Topic: Women
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I was raised to believe family is everything — but a communal life is almost impossible to lead
My Sudanese heritage says I should take care of my mother and my elders. But I feel something akin to guilt about choosing to live thousands of miles away from those who raised me
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Why do so many of us forget to use sunscreen?
While melanin-rich skin does offer a small degree of built-in protection, it is not immune to the dangers of sun exposure — something my family recently discovered the hard way
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Remembering summers in Marmaris and the vibrancy of Turkish food
For writer Carla Kay, annual visits to relatives in Turkey have helped her bond with her culture and navigate her life in New York
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‘Where are the artists?’: Muslim creatives call for greater representation in the arts
Research into the UK culture workforce found widespread inequality across the creative industries
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How can Labour claim to promise change when it has not yet scrapped the regressive two-child benefit cap?
Despite the party’s commitment to progress, Keir Starmer has refused to overturn a policy that’s disproportionately affecting Muslim children and their mothers
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Councils are turning off street lights to save money, but what does that mean for women’s safety?
Cash-strapped councils in England and Wales reducing street lighting at night sparking criticism from campaigners for women and minority groups’ safety
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From Swahili to Yoruba, African communities in the UK are keeping their languages alive
With the help of cultural groups, apps and dedicated YouTube channels, a growing number of people are learning the mother tongues of their families
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How hummus is helping plug the gaps in Italy’s asylum system
A diaspora Syrian living in Italy channelled the pain of seeing her country ravaged by civil war into a catering business that helps refugees build new lives
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Marwan Kaabour Q&A: ‘Slang fills in the blanks where conventional words aren’t able to express something’
The visual artist speaks about his debut book, a glossary of LGBTQ+ slang in the Arab world
