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Category Archives: Campaign
Activism from Afar: How to Make a Difference Even When You’re Far Away
When I was 19, I decided to move abroad, wanting to explore the world and give myself a better professional chance than what my hometown could offer. While it has been an incredible experience, it came with its own set … Continue reading
Posted in Active citizenship, Advocacy, Campaign, Campaigning, Inclusion, International, International Affairs, mental health, Politics, Representation, Society, Violence, We At JAN Trust
Tagged activism, community, current affairs, democracy, discrimination, elections, Europe, expat, Extremism, Far right, foreign policy, immigration, news, Petitions, political crisis, Politics, remote activism, UK, We At JAN Trust
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Obesity: a social problem, not an individual one
In light of obesity becoming more widespread, especially amongst those living in poverty, the government needs to recognise that obesity is a social problem, not an individual one. Recently, the King’s Fund released a report on obesity in the UK which said … Continue reading
Posted in BAME, british, Campaign, discrimination, Diversity, Ethnic Minorities, Health Issues, Politics, Prime Minister, Representation, Society, South Asian
Tagged BAME, Child Poverty, Government, Health, health inequalities, Hunger, inequalities, intersectionality, marginalisation, obesity, poverty
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In The Era Of Online Dating, How Do We Recognise Forced Marriages?
Over the past few years, the idea of ‘dating’ has changed significantly. What was once about finding the courage to ask the cute guy or girl for their number or out for dinner has shifted to an anonymous presence dropping … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign, child marriage, forced marriage, Forced Marriages, girls, Health Issues, marriage, mental health, Sexual Violence, Violence Against Women, women
Tagged abuse, Dating Apps, End Forced Marriage, equality, feminism, FGM, forced marriage, human rights, justice, Online Dating, online safety, relationships, women empowerment, women’s rights
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Would a four-day working week improve our wellbeing?
With Scotland trialling a four-day working week, it’s important to consider the long-term benefits for those already struggling. After trials in countries such as Iceland and New Zealand, Scotland is going to follow their lead in trialling a four-day working week. The … Continue reading
Posted in BAME, british, Campaign, Diversity, Ethnic Minorities, mental health, Politics, Society, women
Tagged ableism, BAME, disabled, discrimination, Ethnic Minorities, flexible working, four-day week, Iceland, intersectionality, New Zealand, pandemic, Racism, Scotland, structural inequality, work from home
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Hijab bans, Islamophobia, and cultural norms: Muslim women’s fight to participate in sports
Facing barriers due to gendered Islamophobia, cultural norms, and lack of representation, Muslim women often struggle to participate in sports. In 2007, a young Muslim woman from Ontario was going to play a football tournament in Canada. Her name was Asmahan … Continue reading
Posted in Active citizenship, Advocacy, BAME, Campaign, Campaigning, discrimination, Diversity, Ethnic Minorities, girls, Inclusion, International, Islam, islamophobia, Muslim, Muslim dress, Muslim women, Racism, Representation, women
Tagged activism, BAME, basketball, discrimination, empowerment, Ethnic Minorities, football, freedom of religion, hijab, hijab ban, intersectionality, Islam, islamophobia, marginalisation, misogyny, Muslim women, sport
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What does Instagram activism do, anyway?
Is sharing Instagram graphics an important way of organising and educating, or an exercise in performative wokeness? Instagram, the land of brunch photos and fitness bloggers, has not always been a political platform. But, in the last year, with the … Continue reading
Posted in Active citizenship, Advocacy, Another Way Forward, BAME, Campaign, Campaigning, discrimination, Diversity, Hate Crime, Inclusion, Online abuse, Online hate, Politics, Racism, Representation, Society, We At JAN Trust
Tagged activism, Advocacy, allyship, anti-racism, Black Lives Matter, BLM, Instagram, Politics, Racism, social justice, Social Media, We At JAN Trust, wokeness
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The Real Fanfare Behind #FreeBritney: A Case of Sexist Treatment Towards Famous Females and their Mental Health
In June, JAN Trust wrote about “the not-so-hysterical problem of sexism in healthcare”, underlining the most blatant stereotype of the “hysterical” woman that has long been established in history and now in popular culture. The historical precedent for this sexist … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Campaign, Campaigning, discrimination, Ethnic Minorities, girls, Health Issues, mental health, Online abuse, Online hate, Representation, Society, women
Tagged #FreeBritney, #MeToo, BAME, conservatorship, discrimination, Ethnic Minorities, gender discrimination, intersectionality, male privilege, mental health, misogyny, Racism, Representation, sexism, Stereotypes, tropes
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What Glasgow showed us about community cohesion and positive messaging
A Glasgow community successfully promoting a messaging of tolerance and unity, and freeing their neighbours from Immigration Enforcement emphasises the role of positive messaging in achieving social change. Whilst the news and consumers of the news tend to have a negativity … Continue reading
Posted in Active citizenship, Advocacy, BAME, british, Campaign, Campaigning, Citizenship, discrimination, Diversity, Ethnic Minorities, Islam, Muslim, Politics, Society
Tagged asylum seekers, community cohesion, discrimination, Diversity, Eid, Glasgow, hostile environment, immigration, Immigration Enforcement, negativity bias, Nicola Sturgeon, Pollokshields, positive messaging, protests, Racism, refugees, tolerance, xenophobia
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