Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome called on activists to oppose nationalism and racism in both the United States and China in a speech of solidarity with the Uyghur people of Xinjiang. Continue reading Labour MP calls for solidarity with Uyghur Muslims and opposition to ‘nationalism, racism and imperialism’ across the globe
Authorities in Malta are deliberately obstructing the arrival of refugees according to Amnesty International, forcing asylum seekers to face persecution in war-torn Libya. Continue reading Maltese authorities obstruct refugees with ‘unlawful’ acts
Around the world governments are failing to protect disabled people according to leading charities and international organisations, with Covid-19 ‘deepening’ global inequality. Continue reading Many disabled people ‘feel overlooked’ as the world adapts to Covid-19
“We thought in the beginning maybe the crackdown will last about several months or a year or two years. But now we know this is not going to end.” Continue reading Horror stories from inside China’s police state in Xinjiang
Asylum seekers experience a ‘dehumanizing’ system in the UK according to the British Red Cross, who claim vulnerable people are not receiving enough support in the country. Continue reading UK is ‘dehumanizing’ asylum seekers as charities fill in essential needs and services
The Home Secretary’s plan to make asylum seeker’s routes to the UK ‘unviable’ could be in breach of its legal obligations according to Amnesty International – despite Priti Patel’s plans to take a tougher stance on the issue. Continue reading UK ‘could be in breach of legal obligations’ in hindering people claiming asylum, warns Amnesty International
People with disabilities are still experiencing discrimination when job seeking according to three times HBSA Disabled Sportsperson of the Year and 2019 Pride of Britain nominee David Williamson. Continue reading ‘If you turn up in a wheelchair, people won’t look at your CV’ – How disabled people are still facing discrimination around the world
More than 100,000 people have signed a petition urging the UK government to place sanctions on China for its treatment of the Uyghur population. Continue reading Thousands sign petition calling on UK government to sanction China over oppression of Uyghur Muslims
The fight of marginalised communities is always met with resistance, and this can be felt most strongly at times of global hardship. Continue reading Pride Month: An uphill fight towards LGBTQIA+ equality in Asia?
The progression of Pride movements around the world have been stilted by the dramatic events of 2020 Continue reading Pride Month: LGBT rights battles rage in Asia under the shadow of coronavirus
