Bijan Ebrahimi was beaten to death and set alight in July 2013 on a Bristol estate. “A police force and council “repeatedly sided with the abusers” of a man murdered after being wrongly…
London Killings: Is UK drill music and social media responsible?
Homicide rates in London are higher than rates in New York for the first time in history. The Guardian (2018) reported that “The Met said on Wednesday that it had recorded since the start of 2018 …
A Russian Proverb: “If he beats you it means he loves you”
Domestic violence against women in Russia has been a problematic issue for decades. With recent amendments to Russia’s law on domestic violence, more women are at risk of further abuse and violence…
Sex for Sale: “Victims of trafficking are predominantly from Eastern Europe, Vietnam and Nigeria”
Human trafficking in the UK is a growing issue affecting every large town and city in the country. According to Independent (2017) “The enormous scale of modern slavery and human trafficking in the…
“I’m Black, I’m Gay and I’m proud”: Homophobia within Afro-Caribbean Communities
Homophobia in Afro- Caribbean communities refers to negative prejudice or discrimination within the Afro- Caribbean communities towards people who identify as – or are perceived as being – lesbian,…
Child Bride: A violation of Human Rights
Each year 15 million girls are married before the age of 18 – this is 28 girls every minute. Child brides face a lot of challenges that impact their overall development. They are often isolated, de…
When Cousins Marry: Health Implications of Incestuous Marriages
Cousin marriage is common practice within some ethnic groups. Cousin marriage is often considered ideal and encouraged in some communities but in others, can be subject to social stigma. This pract…