In recent times, Pakistan has been recently struggling with crippling economic issues, often on the brink of financial collapse, only to be bailed out by an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan. The most recent US$7 billion loan agreement mirrors the … Continue reading
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Climate Change: The Social and Environmental Impacts of Popular Culture
Rapid technological advancements marked the rise of media’s steadfast growth—a vital application in shaping popular culture—transforming our communication, socialization, and knowledge exchange approaches. In particular, the emergence of media platforms has dramatically influenced society by contributing to the vitality and … Continue reading
Hezbollah-Israël : L’autre guerre au Moyen-Orient
« Un projet parallèle à leur génocide à Gaza » : voici comment l’écrivain Raja Farah, mieux connu sous son pseudonyme @ohmyhappiness, décrit les offensives d’Israël dans le sud du Liban. Cette phrase capte l’essence de la situation : les … Continue reading
Navigating Privatization: The Inequalities of Access to Clean Water in India
Thirty two years have passed since the United Nations attributed March 22nd as the day of celebration of water; a World Water Day. As a means of increasing awareness amongst populations and governmental bodies, it has fostered environments where water … Continue reading
Unveiling the Fight Against Environmental Racism in Canada with Bill C-226
Envision a reality where environmental degradation is not a matter of bad luck but a targeted oversight, one that disproportionately impacts your community. Here, the very elements meant to nurture life, air, water, and soil, become silent aggressors under the … 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
COP28 : Un tournant dans la lutte climatique ou un théâtre de conflits d’intérêts?
Le changement climatique se dresse comme le défi le plus colossal et le plus pressant de notre siècle, une crise planétaire qui transcende les frontières, les cultures et les économies. Dérivé des activités humaines, principalement de la combustion des énergies … Continue reading
L’éducation au Vietnam : Une dualité croissante
En 2022, le Sommet sur la transformation de l’éducation organisé par l’ONU a mis l’accent sur l’importance de l’éducation dans le programme politique mondial. En effet, le secrétaire général a invité les pays présents à rendre les systèmes d’éducation plus … Continue reading
UNDRIP and Bill C-15 in Canada: A Historic Struggle to Decolonize Canadian Law
Canada’s relationship with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) has always been uneasy, but the passing of Bill C-15 in June of 2021 has made its implementation in Canada imminent. From this date, the Canadian … Continue reading
Smart Home Technologies: Reinforcing Dated, Repressive Gender Roles
Despite women’s growing presence in the workforce, many continue to encounter difficulties balancing work inside and outside the home. Yet, in light of the widespread implementation of smart home technologies used in households today, marketed as “Digital Housekeepers,” … Continue reading