Charities

In an era where digital platforms influence public debate and opinion, social media has become both a lifeline and a battleground, especially for LGBTQIA+ and other minority groups. As online spaces amplify voices and support movements, they also expose users to harassment, misinformation, targeted attacks, and increasing online and real-life risks. As discussions about free speech and accountability grow more complex, we face a crucial question: how can we protect the right to express oneself without compromising safety and the fundamental rights of others?

In history, much of what we know comes from books, written accounts, and all that we are taught at school. A type of collection narration that is frequently repeated and perpetuated in society, one that often changes, even ignores specific groups, whether in a bid to protect the legacies of historical figures or to shift the narrative to suit a particular perspective or worldview. Much of what we know is influenced by those who tell the stories, those who share the facts, and those who pass down heritage through the generations. Many cultures have long portrayed an image of heteronormative, white and male-centric history; however, thousands of years of cultures, countries and civilisations have meant that the stories and accomplishments are often being ignored or overlooked, facts are being omitted about important figures, or they are simply becoming forgotten in history. Let us explore how history has been rebranded in some cases, why representation is important, and how it has changed over the years.

Marriage, for many, is an essential part of the life experience, forming the bedrock of their faith, representing a deep level of commitment, and symbolising their union to the world. Over the centuries, the concept of marriage and unions has shifted from something that was once more a personal commitment to now something performed in a more faith-based setting, with people making a public declaration before friends, family, and God. Traditionally, marriage was only seen as a union between a man and a woman; however, as more countries globally recognise same-sex marriage and many major denominations slowly change their positions, let us explore the history of marriage, what it looks like today, and what it might look like in the future.