Anmol Irfan

3 weeks ago | dawn.com | Anmol Irfan

Shayan* and his wife Aliya* spent the last couple of months preparing their travel plans, which included a potential Haj trip after a visit back home to their families in Pakistan. At least, this was the plan up until the end of March. Shayan, a PhD student in the US who lives with his wife and daughter, found himself concerned about his travel plans when the Trump administration started revoking student visas.

1 month ago | nonprofitquarterly.org | Anmol Irfan

Social media influences our real-life consumption. From fashion trends to Stanley cups, our so-called “sustainable” buying choices have become a cause of concern in a world where overconsumption seems to be rising exponentially. A study published by the Journal of Modern Science last year showed that 80 percent of consumers’ buying decisions stemmed from online influences and social media impulse buys that can cost the average consumer up to a massive $754 a year.

2 months ago | newarab.com | Anmol Irfan

In 2024, Allahmir Miakhel, manager and facilitator at the Afghan Refugees Model Community Centre in Kohat — a city in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province — helped enrol approximately 1,665 Afghan students into high school in a bid to ensure they completed their education. With more than 90,000 Afghan refugees living in the area, Allahmir says he has consistently worked on development and education initiatives to uplift members of his community both socially and economically.

2 months ago | nonprofitquarterly.org | Anmol Irfan |Aine Creedon

A recent study published in January by George Washington University revealed a significant rise in permanent forms of contraception, such as tubal ligations and vasectomies, following the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The increase was especially pronounced in states that were likely to ban abortion, reflecting a growing fear about reproductive rights among young adults, as captured in a survey of 638 participants.

2 months ago | nonprofitquarterly.org | Anmol Irfan

In late December 2024, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes’s legislation to protect domestic violence survivors was signed into law. Focused on the intersection of tech and domestic violence advocacy, the law is an attempt to ensure that abusers can no longer use tracking technology installed in vehicles. The legislation comes as law enforcement struggles to address the evolving role of technology in domestic violence cases.