As people who live in one of the richest countries in the world, it can be easy to forget how very, very fortunate we are. Just having adequate food, a roof of any kind over our heads, clothing, and any form of an education immediately catapults us into the upper echelon of the world’s wealthiest. I love this graphic because it helps put our great wealth and privilege into perspective. We have so much to be thankful for: Read more »
It’s good to be a woman! (Perhaps more so in some places than others…)
This is a fascinating list, published in honor of the recently-passed International Women’s Day. You may not agree with the particular perspective underlying each aspect on this list about the best and worst places to live, work, and parent if you’re a female. For example, #11 on the right to choose in Sweden isn’t something I’d be bragging about as being universally good for women, as recent articles have made it clear that sex-selective abortion is currently obliterating the vast majority of female children prior to birth in certain cultures and nations. Still, however, there are some heartening surprises on [...] Read more »
Real Men Don’t
Just a few deeply sobering statistics: 1) An estimated one million children are forced to work in the global sex industry every year 2) The global sex slavery market generates a $39 billion profit annually 3) Selling young girls is more profitable than trafficking drugs or weapons To find out more about what you can do, check out the Not For Sale site, along with many other groups, sites, and campaigns as well. (For example, here’s a list Oprah compiled of ways you can help abolish modern-day female slavery.) This conversation will be continuing throughout this next year… Read more »