Despite the fact that historically, the greatest number of immigrants have been Europeans, today they are doing all they can to block the entry of those whose identities they stole. Virginia Moreno Molina The European colonisation of South America is something that stands in conflict with the massive […]
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Muslim and gay: when your faith is your enemy
Violence is a part of everyday life for some LGBT Muslims, and not only the type of physical violence doled out on the streets by extremist religious patrols, stirring up homophobic hatred. There’s also the psychological violence: forced marriage as a means of avoiding family shame, is just one example. […]
Cleaning jobs: the hardest work and… the darkest reality
Pay below the minimum wage, discrimination and anxiety about being sacked are the biggest problems faced by immigrants. “The invisible workforce: employment practices in the cleaning sector” report collects statements and figures on the workers and cleaning companies in England, Scotland and Wales. Virginia Moreno Molina Cleaning the […]
A source of support for Spanish immigrants
A small but dedicated group offers an online service that provides employment advice to nationals of the Iberian Peninsula, who come to London to find work. Virginia Moreno Unfamiliarity with UK legislation and its institutions are the main problems that this office responds to, as many Spanish immigrants […]
Racist victimization in schools in the United Kingdom
“They call me a terrorist because I’m a Muslim. I’ve lost my temper a couple of times, which frustrates me because I end up getting into trouble. Some of my friends stand up for me but it isn’t enough. I want the teachers to do something, but they always tell […]