Alia Dharssi

Canada isn’t doing enough for refugee mental health, advocates say

By Alia Dharssi ● Data ● July 19, 2018

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

Being a refugee is not a lifestyle

By Alia Dharssi ● Data ● June 27, 2018

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

How journalists can do a better job of talking about refugees

By Francesca Fionda & Alia Dharssi ● Data ● June 21, 2018

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

By Alia Dharssi & Francesca Fionda ● Data ● June 20, 2018

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

By Francesca Fionda & Alia Dharssi ● Data ● June 20, 2018

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

We’re investigating refugee mental health

By Alia Dharssi & Francesca Fionda ● Data ● June 15, 2018

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.

By Alia Dharssi ● Data ● June 11, 2018

Renee Black of PeaceGeeks on using technology to help refugees