Category Archives: Inclusion

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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The hidden burden of economic cuts – a feminist perspective on austerity programmes

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

The UK has been going through some years of continuous economic cuts. Since the 2010 campaign of budget cutting by the current government, a wave of austerity has spread through the country, with continuous reductions in social welfare programmes, especially … Continue reading →

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The difference between Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

It’s National Hate Crime Awareness Week this week, and we have been continuing our work raising awareness and educating people about hate crime. In light of new Home Office statistics showing that hate crime is still rising dramatically, it is … Continue reading →

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Representation and responsibility: Film and TV writers need to acknowledge their influence and use it wisely

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

  Not all film and television writers claim to be trying to alleviate social injustice with their stories or use their creativity as a catalyst for social change. Some may write personal stories, or stories that are completely fictitious or … 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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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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JAN Trust’s impact on countering extremism

Posted on September 5, 2018 by

JAN Trust has paved the way for the role of women to be taken seriously in society, and especially when it comes to countering extremism. We have recognised the importance of women in protecting their children from online radicalisation and … Continue reading →

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Refusal to apologise – Endorsement of Islamophobia

Posted on August 28, 2018 by

  Boris Johnson’s comments should not be taken as a joke, they show how dangerously and increasingly present Islamophobia is in national and political figures’ discourse. As we all well know by now, the MP and former Foreign Secretary, has … Continue reading →

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