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Climate Justice is Social Justice: the Human Impact of Climate Change and its Mitigation

Climate change not only has adverse environmental consequences but also has harmful effects on the economic and social well-being of a nation.

Samridhi Jain September 15, 2021

Girl child having school shoe in one foot while schakles in other.

Child Marriage And Its Consequences: What Do You Need To Know?

With schools closed and families struggling economically due to COVID-19, one of the most pressing concerns is the increase in child marriage under the age of eighteen.

Sabeen Sulehri September 13, 2021

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

An image of the noose used to hang criminals in carrying out the death penalty

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

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