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Sri Lanka & Myanmar: The Face of Buddhist Extremism
An unholy partnership between peace advocating Buddhism and nationalism has been taking place in Sri Lanka and Myanmar. This new phenomenon of Buddhist extremism or radical Buddhism is sweeping through Asia, shattering all ster...
Nairobi Mall Attack Inspires Two Online Tools for Emergencies
On September 21, 2013, a group of suspected al-Shabab militants stormed Westgate mall in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, killing at least 61 people, six security personnel and injuring hundreds of innocent men, women and ...
Volunteer Tourism: Harming rather than helping?
With a new cohort of 18 and 19 year olds about to embark on their gap years, the intensification of promotions by volunteer tourism organisations begins. With promises that prospective volunteers will have the opportunity to ...
What Changes Should be Made to America’s Food Stamp Programme?
Last week the House is voted on the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, a food stamp bill that would cut $39 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over the next 10 years. Although this is about a 5 p...
Shining a Light on the Child Marriage Epidemic
Growing up in India, I was fortunate to have parents who had been modernised and had left some of the ancient traditions of Indian culture behind. Of course, I say “ancient”, but outside the comfort of my home, Indi...
No Longer Silent: “Queer Pakistan”
“Please tell me, is there any doctor who can help me become straight?” This is one of the questions on the forum of the newly launched Queer Pakistan (@QueerPK) website that aims to provide support to Pakistan’s LGBT co...
