Black market organ trafficking across the globe is a subtle but deadly threat. It is rapidly infiltrating the cracks of war zones, poor neighbourhoods, immigrant households, and the homes of people seeking greener pastures. This $1.7 billion illicit industry is rapidly expanding, and has a vast net across the most remote regions globally. On the surface, […]
Illicit Trade: Black Market Organ Trafficking Read Post »
Health, Society, Strategy
Diversity, in the way we use that word today, can refer to a wide range of things. In sports, diversity might mean having people with varying and complementary skills and backgrounds on your team. When it comes to institutional diversity, the concept cannot be applied simply on a macro level. It must also be applied
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Business, Society, Strategy
What does the term ‘social exclusion’ really mean? How does it reflect the level of poverty in a society? Some researchers see a direct connection between the two concepts. Many also suggest that poverty falls under the social exclusion ‘umbrella’. In fact, the concept of social exclusion originates from France in the 1970s. Here, the
Social Exclusion and Poverty: Are They Connected? Read Post »
Environment, Government, Society, Sustainability
Few of us can get through the day without a cup of coffee, but the social impact of coffee production cannot be ignored. Climate change is threatening the livelihood of the small farmers that produce our coffee beans and the social injustices occurring on certain coffee plantations involve exploitative practices. It may be time to
Coffee: Exploitation and injustice in your morning cup Read Post »
Society, Sustainability
