Written by Kayla Sagiz In a world where access to quality healthcare is often limited by financial barriers, Cuba stands as a unique example. The country’s healthcare system, deeply rooted in its revolutionary socialist ideology, considers healthcare as an inherent right of every citizen. With a focus on prevention andContinue Reading
By Aiyana Vittoria Amplatz It might seem strange to see Saudi Arabia being used as a case study for women’s rights. The Middle East has often been considered rather “backwards” in terms of the advancement of women’s empowerment. Most Western countries have mocked the state of affairs rebelling against itContinue Reading
Written by Sol Zeev-Ben-Mordehai The discussion of population decline following the global population surpassing eight billion people may seem absurd and perhaps contradictory. However, certain global demographic trends are increasingly worrying. Advancements in healthcare prolonging human lifespan, paired with declining fertility rates have led to ageing populations in some partsContinue Reading
Written by Federico Arcuri As a third year BA International Studies student, I find it interesting to look back at who I was when I started this bachelor. I like comparing my expectations about university with the reality of actually studying here. While I definitely enjoyed studying here in manyContinue Reading
Written by Federico Arcuri “From the 6th till the 10th of March we will be handing out free sandwiches to protest for affordable food, animal rights and food democracy” With these words, the UvA Student group Anti-Kantine announced their action in the university canteen in Roeterseiland. Privatization of university servicesContinue Reading
By Aiyana Vittoria Amplatz and Sol Zeev-Ben-Mordehai The relationship between humans and AI is a complex one. Whilst AI has the potential to revolutionise many aspects of human life, concerns around job displacement, privacy, and ethics also exist. As AI continues to evolve, it will be important for society toContinue Reading
Written by Luma Andrade In my own personal experience, just being a woman in the world is a relentlessly exhausting endeavor. This is not one of those upbeat pieces that tries to provide a rosy picture of our world and pretend that we are the evolved civilization that we oftenContinue Reading
Written by Nelli Naukkarinen Trigger warning: Discussions of sex, sexual violence and HIV. Sex. We all love to talk about it. Or most of us at least. Sex is an activity a big part of the human race takes part in. It is one of the most discussed topics, notContinue Reading
Written by Margaux Marzuoli In an era where ‘cancel culture’ seeks to ostracize people that hold views or do things that are not thought of as acceptable, and in a time where we are all rediscovering our identities, I often wonder if the place I was born in, the colorContinue Reading
By Arin Doshi The fall of Afghanistan 2021: a chronology of the collapse Afghanistan captured worldwide attention through a variety of online news and social media platforms on August 16th, 2021. Unfortunately, it was for all the wrong reasons as the Taliban had gained control of the country overthrowing theContinue Reading