International Development News, Features, and Opinions
Excerpt: An investigation into sexual exploitation and trafficking within Meta technology.
Discussions of technological advancements such as social media platforms often center around the same set of pros and cons – connection and communication, but also isolation and cyberbullying. However, … Continue reading
Excerpt: An in-depth look at the circumstances surrounding Russian Opposition Leader and journalist Alexei Navalny’s recent death; and what his passing means for Russia’s future.
“He loved life in many ways … he knew so much, and he knew so … Continue reading
Excerpt: Analyzing the reverberations of METRON; an artificial-intelligence-powered software developed by UNICEF backed startup KIMETRICA; which claims to be able to detect malnutrition in children in developing countries.
2023 has been dubbed the ‘year of AI’, thanks to numerous advancements … Continue reading
Excerpt: An analysis on racial discrimination by police within France and their broader colourblind policies following recent current events: the killing of Nahel Merzouk and the government’s ruling on a pro-police reform class action lawsuit.
France has a rich history … Continue reading
Excerpt: In light of the recent anti-LGBTQ+ protests, counter-protests and overall rise in regressive policies and attitudes, Canada must take a firmer stance on their commitment to the rights of all citizens.
The past few years have proved divisive and … Continue reading
Excerpt: An analysis of gender-based censorship as perpetrated by governments and corporations following Kuwait’s ban of the feminism promoting 2023 Barbie movie.
The relationship between gender and censorship mirrors an ongoing power struggle between media and government. This intersection of … Continue reading
