By Julieanne Acosta, December 28 2021—
On Nov. 18, 2021, 3,000 pairs of tsinelas — Tagalog for flip-flops — were laid out near the U.S. Capitol in Washington with activists imploring Congress to pass the Philippines Human Rights Act.
Protestors … Read the rest
By Manahil Hassan, September 13 2021—
I am a firm believer in the idea that one person can really make a difference. Everything we do has an impact on someone. Whether it is educating others on important socio-political matters or … Read the rest
By Aymen Sherwani, May 25 2021—
This year, April 13 marked the first night of Ramadan — the Muslim holy month, during which all those who follow Islam across the world are encouraged to fast, feed the poor and be … Read the rest
By Krishna Shetye, May 7 2021—
Since Feb. 1, 2021, the country of Myanmar has been plagued by violence and chaos after its military staged a coup d’état and removed the democratically elected National League for Democracy Party from power. … Read the rest
By Manahil Hassan, March 23 2020—
As children, we are oblivious to all the bloodshed and misery that makes up the lives of so many people around the world. It is at this age that ignorance truly is bliss. But, … Read the rest
By Tori Taylor, October 8 2019 —
The 2019 World Athletic Championships were held in Doha, Qatar from Sept. 26–Oct. 6. When Qatar bid to host the championships back in 2011, they talked about having no empty seats and ensuring … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, August 1 2019—
As gendered language becomes more and more obsolete, there’s one place it’s still very prevalent, and likely against the law — job boards. The industry with a rampant problem of gender discrimination on job … Read the rest
By Saima Asad, June 2 2017 —
Amnesty International (AI) Canada will host their Human Rights Conference and Annual General Meeting at the University of Calgary this weekend.
AI Canada secretary general Alex Neve said they chose Calgary due to … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, April 4 2017 —
Do you think freedom of speech is under attack? Despite the vocal concerns raised by people crying out “social censorship! You’re infringing on my right to free speech!” whenever their ideas are criticised, … Read the rest
