Freelance Journalist 📖, Writer✏️ & DEI Project Lead

''They told me to change my clothes. I changed the law instead.''

Gina Martin’s campaigning to change legislation led to upskirting being made a criminal offence in 2019.
Whilst it was a big win for sexual violence activists across the country, there is still a long way to go in the fight against sexual violence against women.
Women’s Equality Party’s candidate for Lambeth and Southwark Korina Holmes says that the problem goes beyond just legislation, as resources and representation will lead the way for bigger changes....

Actress Alina Khan opens up about JOYLAND and the reality of being a Pakistani trans woman — AZEEMA

With executive producers Malala Yousafzai and Riz Ahmad joining the team following mainstream recognition, the film seeks to challenge traditional social norms and expectations in a still highly conservative society. When asked about the duo’s support for the film, Alina was elated at the fact two prominent Pakistani names were raising their voices for marginalised communities. Sara: Despite the international success, the film was initially banned in cinemas in Pakistan, with the film being accu...

Fawzia Mirza on The Queen of My Dreams: ‘Love and joy are revolutionary’

Fawzia Mirza learned about love through old Bollywood movies. As a child, she thought “some guy was going to sing to me, then I’ll just know that I found love. That idea that you would have love at first sight was something I grew up watching and dreaming about,” she says.

But as Mirza grew older, she no longer saw herself in those stories. The writer-director knew she was queer in her early teens, and came out in her late twenties. “I was like oh, shit. What does this mean about love and roman...

Inside UK's exclusive £15k dating scene that put Indian Matchmaking to shame

LOOKING for love is difficult for everyone – and some daters think the answer could lie in chucking huge wads of cash at the problem. Which is where elite dating firm Berkeley International steps in, charging well-heeled clients up to £60,000 for its matchmaking services. Netflix's Indian Matchmaking gave viewers a glimpse into the extreme world of Asian dating services – but business is booming for love brokers in Britain too. The Sun sat down with UK based matchmaking agencies and stars of the...