Author Archives: JAN Trust

About JAN Trust

JAN Trust (www.jantrust.org) is a multi award winning not for profit organisation formed in the late 1980′s. We are based in London and cater for women and youth from disadvantaged and marginalised communities. Our work and services are delivered locally, nationally and internationally. Our aim is to create positive and active citizens of society by educating, empowering and encouraging women and youth. We are dedicated to the cause of combating poverty, discrimination, abuse and social exclusion among Black, Asian, minority ethnic, refugee and asylum seeking (BAMER) women. JAN Trust is making a real difference in improving the lives of communities; promoting human and women's rights as well as community cohesion. We provide a range of services and our work has been recognised by a variety of dignitaries. Check out our website for statements from some of our supporters: http://www.jantrust.org/what-people-say

My internship with JAN Trust

Posted on September 14, 2017

In the middle of June, I began my 6-week internship with at JAN Trust. With a role that was quite broad, I didn’t quite know what to expect, but I was excited to dive in and soak up any experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Hate Crime, Jan Trust, radicalisation, Radicalisaton, Sajda Mughal, Uncategorized | Tagged deradicalisation; counter terrorism;, hate crime, hate crime; UK;, Internet, internet radicalisation, internship, internships, JAN Trust, NGO, Online Radicalisation, radicalisation, Say No to Hate Crime, Uncategorized, VAW, VAWG, Violence, Violence Against Women, volunteering

Barcelona and the evolution of terrorism: how do we stop a terror attack when vehicles are used?

Posted on September 8, 2017

The Barcelona terrorist attack three weeks ago was horrifying. It left 13 dead and over 100 people injured. The weapon of choice? A van. A ‘vehicle-ramming attack’ is one of the stealthiest forms of terror attacks due to the difficulty … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Daesh, Extremism, Inclusion, International, International Affairs, ISIS, Islam, Jan Trust, Middle East, Muslim, radicalisation, Radicalisaton, Sajda Mughal, Terrorism, Uncategorized, Web Guardians | Tagged barcelona, barcelona attack, british, british muslims, charlottesville, deradicalisation; counter terrorism;, Heather Heyer, Internet, internet radicalisation, online extremism, Online Radicalisation, radicalisation, unite the right, Web Guardians

Grenfell Tower: for how long will we ignore society’s most vulnerable?

Posted on August 30, 2017

In our society, it seems that some lives matter more than others. Vulnerable and disadvantaged people who have merely been born in the wrong place or situation suffer for circumstances they cannot control. When will we stop ignoring the parts … Continue reading →

Posted in Active citizenship, british, Campaigning, Citizenship, discrimination, Diversity, Ethnic Minorities, Inclusion, Jan Trust, London, Politics, Prime Minister, Racism, Representation, Society, Uncategorized, women | Tagged discrimination, grenfell, grenfell tower, housing, housing crisis, immigrants, jeremy corbyn, local government, marginalisation, Prime Minister, refugees, theresa may, vulnerable

Far-right extremism: Europe has seen this before, the time to act is now.

Posted on August 16, 2017

This past weekend, far-right activists and counter-protesters clashed in Charlottesville, Virginia in the US. The protests escalated and one of the far-right protesters drove a car into a group of counter-protesters, leaving 1 dead and 19 injured. The man has … Continue reading →

Posted in Citizenship, Crime, discrimination, Diversity, Ethnic Minorities, Extremism, Far right, Hate Crime, islamophobia, Racism, Radicalisaton, Terrorism, Uncategorized, Violence | Tagged Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump, Heather Heyer, KKK

The Difficulty of Eradicating Forced Marriages

Posted on August 10, 2017

New figures released by the NSPCC reveal that there has been a 12% increase in counselling sessions about forced marriage in the previous year. Summer is often a high-risk period for potential victims of forced marriage, as many are lured … Continue reading →

Posted in british, child marriage, Crime, Ethnic Minorities, forced marriage, Forced Marriages, girls, Jan Trust, marriage, mental health, Syria, Uncategorized

On The Importance of Women

Posted on August 3, 2017

Women comprise about half of the world’s population. This half of the world is hugely important in community development, and in the local and global economy. Yet, society is not doing what needs to be done to empower women and … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, british, child marriage, Citizenship, crowdfunding, Education, Forced Marriages, girls, Sajda Mughal, sewing and fashion, Uncategorized, women

What the headlines aren’t telling you about the BBC pay gap

Posted on July 28, 2017

By now, most people are aware of the shocking (but perhaps not surprising) gender pay gap among the top earners of the BBC. The numbers were released to the public last week, and damning headlines about the gender pay gap … Continue reading →

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Acid Attacks in Britain: A Weapon of Terror

Posted on July 26, 2017

Two Muslim cousins, enjoying 21st birthday celebrations, had their lives irrevocably changed on June 21st after becoming disfigured in an acid attack in East London. Sparking a nationwide debate, the rise of acid attacks in the UK is now under … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, british, Campaign, Campaigning, Crime, discrimination, Ethnic Minorities, Extremism, Far right, girls, Hate Crime, Inclusion, Islam, islamophobia, Jan Trust, London, Muslim, Muslim dress, Muslim women, National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Online abuse, Online hate, police, Politics, Racism, radicalisation, Radicalisaton, Representation, Society, South Asian, Terrorism, Uncategorized, Violence, Violence Against Women, women | Tagged acid attack, Acid attacks, asian muslim, community, culture, Family, Government, hate crime; UK;, Islam, islamophobia, Islamophobic, London, Muslim, Muslim females;, Muslim women, Muslims, Politics, religion, Say No to Hate Crime, Society, Tell Mama, terrorism, Uncategorized, Violence, women

Online extremism – saving the next generation, by Nazir Afzal OBE

Posted on July 18, 2017

By Nazir Afzal OBE Empowering women to be active members of society is essential to building resilient communities. By unleashing the potential marginalised women can offer through education and training we can ensure women are integrated and valued members of … Continue reading →

Posted in british, Crime, Daesh, Diversity, Education, Ethnic Minorities, Extremism, Far right, ISIS, Online hate, radicalisation, Radicalisaton, Society, Syria, Terrorism, Uncategorized, women

Recent UK terrorist attacks spark hate crime

Posted on July 14, 2017

The recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London have sparked more than the coming together of communities. They have also led to an increase in hate crime, and specifically Islamophobic hate crimes. After the Manchester attack on the 22nd of … Continue reading →

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