Pakistani authorities turning blind eye to abductions of girls and forced conversions
Young Christian and Hindu girls are victims of abductions, forced to change their religion and marry their kidnappers in Pakistan.
Articles by Zeenya Shah
Execution of Iranian wrestler condemned at rally
Iranian Canadians gathered in Mel Lastman Square on Sept. 14 to condemn the execution of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari in Iran.
Toronto doctor remembers SARS as city takes measures to stop spread of COVID-19
A doctor, who has run his family practice out of Scarborough for 33 years, remembers his experience during the deadly 2003 SARS outbreak.
Instagram artwork helps international student continue college studies
A Centennial College international student has come up with a creative way of funding his studies using his Instagram account.
Women take self-defence courses in Toronto despite #MeToo’s impact on consent
In the era of the #MeToo movement it seems outdated to ask women to defend themselves against sexual assault or violence. It is, after all,
not their fault.
Unfortunately, experts in Toronto say that even with increased sensitivity to women, and consent, in the end, the onus is on a woman to take care of herself.
Persepolis screening at York University brings up women’s rights in Iran
York University show banned film Persepolis with the aim of opening discussions of women’s rights in Iran.
Auto insurance rates climbing, contrary to Ford government promises
Auto insurance rates for Ontario drivers are increasing by as much as 11 per cent despite promises by the provincial government to lower rates.