Marie-Hélène Gyorog

As Syria prepares to enter its 8th year of civil war, the situation in Eastern Ghouta, its southwestern region, suggests that not much progress has been made. In just this past week, around 530 citizens in Damascus’ last rebel-held suburb…
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The textile and clothing industry is welcoming a new era where sustainability and ethics are king. Following the unveiling of scandalous sweatshop conditions and poor working standards, it is difficult to imagine large retail companies such…
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In 2000, as the United States made its entrance into the 20th century, it proudly declared itself measles-free. 17 short years later, it is struggling with the revival of a disease it once eradicated. Measles is on the rise across the US,…
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On October 18th, Quebec’s government passed Bill 62, banning Muslim women from wearing niqabs and burqas when using public services in Canada. In the weeks following, women heavily protested the evident discriminatory nature of the bill,…
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A quick Google search into Uganda’s refugee policy and you will find yourself eye-to-eye with the world’s most refugee-friendly country. Headlines praising Uganda’s ultra-progressive refugee policy tell the stories of humanitarian workers…
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The Iraqi Civil War has triggered a wave of humanitarian crises since its beginning in 2014. Iraqi families have fled their homes, causing a global refugee crisis and further triggering a surge in stateless children around the world. While…
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Technological hubs and startup revolutions are rarely discussed in the context of development. In Africa, however, the two seem to go hand in hand. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the continent has observed an impressive growth in…
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Declared in 2009, National Aboriginal Month celebrates Indigenous populations across Canada by commemorating their traditions and cultural heritage. More than a celebration, it has also opened up much-needed discussion and reflection on the…
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On May 9th, South Koreans elected Moon Jae-in, a liberal candidate, to succeed Park Geun-hye’s conservative government. This election was a significant turn away from what could have threatened South Korean democracy once again. For half a…
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