When a young Sikh woman was raped in Oldbury, her assailants told her: “You don’t belong in this country, get out.” It was an act of sexual violence, but it was also an act of racial violence. Despite the brutality of the crime and the hateful words that accompanied it, the silence is deafening. Hameeda Khan, CEO of People Empowering People and leader on our Spokesperson Programme reflects.
Bernie Rochford MBE is a Principle Freedom to Speak Up Guardian supporting those speaking up in the NHS. In this blog, Bernie shares the life-changing experience she had for speaking up / whistleblowing in the NHS and where that’s led her.
In this new piece, Laura Fisher speaks out about the harm caused when far-right narratives hijack survivor experiences to push hate. Laura is the Founder of Survivor Sanctuary and part of our 2025 Spokesperson programme.
In this blog, Christopher Egan, writer, and Lived Experience Lead at We Are Survivors reflects on Jimmy McGovern’s new BBC Drama ‘Unforgivable’ from a survivors perspective. Christopher is part of our 2025 Spokesperson Programme.
The trans community has been undergoing increasing attacks on their rights and freedoms over the last several years. Proud trans activist Oscar Sharples reflects upon what he wishes cisgender people knew about the intricacies and joys of trans identity.
As we mark Social Work Week themed ‘Compassion and Action’, Families In Harmony reflects on the gaps in understanding among public sector professionals – social workers, psychologists, education establishments, for Black and Asian heritage children’s experience in the children’s care system.
Anora’s recent Best Picture win at the Oscars perfectly coincided with International Sex Workers’ Rights Day, marking a powerful moment for the sex worker community. Rosie Hodsdon reflects on this moment and highlights the importance of allies using their platforms to showcase support for the community. Rosie is part of our Spokesperson Network and an advocate for sex workers’ rights at Basis Yorkshire.
The UK government has announced a £75 million compensation scheme for LGBT+ veterans dismissed under the pre-2000 “gay ban,” offering payments of up to £70,000. This long-awaited decision, championed by Fighting With Pride, acknowledges the profound harm inflicted by this unjust policy, which devastated countless lives and careers.
The film Nightbitch, which has already caused a stir at festivals, opens in cinemas on December 6th. Maggie Gordon-Walker shares why she believes it is destined to become a must-see film. Maggie is a Writer, Performer, Director of the charity Livestock and the project Mothers Uncovered. Mothers Uncovered is a Sussex peer-led organisation that supports women in matrescence (the transition to motherhood) with creative groups led by past participants. Campaigner for better postnatal care for mothers. Maggie is part of our Spokesperson Network, a community of grassroots leaders with direct experience of social injustice, driving change.
Jeanly is part of the Future Voices programme in partnership with The Voice of Domestic Workers. Jean grew up in the Philippines, and left home to work in Cyprus in 2020, and her employer brought her to the UK in 2023. Fortunately, she was able to escape the abusive situation with the help of the Voice of Domestic Workers, where she is now an active member, specifically involved in the education group. In this blog, Jeanly reflects on Raging Grace (2023), a British horror film which tells the story of an undocumented Filipina immigrant who lands a job as a care-worker for a terminal old man.
