Social issues are distinguished from economic issues; however, some issues (such as immigration) have both social and economic aspects. Some issues do not fall into either category, such as warfare. Exemplary for social issues was the so-called social question in the beginning of the industrial revolution. Growing poverty on one and growing ...
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The work of the committee focuses on human rights, humanitarian affairs and social issues. In addition, it also considers issues relating to: [1] The advancement of women; The protection of children; the protection of Indigenous populations, and related issues; The treatment of refugees, and related issues such as racism and discrimination
The Social Progress Index (SPI) measures the extent to which countries provide for the social and environmental needs of their citizens. Fifty-four indicators in the areas of basic human needs, foundations of well-being, and opportunity to progress show the relative performance of nations.
UNFPA is a United Nations organization that works on population and development issues, with an emphasis on reproductive health and gender equality. [ 1 ] 7 Billion Actions works with multiple corporations, organizations and individuals to address the 7 Key Issues such as poverty , gender equality , youth , ageing , urbanization , environment ...
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of six principal organs of the United Nations, responsible for coordinating the economic and social fields of the organization, specifically in regards to the fifteen specialized agencies, the eight functional commissions, and the five regional commissions under its jurisdiction.
A third motivation for global studies is the creation of an effective citizenry. In the US, the National Council of Social Studies states that the purpose of social studies is to “teach students the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of citizenship in a participatory democracy.”