The Manosphere: Understanding the Offline Implications of Misogyny and Sexism Online Manya Tewari | July 12, 2026 Growing up across India, Ethiopia, and South Africa, gender-based violence was never something abstract to me. It showed up in everyday life. In how women moved through public spaces. In what was considered normal, and what was quietly […]
After the Budget: Leading with Courage in Uncertain Times Laika Intungane | November 18, 2025 In October, I had the opportunity to attend the Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Forum 2025 in Ottawa as part of the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) and as an Inter-Council Network Youth Delegate. It was a space where emerging and
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Voices Behind the Silence: Students Living in Fear of Violence Sirat Gedi | November 14, 2025 I never expected to experience violence so close to home, especially living in such a small neighbourhood in Ontario. Growing up, I witnessed how violence within and around schools can alter the way students see education, safety, and even
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In the Four Directions of Healing: Reflections on Balance, Mental Wellness, and the Medicine Wheel Mehak Warring | November 10, 2025 Mental health has always been a topic I’ve been deeply passionate about, perhaps because of my own lived experiences or because of the world we live in, where mental health concerns have become increasingly
What the System Never Asked Me: Growing Up with a Parent Behind Bars Raine LeBlanc | October 15, 2025 I learned early on to decode navigating education, mental health, and child-welfare systems, but not every child with a parent behind bars can say the same. The society we were born and raised to live in,
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The Power of Solidarity: Young Feminist Activists Around the Globe Explore a bold collection of personal narratives, art, photography, and movement-building from across the globe, curated by Youth Policy-Makers Hub alumni, Madhuri Kibria, Angelina Ding, and Sanya Vij, with graphic design by Umaimah Choudhury. Thank you to the artists, storytellers, and contributors: Ipsita Divedi, illustrator
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Reflections on International Women in Diplomacy Day: Progress in Sight Alisha Aslam | July 15, 2025 Last month, on June 24, the world observed International Women in Diplomacy Day. Celebrated on blogs and Instagram stories, by organizations, influencers, and everyday people, at schools, and on international stages– this day recognized the work we’ve done so
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We’re More Than a Stereotype: Asian Canadian Political Representation is Long Overdue Christine Le | May 14, 2025 Met City of Toronto 66th Mayor Olivia Chow, the first Asian Canadian elected in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Canvassed in the Canadian Federal Election 2025 for Chi Nguyen MP Spadina Harbourfront. Ontario Legislative Assembly: Model for Parliament Youth
The Power of Your Vote: Reflections from a Parliamentary Intern Justin Langan | April 9, 2025 We cannot disregard the heavy significance of this upcoming federal election. Voting itself exceeds its classification as civic duty, it allows you to form the future you desire. The experience of working as a Parliamentary Intern has revealed to
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Global Youth Summit for Youth Voice, Policy, and Action: A Week That Changed Us Forever Dhanvi Gahlawat | April 7, 2025 Imagine a space where youth from 12 different countries come together—not just to discuss global issues, but to shape solutions, influence policy, and take action. Imagine the energy of young changemakers debating some of
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