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. […]
Human Rights
Pragna Patel: “There is more racism & pressure to silence”
The activist in favour of women’s rights witnesses at her daily work how the religious pressure on ethnic minorities is increasing, exacerbating the situation for victims of gender-based violence, who receive threats if they break their silence. Noelia Ceballos Terrén Pragna Patel was born in Kenya in one […]
John Lennon: “All rapes are violent but this was extreme”
“He was mixed race, a good looking guy. He said he liked me and asked me out for a drink. I said yes, I was flattered”. Noelia Ceballos Terrén After four years John Lennon, 44, from Dublin, can still remember every detail of that Saturday in August 2010. […]
N. Desborough: “It’s possible to be gay and Christian, but…”
“Nowhere in the Bible affirms homosexuality as a practice that is approved by God”, says this free Church Pastor, who works daily to create a more inclusive atmosphere for homosexuals. Nevertheless, he states that the Bible must continue to govern Christian morality; therefore he is roundly opposed to gay marriage. […]
The price of food is not for the poor in Latin America
In Latin America the high cost of food has a strong social impact, which amongst other things, is shown by greater poverty and destitution. Lourdes Pérez Navarro The price index for food of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) continued to rise in 2013 […]















