Category Archives: british

Welcome to JAN Trust Romesh!

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

  JAN Trust is delighted to welcome on board new ambassador comedian Romesh Ranganathan. The last few years have been incredible for Romesh with two series of his BAFTA and RTS Nominated series Asian Provocateur receiving critical acclaim.  In 2016 … Continue reading →

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Generation Brexit: What does it means for youth?

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

During the referendum on the 23rd of June 2016, which over 70% of the UK participated in, the country saw history in the making. We will leave the EU. However, what will happen to young adults!? A staggering 71% of … Continue reading →

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The UK’s violent crime epidemic hits BAME communities hardest

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

The rates of violent crime in UK are on the rise, with knife crime rising by 20%, gun crime rising by 21% and London’s murder rate overtaking New York’s. However, it is marginalised members of BAME communities who are most … Continue reading →

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The Integrated Communities Strategy Green Paper: JAN Trust’s response

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

Yesterday, the Government released their Integrated Communities Strategy Green Paper which is up for consultation until the 5th June 2018. Although the paper contains an emphasis on the importance of localised initiatives, the lack of funding pledges for those services … Continue reading →

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Welcoming our new Ambassadors!

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

  We at JAN Trust are honoured to have four new ambassadors on board: actress Bhavna Limbachia, comedian Shazia Mirza, comedian Mawaan Rizwan and netball player Geva Mentor! Mawaan started his career on YouTube, where his comedy videos have been … Continue reading →

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Our Web Guardians™ programme in 2017

Posted on January 18, 2018 by

Our Web Guardians™ programme for 2017 has finished! JAN Trust would like to share with you the successes of the 2017 programme and tell you why this vital programme needs to continue. The waiting list for the 2018 programme is … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump retweets British far-right anti-Muslim videos – ‘abhorrent and a threat to our society’

Posted on December 1, 2017 by

On Wednesday the 29th of November, the President of the United States Donald Trump retweeted a series of anti-Muslim videos, posted by the deputy leader of the far-right group Britain First, Jayda Fransen. Frasen is currently facing charges for causing … Continue reading →

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Covered Up or Not

Posted on November 23, 2017 by

Islamophobia v Inclusion You wouldn’t be wrong to think that the UK today, is unquestionably at its most hostile in decades. The political climate is not ‘strong and stable’, with Brexit looming and poverty increasing, anger and scapegoating are rife. The … Continue reading →

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#NHCAW- Twitter has become a breeding ground for online hate and enough is enough.

Posted on October 19, 2017 by

Content Warning: Hate Speech There have been numerous hashtags springing up across social media in the last few days such as #NHCAW, #NoPlaceForHate and #WeStandTogether. That’s because this week is National Hate Crime Awareness Week – which not only aims … Continue reading →

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‘The rain begins with a single drop’ – Does the end of the driving ban mark a shift in consciousness for Saudi Arabia?

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

Last week, King Salman announced through royal decree that the long-standing ban prohibiting women from driving in Saudi Arabia will be lifted by 24th June 2018. Saudi Arabia is currently the only country in the world where women cannot legally … Continue reading →

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