Tags: Activism

Our approach to diversity needs to evolve

Instead of focusing on the percentage of a demographic group in a given context, we need to focus on the barriers that the group faces. Our work is done when all those barriers are removed, not when quotas artificially increase representation.

Online Activism: Why for today’s issues is harder to spark effective change?

The omnipotence of the internet and social media in our daily lives, as well as in public affairs, becomes increasingly indisputable day by day....

Ghost Of Our Cities

This semester, while questioning my future profession and current passion, architecture, I saw nothing in its history that resembled me.  When I entered classes, in...

What Beliefs are Behind the Ongoing Protests in Israel?

On December 29, 2022, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled the nation’s new cabinet, marking the country's most right-wing government in history. These appointments have prompted widespread protests among Israeli citizens, who are concerned about the new government's agenda and its impact on the country's democracy.

What is the IE Community Doing to Help After the Earthquake in Turkey?

It’s been a week since the international community was left stunned by the earthquake that took place in Turkey and Syria on the 6th...

How can I help those affected by the Feburary 6 Earthquake?

In the early hours of Feburary 6, Turkey and Syria were both awoken by the quakes of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake. This earthquake, later...

Women in 2022: A look into the future of gender equality & empowerment

The year 2022 was a turning point for women. Even though inequalities will always exist, 2022 was a year of empowerment for women worldwide....

It’s Time to Update Climate Terminology

The name of something holds a lot of power. It is the first impression of a concept; the initial introduction between a person and...

The Return of the “Winter of Discontent” and British Worker Strikes

With Christmas around the corner, Britain’s airports, railways, and post services are experiencing some of their busiest periods of the year. In response to...

Jordan Rocked by Protests Over Increasing Fuel Prices

Truck drivers have launched sit-ins and work stoppages in Jordan’s southern regions over the past week in response to rising fuel prices. The protests...

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Are We Still Trying to Make America Great Again?

The situation is scary, and the only thing that American citizens can do to prevent it is to vote. Reluctantly, and for the lesser of two evils, they have to cast their ballots. As for the rest of us, we will have to sit back, watch, and hope that the situation that all of us remember from our childhoods does not repeat itself. This time around, there will be no jolly ranchers or playground conversations to envelope our ignorance. This time, we will live through it as adults.

The Global Podcast Era

Since 2020, podcasts have grown to become one of the major sources of entertainment for most people. From leisure to news to wellness and...

Las leyes de la guerra y su moralidad

La guerra no es solo una serie de acciones tácticas y estratégicas; es un terreno donde la moral y la ley se entrecruzan de maneras complejas y dolorosas.