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The Discrepancies of Police Responses between Indigenous activists and the Trucker Convoys

April 16, 2022April 15, 2022 Laila Mirza

However, it has been widely voiced that the delayed responses from federal and local governments may have reflected an inherent bias toward white protesters. Many comparisons have been made between the treatment of truckers versus indigenous protesters on social media.

Why The Global North Is Responsible For The Ongoing Pandemic

February 22, 2022February 21, 2022 Laila Mirza

This new variant has thrown the world back into chaos, with travel bans being reinstated, schools being shut down, economies thrown into disarray, and infection rates shooting back up.

U.S. Intervention and Taliban Influence on Food Insecurity in Afghanistan

February 20, 2022February 16, 2022 Laila Mirza

While it is easy to blame only the Taliban for all the problems present in Afghanistan, it is vital to understand the influence that US intervention has on the situation. It is very likely that the Taliban would have never gained such influence or even come into existence without the ill-fated efforts of the United States.

Empowering Women in Rural Balochistan through Midwifery: The MLCD Project

November 9, 2021November 19, 2021 Laila Mirza

I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Quratulain Bakhteari, the founder of IDSP and mastermind behind the MLCD project, on why this project is crucial to the people of Balochistan and how it is positively impacting their lives.