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The Jailing of Environmentalists in Iran
25 Feb

The Jailing of Environmentalists in Iran

Atussa Kian2020 – 2021, Civil & Political Rights, Collective & Developmental Rights, Middle East

Over the past few decades, Iran has transformed from being the greenest nation in the Middle East to a country grappling with worsening air pollution and rising temperatures. Today, the […]

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The Rising Plight of Anti-Semitism
17 Feb

The Rising Plight of Anti-Semitism

Mackenzie Birbrager2020 – 2021, Civil & Political Rights, Collective & Developmental Rights, The Americas

As the news broke about the swastika vandalization of the Westmount Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, I thought, “yet another anti-Semitism attack.” Catching myself, I quickly wondered why that was my inital […]

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#ChallengeAccepted: The Black and White Photos Worth A Thousand Words
05 Feb

#ChallengeAccepted: The Black and White Photos Worth A Thousand Words

Derya Ekin2020 – 2021, Asia, Civil & Political Rights, Europe

Content warning: physical/sexual violence against women. In 2017, the viral #MeToo movement took the world by storm, inspiring women to use their voices to open up about their stories of […]

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Confronting Home-Grown Terrorism: The Canadian Government Considers Designating the Proud Boys a Terrorist Organization Following the Attack on Capitol Hill
02 Feb

Confronting Home-Grown Terrorism: The Canadian Government Considers Designating the Proud Boys a Terrorist Organization Following the Attack on Capitol Hill

Tess Pilkington2020 – 2021, Civil & Political Rights, Newspaper, The Americas

The Canadian government is considering designating the Proud Boys a terrorist organization following their involvement in the violent attack on Capitol Hill on January 6. Adding the racist, white nationalist […]

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Addressing Systemic White Privilege: Is the U.S. at a Crossroads?
14 Jan

Addressing Systemic White Privilege: Is the U.S. at a Crossroads?

Sophie Crawford2020 – 2021, Civil & Political Rights, Newspaper, Social & Economic Rights, The Americas

Beginning in 2014, studies have demonstrated that public opinion increasingly recognizes that “anti-black discrimination is widespread, a serious problem, and that the United States has not made much real racial […]

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A Look into Africa’s Conflict-Ridden Sahel Region in 2020
31 Dec

A Look into Africa’s Conflict-Ridden Sahel Region in 2020

Derya Ekin2020 – 2021, Africa, Civil & Political Rights, Editors' Picks, Social & Economic Rights

2020 has undoubtedly been a year of mass uncertainty and loss. Worsening climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic have elucidated the importance of establishing stability and security within our lives. […]

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The Iranian Regime’s Suppression of Women’s Rights Activists
26 Nov

The Iranian Regime’s Suppression of Women’s Rights Activists

Atussa Kian2020 – 2021, Civil & Political Rights, Middle East, Newspaper

Civil unrest, cruel tragedy, and unjustified brutality have defined the reign of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which came to power after the 1979 Revolution that toppled the Pahlavi dynasty. […]

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The Purity Paradox: How Cultural Populism Tarnishes Progressive Politics
20 Nov

The Purity Paradox: How Cultural Populism Tarnishes Progressive Politics

Alexander Mclaren2020 – 2021, Civil & Political Rights, Newspaper, Social & Economic Rights, The Americas

Progressive political values have, by and large, provided the impetus for improving universal human rights standards. However, even though the ends ought to be the principal objective of any political […]

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Double-Edged Sword: The EndSARS Protests and Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ Citizens
17 Nov

Double-Edged Sword: The EndSARS Protests and Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ Citizens

Sophie Sklar2020 – 2021, Africa, Civil & Political Rights, Newspaper

The EndSARS movement against police brutality in Nigeria has captured global media attention in recent weeks. While it has been hailed as a moment of tremendous progress, one must also […]

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Unlawful and Inhumane: The Recent Attacks on Mi’kmaq Fishing Pounds and the Canadian Government’s Ambivalence
11 Nov

Unlawful and Inhumane: The Recent Attacks on Mi’kmaq Fishing Pounds and the Canadian Government’s Ambivalence

Tess Pilkington2020 – 2021, Civil & Political Rights, Collective & Developmental Rights, Newspaper, The Americas

“It has always been the greatest honour of my life to represent the people of my community, however, today perhaps more than ever, as we have seen their resilience and […]

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