human rights

Neutral washrooms needed

There’s a strong cultural anxiety surrounding gender-neutral washrooms.Continue...

Allergies worth accommodating

An Ontario mother has filed a human rights complaint, alleging her daughter is being discriminated against.Continue...

FIFA should weigh the costs of 2022 World Cup

The highly anticipated, highly controversial FIFA Men’s World Cup is less than a month away.Continue...

Students for Human Rights Action empowers students to be global citizens

This past year, Ovith Thiyagalingam, Comm ’22, founded Students for Human Rights Action (SFHRA) , a policy and research website that builds awareness about global issues and provides calls to action for students who want to make a tangible impact.Continue...

Queen’s Medical Students partner with CoverContraceptiON

CoverContraceptiON is paving the way for Ontarians to receive complete access to contraceptives.Continue...

Breaking down Britney Spears’ confining conservatorship case

Britney Spears hasn’t held control over her own life since 2008.Continue...

Statistics too often sideline lived experiences

One person’s suffering should be enough to warrant help, and is more persuasive than a statistic in fueling progress.Continue...

News in Brief

The Saturday Club celebrates 120 years; Human Rights Office report late

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Standing Rock demonstration takes Queen’s students to Toronto

Hand drumming beneath skyscrapers, Queen’s Native Students Association President Lauren Winkler led a busload of Queen’s students to a Dakota Access Pipeline protest in Toronto.Continue...

It’s a worker’s choice to show cleavage on the job

Breasts and thighs might be items on the menu, but that doesn’t include your waitress’ body.Continue...

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