For years they have put all their efforts into supporting their family. Today, at their age, they don’t want public recognition for their work, they just want to be treated fairly and to have help in dealing with their health problems. However, what many elderly people actually receive is the […]
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Jesús Rigores: “I’m supporting my family from London”
He works non-stop in order to guarantee a future for his family. He emigrated to the United Kingdom so that in the future his daughters might have enough money to study and to eat. His nervousness is obvious as he awaits his arrival at London Bridge where he will […]
Five days on £1 a day?
Intermon Oxfam is setting a challenge to live below the poverty line for five days from the 29th April to the 3rd May: participants must prepare five days’ worth of meals on a budget of just £5. . Such a restricted budget does not even cover the cost of a […]
Unemployment becomes chronic in the US
An overshadowed statistic in federal data, long-term unemployment (LTU) is one of the most poignant social irregularities for millions of American families, as well as an example of Washington’s disrespect for human rights. Jorge V. Jaime People looking for work for six months or more join another 120,000 […]
Prosperity yes, austerity no!
The austerity measures imposed in the UK have been met with disapproval by the British public. On the 4th of May, a new protest will criticize the posture of the government. As groups who oppose David Cameron’s government have noted, this type of legislation only greatens the social inequality […]