Voicebox: Speak Up!
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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Blog
23 July 2018Online activism and accessibility
View BlogWith passion for activist causes growing in a world focused on physical direct action, how can people with disabilities have their voices heard online and offline?
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Blog
20 July 2018Statement on UK government hosting global disability summit
View BlogThe UK Government are co-hosting a global summit on disability at the end of July, but DPAC have a number of concerns over its implementation and intention.
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Interview
18 July 2018Want my job? with Aimee Wilkinson - Head of Artistic Development at Writing East Midlands
View InterviewAimee Wilkinson, Head of Artistic Development for Writing East Midlands, talks about developing literature in the local community, how creative writing can help with social isolation and running projects from conferences to workshops with refugees.
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Blog
10 July 2018Do we need honest politicians?
View BlogEsther McVey is the latest politician to lie to Parliament. Don’t we deserve better from our representatives?
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Blog
6 July 2018So you’ve become disabled what now?
View BlogYou may have had an accident or an illness, or just got older. But as well as having to come to terms with various physical life-changes, what else can you expect? Sadly, it isn't likely to be easy.
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Blog
6 July 2018The right to independent living
View BlogThe government is failing to uphold the right to independent living as documented in the Convention on the rights of People with Disabilities
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Interview
6 July 2018Interview with Nikesh Shukla
View InterviewWith his first young adult novel, Run, Riot, having been recently released, author Nikesh Shukla takes some time to talk to Voice about his writing process, tackling diversity in publishing and having your voice heard.
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Blog
4 July 2018Honouring Kamil and Bijan
View BlogDisabled and non-disabled, refugees and citizens: united we stand, divided we fall
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Feature
3 July 2018The history of disability activism
View FeatureLooking back at how disabled people have fought for change
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News
1 July 2018Disabled People Against Cuts to guest edit Voice in July
View NewsVoice and DPAC are working together to highlight disability activism
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Blog
15 June 2018Music Makes it Better
View BlogTracking the revolutionary and reformative power of protest songs through the ages.
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Blog
7 June 2018Lush Spy Cops Scandal: Causing a bad smell for activism?
View BlogLush's campaign has been labelled 'anti-police' but their real intention was an important one for activism
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Interview
24 May 2018Interview with Jerome Davenport, graffiti artist
View InterviewAustralian graffiti artist Jerome Davenport talks about how he got into street art, the importance of creativity, how art is a form of activism and his inspirations.
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Blog
14 May 2018A golden age for TV is a golden age for activism
View BlogWhen Blue Planet II aired in October 2017, we all knew viewing figures would be high to witness some miraculous journeys through the animal kingdom, and Sir David Attenborough’s enchanting narration. But few could predict the programme’s incredible effect on shaping public opinion towards plastic pollution.
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Blog
23 April 2018Companies should use more sustainable materials in packaging
View BlogIn part D of my gold arts award, I have focussed on the arts issue of un-environmentally friendly packaging used today. Throughout this essay I have vocalised my opinions on this issue, as well as including opinions from industry professionals.
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Blog
23 April 20184Ocean - Saving Our Planet
View Blog“One bracelet. One pound. One year. 250,000+ pounds of trash pulled from the ocean & coastlines in 2017” - 4Ocean
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Interview
17 April 2018Want my job? by comedian Suzi Ruffell
View InterviewWe speak to comedian Suzi Ruffell about getting into comedy, using arts as a platform for activism and her work with Alan Carr. Lauded as ‘a real stand up gem’ by The Guardian, this young independent woman celebrates her working-class roots with a sideways look at the world.
