Aisha Al-Janabi

Period poverty is not on lockdown, we speak to Every Month Manchester to find out how they are continuing to support those in need during this crisis

The gender pay gap and equal pay are both important, but it’s also necessary to know the differences between these terms to understand the statistics

Mhairi Finlayson spoke at this years Women in Media conference about being a woman in STEM and how STEM research can be applied in media

The Oscars celebrate thrillers, but are too scared to show a mother’s postpartum experience – it’s time to prepare, celebrate and support mothers

Misogyny is still not considered a hate crime in Greater Manchester, so Misogyny is Hate is still campaigning

Body positivity has had a massive boost from social media and big brands, but is there another way?

Whilst we can order books from the comfort of our home, it’s important to appreciate libraries do so much more for the community

Often pitted as opposites, Chemistry student Aisha Al-Janabi considers whether science is art

Jasmine Taylor, Disability Rep of the Feminist Collective, and Aisha Al-Janabi, Lifestyle Editor, talk to an archivist at GMCDP to learn about disabled people’s activism

Learning to use Mooncups involves some bloody trial and error, Lifestyle Editor Aisha Al-Janabi shares her experience

Aisha Al-Janabi writes an ode to her laptop of five years, as a final send-off

Uplift Manchester is a buddy system to break down barriers preventing students from exercising and encourages empowered movement

Lad culture is intimidating, but the Good Lad Initiative creates a space to discuss the negative impacts and instead consider positive masculinity

Chatting to Kate Foy – Disability Part-Time-Officer – about the importance of plastic straws, accessibility online and beyond

Hatch on Oxford Road is filled with a variety of independent retailers, Aisha Al-Janabi had the opportunity to listen to traders discuss the benefits of Hatch and challenges of being self-employed

Aisha Al-Janabi chats to Emma Frampton, co-founder of Adventure Queens, to find out more about this women’s travel community which aims to encourage women to travel and pursue their dreams

Razor company Billie released their new campaign in summer, along with their #projectbodyhair to remove the stigma and normalise women’s body hair

Social media is addictive, and can be toxic, but is also an accessible platform for artists to share their work – writer Aisha Al-Janabi shares a few of her favourites

Reinforcing that periods are painful can be damaging as this can be a symptom of an underlying condition, such as endometriosis, which can cause a delayed diagnosis writes Aisha Al-Janabi

We know fewer students enjoy going out than ever before, yet Fresher’s Week is still dominated by club-nights and, according to our Lifestyle Editor, that needs to change