Author

Alia Dharssi

Telling thought-provoking stories about social and environmental challenges related to Canada’s progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, which is like a giant to-do list for making the world a better place.

Alia's Latest Articles

Newsletter: What I learned about local news from covering sustainable development
Canada isn’t doing enough for refugee mental health, advocates say

Canada may be a global leader on immigrant integration and refugee resettlement, but it struggles to give refugees the health supports they need

Newsletter: What I was thinking about on Canada Day
Being a refugee is not a lifestyle

The Discourse asked people to share questions and concerns about refugees.

Refugees and the media: Tips for interviewing refugees
How journalists can do a better job of talking about refugees

Over 30 newcomers, settlement workers and academics offer tips and tools for journalists interested in covering refugee issues.

These are 5 things refugees and asylum seekers want you to know

Refugee and asylum seekers share how media coverage affects them and how it can be improved.

Here are tips for refugees being interviewed by the media

Over 30 newcomers, settlement workers and academics offer tips and tools for refugees interested in sharing their perspectives.

Newsletter: Biodegradable plastic isn’t helping the environment

Can you help me investigate compost?

We’re investigating refugee mental health

Refugees come to Canada after facing significant trauma and people we’ve been speaking to are worried our system falls short

The immigration system is confusing. But soon, we’ll have an app for that.

Renee Black of PeaceGeeks on using technology to help refugees