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Facts About The Climate Crisis – UK
What is Climate Change? In simple terms, climate change is the change in weather patterns associated with a region over a long period of time, such as high and low temperatures and rainfall amounts. Globally, scientists have observed that the Earth is warming. The past 20 years have seen many of the warmest years on…
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The British Museum Is An Active Crime Scene
After visiting the British Museum today, I found it to be an exciting experience. It is always a pleasure to view the artefacts at the Museum each time I visit. The Egyptian and Islamic sections are two of my favourite sections. At one point, items that dated from the time of the prophet Mohammed PBUH…
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The Metropolitan Police Continues To Fail Women
There has been much discussion since Sarah Everard’s death and how violence against women and girls has been placed at the forefront of the political agenda since her death. After two years, the Metropolitan Police Department continues to fail women. Cressida Dick, who resigned after the Sarah Everard vigil due to her failures and lack…
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A Lack of Action By The Authorities When Reporting Violence, Harassment & Abuse Leads To A Cycle of Abuse For Women.
In situations in which women are not believed when they report acts of violence, harassment, rape, and abuse, the perpetrators can get away with it. Additionally, the perpetrators continue to abuse and harass the victim. This will adversely affect every aspect of the woman’s life. This includes finding employment, education, and a wide range of…
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Searched For Chemical Weapons At An Airport in Istanbul By Airline Staff
It has been over a week since I returned from Turkey and I have been meaning to write this article. When I left the UK to seek employment in Turkey, I spent some time there. Since I was unable to find paid employment in the United Kingdom, I travelled to many countries to find employment.…
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Women Live in Poverty At A Higher Rate Than Men in The United Kingdom
Despite all the efforts of those actively campaigning in our society, women in the UK continue to live in poverty in comparison to men. It has always been that way and it will remain so in 2023 as well. You only have to look at many organisations to realise that men are the leaders of…
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Due To The Niqab Ban I Am Are Not Permitted To Travel To Many Parts of The World
Being a British Muslim woman, I am limited in my travel options due to the ban on the niqab in many countries. Recent travels have taken me to Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. My current circumstances forced me to return last week. Before considering travelling overseas, I must type into Google “Can…
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The Town of Blackburn Has Been Forgotten By The British Government
There is a sense that the British Government has forgotten about the northern region of the country. Recently, I attempted to rent a room in Audley Range near North Road in Blackburn. A large overgrown field with a small play area could be seen from my window. Rubbish was littered throughout the area. There were…
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How The Photojournalism Industry Needs To Be More Inclusive Of Muslim Women And When Will Muslim Women Be Recognised As Photojournalists?
There have been several times when I have discussed photojournalism and the challenges associated with it. While travelling for the last few months to three countries in an attempt to find employment and just get out of the UK for a while. My experience has been consistent with what I anticipated. I had the desire…
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“Sexual Harassment Of Women Cannot Be Prevented By Telling Women To Cover Up”
Women in the United Kingdom travel alone frequently. There are numerous videos on YouTube showing solo women travelling around the world. There is a strong emphasis in British society on encouraging women to be independent and to live as they wish. Travel was something that always inspired me, but I was a little apprehensive about…
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Dammam – East of Saudi Arabia الهجرة
It was my Al Hijra that led me to Dammam, a city located in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, close to Bahrain…… My current residence was built by Saudi Arabia specifically to house Kuwaiti refugees during the Gulf War. Kuwaitis who purchased their apartments later sold them and moved away. كانت الهجرة الخاصة بي…
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الهجرة Migration – Riyadh
I applied for jobs in the UK for two years without success. In order to be able to wear my niqab and abaya comfortably and find a job, I decided to travel to Saudi Arabia and make Al Hijra. تقدمت بطلب للحصول على وظائف في المملكة المتحدة لمدة عامين دون نجاح. لكي أتمكن من ارتداء…
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A Drug/Substance Spiking Helpline Must Be Established in The UK
In the event you are spiked with drugs or substance for an extended period of time against your will. There will be a number of challenges you will have to overcome. The services prepared to assist with drug abuse can only be of assistance if the user is voluntarily abusing the drugs. I do not…
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Human Rights Violations by MI5
Photo by Reuters According to a UK court investigation, MI5 has violated surveillance laws since 2010 and obtained unlawful surveillance warrants against the general public. Over the years, MI5 surveillance of the public has been questioned. According to human rights groups Liberty and Privacy International, MI5 has violated the rights of the people for many…
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As A British Muslim Woman I Was Preparing To Join The Army At The Time of 9/11
In 2001, I worked as a cafe assistant in a coffee shop. My responsibilities included making coffee drinks such as Caffe lattes and espressos. In addition, I would serve customers and assist in the preparation of sandwiches. On September 11, 2001, I was informed by my manager that a plane had struck the twin towers.…
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The Medical Gaslighting of Women
Women have been subjected to medical gaslighting so frequently in the past few years. When you scroll through the Internet, there are articles and reports detailing their experiences. What is the exact process of medical gaslighting? According to an internet definition, “Medical gaslighting is when doctors or health practitioners blame a patient’s symptoms on psychological factors…
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Journalists And Photojournalists Are Not Extremists
Photo by Parveen Ali – A recent article by the Daily Mail claims that police forces are expected to treat journalists as extremists. No doubt, such a proposal would violate not only the right to freedom of the press but also the right to freedom of expression in a democracy. Furthermore, the article discusses how…
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The White Working Class Are Not To Blame For Islamophobia
Photos by Parveen Ali – Islamophobia is the result of posh people’s prejudice, according to researchers from the University of Birmingham found that middle and upper-class individuals hold more prejudice about Islam than those in the working class. According to the study, the British public has three times more prejudiced views about Islam than about…
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Depart
Depart is an ongoing personal project…. My 24 hours in Blackpool have been amazing. Wearing my niqab in Blackpool left me feeling nervous. I have, however, found the people here to be very welcoming. It has been a pleasure to be treated with respect by everyone during my stay. There has been a great deal…
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30 Days of Ramadan – Solo
Islam observes Ramadan as one of its holy months. From dawn to sunset, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking. Friends and family gather for a large meal called Iftar, which includes traditional foods. As one of Islam’s five pillars, fasting is one of the most important. During Ramadan, I am filled with excitement. Several years ago,…
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At A Time When The Murder Of Sarah Everard Has Put Violence Against Women At The Top Of The Political Agenda, Why Is It Actually Getting Worse? And What Has Been The Media’s Role – Dissertation
Chapter 1 – The photographic media representation of Sarah Everard’s Vigil and how this relates to violence against women Subheading- How many women have been killed by men since Sarah’s death? Chapter 2- How the male gaze theory accounts for victim-blaming in the media reporting of rape and abuse Chapter 3- Gender inequality in the…
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