Refugees Stuck in the Middle as Anti-Afghan Sentiment Spikes In Pakistan and Iran
Conflict between Afghanistan and its neighbours is causing anti-Afghan sentiment in Pakistan and Iran, causing a devastating refugee crisis.
What is Dead May Never Die: Examining the Expansion of Al-Qaeda in Sub-Saharan Africa
Years after successful anti-terrorism operations against Al-Qaeda, why are its affiliates in sub-Saharan Africa growing increasingly more powerful?
The Targeting of Students in Balochistan
Amidst Balochistan’s demands for sovereignty, Pakistani authorities crack down on those who “threaten” their control of the country’s largest region.
Europe’s Green Blind Spot: Environmental Racism Against Roma Communities
Across Europe, Roma communities live beside landfills and toxic sites, victims of an invisible form of discrimination: environmental racism.
The Invisible Struggle: ADHD and Mental Health in Eastern Europe
Gender bias, stigma, and tradition in Eastern Europe leave women with ADHD unseen and misdiagnosed.
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Human Rights
How the U.S Shutdown Fight Overshadows the Impact on the Cherokee Nation
The U.S government shutdown highlighted the impact on Indigenous tribes, such as the Cherokee Nation’s relationship with federal departments.
Environment
Lights, Camera, Emissions: How the U.S., UK, and Canadian Film Industries are Acting on Climate Change
Major film industries are making strides in sustainable film and TV production. What strategies are they using, and is it truly enough?
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Editor’s Picks
Barriers to Belonging: Refugees’ Experiences in Canada
By Lubaba Mahmud
For thousands of refugees, Canada represents hope, but what is their experience like in reality?
Starting Over Isn’t Equal: Discrimination in the Job Market for Newcomers in Canada
By Beth Kadlčíková Hanley
Two newcomers from Afghanistan and Colombia share their experiences navigating barriers in employment upon arriving in Canada.
Newcomer Men: Unique Challenges and Considerations
By Ali Lahrech
Immigrant men face expectations regarding their gender: how can these affect them, their mental health and their integration into Canadian society?
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Social Justice
Bridging the Inclusion Gap for Students with Disabilities: A National Education Roadmap in Australia
As Australia’s schools promise inclusion, students with disabilities still face exclusion and advocacy groups demand real reform.
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