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Who Will Inherit These Tools? Canada's Architecture of Digital and Financial Control
Canada is quietly building the legal and technical foundations of a managed internet — not through the blunt instruments of traditional censorship, but through a constellation of "safety," "modernization," and "security" bills that collectively expand state power over data, infrastructure, money, culture, and news.
Refusing to Stay Silent: Petition e‑2835 and Canada's Reckoning with Foreign Interference
In September 2020, I took a step I never imagined I would take: with an MP's sponsorship, I initiated House of Commons Petition e‑2835, an official federal e‑petition calling on the Government of Canada to strengthen its response to foreign interference.
The Fate of Iran's Islamic Regime in the Face of Revolution
Iran has been facing a wave of protests over the past few months, with protesters calling for an end to the theocratic regime, the Islamic Republic.
Living in Limbo: Shifting the Perspective
In creative writing classes, there is a method called “multiple perspectives.” This technique involves shifting the point of view, embracing polyphony—where every character produces their own truth—and asking the core question: Who is seeing this? Ultimately, this method aims to show us that truth cannot be imposed; it shatters moral certainties and collapses the question of who is "right." The reader ceases to be a judge and transforms into a witness.
Canada’s refugees are being exploited as cheap labour
Canada’s emphasis on China, India, and Iran as exporters of transnational repression should not overshadow the actions of smaller actors like Rwanda
I got a glimpse into Canada’s refugee ‘indentured’ labor shadowy scene – it’s ugly
I have personally seen this as a journalist who covers refugee affairs in Canada – some government-supported refugees and asylum seekers are working under the table for unscrupulous landlords who offer them board and later ask them to do odd jobs in the household.
Canada should embrace the added value that migrants bring to the country
Activiste en exil : ce que la guerre, l’exil et la résilience m’ont appris
Breaking Boundaries: My Story of Resistance
The Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize: Sherwan Sherwani’s Fight for Freedom
Tough on Crime Policy Followed Me in Exile
Through Writing, I Found Healing and a Voice for My People
When I moved to Canada in 2017, I expected to experience culture shock, but instead, I found myself grappling with past trauma and striving to regain emotional stability. Despite seeking help from doctors and counsellors, their treatments offered little relief. It wasn’t until later that I discovered the transformative power of writing. Writing became my therapy, enabling me not only to process my own experiences but also to illuminate the struggles faced by my community.
Ongoing Military Dominance and Human Rights Abuses in Balochistan
Balochistan, a region rich in natural resources and strategically located, has been the site of ongoing military dominance and systematic human rights violations for decades. The people, particularly the Baloch, have faced relentless suppression by state security forces, characterized by enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the curtailment of civil liberties. Despite a media blackout enforced by the state, activists and local Baloch media strive to bring these atrocities to light, revealing a grim reality that has persisted for more than two decades.
Gender Persecution in Afghanistan: Implications for ICC Investigation
During the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last week, the issue of gender apartheid and gender persecution in Afghanistan came to the forefront; the international community has widely condemned the Taliban's treatment of women and girls.
Shooting Star
Ali Mirzad discusses the persecution of his people, the Hazaras in Afghanistan, who have suffered from ethnic cleansing and genocide. His father is a victim of this persecution, and Ali pledges to speak out against racism, hate, and mass atrocity to end the suffering of the Hazara people.
The Severe Human Rights Violations of China's Sinicization Policy in Tibet
The Sinicization policy of the CCP government in Tibet involves separating Tibetan children from their families and forcing them to attend residential schools far from home to eliminate Tibetan identity and culture by indoctrinating them with Chinese beliefs. The writer calls for the Chinese Communist Party to adhere to international norms, allow global media and NGOs to visit Tibet freely, and respect Tibetans' fundamental human rights and freedom of language and culture choice.
From Anti-Corruption Expert to Postdoctoral Fellow: A Story of Resilience Amidst War and Displacement
Olha Chernovol was a successful lawyer and scholar with a Ph.D. in Law who left Kyiv in March 2022 due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She is completing a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Ottawa in Canada. She works with Professor Jennifer Quaid on research exploring non-trial resolutions in anti-corruption matters.
Coping with Loss and Challenging Life Transitions: An Exploration of Personal Experiences and Coping Strategies
Neven Melek discusses coping strategies and experiences related to loss and life transitions. She emphasizes the importance of coping mechanisms and models associated with grief in supporting individuals suffering from mental health issues. Melek suggests various coping mechanisms such as relaxation, physical activity, and creative expression to reduce stress during significant life changes. Finally, she reflects on the importance of developing skills and understanding the significance of coping mechanisms, particularly in counselling for loss and life transitions.
Les activistes en exil, une voix qui ne s’éteint pas
Victor Amisi Sulubika est un activiste en exil qui continue de promouvoir les droits de l'homme et de porter la voix des opprimés. Il a travaillé en République démocratique du Congo avant de devoir quitter le pays en raison de menaces de mort. Maintenant au Canada, il continue de travailler pour les droits de l'homme et de sensibiliser les Canadiens à la situation dans les pays en guerre. Les activistes en exil ont besoin de soutien pour poursuivre leur travail et leur contribution est essentielle à la lutte pour les droits de l'homme dans le monde.