Global estimates of human trafficking range from 600,000 to four million victims each year with the majority being victims of sex trafficking. This strikingly large range belies the difficulty in gathering, defining, and accountability of sex-trafficking data. Victims of sex trafficking may be forced into pornography, prostitution for the military or militia, spousal prostitution, and prostitution for the sex-tourism industry. In response to the problem of sex trafficking, many nations have either misunderstood the definition or failed to comprehend the magnitude that have occurs within their borders.
Economic globalisation and universal human rights both have the aspiration and power to improve and enrich individuals and communities. However, their respective institutions, methods, practices and goals differ, leading to both detrimental clashes and beneficial synergies. David Kinley analyses how human rights intersect with the trade, aid and commercial dimensions of global economic relations, taking the view that, while the global economy is a vitally important civilising instrument, it itself requires civilising according to human rights standards.
Environmental Science: A Global Concern, Tenth Edition, is a comprehensive presentation of environmental science for non-science majors which emphasizes critical thinking, environmental responsibility, and global awareness. This book is intended for use in a one- or two-semester course in environmental science, human ecology, or environmental studies at the college or advanced placement high school level.
A world affairs magazine with purpose, The Global Intelligence is filled with timely insight and forward-looking analysis into issues that are central to global and human security. From this perspective, the magazine covers a wide range of topics, such as politics, technology, economics, religion, the environment, natural resources, and human rights.
A world affairs magazine with purpose, The Global Intelligence is filled with timely insight and forward-looking analysis into issues that are central to global and human security. From this perspective, the magazine covers a wide range of topics, such as politics, technology, economics, religion, the environment, natural resources, and human rights.
