Alia Dharssi is a researcher and journalist based in Vancouver, British Columbia.       https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/contributor/alia-dharssi/rss en Maternal and Child Health Micronutrient Deficiency Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:14:00 +0000 Alia Dharssi https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/07/10/the-girl-shaped-hole-in-global-health-data https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/07/10/the-girl-shaped-hole-in-global-health-data In India, over half of adolescent girls are anemic. Many are never treated, though, because health systems ignore them. Economy Innovation & Technology Integration Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:55:41 +0000 Alia Dharssi https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2017/07/28/in-canada-refugees-leapfrog-career-barriers-with-help-of-volunteers https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2017/07/28/in-canada-refugees-leapfrog-career-barriers-with-help-of-volunteers Despite Canada’s recent welcome to Syrians and other refugees, many still face significant hurdles getting jobs that match their professional level. Alia Dharssi reports on the volunteers and businesses helping refugees navigate the Canadian labor market.