Introduction

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SEVEN STORIES OF MODERN SLAVERY

It is estimated that 40.3 million people are currently enslaved, of whom 10 million are children.

Ig Nobels will make you laugh and then think

The Ig Nobel Prizes are awarded to researchers that comply with one simple rule: their works have to "first make people laugh, and then make them think".

The agony of a killer whale

Why marine parks shouldn’t keep cetaceans in captivity

Alone on the boats

CONCLUSION - From these considerations, raises the urgency to embrace them once they arrive in Italy, to make our country a place where the minors will feel safe and welcomed...

James Foley

The first thing that stands out about Jim is his endless dedication to his job. He was tireless in performing what he felt as his mission: to help to those suffering due to conflict.

Alone on the boats

CHAPTER 6 - AFTER THE ARRIVAL Italy represents, for one minor out of four, only a country of transit and not the final destination. These are the steps kids go through in the first few months after landing.

Scientology: why do we believe in one idea rather than another?

If we believe something we don’t really have to think by ourselves, do we?

Alone on the boats

CHAPTER 5 - MEDITERRANEAN POLITICS To understand the difficulties of the Italian government and the EU in facing the migrant crisis, it is ought to go through the steps that were made to find a solution.

Scientology: why do we believe in one idea rather than another?

“Why do we believe in one idea rather than another?” I will try to give an answer by analysing the particular and quite controversial religion of Scientology.

Alone on the boats

CHAPTER 4 - THE CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN ROUTE The greatest danger comes from the sea. The last phase of the journey of the many young immigrants fleeing from their countries is also the most dangerous.