The DeAngelis Review

Every January highlights ongoing human trafficking issues. The U.S. observes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, focusing on awareness and prevention of trafficking crimes that affect nearly 50 million people globally, including 12 million children.

Jimmy Carter, America's longest-lived president, died at 100 on December 29, 2024. After his presidency, he devoted himself to humanitarian work, winning the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize and establishing the Carter Center.

Christmas markets originated in medieval Europe, with Dresden hosting the first true Christmas market in 1434. Today, over 1,400 markets operate worldwide, offering traditional crafts, food, and festivities in cities from Vienna to New York.

The article emphasizes the importance of encouraging employees to ask good questions for innovation. It outlines how to ask effective questions, including the "5 Whys" technique, and emphasizes that questioning skills should be developed throughout organizations.

Human Rights Day, observed on December 10, commemorates the UN's 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year's theme, "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now," promotes speaking up against injustice and protecting universal rights.

The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620, was America's first governance document, created to resolve conflicts between religious Separatists and non-Separatist passengers. It established shared rules and demonstrated how diverse groups could peacefully coexist.