Goal nine
Build a nonviolent & tolerant society
About
Goal nine's mission statement is to create a nonviolent & tolerant atmosphere around the world as well as ensure peace, liberty, and justice for all.
Issues
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Violence against women and girls
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Physical and mental abuse
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Political unrest around the globe, resulting in armed conflicts and depravity
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Misunderstandings and intolerance for other cultures
Causes
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Lack of tolerance for other
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Lack of discipline and weak enforcement
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Chronic stress that arise from poverty and poor mental health
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Armed conflicts and war
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Living in violent environments
Impacts
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Violence affects people physically and emotionally for the rest of their lives
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The cost of interpersonal violence contributes to 10% of the US's GDP
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Youth homicide rates in the US are 10 times that of other industrialized nations
Solutions
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Instill preventive measures to promote nonviolence
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Provide easier access to counselling centers and similar resources
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Enforce stricter laws to curb crime rates
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Increase education regarding discrimination
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Bangalore CommunityShilpa Spoorthy shilpaspoorthy@gmail.com +91 910-893-3344 Instagram @ngnbengaluru HIG Colony, Dollars Colony, R.M.V. 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560094, India
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Bhubaneswar CommunityIpshita Pujari ipshitapujari@gmail.com +91 933-086-0875 Instagram @ngnodisha K8 Kalinga Nagar, Kalinganagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751003, India
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Jalgaon CommunityPankaj Bhaiya ar_bpankaj@rediffmail.com 942-229-6800 Jalgaon, India
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Mumbai CommunityTanay Nagar tanaynagar7@gmail.com 777-704-9753 Instagram @ngnmumbai Mumbai, India