the increasing interconnection of the world that began at about 1500 CE and has accelerated since 1800

Globalization is the word that describes the whole process of big corporations moving around the world in search of new markets and cheaper labor.

rights regarded as inherently belonging to all human beings, such as the rights to life, freedom, and dignity, and that supersede the rights of nations and governments

Universal human rights have been established by the United Nations.

Unfair treatment that denies people fundamental rights.

The apartheid system in South Africa was condemned as an injustice against the country's Black majority population.

an organization set up for a specific purpose, usually of public service, such as a hospital or school

This institution is funded by some very nice patrons.

any nonprofit organization or body that operates independently of government

The non-governmental organization your cousin works for raises money to lobby for prison reform.

a principle, rule, or law designed to regulate behavior and conduct

Fire department regulations require public buildings to be equipped with sprinklers.

something that applies to everyone, everywhere, without exception

Smiling is a universal way people show happiness, no matter what country or culture they come from.