As Lebanon’s economy collapses, Syrian refugees are making easy scapegoats
Lebanon’s anti-corruption protests which began as unifying, secular and a combined call for political change are now in danger of descending into sectarianism.
Disabled people are worthy of love
When a letter to the New York Times questioned whether it’s ok to dump a romantic partner with a long-term medical condition, the responses were diverse and passionate. Disabled writer Naomi Lawson Jacobs shares their own story, serving as a reminder of the adventures that can be missed if disabled people are deemed unworthy of love.
An open letter to the Desi community on colourism and anti-Blackness
As the Black Lives Matter movement gains momentum, what can non-Black people of colour do to address their own colourism and racial bias? Deenah al-Aqsa says now is the time to amplify Black voices.
8 collections of short stories about human rights and social justice
Our favourite short story collections champion the voices of the working class, immigrants and Muslim women. One pays tribute to residents of Grenfell Tower, many are crowdfunded and several combine stories from both new writers and established authors. If you want to read with purpose there is no better place to begin.
Deaths in detention
How can we trace and name each refugee who has drowned in the Mediterranean?
Greta Privitera hears the stories of some of the 20,000 refugees who have died or gone missing while trying to cross the Mediterranean – and the families and friends still trying to find them.
A collection of poetry, interviews, research and reporting on the continued marginalisation of Black people in the UK and the US
Coronavirus is affecting the wellbeing of people with intellectual disabilities
Changes to our daily lives since the coronavirus outbreak are proving difficult for many, but people with intellectual disabilities, who often rely on routine and consistency, are facing an even greater challenge.
