The Roma – a different story
Roma, a widely dispersed group of people living in most of the European countries. Infamous for the majority, forgotten by the institutions, and neglected in the decision-making processes. A people with no…
Long road to recognition
Jake Bowers, GE2015 Green Party candidate for Hastings and Rye Our political system stinks, there’s no doubt about it. Twelve weeks into being selected as the Green Party candidate for…
In pictures: Sisters Uncut occupies London Councils Building
@SistersUncut @Rebecca_Omonira #maydaysisters — Khadra (@khadraaden1) May 4, 2015 All-women activist group Sisters Uncut took to the streets to protest cuts to domestic violence services. The group took direct action…
Charlie Kiss: ‘We are much more varied than people think’
Green Party LGBTI Manifesto Launch. From L to R: Benali Hamdache, Equalities and Diversity Spokesperson; Rebecca Johnson, Parliamentary Candidate for Hampstead and Kilburn; Amelia Womack, Deputy Leader; and Charlie Kiss…
Beginning of the end for anti-Gypsyism?
Last year, on the 70th anniversary of the largest mass killing of Roma, on August 2, 1944, hundreds gathered at a commemoration event in Krakow and Auschwitz. Photo by Artur…
Radical roots: liberation theology
Jewish Passover and Christian (Catholic and Protestant) Easter are celebrated today, whilst Christian Orthodox Easter occurs next weekend, and on 8 April (Wednesday) is International Roma Day. All these festivals in…
An open letter to other White Greens
Greens of Colour at Stand up to Racism march, 2015. My name is Steve, I'm White, I'm a Green Party member and I've been silent for too long. With success…
The documentary about Romanians that sparked protests in the UK
On March 3, British TV Channel 4 aired the final episode of its three-part documentary The Romanians Are Coming, the story of several Romanian immigrants in the UK as told…
#GPConf: New Green Party policy section focusing on Equality and Diversity
Photo by Sophie Christophy Last weekend, Green Party members voted to create a new section of policy focusing on Equality and Diversity. So, why is this needed? Lots of Green…
#GPConf: The Green Party formally reaffirms its support for Trans people
Photo of trans panel at #GPConf by Lewis Coyne At the Green Party spring conference in Liverpool over the weekend (March 6th to 9th), a range of motions which had…