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New documentary spotlights UK Right to Roam movement

OUR LAND — Directed by Orban Wallace, it asks questions about the meaning of land ownership, environmental protection and access to nature.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Activism

New Shepard Fairey print commemorates killed Palestinian child Hind Rajab

Remember — It comes two years after the five-year-old was killed by the IDF as she and her family were attempting to flee Gaza City, with proceeds going to the Palestine Red Crescent Society.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Activism

Trans swimmers can continue to use Hampstead ponds, High Court rules

Swim on — It follows a legal challenge by gender critical advocacy group Sex Matters, while a major public consultation showed overwhelming support for keeping the ponds trans-inclusive.

Written by: Ella Glossop

Two smiling men with beards wearing swimming goggles and caps lean on pool edge, turquoise water behind them.
Sport

The enduring radicality of the UK’s last remaining leisure centres

Against the tide — In an era of privatisation, spiking property prices and gentrification, the local swimming pools and gyms offer antidotes to inequality – accessible spaces for the good of the community. Yewande Adeniran explains why they need to be protected.

Written by: Yewande Adeniran

Performer singing into microphone wearing large turquoise feathered mask covering half their face and dark feathered costume.
Activism

Björk calls for Greenland independence following fresh Trump annexation threats

‘I burst with sympathy’ — The Icelandic legend drew parallels between her home country and the remote Danish territory, describing both Denmark and the USA as “cruel colonisers”.

Written by: Olivia Fee

Two performers on stage: left shows woman with curly blonde hair singing into microphone wearing black outfit; right shows man in backwards cap and patterned vest holding microphone.
Activism

Central Cee, SZA, Slawn and more to take part in big Sudan fundraiser

Freedom For Sudan — Taking place January 6-12, the auction includes chances to meet musicians, tickets to shows, original art and mentoring sessions.

Written by: Olivia Fee

Performer with long dreadlocks singing into microphone, wearing white mesh vest and black shorts on stage.
Music

No charges over Bob Vylan Glastonbury IDF chants, police confirm

Case closed — The investigation has been dropped, with Avon and Somerset Police saying that it did not meet the threshold for prosecution.

Written by: Ella Glossop

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Activism

Intimate, empowering portraits of India’s ‘third gender’ Hijra community

Call Me Heena — Photographer Shahria Sharmin’s new photobook provides the ancient trans and intersex group with space to tell their stories and express themselves, against a backdrop of marginalisation and violence in their daily lives.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Grid of eight colour and black-and-white images showing various scenes including people, indoor and outdoor settings, with mixed compositions and lighting.
Activism

Buy a Huck x Choose Love print to support refugees around the world

Borderless — As a record 120 million people have been displaced across the globe, Huck has teamed up with 14 of our favourite photographers and contributors to support the charity’s work, as it celebrates its 10th birthday this year.

Written by: Huck

Four-piece band performing on dimly lit stage with dramatic spotlighting, singer at centre microphone, drummer, guitarist, and bassist visible.
Activism

Fontaines D.C., Kneecap, Joy Crookes and more join new alliance to stand against the far right

TOGETHER — It will host a national demonstration, which will take place on March 28 in Central London.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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