Gaza protestors across Scotland are waiting to know if they'll be prosecuted as terrorists – a photo essay

“Photographer Rayna Carruthers has been documenting pro-Palestine protests in Scotland for two years, particularly in recent months, following the proscription of Palestine Action by the UK Government.”

The Ferret


As Syria Rebuilds, Syrian Women Share their Hopes, Fears, and Dreams

“With the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, and the emergence of a new transition government led by the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, concerns about women’s rights and their role in rebuilding Syria have grown.”

More To Her Story


Syrian Refugee Women Sustain Lebanon’s Agriculture Amid Growing Uncertainty

“By the shores of Damour, the salty tang of the sea mingles with the earthy scent of cucumber plants. Inside a humid greenhouse, Munira* bends over tangled vines, pruning dead leaves alongside her sister, Ward. The distant roar of engines breaks the fragile quiet.”

More To Her Story



Anti-war protests: a year in pictures

“In October 2023, pro-Palestinian and anti-war protests began to take place in Edinburgh and Glasgow, in response to Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza following the 7 October attacks by Hamas.”

The Ferret

While We Wait: The stories of seven refugees waiting to restart their lives

“The women in this series are refugees who have fled war and found themselves in Jordan, waiting for resettlement to Europe or North America…”

Lacuna Magazine


“The pain is not forgotten”: Edinburgh Vigil for the Third Anniversary of the Invasion of Ukraine

“On 24 February, Edinburgh mourned the third anniversary since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.”

The Student