Addressing the history and inequities in drinking water advisories
Water is widely recognized as a human right, and yet many communities in Canada do not have access to safe drinking water, particularly Indigenous communities.
Tag: Human Rights
York professor and global research team examine ‘vulnerability’ in migrants who need special assistance and protection
As migrants face inherent vulnerabilities across the world, the VULNER project publishes research into vulnerability and next steps in improving laws and policies concerning migrants.
NDP, Liberals announce “supply and confidence” agreement
With the 2022 provincial election approaching, common goals bring the unlikely pairing of the NDP and Liberals together.
Tuberculosis advocacy is more important now than ever in the face of COVID-19
“What we lack is the political will to achieve health equity, ensuring that those affected by tuberculosis would be able to access the care they need, regardless of where they live.”
Leadership and the workforce: Why we still need Women’s Day
The struggle for gender equality is still alive and well in the year 2022.
How the Agents of Change program is offering the support that is missing from student leadership
Excalibur speaks with Agents of Change and female leaders in the York community about the importance of highlighting BIPOC voices and helping their community.
Addressing inherent racial and gender bias in artificial intelligence
“If data is not disaggregated by race, sex, and gender, then differences between marginalized groups and identities are hidden and may bias the data.”
Research has no gender
What actions can be taken to empower more women to enter the research field?
Law proposal for workers to know if they are being electronically tracked
Ontario proposes a law to require employers to disclose how they are electronically tracking their employees.
Facing abuse as a BIPOC, female nurse in the time of COVID-19
As the pandemic continues, a significant portion of BIPOC, female nurses are demonstrating an urgent need for support as they report higher incidences of abuse and discrimination in the workplace.