Hum2+Group6

International Labor Laws
- [|David], [|James], and [|Arvind]

**W**orking **W**ith **C**are

Africa has been a corrupt and unstable continent both financially and politically for its entire existence; plagued by chronic diseases, extremist leaders, and an unbelievably crooked labor policy. Ironically, it is the believed origin of the human race, now home to 1 billion citizens (17% of global population). The majority of these 1 billion citizens are poor, making less than USD$1 a day, and aren't given their deserved rights in labor. For instance, millions of Africans work to produce "blood diamonds." These diamonds are sold by extremist groups that often kill their workers and deny them a hopeful life. You are likely to find these diamonds at at least one jeweler in any town in any country. Diamonds are only one of the many exploited African resources. Starbucks coffee and Shell  have been tried for denying African coffee farmers and African oil producers a fair pay for their goods. BBC news reports that Starbucks owes Ethiopian coffee producers $88 million. We're responsible for allowing corporations to do this, and then supporting them by purchasing their goods and services. As you can see we've denied an entire continent their rights, we've let children die for illegal work, and we've created a world that relies on such corruption. If we merely raise our voices, refuse to buy products sold by people who don't care, we will make them care, we will make them pay, and we will have a world where **1 billion** more people have jobs. Jobs they love, respect, and which will allow society to grow. This is our goal. This is our mission.