Tag: political
G by Zaffar Kunial – Gaza, England and the weight of a letter
Zaffar Kunial’s poem G is a devastating meditation on language, identity, colonisation - and the echoes between England and Gaza.
Alexei Navalny – Russia’s opposition leader and his death
Alexei Navalny: fearless anti-corruption crusader challenging Putin, inspiring Russian democracy and resilience against authoritarian rule.
Upholding Human Rights: A Global Imperative
Why human rights matter: defend dignity, equality and justice worldwide - from civil liberties to economic and social rights.
The Matchgirls Strike 1888 – the women who built trade unionism
Bryant & Mays Matchgirls Strike reshaped British labour: young women won safer work, fair pay and inspired lasting workers rights action.
French Revolution today – the parallels that still matter
French Revolution: causes, impact and modern parallels - democracy, inequality and protest shaping todays global politics.
Arundhati Roy – The God of Small Things and radical activism
Explore Arundhati Roys journey from Booker-winning novelist to fearless activist, blending art and advocacy for social justice.
The Pankhurst sisters – suffragettes who changed Britain
Discover how the Pankhurst sisters and the WSPU fought for womens suffrage in Britain, reshaping politics and inspiring global equality.
Women’s March on Versailles – what happened in 1789
Discover how the Womens March on Versailles turned bread protests into a turning point in the French Revolution, reshaping monarchy and rights.
Philosophers and their ideas – how thought shaped the world
Explore how philosophy drives revolution, from Socrates and Marx to digital rights, shaping freedom, justice and change.
Russia: A Complex Role on the Global Stage
From post-Soviet turmoil to global power: how Russia leverages energy, hybrid warfare and China ties to reshape a multipolar world.
Mass Migration: The Growing Tide
Mass migration explained: drivers from conflict to climate, impacts on displaced people and how UNHCR and governments respond.
