Humanity & Philanthropy

✧ In a world shaped by climate shocks, conflict, food insecurity, displacement and widening inequality, international charities continue to play a visible and sometimes debated role. Oxfam is one of …

✧ Prejudice often begins long before a conversation starts. It can appear in a glance, a label, a quick assumption, or a feeling of distrust towards someone not yet known. …

✧ Stereotyping is woven into everyday social life, often appearing so quickly and quietly that it can seem natural. A brief news story, a familiar social label, or a passing …

International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on 8 March, is a global event that recognises the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while also highlighting the ongoing struggle …

When Mrs Edith Harrow first planted her front garden, she did not intend to make a statement. She merely wished to fill the silence left by widowhood. Her cottage stood …

Ethnicity refers to a person’s identification with a particular cultural, historical or ancestral group, often shaped by shared language, traditions, religion, heritage and collective memory. Sociologists emphasise that ethnicity is …

Misogyny—defined as the hatred, contempt, or prejudice against women—has been a persistent feature of human societies, embedded in cultural, political, and economic systems. While misogyny is often associated with overt …

International Literacy Day, celebrated annually on 8th September, was established by UNESCO in 1967 to raise awareness about the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. …

A random act of kindness is a spontaneous gesture of goodwill, compassion, or generosity directed towards others without any expectation of reward or recognition (Miller & Canevello, 2019). These acts …

“The Power of Forgiveness” explores the transformative impact forgiveness can have on individuals and communities. Forgiveness, as a concept and practice, involves letting go of feelings of resentment, anger, or …