Author Archives: Yasmeen Safaie

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McGill one step closer to divestment

Yasmeen Safaie • September 17, 2018

Divest and status of Saudi-Arabian students among September’s Senate meeting’s discussion Read More

“Survivor-centric approach” must come first

Yasmeen Safaie • September 3, 2018

Gendered & sexual violence policy report releases recommendations Read More

The Open Door shelter awaits relocation this October

Yasmeen Safaie • September 3, 2018

A community expresses the necessity of empowerment and empathy Read More

SSMU and PGSS call on Minister David to launch full investigation into McGill

Yasmeen Safaie • April 18, 2018

Student Associations formally report McGill University for its violation of Bill 151 Read More

Socialist Fightback expresses confidence in student solidarity for free education

Yasmeen Safaie • March 29, 2018

Motion for Free Education passes despite low turnout at SSMU Winter 2018 GA Read More

Winter 2018 SSMU General Assembly Liveblog

Yasmeen Safaie • March 26, 2018

Rally in solidarity with Lucy Granados

Yasmeen Safaie • March 26, 2018

Solidarity Across Borders holds demonstration outside hearing Read More

Workshop held on Tibet and Palestine

Yasmeen Safaie • March 26, 2018

SPHR organizes discussion on contemporary colonialism Read More

Public expresses outrage at Ahed Tamimi trial

Yasmeen Safaie • February 26, 2018

Rally participants discuss systemic incarceration of child prisoners Read More

Players’ Theatre forced to relocate

Yasmeen Safaie • February 19, 2018

Asbestos contamination prompts immediate relocation during Festival Read More

McGill discusses ethical volunteering

Rayleigh Lee • February 12, 2018

Panelists discuss importance of acknowledging positionality Read More

McGill to be smoke-free by 2023

Yasmeen Safaie • February 5, 2018

Students concerned that stress, not smoking is the root of the issue Read More

SSMU Council unanimously passes Survivor Bill of Rights

Yasmeen Safaie • January 29, 2018

Council discusses sexual assault allegations, sustainability Read More

International news briefs

Yasmeen Safaie • January 29, 2018

Update on Tunisia Tunisia’s recent implementation of the 2018 Finance Act has sparked intense protests among the country’s youth: the unpopular finance reforms entail a rise in the value-added tax of cars, alcohol, phone calls, internet coverage, and hotel accommodations, among other things, inciting many to take to the streets. Read More

Gaps in Bill 151

Yasmeen Safaie • January 23, 2018

Bill 151 inadequate in addressing student-teacher relationships and protecting marginalized survivors Read More