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Sophia Akram

Akram

Akram is a researcher and communications professional with a special interest in human rights particularly across the Middle East and Asia.

In Clapham Common this summer, dabke dance gatherings offered a vibrant and unifying expression of Palestinian resilience amid Israel's ongoing war on Gaza

12 September, 2024

In-depth: The women-led protest movement left an indelible mark on Iranian society. But what does the future hold with reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as president?

04 September, 2024

In-depth: As technology evolves, it's supposed to level the playing field - but could it be excluding women in the Middle East even more?

17 July, 2024

With access to personal data and no oversight, Prevent is targeting Muslims opposing Israel's war on Gaza, with lifelong consequences, writes Sophia Akram.

29 February, 2024

An exhibition at London’s P21 gallery aims to reclaim narratives around Palestine and its people, celebrating the country's rich culture and art.

08 February, 2024

Despite government crackdown, hundreds of thousands of protesters have marched across the UK to highlight Israel's apartheid and occupation. The New Arab spoke to some protestors to find out what it's like to be pro-Palestinian in the UK in 2023.

16 October, 2023

In-depth: As protests continue across Iran following Mahsa Amini's death, an independent tribunal found that the regime committed crimes against humanity against demonstrators in 2019, and cautions that history should not be allowed to repeat itself.

04 October, 2022

The New Arab Meets: Nazir Afzal, whose tireless work as both a public prosecutor and a prominent activist against gender-based violence has been invaluable in helping shed light on the depth and breadth of the problem in the UK and beyond.

06 May, 2022

Arabs in the UK series: Despite being largely neglected by mainstream political consciousness, Arabs in the UK contribute to political life in a variety of ways. The New Arab speaks with six politically active citizens about their experiences.

28 January, 2022

In-depth: The Baha'i community in Iran is no stranger to institutionalised discrimination, but under new hardliner President Raisi, land confiscations, imprisonment, and hate crime incitement against the community have escalated.

24 January, 2022