It has been almost two years since the U.S. Supreme Court case of Jackson v. Dobbs overturned the precedent of a universal right to abortion as established in Roe v. Wade. Since the ruling was announced, 14 states have banned … Continue reading
Mia Alexander
Mia Alexander is in her second year at McGill University, currently pursuing a B.A. Joint Honours in International Development Studies and Political Science. She is particularly interested in gender equality and climate justice.
Seeking Justice: Understanding the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
First Nation, Métis, and Inuit women and girls are twelve times more likely to be murdered or go missing compared to any other demographic of women in Canada. The ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and … Continue reading
Women’s Security and Cobalt Mining in the DRC
If you use a tablet, laptop, or cell phone for work or school, the rechargeable battery inside it most likely comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Seventy percent of the earth’s cobalt supply comes from the DRC, which … Continue reading
The Unseen Crisis of Gender-based Violence in Sudan
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to a severe humanitarian crisis that the world can not afford to look away from. Among the most vulnerable are women and girls, with the UN estimating that 4.2 million women are at … Continue reading
The Green Wave Movement in Latin America in Support of Abortion Rights and Reproductive Justice
On June 24th, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 4-5 to overturn Roe v. Wade, a case that guaranteed the right to abortion up to 24 weeks into pregnancy. The decision had devastating impacts, with almost half of the … Continue reading
Empowering Women in Fashion: Addressing Labour Rights and Climate Justice
Ultra fast-fashion brand Shein currently has over 600,000 items available for sale on their website, with some selling for as little as $1.00. Almost all mainstream clothing companies follow a fast fashion business model, producing inexpensive clothing that prioritises rapidly … Continue reading