Benson Cheung revisits his series on the DIY international relations degree with a list of new courses and new thematic concentrations on climate change and global health.
Tag: humanitarian
How we represent international migrants and why it matters
Are we treating migrants like Skittles? Changing international perceptions of Syrian refugees are analyzed by Stephanie Oldfield as she suggests that Syrian migrants have been repreatedly de-humanized.
Cheering on the Refugee Olympic Team?
What should the international response to the Refugee Olympic Team? Grace Lee discusses responses to the inaugural team at this year’s Olympic Games.
Recapping the World Humanitarian Summit and Canada’s Role in Humanitarian Assistance
On May 23 the first ever World Humanitarian Summit took place in Turkey. Joy Aguilar summarizes the results of the summit highlighting Canada’s commitments.
The Economics of an Exodus: The Economic Incentive to Accepting Syrian Refugees (Part 2)
Are Syrian refugees an economic burden or benefit?
The Economics of an Exodus: The Economic Incentive to Accepting Syrian Refugees (Part 1)
Are Syrian refugees an economic burden or benefit?
From a Humanitarian Concern to a Security Threat: Changing Mentality Towards Refugees and Inter-displaced Persons
The NAoC hosted a panel event in June 2015, discussing the following question: As more countries struggle with the threat of domestic terrorism and instability, will refugees and inter-displaced persons be considered a “security threat”?
The Threat From Within: Dadaab Refugee Camp
Victoria investigates the rhetoric surrounding the threatened closure of Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya, alongside an interview with LWF Livelihood Officer, Hilda, who currently works in Kakuma, Kenya.
Analyzing the Future of Canadian Aid
If Canadians want to consider themselves leaders in global development, they’ll have to reexamine their aid policies. Steven Rai explains.