Coverage by the British press of immigration issues is considered inexact, one sided, and on certain occasions, negative. Experts in communication are asking for new legislation to keep racism out of the news. . Ramón Alabau . Headlines such as “Muslim schools forbid our culture”, “Strangers in our own country” […]
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Tanzania, where albinos are a commodity
200,000 inhabitants of this country have white skin, and the fanaticism of their compatriots means they are victims of a slaughter that is concerning general public opinion. Their bodies are valuable on the black market . Ramón Alabau . They are laughing as they return home, but their happiness vanishes […]
“Free hugs”…because you have to be ready for affection
Through this global movement, scores of people hand out good will to strangers, people who – because of their culture or their loneliness – don’t tend to give, or receive, displays of affection. Text and photos by Olga Briasco Loneliness is a burden with a constant presence, and it is […]
Women with disabilities: abused and punished
80% of women and girls with disabilities worldwide suffer abuse of some kind. In the majority of cases they are committed by family members or by those in charge of caring for them. Stereotypical ideas prevalent in the wider society are partly to blame for this enormous level of abuse. […]