With hindsight, I know how unhealthy it was, but, at the time, an online group became my entire life. This may seem like an extremely unlikely blog piece to read: I am for all intents and purposes one of the most unlikely people you might expect to confess to having serious problems with an online …
How the Plymouth shooting illuminates the urgency of de-normalising such misogynistic ideologies in society. On 12 August 2021, Jake Davison embarked on Britain’s worst mass shooting in over a decade. Davison, a 22-year-old White male who repeatedly declared his hatred of women, shot and killed five people in Plymouth, including his own mother and …
Issued by 7/7 Survivor Sajda Mughal OBE Sixteen years ago, on that fateful day in July, I narrowly escaped death. If I had not been running late and had got on at my usual carriage, I would not have been so lucky. As we remember those whose lives were violently taken from them, I …
Recently, there has been an increase in reported cases of members of the armed forces or police being found to have engaged in racism or extremism. Historically, the security forces — in this piece, referring collectively to the military and police — have had a complicated relationship with minority communities. Whilst this is a general …
Following the January 6 attack on the Capitol in the States, many far-right groups have left Parler to go to platforms such as Telegram. The far-right trend has subsequently been felt all over the world with groups like QAnon gaining attraction. So how and why has this sentiment reached the UK? Growing far-right sentiment …
A rise in Islamophobia was pointed out at the UN’s event on International Day of Human Fraternity and repeatedly by President Erdogan. How has this translated within Western Europe? Covid-19 seems to have pushed intolerance to the surface all over the world. A 53% jump in Islamophobic attacks in France highlights a more generalised anti-Muslim …
Internet regulation is needed but the Government must commit to protecting young people online. The internet forms an integral part of people’s lives. In the UK, 99% of 12 to 15–year–olds are online. With social life, entertainment and online shopping all accessed via the internet, being online has become crucial. With the COVID-19 lockdown, even …
Another Way Forward is a counter-extremism programme whose unique approach consists of empowering young girls against extremism. Ultimately, it contributes to vital social change against radicalisation. At JAN Trust we believe that young women and girls have the potential and willpower to create change. Our programme brings their passion and creativity to the surface to …
Cyberbullying is a phenomenon unique to the internet. With increased internet use, being aware of the impacts and signs of online bullying is important in supporting vulnerable children. Bullying is understood as behaviour by a person or group with the intention to hurt and harass someone. Ofcom reports that 53% of 12 to 15-year-olds were …
Recent research highlights that teaching young people to produce anti-radicalisation video campaigns should be a central element in combatting extremism. Our Another Way Forward programme embodies this counter-extremism model to galvanise young girls to counter extremism. At JAN Trust, we truly recognise the potential of young women and girls as positive change actors in preventing …
