Staying informed about global issues is an important step toward solving them. Below are resources—reports, books and websites—to learn more about what is going on around the world.
Reports
The Human Development Report is an annual report from the United Nations Development Program which examines themes and global experience related to the process of development.
The World Bank's Annual World Development Report is an invaluable guide to the economic, social and environmental state of the world today. Each year this report provides in-depth analysis of a specific aspect of development.
UNICEF's The Progress of Nations Report describes what becomes possible when nations invest in children's well-being and protect their rights.
Websites
Global Citizen Corps, an initiative of Mercy Corps, is a national network of youth committed to ending global poverty. Their website provides many resources to take action on global issues.
Oxfam.org is aimed at changing international policies and practices in ways that would ensure underserved people have the rights, opportunities, and resources they need to improve and control their lives.
World Press Review is an organization that brings together news items from around the world. Translating news from more than twenty languages, it is an important resource for those interested in seeing different perspectives on current events.
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Books
Future Positive, by Michael Edwards, explains how the international system operates and the pressures it faces, offering concrete ideas to re-frame international relations and aid in clear, non-technical terms.
The Peace Book, by Louise Diamond, is a personal resource that covers a wide spectrum of social involvement, from environmental groups to organizations dedicated to non-violence.
The Whole Human Race, a children's book by Tim McFadden, helps reinforce the values of tolerance and diversity in a child's life as they grow into their social communities. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this book goes to CCS.
