Rachel O'Brien

The Anti-Racist demonstrations in August show communities that neutralise hate exist. Against the echoes of imperialism and seething rage on our doorsteps, we showed up and painted a picture of tolerant, accepting communities.

Amnesty UK’s first event, Deconstructing Power, is set to take place in a few weeks, with a lineup of powerful speakers and a range of thought-provoking discussions.

The question before us now is: What can we do? Can we stand by and watch as Afghan women are silenced and subjugated, or will we, as a nation, step up and take meaningful action?