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International Migration
International migration is the movement of people from one country to another with the intent of settling. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and non-governmental organizations like Refugees International advocate for migrants' rights.
Counterfeit Goods
Counterfeit goods are fake merchandise made with the intent to take advantage of the superior value of the imitated product. The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition and the World Customs Organization work to combat this issue.
Deforestation
Deforestation is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use. Major non-state actors include the Rainforest Alliance and the World Resources Institute.
Internet Governance
Internet governance refers to the development of shared principles, norms, rules, decision-making procedures, and programs that shape the evolution and use of the Internet. Principal actors include ICANN, Internet Society, and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is a condition where people do not have adequate access to food. Non-state actors addressing food insecurity include the World Food Programme and non-profit organizations such as the International Food Policy Research Institute.
Conflict Minerals
Conflict minerals are natural resources extracted in a conflict zone and sold to perpetuate fighting, usually in African countries. Non-state actors involved include advocacy groups like Global Witness and the Enough Project.
Child Labor
Child labor refers to the exploitation of children through any form of work that deprives them of their childhood and is harmful to their physical and mental development. Organizations addressing child labor include UNICEF and Save the Children.
Climate Change
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels. Principal non-state actors involved include Greenpeace, 350.org, and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Illicit Financial Flows
Illicit financial flows refer to money that is illegally earned, transferred, or utilized across borders. Key non-state actors include Transparency International and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Transnational Advocacy Networks
Transnational advocacy networks are collaborative, non-state actors working together across borders on issues of common interest, such as environmental protection or human rights. Examples include Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Oxfam.
Wildlife Trafficking
Wildlife trafficking is the illegal trade in wildlife and animal parts. Non-state actors involved in combatting this include the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking involves the illegal trade of people for exploitation or commercial gain. Non-state actors fighting against it include the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Polaris Project, and Anti-Slavery International.
Drug Trafficking
Drug trafficking is the global illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of substances subject to drug prohibition laws. Non-state actors include international cartels and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Cybersecurity Threats
Cybersecurity threats entail attempts to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. Main non-state actors include hacker groups like Anonymous and APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) entities.
Terrorism
Terrorism is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims. Non-state actors include terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS, and counterterrorism organizations like the Global Counterterrorism Forum.
Water Scarcity
Water scarcity involves the lack of sufficient available water resources to meet the demands of water usage within a region. Key non-state actors include the World Water Council and charity organizations like Water.org.
Arms Trafficking
Arms trafficking, also known as gunrunning, is the illegal trafficking or smuggling of contraband weapons and ammunition. Major non-state actors involved are arms dealers, rebels, and entities like the Control Arms Foundation.
Global Health Pandemics
Global health pandemics are widespread and contagious disease outbreaks that cross international borders. Principal non-state actors are Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
Nuclear Proliferation
Nuclear proliferation is the spread of nuclear weapons and technology to states not recognized as Nuclear Weapon States by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Actors like the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) work to prevent proliferation.
Maritime Piracy
Maritime piracy involves acts of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area. Non-state actors include pirate organizations and maritime security firms like the International Maritime Bureau.
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