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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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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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New generation, same old hatred?

Posted on March 23, 2018 by

Recent figures have revealed that within and around educational facilities such as colleges and schools, hate crime has risen by 62% in the last year. There have even been reports of primary children as young as six committing racially and religiously … Continue reading →

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Breaking down the language barrier in immigrant families

Posted on January 31, 2018 by

ESOL services are a vital part of successful integration for many immigrant families, with these services in increasing jeopardy, it will be women and children who will suffer the most.    For first generation immigrants, coming to the UK to … Continue reading →

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Domestic Violence: “Why does she not just leave him?”

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

Have you ever wondered “why doesn’t she leave him?” Domestic violence is indiscriminate and can affect anyone of any race and class. The Crime Survey of England and Wales (CSEW) states 1.2 million women aged 15-59 have experienced domestic violence … Continue reading →

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Why is there a culture of shame when it comes to speaking out about harassment?

Posted on November 3, 2017 by

Countless women have come forward in the last few weeks accusing the Hollywood producer star, Harvey Weinstein, of sexual assault and rape; Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow being amongst them. The Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson has claimed that these kinds … Continue reading →

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Happy United Nations Day! JAN Trust Celebrates Over 70 years Of Global Support Of Women And Girls

Posted on October 24, 2017 by

  To commemorate this day we’ve compiled some of the UN’s work in supporting women and girls this year. The United Nations has supported the rights of women since its founding charter.  Among its purposes it pledged to, “Achieve international … Continue reading →

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Recent UK terrorist attacks spark hate crime

Posted on July 14, 2017 by

The recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London have sparked more than the coming together of communities. They have also led to an increase in hate crime, and specifically Islamophobic hate crimes. After the Manchester attack on the 22nd of … Continue reading →

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BBC’s ‘The Betrayed Girls’ highlights ground-breaking work of JAN Trust Patron Nazir Afzal

Posted on July 5, 2017 by

JAN Trust’s Patron Nazir Afzal OBE features prominently in a 90 minute documentary for BBC One – ‘The Betrayed Girls’. The programme explores Afzal’s instrumental role in delivering justice for the victims of the Rochdale child exploitation scandal. Over the … Continue reading →

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JAN Trust’s view: What has the Queen’s Speech told us about new counter-terrorism measures?

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

In the final days of the election campaign, Theresa May announced “enough is enough” – terrorism was not to be left unchallenged.  She revealed a readiness to weaken human rights laws if they “get in the way” of apprehending terror … Continue reading →

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