Anam Alam

Remote Writer London, UK

I’m Anam (She/Her), a journalist and Remote Writer at Thred. Born and bred in London, I studied journalism for my Bachelors. I’ve written everything from pieces about veganism to sex education and skincare – my goal at Thred is to write about issues that affect society and what’s happening beyond the borders of London.

Anam (She/Her) is a freelance journalist from London. Having graduated with a degree in journalism from City, University of London, she is passionate about social issues and writing stories that affect the world. When she’s not conjuring up story ideas, she’s watching the latest series on Netflix or taking pictures of the most aesthetic foods she can find – she’s a little obsessed with Instagram.

Latest Stories from Anam

Study shows Brits wouldn’t be able to survive without the Internet

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...

By London, UK
Why is it so hard to get justice in revenge porn cases?

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...

By London, UK
How floods in Libya have exposed the country’s human rights issues

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...

By London, UK
Study shows UK parents won’t have another child due to cost of living

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...

By London, UK
The first-hand reality of trying to get justice for rape

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...

By London, UK
‘Oceans’ reveals worst polluted beaches in the UK

‘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...

By London, UK
Young Muslims call for more flexible holiday policies

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...

By London, UK
KSI’s racial slur shows lack of understanding of South Asian hate

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...

By London, UK
Understanding the ‘loverboy method’ of human trafficking

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...

By London, UK