Inkling showcases youth perspectives on contemporary global issues. Inkling complements our existing publication series Global Issues, adding a valuable new dimension: youth voices. This issue features articles on climate change, film and music reviews and vegan cupcakes.

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This edition of Global Issues investigates some definitions and ideas that might influence our understanding of what being poor is all about and reveals some of the viewpoints that are seldom heard. In recognition of the impact of poverty on young people, we take a look at how youth are taking action on situations of hardship and what issues they are speaking out about.

looks at why some communities are more vulnerable to natural disasters than others and how people respond when disaster strikes. This curriculum linked issue is an invaluable resource for students and teachers of social sciences and community educators. For more in depth information and activity ideas on natural disasters, see Global Perspectives: Disaster Response designed to give teachers more background and activity ideas on these complex issues.

Global Focus Aotearoa is pleased to introduce a new resource, Inkling, that showcases youth perspectives on contemporary global issues. Inkling complements our existing publication series Global Issues, adding a valuable new dimension: youth voices. Through Inkling, young writers from the Just Write programme hope to raise awareness about the issues they care about and to help create a culture where each of us understands our role as global citizens, who have rights AND responsibilities.

This magazine investigates gender and culture: what does it mean to be female or male, how is gender represented in the media, and how does gender affect people's identity and their human rights? Case studies from around the world are provided, offering an insight into how gender is expressed in different cultures. This issue will be useful for teaching about gender, sexuality, human rights, culture, as well as the media.

Disease and health are huge global issues. The world can expect more types of diseases, with more opportunities for these diseases to spread. As a result, how we manage the health of our communities is an important question. This edition of Global Issues investigates how people across the world respond to the challenges that pandemics cause.

This edition goes beyond the travel brochure to ask questions about who benefits most from tourism, where all the money goes and what impacts the tourism industry can have on the culture and environment of a host country.

What's been happening in the Pacific? Climate change often dominates the media, but as this edition points out, there are other environmental challenges facing the Pacific, and the people there are doing something about it.

This edition explains in simple terms the causes and effects of the global financial crisis.

A look at the current global food crisis, examining who's most affected by rising food costs, and the reasons why.

This edition of Global Issues examines the struggles on and off the playing field surrounding the Olympics, from past Olympics through to Beijing.

This edition of Global Issues looks at big business and asks whether claims about being 'green' are little more than greenwash.

A look at how chemicals can both benefit and harm us. The global food industry is also discussed and how it is meeting new consumer demands with higher standards.

This edition of Global Issues focuses on the topic of child labour. Around 250 million child labourers around the globe experience long hours, cramped conditions, little pay and restricted access to schooling. For many there is not much prospect for the future. It's not a pretty picture, but it's not without hope either. Our take action section includes practical suggestions for young Kiwi workers who may be experiencing problems at work, and suggestions about how to help others. Child labour is about rights, and about being able to get a balance between work, school and leisure.

f there is one global issue that defines 2007 it must be Climate Change. From newspapers to sit-coms, climate change is getting our attention. In this edition of Global Issues we look at what climate change is, and how it may impact on the way we live our lives in the future. Climate change is a weighty issue with many implications, but there are opportunities for positive change.

Human rights aim to ensure fair and equitable treatment and the absence of discrimination. With the generous assistance of Amnesty International we bring you the Human Rights edition of Global Issues. Inside we look at courageous people who have made a difference in their communities. We also pose some thought provoking questions and suggest ways to become a more proactive rights defender yourself!

We are very excited to bring you two special editions of Global Issues, including our first complete edition produced in Te Reo Maori! Water is such a fundamental element for human survival, that it has been inextricably woven into the spiritual fabric of most cultures. In these bonus editions of Global Issues we explore the multifaceted relationship indigenous peoples have with water.

We are very excited to bring you two special editions of Global Issues, including our first complete edition produced in Te Reo Maori! Water is such a fundamental element for human survival, that it has been inextricably woven into the spiritual fabric of most cultures. In these bonus editions of Global Issues we explore the multifaceted relationship indigenous peoples have with water.

Water is essential to life - but is access to it our right? People are totally dependent on having access to clean water; so what happens when water dries up? Or becomes too dirty to drink? Or there just isn't enough of it to go around? What would we do if water wasn't freely available to us, and we had to pay for each drop that we used? This edition of Global Issues has teamed up with Oxfam New Zealand to take a close look at issues relating to access to water.

Why do we have governments? Plato said that people, "chafe impatiently at the least touch of authority," but become lawless and insecure when given unlimited freedom. So, probably in part because we behave badly if we get to do whatever we want, and despite getting annoyed if others try to tell us what to do, ever since prehistoric times we've made rules and chosen leaders. This edition of Global Issues will take a look at some of the ways in which we're governed and some of the people and issues associated with these.

Not only does religion shape the way in which many people interact with each other and the world but it can guide life and explain death, providing believers with a rich and precious framework for existence, and answers to some of those difficult questions about life and death that non-believers may struggle with for their entire life. Let's take a closer look at the diversity of religion around the world and see if we can find out more about this important global issue.

Do disasters just come out of nowhere, or is it possible to predict and prepare for them? How is it that some hurricanes cause huge amounts of damage, whereas others don't? Why do some communities take years to recover from an earthquake, while others recover much more quickly? This edition of Global Issues looks at the links between hazards, vulnerability, and disasters. Read on to find out more.

Not only are many New Zealanders descended from refugees, but new refugees are arriving all the time, glad to finally find somewhere safe to live. Furthermore, there are situations arising all the time, all around the world, which contribute to more people being forced into being refugees. Let's find out more about this important global issue.

AIDS is the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide. Not only does AIDS kill people but it increases poverty, creates orphans, destroys families and communities, adds to gender inequalities and negatively impacts on national economies. This edition of Global Issues looks at these issues and more.

Why do jeans and sneakers cost so much? Is it because the people who make them demand an enormous wage? Or is it because the corporations that own the brand demand an enormous profit? This edition of Global Issues looks at issues relating to global trade and Fair Trade.

This edition of Global Issues takes a look at the impact of tourism both globally and locally

What can you do to ensure that positive relationships are maintained between you and people of other racial or ethnic groups? This Global Issues explores ideas relating to ethnic diversity.

This Global Issues explores what nuclear weapons are, their history, and what is being done about them today

This issue explores labels used and sometimes confused by the media - some of which relate to terrorism and others which don't. It also presents how countries around the world have responded to post-Sept 11 political and social climates, and as active participants what we can do in our communities to critically view the media and the information it presents.

Who is saying who is 'poor'? There are a variety of definitions and indicators used to define levels of poverty. In this issue, we will take a look at these definitions as well as the different perspectives on, and assumptions about, poverty.

This issue explores car fuel as we know it and the alternatives here now and those around the corner.

The media is full of stories about migration and our identity as people who live in this land. In this issue we look a little deeper at some of the questions around who has come here, and why.

This issue is about 'change-makers' in their many forms - young people desiring to make a positive difference in the world, fueled by ideals, hopes and loads of commitment.

Investigating the status of the world's fish, this issue incorporates a global, Pacific and Aotearoa New Zealand perspective. Interesting visuals are included to help readers understand the situation of marine reserves and fishing zones as are ways to 'bite back' and take action!

This issue explores Conflict Resolution. It looks at conflict hot spots in the world, what is really behind the conflicts, the role New Zealand is taking in peace building and how we deal with conflict in the classroom and in parliament.

This issue takes critical look at tourism. It explores the impact of tourism on New Zealand, case studies of sustainable tourism, how to travel lightly tourism terror stories.

This issues looks at children's rights under the United Nations Convention on the rights of the child and violations of these rights around the world. Issues explored are: Juvenile justice, children at work, child soldiers and children's responsibilities in different cultures.

This issue looks at the "brand" phenomenon. It explores approaches being taken in advertising and global marketing to gain brand loyalty. Some of the big brands and their spread into New Zealand is also explored. The specific focus is on Youth as targets for marketing and their views on branding.

This issue explores the myths that surround world hunger and why people don't get enough to eat. Local views on GM technology, big farms vs little farms and what New Zealand is doing complete the issue.