An activist’s philosophy: Words matter, but actions matter more
The War in the Gaza Strip has been going on for over seven months. In this time, it has cost the lives of over...
‘Women don’t look like that in Algeria’: An interview with Houria Niati
"Yes, I love flowers and I love landscapes, but I am far away from that. When we talk about political art, I didn’t even...
Nuclear Bombs and Feminism: Monica Sjöö’s Exhibition at Modern Art Oxford
"Based on the Modern Art Oxford posters, Monica Sjöö’s activism appeared to be a driving force for social change."
Over 1000 people protest for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Around 1200 people gathered this Saturday to protest against Israel’s bombing in Gaza and demand an immediate ceasefire in response to the current humanitarian...
A manifesto for climate education
The Zoom screen flitters from darkness to the gradual clarity of humanoid pixels. I am looking at the official face of tomorrow. As the...
“I’m a Black lesbian feminist woman, who is absolutely in support and stands in solidarity with my trans siblings.”: In conversation with founder of...
Lady Phyll is a British political activist who advocates for racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equality. She is a co-founder of UK Black Pride, a...
Just Stop Oil activist who threw soup at Van Gogh painting gives talk at Earth Sciences Department
The Oxford University Earth Sciences Department hosted Just Stop Oil activist Phoebe Plummer for a speaker event last Thursday, entitled ‘How To Just Stop...
‘Not my King’: charges dropped against Oxford activist who spoke against monarchy
After shouting “who elected him?” during King Charles’s proclamation ceremony through Oxford, activist Symon Hill was arrested for a public order offence. Cherwell can...
Oxford isn’t designed to change
"Oxford is doing what it is designed to do: reconstruct and renew Britain’s elite first, act as an educational institution second."
Women’s Street Watch: Finding strength in solidarity
"While it is saddening that their work is necessary, Women’s Street Watch has become a way for women to seize control against a tide of news that they often feel they are helplessly swimming against."
Colour me this: a personal perspective on racism across cultures
It’s true, no one is born a racist but the cruelty of a racist system is that the moment you inhale, you become a...
Why we should listen to the activists of 2020
"You don’t need to “be an activist” to take action." Matilda Gettins explores why, today more than ever, it is important to reflect on social protest movements.
Greta’s Gap Year: A Catalyst for Change?
"When the term “climate activist” is mentioned, the first person that comes to your mind might be a teenage girl from Stockholm."
Cameroon and the problematic nature of humanitarian aid
"Humanitarian aid, by its very nature, creates a narrative based on status imbalance, forming a relationship between those who need help, and those who fly across the world to provide it."