By Caeli Hann
The Department of Political Science and Latin American Research Centre will be hosting the event Payoke: Pioneering in the Fight Against Human Trafficking on Nov. 17. Patsy Sarensen, founder and director of the non-governmental organization Payoke, is also a member of the European Union Experts Group on Human Trafficking. She founded Payoke in 1988 to… Continue reading Online Only: Human rights a global issue
By Caeli Hann
It is a common stereotype that when young people hear the word “government” their eardrums automatically turn the conversation to mute while their eyelids slowly grow heavy. Apathy is a common symptom shared by many young Canadians today and is becoming widespread. In the 2004 Canadian General Election, only 61 per cent of eligible voters… Continue reading Student apathy on the rise
By Caeli Hann
“I hate my sister.” “I hate this weather.” “I hate the government.” No one really likes a complainer, but you can complain about your sister’s annoying habits all you want. You can’t choose your family. Sure, you can complain about a solid week of rain if you want to. You can’t decide whether or not… Continue reading No complaints here
By Caeli Hann
In many developed countries, it is hard for citizens to prove they own the land they live and work on. University of Calgary geomatics professor Dr. Michael Barry received a $500,000 personal gift from Focus Corporation Chairman John Holmlund for his ongoing research in settling property disputes in developing countries and conflict zones. Fraud and… Continue reading U of C helps settle land disputes