Crimes Against Humanity
Most people are aware of some form of human suffering going on in various parts of the world, but there are certain crimes against humanity that need to be addressed and further explored right away, so that individuals and families can get the help they need as quickly as possible. Here is an explanation of such crimes, as well as some resources you can refer to so that you can do your part to help.
Crimes against humanity pose an attack on the overall dignity and rights of a large group of people, so things like human trafficking and slavery would be prime examples. The Holocaust and the enslavement of African Americans in the U.S. and the Caribbean continue to affect the perceptions that people have of Blacks and Jews around the world, The ethnic groups that experienced these hardships are now having to teach their children how to live better more productive lives in spite of horrible events in their cultural history. These crimes are not isolated events, such as a robbery or terrorist attack, but can sometimes be government policy, which makes them hard to fight. Most recently, the genocide that continues in countries like Darfur and the terrorist bombings of 9-11 are crimes against humanity, and the world is still feeling the effects of these crimes; the bombings and human suffering have caused people to lose family members and homes, and have changed their lives forever.
The way that some governments are run is another example of crimes against humanity. In places like Russia and Cuba, the government issues supplies to people according to the overall wealth of the country, which means that some families may not have enough to sustain themselves until the next time groceries or supplies are issued. Some governments also have laws that favor the rich, which means that those born into lower-class families may never have a chance for educational or economic advancement.
If you want to know more about how you can help to protect the human rights of others, or how you can stop crimes against humanity in your community, you can visit www.un.org to find out about different programs that the United Nations is sponsoring around the world. You can also visit www.ratical.org to find out more about the 9-11 attacks, and how all citizens of the world can come together to help prevent these types of tragic events in the future. News on crimes against humanity, as well as community events and human rights work that is being done across the world can also be found at www.truthout.org.