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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12 April 2019
Sadiq Kahn silent on anti-begging Tube announcements 'dehumanising' the homeless
‘We still want a response from Sadiq,’ says Georgia Elander, the campaigner petitioning against the announcements
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8 May 2019 – 12 May 2019
Friday Night Love Poem at The Brighton Fringe
"So if Matt and I have officially had sex then why does it still hurt? I still don’t get what’s so amazing about it, how can women even come from it - when is that supposed to happen?"
Friday Night Love Poem, written by Natalia Knowlton, tells a trio of poignant coming of age stories about virginity, pleasure, and identity as three young women discover sexual empowerment for the first time. This brand new play looks at the challenges girls face when they begin exploring their sexuality in a world fuelled by stigma, bad sex education, and internet porn.
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21 March 2019
Interview with Jim Graver, Big Issue
Jim talks about his 23 years at The Big Issue, its growth and expansion, and his views on eradicating homelessness
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15 March 2019
Brexit’s like a box of chocolates...
Theresa May’s deal has been voted down again. Now here’s an analogy we can all get behind
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14 March 2019
15 Steps To Save The Planet
Climate change. What really is it and what can we do to help?
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4 March 2019
“There is no planet B”
I speak to one of the thousands of students who switched assemblies for actions on 15 February
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25 February 2019
Taking a bite out of social convention
A way to change homelessness for good, together
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21 February 2019
What are you doing to make a difference in the world?
With so many big issues currently unfolding in the world, it can seem a little overwhelming and you might be left wondering what you can do.
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21 February 2019
We’re the leaders of the future: The 16 year old homeless drive organiser
“We are doing this to feed the homeless, not to feed egos.”
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21 February 2019
Climate Change stories - Emily Jones, age 15
Emily Jones went on strike from school this Friday. Here's why...
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17 February 2019
Nationwide student strike for climate – in pictures
Voice caught up with the march in London on Friday as thousands of students ditched classes to protest political inaction over climate change
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17 February 2019
Students demand radical climate action in nationwide strike
Thousands of young people take the day off school to protest political inaction over global warming
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28 January 2019
Interview: Love Music Hate Racism
We speak to anti-racist campaigner Zak Cochrane, who also helps coordinate the Love Music Hate Racism campaign
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3 January 2019
Interview: 'Idiot' artist burns his fine art degree, calls it art!
Devonshire artist Tom Stockley, aka t.s. idiot, burnt his fine art degree and often wears a turkey hat. But he's no fool, that's for sure...
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30 November 2018
Accessibility and the theatre: what’s the problem?
For some of us, going to the theatre is an enjoyable experience, and the only thing we have to worry about is the quality of the performance. However, members of the audience who are D/deaf or disabled can't even be guaranteed their needs will be accommodated.
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9 October 2018
Working with refugees - Interview with writer Alexandros Plasatis
We catch up with Alexandros Plasatis, an immigrant ethnographer who writes fiction in English, his second language, and recently completed a project for Writing East Midlands working with refugees and asylum seekers.
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5 October 2018
Interview with activist artist Dion Kitson
We catch up with artist Dion Kitson, an international British artist with a political message in his fine art.
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17 September 2018
Five tips for using art to change the world from activist theatre troupe BP or Not BP?
Thinking of using art and creativity to make the world a better place? Here are a few tips from Danny of BP or Not BP? to get you started.