The male-dominated international community have left Afghan women to the wolves
The male-dominated international community have left Afghan women to the wolves Afghanistan is a special place for Justice Studio. When we worked there in the early 2010s we found it to be a country that is beautiful, interesting and complex. The work I undertook...
Femicide in Mexico: “The Shadow Pandemic”
The mass murder of women in Mexico second only to Brazil, with the first half of 2020 seeing Mexican femicidal crime rates climbing by 7.7%, in line with the Coronavirus pandemic. As such, the Mexican Femicide is referred to as the “longest epidemic of femicidal violence in modern history”.
Justice Studio Research: “When I needed you to protect me, you gave him more power instead.” Covid-19 Lockdown & Domestic Abuse
We have officially launched our report on the Covid-19 Lockdown and Domestic Abuse. We worked with Solace Women's Aid to deliver this research, with contributions from University of Greenwich when the first lockdown was instated in March 2020. Watch an animation of...
Justice Studio Research: Impact of COVID-19 on 70+ adults in self-isolation. Part I: Spain
Justice Studio Research: Impact of COVID-19 on 70+ adults in self-isolation. Part I: Spain What was the immediate effect of isolation on older adults across the UK, Spain and the USA? In this series, Justice Studio presents the findings of our innovative peer impact...
How can I ensure my organisation is anti-racist? A 9 point action plan.
In the days following the death of George Floyd, protests against racism have erupted over the globe. These protests move beyond a distain for police brutality into a rightful challenge to white dominated society. Many organisations are being forced to look with fresh...
BAME groups and the pandemic: Our response to the government consultation on Covid-19 and protected characteristics
The Women and Equalities Committee recently called for evidence around the disproportionate effects of Covid-19 on people with protected characteristics. At Justice Studio, we are also concerned about emerging evidence of the disproportionate effect of Covid-19 on...
“You don’t see many Hog Farms near the Country Club”: What is environmental racism and why is it critical to safeguarding?
Environmental conservation, along with equal access to a safe and clean environment, is fundamental to a fair and inclusive world. Unfortunately, our world is not fair or inclusive. Whilst a minority of richer white nations continue to consume at an alarming rate,...