Dilcia's GLBL Digest

It is 2023, and women are still striking for basic equality. Yes, even in Iceland , which is supposed to be one of the world's most “equal” countries. To me this comes as quite a bit of a surprise because Iceland is supposedly one of the top countries for gender equality. To know that there are still major issues like a pay gap, high rates of gender-based violence, and that unspoken rule that women should take care of most of the housework and childcare affecting the everyday lives of the people in Iceland is concerning. Coming from an outsider living in the  United States, Iceland  seems like a great place to live. However, it's clear that gender bias clearly knows no borders. This article mentions the strike that took place when a large number of women and nonbinary people who live in Iceland went on strike for a day to protest gender inequality. It was almost like a blackout, so many people were involved. The strike was supported by unions, activists, and even the ...

While I was reading about what the Rohingya refugees are going through at the Kutupalong camp , all I could feel was saddnes and extreme frustration. It is so hard to have to leave your home because of such terrible violence, only to end up in a refugee camp where things aren't much better. Which unfortunately is a very common reality. However with Kutupalong being the world's biggest refugee camp, you would assume it is supposed to be a safe place. The reality is it's now home to almost a million people stuck in worse conditions with food running low and gang violence all around the camp.    It's really upsetting how the world seems to have forgot these people. Back in 2017, there was lots of sympathy and help, but now, international aid has slowed down a lot, and the Rohingya have to face this tough reality alone. Some of them are even risking deadly boat trips across the sea to places like Aceh, Indonesia, thinking their chances are better on unsafe boats then in t...

The U.S. and China have always had some sort of rivalry. We often compare their populations, technological advancements, and economies. But one thing that keeps coming to mind is that we really need to start thinking about the environment when comparing the two nations. It’s not just about who has the coolest tech or the biggest economy; it’s about the kind of planet we’re leaving for the future. For me, that means putting environmental responsibility front and center in our trade deals and international relations. With climate change knocking at our door, we can’t just chase after profits we’ve got to make sure environmental standards are part of every trade talk. For example, sorting out agreements on critical minerals for clean energy can not only boost our economy but it also helps us shift to greener energy sources., which in reality is a total win-win. One idea that really stuck with me throughout this article  that I read was the suggestion of a "polluter import fee" o...