On the 4th of November 2020, a deadly civil war broke out between Ethiopia's Federal Government and the northern region of Tigray. Over 60,000 Ethiopians have fled to neighbouring Sudan. The war is not easy to explain, nonetheless, I will do my best to highlight the most important aspects to provide a basic understanding. What... Continue Reading →
INTRODUCTION Migration law in Australia is intertwined with international law and standards. The international responsibilities that Australia adhere to come under conventions, treaties and standards. Although treaties are formal legally binding documents, Australia has breached many obligations under international law. This piece will explore s 501 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and analyse the... Continue Reading →
This article will focus on Western Feminism vs Postcolonial and/or Arab Feminism & the West's obsession with the plight of Arab and/or Muslim women, focusing on the veil. For the purpose of this piece I am using the term veil to describe over one hundred terms used for parts of dress in Arabic (e.g. burqu',... Continue Reading →
Aiiia Maasarwe - a name most people in Australia and around the world have heard this week. There have been endless facebook posts and articles published online that have created much room for discussion. Most of these highlight the need for Australia to shift attitudes and policies regarding violence against women. From this recent devastating... Continue Reading →
This is a short paper I wrote for my Islamic Studies class in Chicago. My grade was 95%. I wanted to share it. This is an easy read for beginners learning about Islam or wanting to expand their knowledge on the religion. References listed at the end of the paper. ‘How do you explain the... Continue Reading →
I went to the 'Disbar Kavanaugh' protest in Chicago on the 4th of October. It has taken me a week to gather my thoughts and write about my experience. It was very motivating and humbling to be around people who were as passionate as myself. I seem to get lost when I read about current... Continue Reading →
"If we refuse to speak for others, we may refuse a powerful platform from which to support struggles against oppression..." - Chilla Bulbeck. I read this quote in a piece about Palestinian Women and the violence of Israel's occupation. It came to my mind this morning when I attended my social justice class. Learning about... Continue Reading →
As a Law and Global Studies student, I am constantly reading. As I concentrate on Middle Eastern studies, Islamic studies and Social Justice studies - I definitely have an overload of information in my brain at the end of each day. At the moment I am in Chicago, focusing on my fascination with the world... Continue Reading →
