A common statement made regarding the challenges of our current development model today is that ‘the poorest and most vulnerable people are being left behind’:
A. Explain this statement considering the latest UN report on sustainable development (2020).
B. Critically discuss the main reasons why this has been the outcome despite rising global interest in sustainable development.
C. What are two of the key solutions needed to change such dismal reality?
Write a letter (300 words) petitioning a local congress person to support a budget increase for childhood cancer. Your target audiences are: Consumers who care about the issue and Budget decision makers. The messages should urge consumers and decision makers to support an increase in the budget for childhood cancer. What do you think it will take to influence action and support for the cause, and increase the budget? What messages will you use?
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Humans evidently have known much about the environment and climate change for decades, yet somehow this ‘knowledge did not translate into power’ yet (Oreskes & Conway, 2014). What does it mean to say that ‘knowledge did not translate into power’ in this context? Why has the world, to a large extent, failed to adequately act on this knowledge?
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A few days ago the world lost a feminist icon and all around amazing person, the honourable Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In a minimum of 2 full double-spaced pages or more , explore the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Focus on her important work and contributions to women’s rights and gender equality, as well as her powerful advocacy surrounding important issues.
Discuss the immigration policies of President Obama and President Trump. First, looking at President Trump, would you say that his policies are/were consistent with past US approaches to immigration? Why or why not? Second, do you see more continuity or change between President Obama and President Trump? How do you explain either that continuity or change?
Do you think Texas police officers, prosecutors or judges who have participated in wrongful arrests and prosecutions should be subject to being incarcerated for no less than six months in county jail or perhaps even one to two years in state prison — if their participation in such wrongful arrests and prosecutions was proven to be knowing and intentional?
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What are the assumptions and factors that seem most important in shaping immigration policy at different times in US history, and how accurately have they reflected US national interests from your perspective? National interests would presumably include both which immigrants are most desirable at a given time, as well as a desire to avoid the negative consequences associated with some immigrants.
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We may believe things that aren’t true such as “If you’re happy with your partner you don’t need to be emotionally close to anyone else.” Is this true or false? Present the research on both sides of the argument of true and false statements from a male and female perspective. Write an introductory paragraph telling your reader what your paper is about. Explain what you discovered in your research.
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Choose at least 2 ethical standards from each category – clients, community, colleagues, profession and employers – and explain them in your own words.
Explain why you think the ones you have chosen are important to you as a human services professional
Explain how you would apply the standards you have chosen in a professional setting,
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