Bateyes in the Dominican Republic –> Social Inequality + Violation of Human Rights
These bateyes are sort of a plantation system that still exist in the Dominican Republic, suppressing the rights of many people and this is an issue that nobody really knows about or talks about.
Description: This article basically provides a history on what these bateyes are and who are the victims of them. More specifically, the bateyes are a form of oppression on Haitian Migrants residing within the Dominican Republic who are eradicated from basic human rights and forced into an endless cycle of poverty.
Juicy Quote: “Casting light on this culmination of a conflict-heavy history and the dark side of global market competition works to ensure that the workers of the bateyes are recognized and afforded the human rights they are currently lacking.”
Sustainability within Businesses –> Climate Change
Climate Change is a major concern in today’s world since it would affect all of us equally and global businesses play a large role in contributing to it. By adapting to sustainable practices, they could help have a less demoralizing effect on climate change.
Description: This article provides a brief introduction to what exactly sustainability within business is. It further dives into the financial aspects of sustainable practice within a business which showcase why businesses should incorporate sustainable practices.
Juicy Quote: “Even if some lawmakers deprioritize it, this marketplace momentum demonstrates that sustainability is becoming a more urgent matter for public companies—and should be a wake-up call to CFOs and other C-suite executives about the potential risks of inaction”
The war in Sudan –> Violation of Human Rights
There are many wars that are currently taking place within the world right now, with one of them being the civil war in Sudan, and a common theme amongst many if not all these wars are the violation of human rights that takes place in order for leaders to get what they want.
