Politics from Exile – An Interview with Mu Sochua
What shone clear throughout was an image of a deeply principled individual, someone committed primarily to value-driven political action over accession to political power.
Tag: human rights
The Dangers of Restrictive Abortion Bans
In most G7 countries and other U.S. states, the most restrictive abortion bans have historically been at 12 weeks. Today, with the sudden introduction of 6 weeks, any jurisdictions that have attempted an earlier restriction could look to Texas as a justification for enforcement.
What’s Next for Afghanistan Refugees?
Afghan citizens and their families who provided help to Western allies are to become refugees in those nations through resettlement programs; others remain in hiding in the country under threat of death. But for those who fled, one question remains: what comes next for Afghan refugees?
China’s LGBT Communities: Exploring The Chinese “Gay City”
According to Chinese sociologist Wei Wei, Chengdu’s healthy LGBT community is credited to its successful change of “place to space”. Indeed, China’s rapid economic development creates a hotbed for the spread of consumerism, which is especially salient in Chengdu, the beneficiary of the Great Western Development Strategy, which made Chengdu the regional economic development center. One of the many results of consumerism is the emergence of entertainment establishments. However, for people who are oppressed for their identity and would like to meet like-minded people, these establishments are entitled with a different meaning —these places are haven-like spaces in which they can fully express themselves without other people’s judgment and where they can still have fulfilling social lives.
‘Canada’s’ Ongoing Colonial Violence Brings Death to Indigenous Peoples
These discoveries stand as a stark reminder to non-Indigenous people that the country known as ‘Canada’ is not only built upon the genocide of Indigenous peoples, but that this extends to Indigenous children in these residential schools.
Candid – Episode 5: Rollout for What
Juliana and Alex go deeper into the issues experienced during Canada's rollout, and what this means for education and the steps moving forward for our government bodies.
The Consequences of Fast-Fashion in the Global South
Today, eco-colonialism is a major consequence of fast fashion practices stemming from the fatal environmental and the social consequences.
Rebuilding the Roof of the World: Tibetan Human Rights
Once nicknamed the “roof of the world” due to the Tibetan plateau being among the highest in the world, in 2020, Tibet received the lowest score on the annual Freedom in the World Report by Freedom House, making it the “least free country in the world” tied with Syria.
Canada’s Approach to the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Canadian immunization rate is not as high as the United States' rate largely because of the challenges of vaccine quantity and distribution in Canada. This brings to question the efficiency of Canada’s inoculation strategies and priorities.
The Tigray Crisis in Ethiopia: What You Need to Know
It has now been just over three months since the federal government’s military offence, but the Tigray crisis is far from over. With the lack of humanitarian aid, the future of the Tigrayan citizenry remains in the dark as they bear the brunt of the conflict.