Voicebox: Activism

Never before have so many issues been championed at once. The environment; equal rights for ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+; an end to class discrimination and access to opportunities for the disabled. It's been over 100 years since women in the UK were first allowed to vote and the feminist fight for gender equality still continues. Refugees in desperate need of help and compassion are instead treated as criminals. Activism is integral to making these issues mainstream and bringing about much needed change. We at Voice want to shine a light on these movements, and specifically how you are campaigning for change. Big or small, global or personal, we can all make a difference, and we want to hear your stories. So whether you're at the forefront of an international movement, or you've just decided to cut down on plastic, share your story and help inspire others to make the world a brighter place!
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15 May 2023
Sustainability Within the Fashion Industry
I am exploring the pros and cons of sustainable fashion as a part of my gold arts award and have written about my thoughts about the pros and cons of sustainable fashion.
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23 April 2023
Review: Toska at The Hope Theatre, London
Toska tells the true story of Russia’s Khachaturyan sisters, who after many years of abuse, killed their own father. Presented by Sortsol Theatre Company, this urgent piece of physical theatre is at The Hope Theatre, London until 29th April 2023.
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14 April 2023
Resetting fast fashion trends one stitch at a time: In conversation with a Welsh artist
Ophelia Dos Santos discusses the role of making conscious lifestyle choices in the fight against climate change.
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4 December 2022
Decoding G20 with UK Head Delegate Mohammed Karim
“If you don’t have a seat around the table, then you’ll be on the menu”
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3 December 2022
Reflecting on COP27 with UK Youth Delegate Ameer Ibrahim
“Don’t forget the mission to save our planet.”
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2 December 2022
Reflecting on COP27 with UN Delegate Joshua Steib
“It’s time for actions, not for discussion on particular phrasing”
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24 November 2022
Too little, too late?: The approach that marred COP27
“It’s incredible to think how much has changed since that last COP and how much damage has been done in just one year”.
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21 November 2022
The Case agaisnt fast fashion
What is fast fashion and why is it important to talk about? I've examined the effects of fast fashion,such as the social and environmental impact, but also how fast fashion brands get away with stealing designs from smaller artists.
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14 November 2022
Girl, Woman, Other book review: No matter what you're 'into', just read it.
Opened my eyes with fierce gusto to vibrant cultures; from the music and delicious-sounding food, to the struggles and stereotypes British people face.
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6 August 2022
My experience as a performer with a chronic illness
Gigi explores their experience working whilst battling an incurable illness called ulcerative colitis. A form of IBD, this illness flares up suddenly and can impact daily life but also can be stable and well controlled through medication.
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5 August 2022
What is the manosphere and why does it represent an active threat to women?
The manosphere is an online community fuelled with misogyny, violent culture and anti-feminist rhetoric actively spreading harmful messaging regarding women to society.
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18 July 2022
The American Dream is not for people of colour
The USA’s vision of total self-achievement and self-actualisation is not only overly idealistic but also intended for just a small portion of the population.
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6 July 2022
Twinkleberry: A refreshingly positive portrayal of pride.
Both uplifting and shocking, engaging and informative, this short piece was cleverly put together and puts an image to the high school that every queer (and even straight!) person wishes they grew up in.
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1 June 2022
Survival As An Independent Young Person - The Real
Long story short, I grew up in Dagenham until my father selfishly decided to break to me in 2016 'we are moving to Russia, that's it' and I had to abandon everything from school books to my identity.
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6 May 2022
I Am No Bird: A modern Bronte story.
A brilliant performance by very talented women. I really enjoyed seeing this and it made me feel inspired, interested and empowered.
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17 March 2022
On-screen stereotypes and the off-screen realities facing East Asian women
Soft-spoken or silenced, fierce fighters or hypersexualised punchlines – we take a look at the representation of East Asian women on camera and beyond it.
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22 February 2022
Fashion as protest
The history of protest is incomplete without looking at what people wore. It is how people express what cannot be said, or how they reclaim their identity. Here are a few examples of how fashion has furthered protest throughout history.
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16 January 2022
Is the Prince is finally punished?
Prince Andrew is finally stripped of his Military titles and HRH style after a series of harassment allegations from underage girls point towards him.