By Megan Sarfas | Published 13th January 2026 The indigenous peoples of Canada were the first inhabitants of the country. There are three categories to the indigenous population: the First Nations people, the Inuit and the Metis. Whilst Indigenous rights are now enshrined into the Constitution Act (section 35), the Indigenous and the colonial-settlers had a tumultuous … Continue reading Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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Afghanistan: The Silenced Gender
Women By Megan Sarfas Published: 12th December 2024 A recent law has come into force in Afghanistan, causing worldwide shock and outrage: women are not permitted to hear each other’s voices. Afghanistan is governed by an Islamic fundamentalist group called the Taliban. The Taliban controlled the majority of the nation in the late 1990s but … Continue reading Afghanistan: The Silenced Gender
The United Nations’ Role in Preserving Women’s Rights Through CEDAW
Women By Megan Sarfas Published: 8th November 2024 The United Nations (UN) is an international organisation founded in 1945. Its work is guided by the aim of ‘maintaining international cooperation’. The founding Charter of the UN determined human rights to be a priority of the organisation. The UN strives to improve human rights globally through … Continue reading The United Nations’ Role in Preserving Women’s Rights Through CEDAW