It is estimated that female genital mutilation has affected over two hundred million girls and women across thirty-one countries. There are three million global cases a year. Despite this, a new report has stated that […]
Alex Salmond’s “not guilty” verdict doesn’t mean his victims are liars
On 23rd March 2020, former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, was acquitted of thirteen sexual offences made against him. These included two counts of rape and nine counts of sexual assault. Salmond had always […]
Has the guilty verdict for Harvey Weinstein significantly influenced the #MeToo movement?
The MeToo movement began in 2006 when Tarana Burke created the phrase, however, it was popularized in 2017 when Alyssa Milano encouraged victims of sexual harassment and assault to speak up on Twitter to increase […]
Mental Health At University
In 2017, across all British Universities, one student committed suicide every four days. If a student was dying every four days from COVID-19, there would be widespread panic and action. Yet this obviously serious mental […]
Why has #MeToo not changed attitudes in France?
Content warning: this article contains mentions of rape and child sexual assault. France may be a country known for its casual, open attitudes towards sex and sexuality, but at what point does this go too […]
Is The Chinese Government Harvesting Organs From Prisoners?
As the first country to be affected by COVID-19, China has dominated the headlines in recent months. Yet, this overriding narrative has not inhibited another sinister story from reemerging. An independent tribunal concluded that it […]
The 2020 Government Budget: A Beacon Of Hope
The first budget of any new government is bound to attract wide attention from all communities, and the 2020 budget was no exception. Despite a murky economic canvas emerging from the coronavirus challenge, Rishi Sunak […]
Coronavirus: Crisis As An Opportunity For Social Change
Before I talk about the opportunity that comes with a crisis, I want to be clear that I’m not negating the detrimental effects of coronavirus. I’m also aware I make some sweeping statements without touching […]
The Grey Area of Assisted Dying
Assisted dying rules are inconsistent and perplexing. Whilst one country may support euthanasia and assisted dying, other nations are completely against it. Yet, surely all humans deserve the same treatment. Dignity in death is certainly […]
South Korea’s Response To COVID-19
Despite the number of coronavirus cases skyrocketing in South Korea, the country has managed to obtain a low fatality rate, as well as seeing a decrease in their daily rise in the past week. Whilst […]
6 Worst Sports for the Environment:
Image Credit- The Green Optimistic Whilst sport is hugely beneficial for both physical and mental health, some sporting activities can be harmful to the environment. Here’s a roundup of the Gryphon’s top six: Skydiving. Whilst this […]
Coronavirus vs. The Gig Economy
Walk through the City of London on a weekday and you will awash with crowds of busy businessmen and women, talking hurriedly on their phones whilst shuttling between Pret and their offices. If you look […]