Since 2011, the Syrian diaspora has grown at a rapid and unprecedented rate. Approximately 6.7 million Syrians have been displaced externally due to ongoing internal conflict, forcing adaptation and unfamiliarity into the daily lives of millions. Dialogue surrounding the severity … Continue reading
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Addressing the Implications of Colonialism: Examining Indigenous Health Disparities in Canada
While universal health care is envisioned as a fundamental human right for all, its seemingly contradictory reality presents unique challenges in which health disparities continue to negatively harm Indigenous communities. This is due to the damaging effects of settler colonialism … Continue reading
Where To Call Home? Pakistan’s Forced Deportation of Afghani Refugees
On October 4th, 2023, the Pakistani government issued an alarming directive asking nearly two million unregistered Afghani refugees to either leave voluntarily by November 1st or face forced deportation by the Pakistani authorities. Since the advent of the Soviet-Afghan war … Continue reading