GLORIANNE JIE C.

SARROSA DMD 1 – CANINE TCW

EXERCISE# 2 (Submit TODAY )
Instruction: Read current issues in the newspaper that are related to the issues in the chart below,
After reading, write the word that best describes each issue and explain how they are related.
Provide a separate document. Thank you.
1. Humanitarian Issue
Ongoing conflicts and displacement of populations in various regions, leading to a refugee
crisis.
DESCRIPTIVE WORD: Displacement
EXPLANATION: Humanitarian issues often arise from conflicts, natural disasters, or other
crises, forcing people to flee their homes in search of safety and assistance. As a result,
a refugee crisis emerges when a significant number of individuals are displaced and seek
refuge across borders or within their own countries. Displacement reflects the urgent need
for humanitarian aid, including shelter, food, and medical care, to support those affected
by the crisis. Addressing the root causes of displacement is crucial to resolving the
associated refugee crisis and ensuring the well-being of affected populations.
SOURCE: Egypt slams “irresponsible” Israeli call for displacement of Gaza’s population.
(n.d.). Www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved November 17, 2023, from
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/egypt-slams-irresponsible-israeli-call-for-
displacement-of-gaza-s-population/3053622

2. Climate Change
Increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as floods.
DESCRIPTIVE WORD: Vulnerability
EXPLANATION: Climate change contributes to the increase in the frequency and intensity
of extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall and storms, leading to a higher
susceptibility to flooding. Vulnerability in this context refers to the heightened risk and
exposure of communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure to the adverse effects of flooding
caused by climate change. This includes the potential for damage to property,
displacement of populations, and disruptions to livelihoods. Addressing vulnerability to
flooding involves adopting strategies for climate resilience, sustainable land use, and the
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
SOURCE: Westfall, S. (2023, January 17). Floods devastate Philippines, fuel concerns
over extreme weather. Washington Post.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/01/17/philippines-flood-climate-rain-
weather-typhoon/

3. Gender Inequality
The disparities and discrimination faced by individuals based on their sexual orientation,
gender identity, and expression.
DESCRIPTIVE WORD: Marginalization
EXPLANATION: LGBTQ individuals often encounter societal norms and structures that
marginalize and exclude them based on their gender identity or sexual orientation. This
manifests in various forms, including discriminatory practices, lack of legal protections,
and unequal access to opportunities. Marginalization, in the context of LGBTQ gender
inequality, underscores the need for social and policy changes to ensure equal rights,
representation, and acceptance for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or
gender identity.
SOURCE: Kilbride, E. (2023). “This Is Why We Became Activists.” Human Rights Watch.
https://www.hrw.org/report/2023/02/14/why-we-became-activists/violence-against-
lesbian-bisexual-and-queer-women-and-non