However some of the issues are still not resolved which will cause a detail discussion on developing of the plans in relation to poverty (Moser, 2005). ... The primary target of MDGs is to motivate and encourage the advancement in the poorest nations of the world by enhancing their social and economical conditions (Satterthwaite, 2003). ... In the period of post-Cold War, there was a plenty of conferences regarding the reduction of poverty summits which grappled with the uncertain issue of worldwide poverty as well as the arrangement of adopting better ways to promote an international developm...

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Africa encompasses innumerable social groups, each possessing different foundations for their religion, culture, and tradition. Because of this, the reasons for practicing female circumcision vary among Africa's geographical locations and social orders. For example, the Mandingo, Massai, and Swahili, inhabitants of East Africa, believe that female circumcision makes the body fertile and prepares it for an assigned place within the social order (Little, 1988). ... In the female circumcision context, the West argues that the practice reinforces the devaluation of women in the social stru...

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It was founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.3 Due to its international character and the powers vested in the United Nations Charter, it can take action on a wide range of issues,4 and provide a forum for the Member States to express their views, through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other bodies and committees.5 The Member States of the United Nation...

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For many generations, this practice has been a normal and accepted scenario for women around the world, but has now become an issue for international controversy. ... Essentially, justification and motive are the cornerstone of the entire issue, answering that resounding question ""why?... FGM/FC is simply a social norm, in that following it is the "normal- thing to do while not following it can have unwanted consequences (Rahman and Toubia 6). ... It is the only option that affords women an economic and social survival. ...

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For many generations, this practice has been a normal and accepted scenario for women around the world, but has now become an issue for international controversy. ... Essentially, justification and motive are the cornerstone of the entire issue, answering that resounding question ""why?... FGM/FC is simply a social norm, in that following it is the "normal- thing to do while not following it can have unwanted consequences (Rahman and Toubia 6). ... It is the only option that affords women an economic and social survival. ...

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The ability to participate in social media and write/say anything one feels is almost exclusive to the internet. ... "The democratic way in which decisions were made by these pioneers became a basis for the free-speech, free-exchange format of the internet. " (Abbate, 1999) This is important as we see in today's legal battles over the internet and free speech issues. ... What is for certain is that the internet has developed at a pace that most scientists, government officials and business executives see as unparalleled when compared to other aspects of social, cultural or national mec...

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the free world the word describes violence in the pursuit of political aims.The linguistic Sapir has said "Language does not exist apart from culture, that is, from the socially inherited assemblage of practices and beliefs that determines the texture of our lives. " (Sapir, 1970: 207) The way the word "terrorism" has influenced everyday culture can't be misunderstood. ... Terrorism's Interaction with Social Networking Thomas Friedman takes a look at how the types of dangers that are initiated by the flattening of the world, or globalization. It seems that social networkin...

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Issues such as nuclear insecurity, economic instability, overpopulation, climactic dislocation and natural destruction threaten humanity's future. ... As is defined in its charter, the UN aims to promote collective security throughout the world; advocate human rights and self-determination of peoples; achieve international co-operation in solving economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems; and function as a centre for co-ordination of all of these activities. ... Indeed, we are currently spending $750 billion a year on the instruments of death, and in the process opening u...

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Nuclear Weapons in Asia Nuclear weapons are used for many different reasons. Some countries develop nuclear weapons and sell the information to other countries. Nuclear weapons can be used for a country to gain recognition. Still other countries use them to present a threat to another countr...

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One of the most talked about and most important issues in World History and all over the world, is religion: not just religion, but the unreal concept of a world religion. ... Spiritual Traditions such as Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Hinduism believe in the intricate social hierarchy, but believe in rather conforming to it, become a part of it and follow the natural way of things. ... Therefore, the basic intent of religion can be seen as a combat of worldly evil: to unite the common good, through natural and social respect. ...

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The past decade witnessed many conflicts which focused around the issues of sovereignty. ... Self-determination did not appear as a "norm" of international order until 1960 when the U.N. declared colonies illegitimate and pronounced that "all peoples have the right to self-determination" and that "inadequacy of political, economic and social and educational preparedness should never serve as a pretext for independence" (p. 366). ...

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The past decade witnessed many conflicts which focused around the issues of sovereignty. ... Self-determination did not appear as a "norm" of international order until 1960 when the U.N. declared colonies illegitimate and pronounced that "all peoples have the right to self-determination" and that "inadequacy of political, economic and social and educational preparedness should never serve as a pretext for independence" (p. 366). ...

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Background and During the Cooling of Relations The Second World War drastically changed the political map of the world, and especially the European continent. The basic premises of the new alignment of the world developed in the final stages of the war. The anti-Hitler coalition, the main role which played the great powers - the US, the USSR, England, and at the last stage of the war France - increasingly reflect the new balance of power in the world. Neither Britain nor France, nor even, defeated Germany could not play in the post-war period of the previous role of the guarantor of balance a...

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Setting the Scene As suggested by scholars like Loescher (1996, pp 11-92; 2001 pp21-81) and (Erika, 2001; Labman, 2009), the issue of refugee crisis is old wars and conflicts around the world-from Europe to the Balkans, to the old Soviet Union, Asia, to the Americas and to Africa, the story of wars and conflicts can never be divorced from the associated mass refuge crisis. ... These challenges manifested in connection with the issues of identity and travel documents, and regularization of not only refugees but stateless persons. ... As stated earlier, it was the first  global mandate institu...

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The agenda also included the "examination of the link between development, democracy and economic, social, cultural, civil, and political rights" (UNHCHR, 1996). ... Finally, Section I Number 39 asks for an "increased involvement of the media" who should broadcast "objective, responsible, and impartial information about human rights and humanitarian issues" (Drinan, 2001: 210). This is important because it draws more attention to issues that the general public would otherwise be oblivious to. ...

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