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I am a… Woman in a Male-Dominated Profession
I am a woman working in a male-dominated profession. The profession doesn’t start off as male-dominated – there are as many female graduates as male. It’s when you look at the top of the profession, its leaders, that you notice…
Read MoreI am a… Mother in a Same-Sex Marriage
I am a mother of one-year old twin girls. I also happen to be in a same-sex marriage, which led to some challenges and obstacles when my daughters were born last year. Currently, in Jersey, when a lesbian couple have…
Read MoreI am a… Member of the Polish Community
I am a member of a Polish community in Jersey. Since my arrival in year 2000 I’ve met many people from different walks of life and cultures. I’ve learnt a whole lot about Jersey history, language and society. I enjoyed…
Read MoreI am a… Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse
I am a survivor of and thriver from child sexual abuse. I am strong. I try every day to be kind. I took the stand as a witness for the prosecution in an historic paedophile trial. I didn’t want to…
Read MoreI am a… Bisexual
I am a bisexual. This is, probably, the most invisible of the “LGBT” (lesbian, gay, bi, trans) identities. With the others, you generally “come out” once and that’s it. For a bisexual it seems like you are coming out with…
Read MoreI am a… New Series in the JEP
This column came about through a discussion with the editor regarding the opinions of some columnists in the Jersey Evening Post that many people from minority groups in the Island find extremely offensive. Although it would be desirable to many…
Read MoreChannel Islands Pride 2019 announced
Channel Islands Pride returns to Jersey for its fifth anniversary with Pride on the Beach
Read MoreLiberate ask Channel Islanders to assist in HIV research project
This World AIDS Day (1 December) Liberate is asking Channel Islanders to assist in a research project that will provide the charity with information about the nature of the work that needs to be done in the Islands to provide more support for those living with HIV/AIDS.
Read MoreBlood ban still in force
Jersey’s blood donation service is open again after it was shut in January due to not meeting national and EU standards. Despite the unit announcing that ”anyone between the ages of 17 and 65, who is fit and well” can…
Read MoreChannel Islands’ Disability Survey
In advance of the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Island Global Research is conducting a survey of Channel Islanders on issues related to disability.
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