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Yosola Olorunshola

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How the West African Students Union drove the anti-colonial agenda in 20th century London

From the 1920s to 1950s, the West African Students Union served as a training ground for activists— including Ghana’s Kwame Nkruma— who would drive the movement towards independence. → Read More

21 Delicious Recipes for Reducing Food Waste This Holiday Season

The holidays create a lot of food waste, but these Christmas recipes can help. From wholesome pies to chocolatey desserts, why stop with just one festive dinner? → Read More

Britain Makes History by Electing Record Number of Female MPs

Another step towards gender equality and true diversity. → Read More

UK Set for Hung Parliament as Theresa May Fails to Secure Majority

Another shockwave to the political establishment. → Read More

8 Ways People Rushed to Help After Manchester Terror Attack

The true spirit of the city. → Read More

People Are Sharing Their Stories at London's New Migration Museum

CitizenshipPeople Are Sharing Their Stories at London's New Migration Museum The impact of immigration on life in Britain has dominated political debate in the UK in recent years. Three quarters of the British public believe immigration should be reduced, as headline after headline points to the threat migrants pose to the British way of life. Between 2011 and 2015, the number of articles in… → Read More

Indian Schoolgirls Go on Hunger Strike to Fight Sexual Harassment

How everyday sexism is pushing girls to extremes. → Read More

'I Am Motivated by the Hope, Courage and Resilience of Refugees' — António Guterres on His Vision for the UN

Words the world needs to hear right now. → Read More

Amsterdam Is Transforming a Former Prison Into a Thriving Center for Refugees

A place where — despite the location — refugees are not treated as criminals. → Read More

#DressLikeAWoman: Women React in Style to Reports of Trump’s Dress Code for Female Staff

This is what a woman looks like. → Read More

Scientists Discover Plastic-Eating Caterpillars That Could Help Fight Waste

A chance discovery could speed up the war against plastic waste. → Read More

Lebanese Women Hang Wedding Dresses from Nooses to Protest Cruel Rape Law

Parliament is set to vote on the law on 15 May. → Read More

Scientists Discover Potential New Antibiotic in — Believe It or Not — Dragon’s Blood

A fairytale ending in the fight against superbugs? → Read More

8 Photos of Badass Women Who Made Hatred Shrink in Their Presence

Inspiration to keep smiling in the face of hatred. → Read More

UK Increases Medical Aid to Syria in Wake of Chemical Attack

The lives of innocent civilians must remain at the centre of the world’s conscience. → Read More

How This Woman Defied the Taliban to Become a Top Squash Player

Girls & WomenHow This Woman Defied the Taliban to Become a Top Squash Player From the age of 4, Maria Toorpakai decided she would dress like a boy. A tomboy for as long as she can remember, she quickly realized she did not identify as a girl and one day, she burned all her dresses and cut her hair. “I dressed up as a boy because it was part of me, I grew up like that,” Toorpakai told Global… → Read More

7 Things Theresa May Could Be More 'Outraged' About Than Easter Eggs

You might want to grab some chocolate. → Read More

These Are the Heroes Who Rushed to Defend London Amid Westminster Attacks

We are not afraid. → Read More

EU Parliament Backs Campaign to Halve Food Waste, With More Support Than Expected

More than 35,000 Global Citizens took action to help make this happen. → Read More

Girls in the UK Are Skipping School Because They Can’t Afford Menstrual Products. In 2017.

This is ridiculous anywhere in the world. → Read More