collection of cards representing ten different countries. each country has one or more stars in their ensign. these stars have been replaced by people which are used to depict contemporary problems of the respective country. these problems are thereby set directly into an international context

somalia a potent mixture of border wars, regional conflicts, terrorism and starvation continue destabilize somalia and its neighbors.

togo human trafficking, especially trading in children is a major problem in togo. children are often sold as slaves to far away cities or neighbouring countries by dealers, for as little as the price of a bicycle.

usa agressive over-reaching american cultural usa continues to suffer under a self-imposed pressure resuing from excessive cultural expansion. an aggressive over-reaching american culture abroad has lead to exaggerated fear and vulnerability at home.

micronesia only radical measures to reduce the rise in global warming can prevent these low-lying pacific islands from the devestating affects rising sea levels.

mauretania in mauritania, 71% of women between 15 and 49 have been circumsized.

north korea north korea is among those countries where human rights are least respected. criticizing the political leadership is punished severely. people sentenced to death are often executed in public.

cuba since the revolution in 1959 10% of the population, the so-called ‚exile cubans‘, have been forced to leave the country in response to restrictions in basic human rights.

algeria according to amnesty international algeria continues to experience the world‘s most severe crisis in abuse of basic human rights. this includes torture, discrimination of women‘s rights, decriminalization of responsible human rights abusers. likewise criticizing important office-holders and security forces will be punished severely.

china in china a huge, ever-increasing gap reigns between poverty and prosperity. whilst one extremely rich person profits from economic development many people live destitute in absolute poverty.

europe the lack of a united european public, the impact of major language barriers and no distinct cultural focus have led to widespread skepticism of an european identity.