What are the dangers of digital poverty, and why should we not take telephone and internet usage for granted? Embed from Getty Images Modern life revolves around easily maintaining connections with loved ones and the outside world. As people adjusted to working from home or remotely during lockdown, the importance of digital skills and digital …
Posts Tagged: Internet
27 May 2020 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
How Individual Governments’ Handling of COVID-19 has Led to a Spike in Hate Crimes and Speech.
Now, more than ever the residents of every country are giving their trust up to their government and looking to them for guidance and answers. However, these uncertain times also allow governments to target marginalised communities as scapegoats. This discriminatory agenda spreads a virus all of its own amongst an already vulnerable group that must …
05 May 2020 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
The Dangers of COVID-19 to our Youth through the Internet
Embed from Getty Images We live in an extremely fortunate age where even when isolated from our friends and loved ones, we are still able to connect over the internet. However, several groups and radical extremists are using this tool of connection to their benefit, especially during this time of stress for so many. This …
03 Jul 2019 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Reacting to rising online harms – what should be done?
Hate crimes happening online and being broadcast on social media is an increasing phenomenon, showing a dark side to the internet that should not be left to grow unchecked. The internet and social media have been great resources in our society, allowing for connection and innovation on a new scale. However, our increasingly online world …
18 Jan 2018 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Our Web Guardians™ programme in 2017
Our Web Guardians™ programme for 2017 has finished! JAN Trust would like to share with you the successes of the 2017 programme and tell you why this vital programme needs to continue. The waiting list for the 2018 programme is ever growing! Web Guardians™, largely targeted at Muslim mothers, aims to provide participants with digital …
22 Sep 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Empowering Mothers – A Bottom-Up Approach to Defeating Terrorism
BBC Inside Out aired a special episode on the 4th of September on the effects that recent UK terror attacks have had on us all. As the only Muslim 7/7 survivor, I was invited onto the show to tell my story, and explain how I have now dedicated my life to fighting online extremism. As part …
14 Sep 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
My internship with JAN Trust
In the middle of June, I began my 6-week internship with at JAN Trust. With a role that was quite broad, I didn’t quite know what to expect, but I was excited to dive in and soak up any experience I could With a fresh English Literature degree in the bag, I was ready to …
08 Aug 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Barcelona and the evolution of terrorism: how do we stop a terror attack when vehicles are used?
The Barcelona terrorist attack three weeks ago was horrifying. It left 13 dead and over 100 people injured. The weapon of choice? A van. A ‘vehicle-ramming attack’ is one of the stealthiest forms of terror attacks due to the difficulty of its prevention. Those who are planning to carry out an attack using this militant …
14 Jul 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Recent UK terrorist attacks spark hate crime
The recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London have sparked more than the coming together of communities. They have also led to an increase in hate crime, and specifically Islamophobic hate crimes. After the Manchester attack on the 22nd of May, social media was flooded with messages of hope and community, many under the hashtag …
27 Jun 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
JAN Trust’s view: What has the Queen’s Speech told us about new counter-terrorism measures?
In the final days of the election campaign, Theresa May announced “enough is enough” – terrorism was not to be left unchallenged. She revealed a readiness to weaken human rights laws if they “get in the way” of apprehending terror suspects. Last Tuesday, the Queen’s Speech detailed the Government’s plans for tackling terrorism. Queen Elizabeth II revealed that a …