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MIGRANT ISSUES ONCE AGAIN

by YAC Member
December 9, 2018

Posted by Nicholas Chung October 13th, the migrant caravan has now reached the Mexico-United States border. The group is mainly made up of migrants trying to escape from the dangers in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. In addition, there are… Read More »

FAILING OUR FAMILIES: RUSSIA DECRIMINALIZES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

by apiyac
April 3, 2017December 19, 2017

Posted by Michelle Lu On February 7, Russian President signed a law that would decriminalize domestic abuse for first time offenders in cases where it doesn’t cause “substantial bodily harm,” along with the Russian Parliament who voted 380-3 in favor… Read More »

COVERING UP THE PROBLEM

by apiyac
February 3, 2017December 19, 2017

Posted by Anna Cui A morning talk show on Morocco’s state television broadcast a segment teaching people how to cover up domestic violence with makeup. The viewers reflected negatively which resulted in the TV station apologizing. The idea of covering… Read More »

PARIS ATTACKS AND SYRIAN REFUGEES

by apiyac
February 23, 2016December 19, 2017

Posted by Julian Castro My blog post was on the November Paris attack caused by ISIS, killing hundreds of citizens and keeping some as hostage. It was found out that they might be “on the inside”, and some… Read More »

CHINA CONSIDERS FIRST LAW PROTECTING DV SURVIVORS

by YAC Admin
December 10, 2015September 12, 2018

Posted by Allison Fong Domestic violence is a major issue throughout China. Legislation for the protection of domestic violence victims has recently been proposed in the mainland. China’s criminal laws lack provisions regarding the protection of domestic violence victims… Read More »

DRUGS IN THE PHILIPPINES

by YAC Admin
December 10, 2015December 19, 2017

Posted by Gabbie Cailipan Drug use in the Philippines is an ongoing problem due to corruption and poor law enforcement. Substance abuse is hurting everyone. There was a bus driver in Quezon City that began speeding and crashed into a… Read More »