Author: Latoya Nugent
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Expanding financial opportunities for LGBTQI+ refugees in Canada: A Proposal for the Refugee Retirement Savings Fund (RRSF)
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The proposed Refugee Retirement Savings Fund (RRSF) aims to support refugees over 35 in Canada by providing a flexible, tax-deferred savings option to close the retirement gap, ensuring dignity and long-term financial independence through accessible tools and resources.
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Impact of OBBBA on LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act significantly impacts U.S. immigration policy and exacerbates challenges for LGBTQI+ refugees. Increased border enforcement and cuts to Medicaid and SNAP threaten their safety and access to essential services. Urgent advocacy for specific protections is crucial.
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The Rise of women in Jamaica’s political leadership
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May of 2017, in a blogpost Listen: The six-letter word to election victory, I wrote about the soft revolution I believed was taking place in the JLP. During the August 29, 2020 national leadership debate, Andrew Holness in responding to a question about gender equality in political leadership had this to say: “I think it’s a simple…
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Finding balance in activism: A Personal journey
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Just over four years ago I became actively involved in advocacy, specifically LGBT rights advocacy. Just over two years ago I became actively involved in gender equality advocacy. Just under a year ago I aggressively took on the issue of sexual violence. I am now on my way out of activism, and I’ve learned that…
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Let’s be kind to our children
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Since the widely circulated video of a mother repeatedly hitting her child with a machete, the conversation about the abuse of children has intensified. More recently, UNICEF reports show that Jamaica is a violent place for children. Just last week, State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth & Information – Floyd Green announced that…
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