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Gender-Based Violence

UK Women Aged 16-24 Most At Risk Of Being In An Abusive Relationship

The Home Office recently claimed that women in the United Kingdom aged 16-24 are most at risk of being in an abusive relationship, especially while attending university.
by Isabela Vrba
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Politics

Are They Worth Your Vote? Tune Into #LeadersLive To Find Out

As young people, it’s easy for us to feel as though our voices aren’t being heard and as though our opinion doesn’t matter when it comes to politics. It rarely seems as though politicians care about what the y...
by Priyanka Mogul
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Politics

What Can We Learn From The Rochester By-Election?

The leader of UKIP, the UK’s increasingly popular independence party Nigel Farage announced after the Rochester by-election last week that, in the wake of his party’s victory, “all bets were off’ for t...
by Lucy Ratcliffe
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Health

Cost Of Obesity Epidemic Comparable To That Of Smoking And War: But What Should Be Done About It?

A newly published report shows the soaring economic costs of obesity, but reflection on this growing ailment of contemporary society requires us to fundamentally assess the role of the state before it is clear what ought to be ...
by Kishan Koria
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Iraq

Why Challenging The Islamophopic Narrative Surrounding ISIS Proves Controversial

Written by Nuzhat Fatima and Elaha Walizadeh October marks the celebration of black history in the UK, known as Black History Month. Many institutions across the country organize events to raise awareness about the struggles a...
by Nuzhat Fatima
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Politics

ISIS Sex Slave Market Staged In London

We’ve all read about the savage beheadings of journalists and aid workers by the Islamic State (IS), as well as the horror tales of them taking over towns and villages and destroying non-Sunni places of worship. 
by Priyanka Mogul
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Health

UK Students Stand Up To Cancer In Their Underwear

Over the summer, Cancer Research UK has hosted a wide range of fundraising runs all over the country. Their ‘Race for Life’ events began as early as April/May and go on until October, with women from all walks of li...
by Priyanka Mogul
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Human Rights

From Anti-Homeless Spikes To Anti-Homeless Cages

The issue of homelessness is a tricky one to address. There isn’t only one cause that lands someone on the streets, and there definitely isn’t only one solution to getting them off the streets. Homelessness has been...
by Priyanka Mogul
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Europe

Cameron’s Capitulation: Eton And The British Conservatives

For the British press, mocking politicians is a serious business. Journalistic satire – mercilessly rubbishing the airs and graces of the House of Commons’ finest – is as English as morning toast, afternoon te...
by Joseph Ataman
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