50Days4Gaza Feature: IPF honours those affected by the 2014 Gaza war

On 8 July 2014, Israel launched Operation Protective Edge in the Gaza Strip – a military operation to put a halt to rocket fire from Hamas. The war continued for 50 days and claimed the lives of 2,251 Palestinians – most of...
by Priyanka Mogul
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A Perspective on Sociology

I still remember four years ago when, as a high school student, I crept into one of the Sociology classes at my sister’s university in Hong Kong. 
by Helen Leung
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International Political Forum

Introducing IPF Elect

Elections. When most people think of exciting campaigns and elections, they may not think about their home elections, but the U.S. elections. To be fair, elections in the U.S. are often like every other election. Presidential e...
by Mayda Margarita De La Fuente
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IPF at the London Premiere of No Fire Zone

As an aspiring journalist, it’s always an honour to be invited to the premiere of a documentary. But being invited to the premier of No Fire Zone was more than just an honour, it was something that left me with a strong m...
by Priyanka Mogul
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One of the Best Defences of Journalism We’ve Seen

Evolving technology has done great things for journalism. It has changed the way in which we receive and disseminate news. However, with evolving technology, undoubtedly, comes problems. Today, the journalism profession, especi...
by Natasha Lipman
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International Political Forum

Undercover Eurocrat: Olive None of That!

This olive oil furore feeds old eurosceptic fires of mistrust in Britain, and does Brussels no favours in presenting its case for the necessity of the EU. Pitchforks down everyone. Last month, thankfully, the Commission, after ...
by International Political Forum
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New Partnership with Pak Votes

We are proud to announce a new partnership with a fantastic organisation in Pakistan; Pakvotes.pk. Elections in Pakistan are a tense affair. Nearly every time elections have been held in the past, parties hurled accusations of ...
by Natasha Lipman
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International Political Forum

Happy Birthday To Us!

Time does go quickly! I can’t quite believe that it has been one year since I first started the IPF. For those of you who have joined us recently, the original IPF would be almost unrecognisable to you! If I’m being...
by Natasha Lipman
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Youth Unemployment Around the World [Infographic]

We all hear about the rate of youth unemployment around the world, but when it’s all laid out in front of you, the numbers seem even more staggering. 75 million young people, that’s 12.6%, around the world are unemp...
by Natasha Lipman
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