Activism
A person is reported missing every 90 seconds in UK – and cost of living crisis is making it worse
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A person is reported missing every 90 seconds in UK – and cost of living crisis is making it worse
How protest fashion became this year's hottest Christmas gift
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How protest fashion became this year's hottest Christmas gift
Gareth Thomas on HIV, stigma and the myths people really need to unlearn: 'We still have far to go'
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Gareth Thomas on HIV, stigma and the myths people really need to unlearn: 'We still have far to go'
Trans woman with HIV was given two years to live. 30 years on, she's 'speaking out for her tribe'
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Trans woman with HIV was given two years to live. 30 years on, she's 'speaking out for her tribe'
Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
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Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
Protesters demand end of refugees being made homeless ahead of Christmas: 'We're failing people'
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Protesters demand end of refugees being made homeless ahead of Christmas: 'We're failing people'
'Five friends influence government' as UK inches closer to compulsory domestic abuse lessons
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'Five friends influence government' as UK inches closer to compulsory domestic abuse lessons
Meet Freshta Karim: The Afghan children's rights activist bringing books to Kabul's kids
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Meet Freshta Karim: The Afghan children's rights activist bringing books to Kabul's kids
Banning pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day seriously risks wider public disorder, UN warns
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Banning pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day seriously risks wider public disorder, UN warns
5 ways to help those suffering in the deadly Israel-Hamas war
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5 ways to help those suffering in the deadly Israel-Hamas war
What's next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests 'counterproductive'
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What's next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests 'counterproductive'
Infected blood scandal victims still fighting for justice four decades on – but time is running out
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Infected blood scandal victims still fighting for justice four decades on – but time is running out
Community Fridge Fund: How selfless volunteers are tackling food waste and hunger in Scotland
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Community Fridge Fund: How selfless volunteers are tackling food waste and hunger in Scotland
Why did Just Stop Oil storm stage at Les Miserables? It makes more sense than you might think
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Why did Just Stop Oil storm stage at Les Miserables? It makes more sense than you might think
Battle to save Britain's libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain
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Battle to save Britain's libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain
Government slammed for ‘disappointing’ silence on compulsory domestic abuse lessons: 'It's time for action'
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