Category Archives: Campaign

25th November 2018 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

  25th November 2018 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations of our time. That is why every 25th November … Continue reading →

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Working for inclusion – Women’s voices in interreligious dialogue

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

We are living in a moment in history where people, economies and governments are connected on an unprecedented global scale; what is popularly understood as globalisation. Although these global connections were at first experienced with enthusiasm and optimism, the last … Continue reading →

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Honour-based violence: in need of a stronger institutional response

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

Did you know that 5,000 individuals are killed around the world every year in honour killings? Honour-based violence (HBV) is a persistent international issue defined as a crime or incident committed to protect the so-called honour of the family or … Continue reading →

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Women against the extreme right in Brazil – the importance of global feminist movements

Posted on October 26, 2018 by

On the 29th of September, tens of thousands of women gathered in what has been recognised as the biggest women’s demonstration of Brazil’s history. These women took the streets under the slogan #EleNão (#NotHim) to protest against Jair Bolsonaro, the … Continue reading →

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Why is feminism essential?

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

Although there is still much progress to be made in British society concerning women’s rights, it’s easy to be blinkered to the fact that around the globe, Feminism is manifested differently in different cultures. In Argentina, it’s reproductive rights, with … Continue reading →

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What is Another Way Forward?

Posted on September 25, 2018 by

By now, we are sure that you have heard of our project Another Way Forward: Empowering Young Women against Extremism. This is a project, run by JAN Trust, that has been kindly been supported by the Institute of Strategic Dialogue … Continue reading →

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FGM – vital steps forward are being taken, but attitudes need to change

Posted on September 18, 2018 by

FGM, or Female Genital Mutilation is a huge international problem that affects millions of girls and women yearly. However, did you know that 137,000 women and girls are affected by FGM in England and Wales? This statistic is shocking and … Continue reading →

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A call to break away from forced marriage

Posted on September 12, 2018 by

“I will not be a victim for my parents’ honour and reputation. I will not live in shame. I am now free.” The right to choose who you marry, when you marry and if you marry is a fundamental human … Continue reading →

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Islamophobia is insidious – what can we do to stop it?

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

Islamophobia is on the rise in the UK, especially since the 2017 terrorist attacks. As of late, an inquiry has been called as there have been allegations of Islamophobia in the Conservative Party. There have been multiple cases such as … Continue reading →

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7/7 Survivor and Charity CEO Calls for Urgent Independent Review of Prevent Strategy

Posted on July 13, 2018 by

Survivor of the 7/7 London terrorist attacks and CEO of leading women’s charity, JAN Trust, Sajda Mughal OBE is calling upon the Home Office to urgently commission an independent review to its counter-terrorism strategy, known as Prevent. Mughal was travelling to work on a Piccadilly … Continue reading →

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