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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, […]

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

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

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

16 Days Of Activism on Violence Against Women Ayesha Siddiqa | February 13, 2025 I often ask myself why do we only have 16 days of activism for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) when the problem persists every single day? When will we move beyond symbolic campaigns and commit to 365 days of activism, ensuring that our

My Advocacy Journey: Carrying the Dreams of Afghan Girls Muzhda Akbari | January 21, 2025 It has been over three years since girls above grade six were banned from attending school in Afghanistan. As of today, nearly three million school-aged girls are out of school in Afghanistan, making it the only country in the world

My Time at Association for Women’s Rights In Development (AWID) – The Forum: A Journey of Learning, Healing, and Reimagining Advocacy Aija-Simone White | January 20, 2025 Expectations vs. Reality Heading into the 15th Association for Womens Rights In Development (AWID) Forum in Thailand, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Having attended professional conferences in