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. (The Prisma memoirs) Virginia Moreno Molina […]
Multiculture
The right to go beyond the official history of Latin America
A native of Chile and an immigrant to the UK, Claudio Ogass Bilbao decided to embark on the fascinating work of digging into the memory of his country and of Latin America. He does so because he understands the importance of telling more than the official story, of ensuring that all Latin American voices are heard. The Prisma series: Immigrants in the UK.
New HIV prevention project for immigrants
A new PrEP project for the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking diaspora aims to increase awareness and uptake of PrEP across North Central London (NCL), with a special focus on underserved communities. It is a new HIV prevention partnership project between Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) and […]
Mayra Crean: A life of struggle for health and equality
She has lived in London since she was 19. Here she studies, fights and works as an educator. The twists and turns of her life led her to address challenges in public health and inequality in low-income populations, always with an eye on her Ecuadorean and Latin American communities.
Latin American youth in London: futsal for the local communities
Around 120 young footballers with Latin American roots played in a futsal tournament yesterday in Crystal Palace. 16 teams competed. Watching from the sidelines were scouts and coaches from top football clubs in London and Latin American footballers who play for clubs in the UK. The event was put […]