Rape Culture In Canada’s Criminal “Justice” System
What if police officers used the same twisted rationale to disregard crimes such as vehicle theft as they do sexual…
The Dehumanization of Refugees, Explained, and its Implications for American Immigration Policy and International Law
by Sofia Cuyegkeng and Shirin Eshgafh Refugee children are dying while in the custody of the US Customs and Border…
Will You Accept My Challenge?
People of the Downtown Eastside (DTES) are unimportant, yes, you say? These are false perceptions. They are only unimportant in…
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls – You Don’t Know The Full story
THE GIST If you turn on the news anywhere around the world, you will hear of the central American asylum-seeking…
Canada’s new prostitution law is jeopardizing the security of sex workers
Deterring prostitution vs. protecting the security of sex workers －The political discussion on this controversial matter has emerged in Canada…
Government needs to follow through on Call For Action #30: increase funding for Indigenous community-based justice programs that are remedying Canada’s prison problem
The 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Call to Action #30 reads as follows: “We call upon the federal, provincial and…
Let’s Help Increase the Visibility of the MMIWG and Reform the Criminal Justice System
Almost every woman or girl who I know on a personal level has been sexually harassed or assaulted. Me too….
An epidemic of toxic masculinity and its role in perpetuating and reproducing female inequality in leadership, workplace, and family.
McDonald’s was bustling with good business at lunchtime when fifteen-year-old me, accompanied by my parents, overheard a mildly irritating tone…
Why The Legalization of Sex Work Should Be The Next Women’s Rights Movement
Is it time for a #metoo movement for sex workers? Current Political and Legal Climate Currently, the women’s rights movement…
Honest Harm Reduction
On Thursday January 24th UBC Coordinated Arts Program had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on naloxone training program hosted…
CITY OF GLASS: on the brink of shatter?
Despite a pristine image of million dollar houses and picturesque views, it is no secret that Vancouver plays host to…
It’s Time for Rights: The Decriminalization of Sex Work
It is undeniable that there are many widely held, stigmatized assumptions regarding sex work prevalent in society. The debate regarding…
The Importance of Alternative Rehabilitation for Addiction
My first and only encounter with rehabilitation treatment was at the age of 16, when one of my closest friends…
Sexual Assault on College Campuses: A Reflection of Society’s Attitudes
When college is mentioned, we often reminisce back to the time of our lives spent on wasted weekends – literally….