Spring 2025

Toronto-based Street Haven celebrates their 60th anniversary and reflects on some of their current challenges, including a rise in houselessness, funding cuts, and provincial policy changes affecting women’s services. A fixture in their community, the organization seeks to enhance its support for women through political activism, infrastructure development, and an expanded campus to meet growing needs.
by Hue Pham

In this interview, Radha S. Menon shares her journey as a visual artist and playwright, focusing on her efforts to decolonize theatre and make space for Indigenous, Black, and artists of color. Menon discusses her research into the Devadasi practice in India and how British colonization led to the exploitation of women, shaping her feminist artistic endeavors.
by Doreen Nicoll

The International Decade for People of African Descent Brings Renewed Commitments

The International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024) was initiated by the United Nations to address the historical injustices and ongoing discrimination faced by people of African descent globally, with an emphasis on recognition, justice, and development. Despite progress in some countries, significant challenges remain. A renewed commitment for another Decade (2025-2034) calls for continued efforts, accountability, and meaningful action to address these issues.
by Samah Nimir

Reproductive Freedom Deserves More than Lip Service

Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Thailand

Amnesty Exposes Canadian Abuses of Migrant Workers

News round-up by Christina Hajjar