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Ruhina Taskin

Ruhina Taskin has worked in both communications and journalism for more than five years. She has a Master's degree in Human Rights from Goldsmiths, University of London and is now based in Toronto. 

April 23, 2024
Immigration/News/Top Stories

Death at a distance: Is Canada’s bereavement leave policy enough for immigrant workers?

Prompted by her own experience of losing her mother, New Canadian Media writer Ruhina Taskin examines whether Canada's bereavement leave policies sufficiently

May 16, 2022
British Columbia/COVID-19/Health/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

Vaccine hesitancy among immigrants increases risk of health disparities

Migrants rights organization combats vaccine hesitancy by advocating for all migrants regardless of status.

experienced immigrant journalists are struggling with financial security
March 31, 2022
Arts & Culture/Economy

For immigrant journalists, it’s often chasing their passion OR seeking financial security

Landing as an experienced journalist in a foreign land, can new immigrants get past the barriers of language, local knowledge and the

Aruna with her dog,
March 1, 2021
COVID-19/Health/Top Stories

Coping with Cancer during the Pandemic

Aruna Haider from Toronto was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer during the pandemic. While the treatment was going smooth, the mental

wedding
January 29, 2021
Arts & Culture/Top Stories

Saying “I do” via Zoom

Despite COVID-19 regulations interrupting marriage plans for many couples, some have been finding their partners and holding their wedding ceremonies online.

October 9, 2020
News/Top Stories/Youth

Study Reveals Causes for High Suicide Rate Among Bangladeshi Youth 

A study by Bengali Information and Employment Services shows the causes behind the high suicide rate among Bangladeshi youth could be attributed

May 31, 2020
Immigration/News

Settling in Canada During a Pandemic is a Double-Edged Sword

Ruhina Taskin moved to Toronto from Bangladesh during the coronavirus pandemic and writes about the challenges of starting a new life in

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