Forced internal displacement and high insecurity on the rise in Sudan
One year after Sudan’s transitional government signed the Juba Agreement for Peace (JBA), humanitarian needs have rapidly grown across the…
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United Nations announces new theme for International Women’s Day
#BreakTheBias focuses on climate change and the contributions of women during the 2022 year.
Since 1910, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated all around the world to recognize the many achievements of women. Originally…
UTM student attacked by four masked men during campus gathering
UTM community calls upon university administration to address horrifying incident that resulted in serious injuries of residence student.
On February 23, five University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) students were involved in an altercation at the university’s McGrath Valley…
Data reveals police violence is a major obstacle in Black women’s health
Alarming data points towards premature deliveries, heightened stress, and cardiovascular disease among Black women as a result of police brutality.
Recent studies have shown an increase of physical and mental health concerns among Black women subject to police brutality in…
Covid-19 presents barriers to women in research
Unequal pay and domestic violence are just a few barriers that women are currently facing due to Covid-19.
In a recent study, new data shows that women are more vulnerable to Covid-19’s effects than other groups. Many negative…
Ontario announces end of vaccine passport
After announcing the removal of vaccine mandates, Premier Doug Ford also hopes for the end of mask restrictions by the end of March.
On February 14, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the possible end of the vaccine passport, giving citizens the freedom to…
Healing the Hurt: A campaign for antidiscrimination against Indigenous mothers
Christena Lopez and Shawna Hill share their stories dealing with negligent professionals in the health care field.
Healing the Hurt is a newly-launched campaign started by Indigenous women to supply health care providers with more knowledge of…
An overview of the ongoing trucker protest in the Ottawa and Toronto regions
Violent incidents are taking a toll on Ottawa and Toronto residents as the province sees an increase in trucker protests.
Over the past few weeks, Ottawa has been involuntarily hosting truck protestors with the desire to remove the Covid-19 vaccine…
Millions of people are displaced as Nigeria enters its twelfth year in conflict
Nigeria’s decade-long conflict is not only aggravating the country’s economic system but is also leaving millions of people in dire…
UTSU advocates for Palestine rights
Endorsed by UTSU, BDS motion bans funds to firms involved in Israeli’s occupation of Palestine.
On February 16, the University of Toronto Students’ Union (UTSU) voted for the passing and endorsement of boycott, divestment, and…
Students hold U of T accountable after distributing “hell money” for Lunar New Year
U of T releases public statement apologizing for their error in distributing imitation money, stating it was “not intentional or malicious.”
U of T is recently facing backlash from students after giving out “hell money” to graduate students celebrating Lunar New…
February News Briefs
U of T to paint mural in honour of Terry Fox This year, U of T plans to honour Canadian…
The Aphrodite Project returns for another year
With almost 46 thousand matches made in 2019, students look forward to yet another year of online pairing.
Created by the University of Waterloo, the Aphrodite Project made its return this year on January 24—just in time for…
Students review current sexual violence and harassment policies at U of T
The UTMSU holds virtual meeting inviting students to share their experiences and comment on sexual violence on campus.
Sexual violence and harassment on campus continue to be a widespread issue for many students across Ontario. To maintain the…
The Ontario School Board releases framework to protect students against sex trafficking
The Ministry of Education has created a mandate to ensure students are protected against sex trafficking in all school boards in Ontario.
On January 31, the Ministry of Education announced a protocol against sex trafficking for all school boards. The new mandate…