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Spring 2005 — Voodoo, Violence, and Politics in Haiti
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According to Jan Egeland at the UN, the civil war in Uganda is the world's "largest neglected humanitarian crisis." So far, 20,000 children have been abducted.
El Salvador's crackdown on gangs only leads to more human rights abuses. To stop these brutal gang wars, officials must address their root causes.
Human rights violations have worsened in Haiti since the fall of President Aristide. The US and Brazil, however, perpetuate instability by acting out of self-interest.
Indonesian household servants in Malaysia have few rights. Once under contract, they are subject to psychological, physical, and sexual abuse by their employers.
Genital surgery on newborns characterized as intersex violates children's human rights. Parents should not be allowed to force such operations for aesthetic norms.
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