Afghanistan, Haiti, And Lebanon Are In Critical Danger. Here Is What You Can Do To Help Please consider donating to these initiatives to provide support to the people in Afghanistan, Haiti, and Lebanon. Lei Nguyen August 18, 2021
Lifting the Moratorium on the Death Penalty: A Sri Lankan Perspective Lifting the moratorium on the death penalty in Sri Lanka has been influenced by the increasing crime rates in the country. Nevertheless, research demonstrates that the imposition of the death penalty is not an effective deterrent in reducing crime rates. Ameerah Salie June 30, 2021
Voicify: engaging migrants in the decision-making process in Europe The bitter face of Europe: policies on migration For the last few years, migration has grown exponentially in Europe due to various reasons ranging from better job opportunities and financial growth to security problems, human rights violations and climate change whose main sufferers are developing countries. Migrants arrive at the European continent craving safety and… Ilyes Rekhis June 26, 2021
The dividing line between sexual pleasure and sexual assault Being a roaring success, over the last five years, not only in the US but also in the entire world, the #Metoo movement has had a very strong impact on people of all ages, genders, from different social and economic backgrounds. Through sharing stories of most often, though not limited to women on their past… Ilyes Rekhis June 26, 2021
Psychology of Bullying: The Ugly Pandemic Haunting the World Back in Feb 2020, a video of a sobbing boy went viral. Quades Baylis, an aboriginal Australian, was seen in a video being bullied at school for his dwarfism. The video hit hard and touched millions of hearts around the world. Soon, it turned into a movement against, “Bullying.” From countless other incidents, one such… Waleed Ahmad June 25, 2021
A big dream vanished with a strident scream The white flag hovers on the barely floating boat, from afarDestination set, profuse sweat, it’s on the leading stars.Being thrown, in the middle of the sea, on them, jarsSpending days and nights, hearts racing, eyes left ajar.Scared of being the sharks’ prey or put behind the bars,Ignoring that reality would be six feet under-par… Every… Ilyes Rekhis June 23, 2021
Palestine-Israel Conflict: The Tragedy of No Win War On May 16, 2021, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Open Debate on the Palestine-Israel conflict via video link was held against the backdrop of the recent escalations of a decades-long conflict between the two. The debate was headed by the Chinese Foreign Minister and State Counselor Mr. Wang Yi. This is not the first… Waleed Ahmad June 21, 2021
2021 Pride: building hope and resilience through our stories As Pride 2021 starts, let’s reflect on ways we use and build narratives to understand and withstand our hardest times in the LGBT+ community. Esther Brito June 15, 2021
The Colorful Exuberance of The LGBT Rights Movement in Asia, Celebrating Love in Every Form If you were hanging around Lower Manhattan last weekend, you would have noticed crowds of revelers dressed in lavish costumes or rainbow-themed attire on their way to the city’s annual Pride event. New York City Pride is where it all started with the Stonewall Riots and has evolved into Gay prides all over the world. The pride march is the centerpiece of NYC pride with its colorful floats, music, and community groups. Lei Nguyen June 14, 2021
The Ugly Politics Behinds Regional Minorities Discrimination Our world has become increasingly globalized, diverse, and rich in ideologies and practices. Countries around the world encompass a wide range of communities within national borders. But when so many different groups of people are embedded in one society together, beliefs of superiorities and minorities come into place. While each group is different, one thing… Lei Nguyen June 12, 2021
The inequality in vaccine distribution: Who shoulders the blame? The inequality in COVID vaccine distribution is spurred by lack of funding and export controls despite the best efforts of COVAX in ensuring equality Ameerah Salie June 8, 2021
The 60s Antiwar Movement in the US and How it can Inspire us Today This article examines the Antiwar movement in the U.S.- Its agenda, tactics, and achievements, and how it can inspire us today. Oussema Othmeni June 3, 2021