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Study shows Brits wouldn’t be able to survive without the Internet
As the number of Internet users is rising, research from Community Fibre reveals just how dependent Brits are on the Internet. UK internet users are set to increase to 63 million in the next five years, and new research from broadband provider Community Fibre reveals that many Brits depend on the Internet. Out of the 2,000 respondents who use the Internet, three in five Brits (62%) admit they couldn’t...
Why is it so hard to get justice in revenge porn cases?
The English Justice System continues to fail women in many aspects of the law, including relatively new areas such as revenge porn. Here’s the firsthand reality from victims and those with experience of law enforcement. Almost ten years ago, Charley reported her half-brother to the police upon discovering he was posting images of her and other women on a porn site. Despite pleading guilty, her brother was only given a six-month...
How floods in Libya have exposed the country’s human rights issues
As Storm Daniel tore through Eastern Libya, it reiterated the true threat of climate change. However, the many unavoidable deaths call into question the political and human rights issues that have been affecting the country for decades. After causing extensive flooding in Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey, Storm Daniel moved towards the coast of Libya. It caused two dams to burst in Derna, a port city in eastern Libya, resulting in unprecedented...
Study shows UK parents won’t have another child due to cost of living
Research from Bambino Mio reveals that British parents won’t have a second or third child because of the rising expenses. The cost-of-living crisis continues to affect many British households as food and bills increase quicker than the average household income. Nappy expert Bambino Mio found that new parents are struggling to keep up with the rising expenses. Out of the thousand parents the company surveyed, over a third (43%) of...
The first-hand reality of trying to get justice for rape
One of the primary purposes of the English legal system is to ensure justice is served to those who break the law, including cases involving rape and sexual assault. But for many, the justice system is failing. After five years of trying to bury what happened to her, Ciara decided to report that she was raped. ‘It had got to the point in my story where my private, personal, professional...
‘Oceans’ reveals worst polluted beaches in the UK
UK beaches are riddled with plastic pollution. Toilet paper company Oceans has discovered the top worst affected beaches and are campaigning to spread awareness. There are 5000 pieces of plastic & 150 plastic bottles for each mile on UK beaches, while 88% of the sea's surface is polluted by plastic waste. Humans have produced over 320 million tonnes of plastic, creating 500 dead zones, which will double every decade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdQjp_phj1s&ab_channel=Channel4News With...
Young Muslims call for more flexible holiday policies
New research reveals that many Muslims believe employers should offer time off work for Eid. An employee reveals how a flexible holiday plan benefits them. Muslims worldwide just observed Ramadan and celebrated Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of it, including many Muslims in the workforce. New research from Hyphen revealed that nine in 10 young Muslims believe employers should offer additional time off work for Eid. Of the more than...
KSI’s racial slur shows lack of understanding of South Asian hate
KSI’s recent use of a racial slur against South Asians and many responses shows a lack of education about its history, and many have even been forgotten. In a parody of Countdown, KSI chose to say a derogatory slur aimed at South Asians from his selection of letters. Although he knew the word was a slur, KSI still chose to say it for ‘points’, citing that he does not mean...
Understanding the ‘loverboy method’ of human trafficking
Andrew Tate’s arrest highlights a tactic used to exploit young women into human trafficking known as the ‘loverboy method.’ To learn more, a survivor of human trafficking explains how it works and debunks popular common myths. Rebecca Bender was 18 when she thought she’d found someone to spend the rest of her life with. After moving in with him after six months of dating, he told Rebecca his job was relocating...
Why feminism is more important than ever in 2023
Women have always been fighting for their rights, and the string of violence and crime over the past few years shows an even greater need for it. Sarah Everard’s murder by a Met Police officer sparked a movement around women’s public safety. Vigils and protests were held and two years later the force was condemned for routine sexism. Women are now less likely to report a sexual assault to...