Tag #Social Issues

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Newborn Found Among Garbage Bags in Rio; Sanitation Workers Seek Adoption

A sanitation worker in Rio de Janeiro found a newborn baby girl, Vitória, among garbage bags early Wednesday morning. The baby is healthy and recovering in the hospital; two sanitation workers want to adopt her, but Brazilian law requires exhausting family reunification efforts before adoption can b...

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welt.de
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Widespread School Truancy in German Vocational Schools

A survey of 230 German vocational schools found that 90% report at least one-third of students frequently absent, with family problems and school aversion cited as major causes, highlighting the need for increased support and intervention.

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theguardian.com
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Hot Chicks": County Lines Exploitation in Swansea

Rebecca Jade Hammond's "Hot Chicks" is a disturbing yet darkly comedic play exploring county lines exploitation in Swansea, focusing on two teenage girls manipulated by an older woman who uses social media and material possessions to lure them into drug running.

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Southgate Warns of Young Men's Reliance on Online Influencers

Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate warned that many young men are spending too much time gaming, gambling and watching pornography, and lack positive role models; he highlighted a report showing boys and young men are in crisis with increasing numbers not in education, employment o...

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Fatherlessness Crisis Among Boys: A CSJ Report

A report by the Centre for Social Justice highlights a crisis among boys growing up without fathers, linking fatherlessness to increased risks of mental health issues, educational struggles, crime, and suicide; a program called Lads Need Dads is shown to have successfully helped boys overcome these ...

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theguardian.com
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Ezra Collective's Brit Award Win Highlights Decline of UK Youth Clubs

Following their Brit Award win, Ezra Collective's Femi Koleoso advocates for increased funding and a broader understanding of youth clubs' role in fostering creativity and opportunity for young people in England, citing a significant decline in these vital community spaces since 2010.

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Child Abandonment: America's Hidden Crisis

This article argues that widespread child abandonment, especially father absence, is a root cause of numerous American social ills, citing statistics linking single-parent households to homelessness, substance abuse, crime, and mental health issues; the author shares their personal experience to emp...

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Knife Crime in the UK: Ex-Gang Member Highlights 'War' Amid Rising Statistics

A recently released ex-gang member describes the prevalence of knife crime in the UK, stating "There is a war going on," while statistics reveal a 2.7% increase in knife crime and a 31.9% increase in gun crime in London between March 2024 and February 2025.

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Far-Right Ideologies Gain Traction Among Spanish Adolescents

A study by Spain's Center for Sociological Research (CIS) shows that 52% of Spanish adolescents aged 16-24 believe feminism discriminates against men, and 36.1% of 18-28 year olds plan to vote for the far-right Vox party (compared to 15.1% of women). Experts blame social media and the perception of ...

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Indian Students' Photos Expose Laborers' Hardships

Students in Tamil Nadu photographed the laborers in their communities, revealing harsh working conditions and low wages for beedi rollers, brick makers, and quarry workers, highlighting the economic hardships faced by India's approximately 400 million laborers.

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lemonde.fr
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Nos Futurs Festival: Youth-Led Dialogue on Climate, Information, and Family

The Nos Futurs festival in Rennes (March 21-23) shifts its focus to intergenerational dialogue, with young people leading discussions on climate action, information consumption, and family relations; attracting over 20,000 attendees in 2024.

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Record High Poverty in New York City Amidst Record Wealth

New York City's poverty rate has reached a record 25 percent, impacting over 2 million residents, while the city also boasts the world's highest number of millionaires and 60 billionaires, highlighting a stark economic disparity.

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