“Only 38 percent of
children below the age of 5 have a birth certificate,” says a report on
sub-Saharan Africa by UNICEF. Yet, in some areas of that part of the world,
“birth registration is essential for children to access health care and
education, as well as for orphans to inherit from their parents,” stated Elke
Wisch, the UNICEF deputy regional director for eastern and southern Africa.
Italy
According to one survey,
the most common fear of Italian adolescents is cyberbullying. Among 12- to
17-year-olds, 72 percent say they dread it. They make up a higher
percentage than those who fear drugs (55 percent), being molested by an
adult (44 percent), or contracting a sexually transmitted disease
(24 percent).
Japan
As reported in The
Japan Times, young Japanese adults increasingly pass up promotions in the
workplace. Forty percent deplore the lack of ethics and the prevalence of
dishonest practices. Many employees feel unable to discuss opinions or talk
freely with superiors. Whereas older generations stuck with their employers,
60 percent of young employees now simply hold on to their job while
waiting for something better to turn up.
Brazil
From 1980 to 2010,
nearly 800,000 people were killed by firearms in Brazil. Over 450,000 victims
were between 15 and 29 years of age. A study of more recent crimes shows that
killings are often the result of domestic quarrels, conflicts with neighbors,
jealousy, or arguments between drivers.
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