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Emergency Covid-19 fund leaves small charities behind – with grave consequences
The covid-19 pandemic has led to small charities in the UK facing existential struggle as their funding has come to a halt, and the Government’s emergency fund is not doing enough. Covid-19 and the charity sector The coronavirus pandemic has … Continue reading
Posted in BAME, Campaign, Inclusion, women
Tagged Asian, austerity, BAME, bankruptcy, Black, Charity, coronavirus, COVID19, donations, funding, Government, grassroots, inequality, marginalisation, minority ethnic, pandemic, Politics, public funds, social work, UK, unemployment
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All survivors of domestic abuse deserve support
All survivors of domestic abuse deserve support Isolation at home has reportedly led to an epidemic of domestic abuse, yet the Government’s response fails to protect those survivors most vulnerable in society. Abuse in isolation Throughout the UK, a surge … Continue reading
Posted in Violence, Violence Against Women
Tagged abuse, BAME, BAMER;, charities, COVID19, Crime, domestic abuse, domestic abuse bill, domestic violence, immigration, isolation, legislation, lockdown, migrant women, migrants, no recourse to public funds, police, Politics, UK, VAWG, Violence, women
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How to Talk to your Family about Racism
Often the simplest of actions can be the most effective. Since the murder of George Floyd, there has been a surge in protests and people taking action in necessary ways, be it signing petitions and sending donations. Yet, often … Continue reading
Posted in Racism
Tagged BAME, blacklivesmatter, BLM, discrimination, discussion, engagement, ethnicminorities, marginalisation, negotiation, peopleofcolour, Politics, prejudice, preparation, racialjustice, Racism, respect, Society, womenofcolour
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End of compassion in immigration policy
The new immigration bill, ending free movement within the EU, may be intended create a ‘high-skill’ economy, but comes at a high cost for the British society. On Monday 18th of May, the House of Commons accepted the proposed new … Continue reading
Britain’s Black Lives Matter
Is the UK racist like the US? Some might say Yes. This does not mean every individual white Brit hates black people – however, it does mean that our institutions, from the education system to criminal justice, uphold some level … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, BAME, british, Campaign, Campaigning, Citizenship, discrimination, Racism
Tagged BAME, Black Lives Matter, BLM, britain, coronavirus, COVID19, George Floyd, Government, institutional racism, London protests, police brutality, police violence, Politics, Racism, structural racism, systemic racism, UK
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How Individual Governments’ Handling of COVID-19 has Led to a Spike in Hate Crimes and Speech.
Now, more than ever the residents of every country are giving their trust up to their government and looking to them for guidance and answers. However, these uncertain times also allow governments to target marginalised communities as scapegoats. This discriminatory … Continue reading
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Tagged #ChineseVirus, #corona, #CoronaJihad, #currentevents, #hatecrimes, #hatespeech, #IAmNotAVirus, #JeNeSuisPasUnVirus, #marginalised, #protect, #radicalgroups, #SpreadLoveNotHate, #stay-at-home, #together #UK #Britain, BAMER;, coronavirus, COVID, COVID-19, education, Extremism, Internet, jantrust, lockdown, pandemic, politicians, Politics, socialmedia
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Searching for a sense of belonging – what leads people to being radicalised?
The common thread among those radicalised, whether it be joining the far-right or Islamic extremist groups is that search for the sense of belonging. Radicalisation is an incredibly complex phenomenon, the reasoning’s behind it occurrence are much debated and can … Continue reading
Posted in Daesh, International, International Affairs, Iraq, ISIS, Jihadi Brides, Middle East, Mosul, Muslim, Muslim dress, Muslim women, radicalisation, Radicalisaton, Uncategorized
Tagged belonging, British values, counter extremism, Extremism, Far right, identity, JAN Trust, Online Radicalisation, Politics, radicalisation, Sajda Mughal
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Muslim students: Facing challenges before and during university
In 2009, 3 students were stabbed exiting City University in London. Why? Because they were Muslim. A few days before, at the same university, a student’s skull was cracked open in an attack that took place because they were on … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Ethnic Minorities, Islam, islamophobia, JAN Trust, Muslim, Uncategorized
Tagged blog, class, coronavirus, education, higher education, islamophobia, Muslims, Politics, Racism, university, women
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Death Threats and Discrimination: The life of a Muslim Politician
Islamophobia is increasingly rife in the UK and many other parts of the world. For those Muslims in the public eye, threats and hate can be a constant concern. At JAN Trust, unfortunately we hear stories of Islamophobia all the … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign, Campaigning, discrimination, Ethnic Minorities, Hate Crime, Inclusion, Islam, JAN Trust, Muslim, Uncategorized
Tagged discrimination, Donald Trump, Far right, hate crime, Hate Speech, Ilhan Omar, islamophobia, Muslim, Muslim women, Naz Shah, Nusrat Ghani, online hate crime, politicians, Politics, Racism, sadiq khan, Sajid Javid, UK politics, US politics
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The effect of Brexit on women in the UK
Brexit is on everyone’s lips, but are women’s rights being forgotten? The uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations is increasingly worrying to those most vulnerable to its effects. For us at JAN Trust, our concern is for the safety and protection of … Continue reading
Posted in Active citizenship, Advocacy, british, discrimination, Uncategorized, women
Tagged brexit, discrimination, EU, European Union, hate crime, human rights, Politics, Representation, women, women's rights
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