Sticking It To The Man: A Cultural Response

By Abigail Gilson  There is a reinvigorated cultural response to the current political dysfunction on the rise. Artists from around the world have mobilised together to troll Trump by creating controversial protest paintings, sculptures, and murals- and they’re holding nothing back. There is no limit of political satire nor hues of orange in these depictions …

When Two Worlds Collide

By Abigail Gilson For young LGBTQ men and women, coming out takes courage and without the immediate support from a community of friends and family can be extremely challenging. Despite the increasing number of laws introduced each year accepting same-sex marriage there are still communities who are strongly against homosexuality. Much of the negative commentary …

Behind The Scenes of Human Projects For Refugees

By  Greta Ruffino In 2015, Italy welcomed 74,784 migrants from different countries who had been assigned as refugees, subsidiary protection, humanitarian protection or requested as a form of international protection. The highest concentration of migrants in Italy is in Sicily, where 19% are welcomed. But how do organisations help refugees and what are the main …

What Is Activism and How Do I Get Involved?

By Sian Kissock Feeling a bit helpless and terrified over the state of the world? Want to do something and don’t know where to start? Activism gives a voice to those who would otherwise struggle to be heard. The dictionary definition of activism is “the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about …