I was excited and honoured to be able to interview Hanan Issa an upcoming and talented poet and writer, from Wales, as I had seen her stellar performance in the Hijabi Monologues. We have been following her for a while on Instagram and I just knew we had to interview her once she announced the …
Interview with Hanan Issa Welsh-Iraqi poet and writer. Read More »
“Aneela’s words are fierce, raw and compelling and urge us to find our voice within and use it to for the voiceless. “ The Celox and the Clot presents a myriad of emotions and tremors with words, crafted into a living tapestry of truths, experiences and political injustice which have affected us all in some …
When South Asian communities discuss sexual violence it is more often than not discussed behind closed doors in hushed voices. I have often taken part in these conversations, as the overwhelming fear of someone hearing you is enough to make you feel like you have committed a major sin. The sin in this instance is …
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We are extremeley fortunate to platform a three part series focussing on ‘Women in the Refugee Crisis’ by Tazeen Ahmad the founder of Humanity’s Heart , an organisation that was born following a volunteering trip by a small group of people to Calais (The Jungle) in June 2016. Travelling through Calais, Lebanon and Greece, Humanity’s Heart witnesses and …
What Transformation Do We See When Hearts Meet In Crisis? Read More »
Islamic feminism is a term that for some may seem like an oxymoron. Isn’t feminism a secular movement? Aren’t feminists often fighting religious orthodoxy? Well the truth is that feminism is about women’s choice, women’s empowerment and women’s equality – for women of all faiths and none. For women like myself who identity with a …
We are extremeley fortunate to platform a three part series focussing on ‘Women in the Refugee Crisis’ by Tazeen Ahmad the founder of Humanity’s Heart , an organisation that was born following a volunteering trip by a small group of people to Calais (The Jungle) in June 2016. Travelling through Calais, Lebanon and Greece, Humanity’s Heart …
Women in the Refugee Crisis series – Why do women turn up to volunteer? Read More »
You know when you come across a poetry collection so good, you just want to go out and buy a copy for all your friends whether it is their birthday or not? Well, this is it! ‘Let Me Tell You This’ by Nadine Aisha Jassat is just so compelling, I kept on going back and …
Book review: ‘Let Me Tell You This’ by Nadine Aisha Jassat Read More »
The title of Elizabeth Arif-Fear’s excellent collection of poems, ‘What if it were you?’ is a reminder, if we need one, of the fragility of many women’s lives. Hopes and dreams may be shaped by the political landscape and the country we are born into. Often our belief in God is what helps to define …
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The power of going beyond our limited thinking to ‘be the change we want to see in the world’.Mehatma Gandhi At this time of uncertainty it’s easy to take our fearful thinking seriously and not question it. We can either retreat into ourselves and/or become more fearful of others. We may not realise it but …
The Brexit debate and the Labour anti-Semitism row have fueled polarizing headlines on the back of accusations of racism, xenophobia and fragmented party loyalties. At a time when the UK public is already uncertain about the future, multiple MPs announced their exit from Labour to create a new bipartisan group, citing an environment of anti-Jewish …
Islamophobia in the Conservative Party: A Politics of Double Standards Read More »