When faced with the question: "What is the most pressing global issue today?", one's mind is flooded with various situations occurring worldwide, some more widely recognized than others. Despite the myriad of world issues that currently exist, only one can be chosen when responding to the prompt.
In my opinion, the most pressing global issue today is the current civil war and abuse of citizens in Syria. The conflict in Syria is oftentimes referred to as the most severe humanitarian crisis of our time. Hundreds of thousands of men, women, and children are being uprooted from their homes and killed everyday, unsafe in their own country. Millions are already internally displaced within Syria, unable to find refuge. Each day, families face more and more severe conditions, the majority lacking access to clean water and sufficient healthcare options. Almost the entire Syrian population lives in poverty and face economic crisis on top of the human rights crisis they endure. Many children only know Syria as the war-torn country it is today. Those same children are starved of a proper education and the basic stability required to experience a normal and healthy childhood. The events that occur daily have left a lasting impacting on the youth of Syria, leaving many hopeless and without opportunity. Countless children face malnutrition and disease, contributing to the rising numbers of youth mortality in the country. On top of rising mortality rates, many are forced to become child laborers, child soldiers, and child brides. There is no denying the genocide of the Syrian people at the hands of the Assad regime, or the call to action required to save the livelihoods of those who inhabit the area and are vulnerable to the expanding violence in the country. As the civil war has raged on for eight long years, foreign intervention has become more and more necessary. However, the violence in Syria has become increasingly lethal as international aid has been mobilized. This makes the issue even more pressing, as it showcases the urgency for diplomatic strategy and humanitarian action rather than increased military efforts. Sources: worldvision.org, mercycorps.org
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Hey there! I'm Halle Jaymes and I'm a first year SIS student from Southern California. I'm hoping to focus on Europe as my region of study and hone in on sustainable fashion and general fashion in International Relations. Archives
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