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NOA Episode 8 Tales From Three Generations
In this episode, hosted by our very own Aysima Ahmadli, we are joined by Ulviyya and Maryam, who will be sharing with us stories of mutual support and peaceful coexistence between Azerbaijanis and Armenians despite the tensions that existed between the two ethnic groups in the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
NOA Episode 7 Fast Fashion and Sustainability
Remember the recent 11.11 sale? Did you make a purchase during then? In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Charmaine, in a deep dive into the world of fast fashion. Do we, as consumers, consciously think of the environmental and social costs whenever we purchase a piece of clothing? How do we determine if brands are greenwashing or are truly dedicated to sustainability?
The Flee from National Security Law: 12 Hong Kong Youths, Activists and BN(O) Families
'On 23 August 2020, 12 Hong Kongers aged 16 to 30, who were heading to Taiwan on a speedboat to seek asylum, were intercepted by Chinese coastguards and remain detained in Shenzhen without access to their family and lawyers of their choice till today' reports Aiden Chan in this #news article. From contextualization of the current #save12 movement to updates on the UK's BN(O) visa scheme, this article sheds light on recent events in Hong Kong following the passing of the National Security Law back in July.
NOA Episode 6 Singapore’s School Blues
The first term at UCL is officially starting, so it seems apt to look back on our schooling days and see how far we’ve come since the beginning of our education journey. Listen to the episode here.
‘An Insider’s Perspective’: Immigrants in Malaysia
Initially, I was rather proud of my country’s response to this pandemic...However, this show of solidarity in handling a crisis could not be more starkly contrasted to Malaysia’s treatment of immigrants and refugees.
Refugees and Migrant Workers in Asia – the forgotten victims of Covid-19?
From migrant workers in India, Rohingya refugees and their deportation from Malaysian shores, to the apparent systematic indifference and discrimination in Singapore’s handling of covid-19 amongst its migrant worker community. ‘Covid-19 has not only caused a global public health crisis, but also a humanitarian emergency.’
One Year Ago Today: Hong Kong’s Extradition Bill
To mark the finale of our ‘Hong Kong: One Year Ago Today’ initiative as well as the significance of last year’s event, we reveal to you our final Opinion piece, ‘One Year Ago Today: Hong Kong’s Extradition Bill’. Reflecting on the events of last year, the article revisits ‘the rationale, the content of the bill that started it all, as well as the reasons for its widespread opposition.’
Hong Kong’s Role as ‘A Mere Pawn’ in the Game of US-China Relations
It has often been critiqued that the Hong Kong people’s trustful calls for the US President Donald Trump to ‘save’ the city during the current climate of crisis as futile and redundant in their approach. Not only are the demonstrators being used to ‘further their own ruin’ but are simply deluded by the apparent support from the Western media, equating maximum media exposure as shows of solidarity and support.
The ‘Limp and Inane’ versus the ‘Outspoken’: Foreign Government Reactions to the ‘Hong Kong Crisis’
From the Anti-extradition Demonstrations in Hong Kong back in 2019 to the current controversies over the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong’s issues have since become a focal point of international attention.
'Hong Kong Nationalism': why 'national identification' cannot be directly equated with independence
From socio-cultural identification to the collectivisation of separatism, localism, nationalism, demands for self-autonomous rule and democracy under the same motivations of ‘Hong Kong independence,’ the article, complemented with a summary of Hong Kong’s historical past, aims to highlight the differences behind all these terms and focus on Hong Kong’s ‘core values’ and related merits.