Tag Archives: UK

#WeStandTogether: Statement from JAN Trust about the Manchester terror attack

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

Here at JAN Trust we are devastated to hear about yet another attack that has taken the lives of 23 people and injured at least 59 others. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and loved ones of the victims at … Continue reading →

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Daesh Propaganda Fizzles but Threats Remain

Posted on October 27, 2016 by

There is no doubt that Daesh is crumbling in the Middle East. It’s lost vast swathes of territory along with many of its leaders and fighters. Clearly, great news for families in the Middle East, but there’s also a welcome … Continue reading →

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The forgotten women: Muslim women, misogyny and Islamophobia

Posted on September 19, 2016 by

In recent weeks, there have been a spate of attacks targeting Muslim women both in the UK and abroad. Last week, a man was arrested for kicking a pregnant Muslim woman who it was reported on Tuesday lost her baby … Continue reading →

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‘Masculinity so fragile a woman only needs to breathe to hurt it’: The killing of Qandeel Baloch

Posted on July 19, 2016 by

“As a women (sic) we must stand up for ourselves. As a women we must stand up for each other … As a women we must stand up for justice. I believe that I am a modern day feminist. I … Continue reading →

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Meet Jurgita!

Posted on July 4, 2016 by

“I really enjoy it. I would like to do something more with these new skills I have gained – maybe open my own business or get a job.” This month JAN Trust would like to introduce you to Jurgita. Read … Continue reading →

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The challenge of institutional racism

Posted on June 8, 2016 by

Over a fortnight ago, an article was published in the Evening Standard titled ‘Nearly half of black and ethnic minority Londoners have faced racist abuse.’ If this statistic surprised anyone, it shouldn’t have. Yes, we have made progress in the … Continue reading →

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The threat is real: The rise of far-right extremism

Posted on March 4, 2016 by

A recent report titled ‘State of Hate’ published by advocacy organisation Hope not Hate revealed that far-right extremism is on the rise and urged the Government to address the changing nature of far-right organisations towards increased violence. Hope not Hate … Continue reading →

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“A victory for every woman.”

Posted on November 12, 2015 by

The victory of Nadiya Hussain, a Bangladeshi Muslim Brit, in the latest season of the Great British Bake Off did not come as a surprise to the avid fans of the show. However, the explosive media attention that followed Hussain’s … Continue reading →

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Stop and Search in the UK

Posted on September 12, 2013 by

‘Stop and search’ is a police tactic used as a preventative measure for dealing with crime. Stop and search gives the police the power to stop individuals and search them if they believe the suspect to be holding any drugs, … Continue reading →

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The effects of child poverty and social exclusion in the UK

Posted on August 30, 2013 by

It is well known that young people growing up in poorer families leave school with substantially lower levels of educational attainment. Such ‘achievement gaps’ are a major contributing factor towards patterns of social mobility. Compared to children from privileged backgrounds, … Continue reading →

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