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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Everyone’s Invited: A Website Eradicating Rape Culture in UK Schools One Testimonial at A Time

A website gathered nearly 16,000 anonymous testimonies of sexual abuse, harassment and even rape from predominately young women and girls.  Although the website recounts incidents outside of school, a significant number have named the schools where the abuse occurred bringing … Continue reading

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In Memoriam: Rafaat Mughal OBE

Founder, matriarch, trailblazer, advocate. We are devastated to announce that Rafaat Mughal OBE, JAN Trust’s founder and a woman who educated, empowered, and encouraged women in her own right, passed away on Saturday 10th April 2021.  During the course of her … Continue reading

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