Tag: Inclusion
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Foreign medics shunning NHS amid anti-migrant rhetoric, warns top doctor
Growing concern: anti-migrant rhetoric stalls recruitment of foreign medics The head of Britain’s medical profession has issued a stark warning: anti-migrant rhetoric and a perception of a hostile workplace are driving foreign doctors and nurses away from the National Health Service. With the NHS already stretched to breaking point, experts warn that the retreat of…
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Sydney’s Jewish Community Faces the Next Chapter After Bondi Attack
One Week Post-Attack: A City’s Reflection As Sydney marks one week since the antisemitic attack in Bondi, the city is wrestling not only with what happened but what comes next. The incident, which targeted a Jewish community space during a time of normalcy, has sent ripples through Sydney’s diverse landscape. For many, the immediate aftermath…
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International Migrants Day: A Message from the Secretary-General
Migration as a Catalyst for Progress International Migrants Day offers a critical moment to reflect on how migration shapes economies, cultures, and shared futures. The Secretary-General emphasizes that migration, when well-governed, is a powerful driver of progress. It lifts economies by expanding labor markets, innovation, and productivity, while also enriching communities through the exchange of…
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Understanding Modern Antisemitism in Australia: Insights from the Jewish Community
Introduction: A rising concern in everyday life In recent years, many members of Australia’s Jewish communities have voiced alarm over a rise in antisemitism. While dramatic incidents grab headlines, community leaders say the more insidious threat lies in the normalization of hostile attitudes and everyday microaggressions that go unchecked. This article gathers perspectives from rabbis,…
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Disabled People’s Right to Love: A Powerful Call to Action
Introduction: A Call That Cannot Be Silenced “Everyone is entitled to be in a relationship.” The phrase sits at the heart of a courageous new film that shines a light on the intimate lives and agency of people with disabilities. It is not simply a romance story; it is a rallying cry for autonomy, dignity,…
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MMUST Disability Mainstreaming Committee Elevates Inclusion Efforts Across the University
MMUST Deepens Commitment to Inclusive Education Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) is accelerating its drive toward a fully inclusive campus. Over the course of 20th and 21st November, 2025, MMUST’s Disability Mainstreaming Committee, operating under the Directorate of Students, embarked on a series of capacity-building activities designed to strengthen its ability to…
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UK Charity Amplifies Voices: Original Music by People Living with Dementia at Glyndebourne
Preserving Voice, Inspiring Hope In a landmark collaboration between psychology, music therapy, and performance art, a UK charity is recording original music created by people living with dementia. The project, staged at the famed Glyndebourne opera house, transforms the stage once graced by opera legends into a space where memory, creativity, and voice converge. The…
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MMUST Disability Mainstreaming Committee Expands Expertise to Champion Inclusive Access
MMUST strengthens its commitment to inclusion Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) is advancing its mission to create a fully inclusive campus environment. On 20th and 21st November 2025, the University’s Disability Mainstreaming Committee, operating under the Directorate of Student Support Services, convened a critical training and knowledge-sharing event. The goal was to…
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Redefining Masculinity in Workplaces: Toward Safer, More Inclusive Leadership
Rethinking Masculinity: The Shift in Modern Workplaces Masculinity, once tied to stoicism and traditional power dynamics, is being redefined in many workplaces. Leaders and teams are recognizing that psychological safety and inclusive cultures depend on a broader, healthier model of masculinity—one that values empathy, accountability, and collaboration as much as drive and results. This shift…
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New Insights into Face Blindness: What Prosopagnosia Reveals About Human Recognition
Understanding Face Blindness: Why Prosopagnosia Matters For most people, recognizing a familiar face happens in the blink of an eye. But for individuals with developmental prosopagnosia, or face blindness, that automatic ability does not work the same way. Researchers have long sought to understand how the brain differentiates faces from other objects and how some…