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Maisie Wynd Smith

Maisie Wynd Smith is a second year student double majoring in International Development Studies and Geography. Her areas of interest include international relations, social justice, and Asia-Pacific economics and politics.

Can Netball Help All? The Sport Aiding Women’s Fight Against Poverty Across Africa

Maisie Wynd Smith Apr 12, 2023

Sports have a universal power to help people face adversity. The sport of netball holds a special ability to help women and girls experiencing poverty due to its unique history and influence.
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Water as a Human Right or a Public Good: Water Privatization Across the Global South

Maisie Wynd Smith Mar 4, 2023

Water can be considered both a public good and a human right. Addressing the divergence between water’s economic and political implications is imperative to the future of development in the Global South.
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The Hidden Story of Thailand’s Sex Industry

Maisie Wynd Smith Nov 21, 2022

Thailand's tourism industry plays a large role in the city's infamous character. But notoriety comes with a cost, and young women and girls are paying for it.
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