Gun violence is one of the leading human rights issues as it threatens the most fundamental right of every individual, and that's the right to life. One of the leading causes of this type of violence is easy access to firearms, which can be illegal or legal.
Gun violence must stop, and hopefully, that will happen at some point. Some of the things civilians can do to stop is contacting elected representatives and asking them to advocate for gun violence prevention. In addition, everyone interested can join organizations dedicated to gun violence prevention. Take a stand against it and inform your friends and family how they can do the same.
Gun violence is most common in Central and South American countries with low-income such as Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia, Venezuela, and Jamaica. In the United States, almost 40,000 Americans die from gun violence per year.
Gun violence is a constant threat to the fundamental right of every human being, and that is the right to life, and that’s enough of a reason for this type of violence to stop. It hurts entire communities and affects the mental health of residents by causing fear and trauma.
The violence of any kind and especially gun violence, creates various mental health issues. It causes fear and trauma that all lead to stress. As a result, people (both adults and children) who live in areas with higher gun violence rates develop mental illnesses.
