Lasting peace requires the establishment of justice, the formation of an independent Palestinian state, and respect for the national sovereignty of the Palestinian people, writes NAVID SHOMALI
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Abuse and impunity in the British armed forces: a soldier’s story
As a victim of violent abuse in the army, I know all too well how long the effects last. We need to start facing the problem honestly, openly and fearlessly, writes GARETH FESSEY
The West’s dangerous pesticide dumping in Africa is threatening biodiversity, population health and food sovereignty, argues ROGER McKENZIE
There is no substitute for hard work and on-the-ground organising when it comes to defeating the hard right, argues JOAO FELIX
EDDIE DEMPSEY explains why the RMT is calling for urgent action against assaults on staff and passengers on our public transport system
KELLIE O’DOWD reports on an event to highlight the GMB sisterhood
The Scottish labour movement’s rejection of the Supreme Court ruling on sex-based rights jeopardises not only the credibility of the unions but also poses legal risks and opens the door to far-right reaction, warns JANE McLENACHAN
THERE is an underbelly of sexual abuse in this society. It happens in schools, coaching environments, the church — you name it. The armed forces, too, are a playground for sadistic abusers.
Two-thirds of women in the army have experienced bullying, harassment or sexual abuse during their time in the forces, and 10 per cent of female child recruits are now sexually assaulted by their colleagues. According to anecdotal evidence, those proportions are similar for boys.
It’s the dirty little secret that everybody in those institutions knows about. Of course, they don’t want to admit it, so lawsuits take place behind the scenes, compensation deals are made, and the public never hears about it.
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