A major event to celebrate Montreal’s role in advancing human rights Concordia University’s Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS), Amnesty International Canada, the United Committee of Armenian Organizations of Quebec and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, are joining forces to organize Rights City/Montréal, ville des droits humains, a major event…
Islamic and Arab art institute opening in New York Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al-Thani noticed something missing in New York City’s cultural institutions – there is the Swiss Institute, the Asia Society and the Jewish Museum, but there isn’t anything to represent Arab Muslim artists, until now. The 2,500 sq ft space will host…
Best immigrant award The canadian RBC Royal Bank is throwing the best immigrant award ! This will be the 8th annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards program, which is presented by Canadian Immigrant magazine. These prestigious awards are about shining a light on inspirational stories of immigrants to Canada. It recognizes inspiring…
A befriending scheme for asylum seekers and refugees Londoners are being asked to take part in a befriending scheme that matches people with spare time and goodwill, to asylum seekers and refugees who are in need of friendship HostNation, which launched a pilot scheme in Greater London in March and hopes to expand across…
London rolls out badges for passengers with hidden disabilities After a trial run last autumn, Transport for London officially released last week badges to encourage passengers to give up their seats to fellow travellers with ‘invisible’ disabilities As of today, people with less visible disabilities can wear ‘Please offer me a seat’ badges when…
Fertility apps: the ‘next wave’ in solving global family planning crisis Every year, lack of access to contraception causes about 85 million unplanned pregnancies and a host of negative associated health outcomes. One expert said this global health crisis can be mitigated with apps that allow women to understand and track their fertility. The challenge to provide universal…
Women On Waves has claimed the seas for abortion For many of us, the idea of a boat with a full crew roving the ocean from port to port, transcending the laws of the land, evokes images of pirate ship. But, instead of looking for lost treasures, the crew behind Women on Waves has claimed…
Crowdfunding and collaboration created a cultural space in Buenos Aires On Dec. 30, 2004, a fire broke out at the República Cromañón club in Buenos Aires (Argentina) during a concert, killing 194 people. Following the devastating fire, upcoming artists’ spaces and cultural centers were met with stiff bureaucratic resistance. In response, a group of five…
At this bike shop, you can trade your old car for an electric bicycle If you show up at The New Wheel, an electric bike shop in San Francisco, the store will give you a chance to trade in your old car for a new e-bike. As you browse or take an electric bike for…
UK gender pay gap law comes into force A law that forces UK companies to publish details of their gender pay discrepancy came into force this week. Could it accelerate the closure of the 18.1 per cent gender pay gap? Legislation compelling UK employers to monitor and reveal gender pay inequalities came into force…