Advancing Marginalised Narratives
A platform for new writers, researchers and campaigners
The Platform is a comment site offering a space for critical and creative global exchange – to understand ourselves and the world we live in. We want to give our international community of writers the stage to engage with a readership and define the issues that matter through original and quality journalism.
We believe that everyone has the right to an opinion, and we aim to promote an online space of empowerment. We want to champion ethical campaigns, bring minority affairs and insights to the forefront, and celebrate invigorating commentary on the diverse spectrum of arts and culture.
Writers range from young to mature commentators who include among them leading academics, specialists, journalists and politicians, along with insightful contributions from up-and-coming writers, generating a rich exchange of ideas.
We publish an array of written treasures including in-depth analysis, shorter features and round-ups, and occasionally, poetry and photo galleries.
If you’d like to submit a piece, please read our writers’ guidelines here: http://www.the-platform.org.uk/writers-guidelines/.
Follow Us
Twitter: @YourPlatformUK
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theplatformblog
LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/1mM4Xu6
What We Believe
Objectives
Providing regular commentary and analysis on politics, world, society, arts and spirituality
Working together with writers to nurture talent and creativity
Seeking strong analysis from expert writers at specialist and grassroots levels
Unravelling global issues through global voices
Presenting unheard views and stories from local, minority, and faith-based communities
Showcasing faces, places, campaigns, arts, films and culture on the fringe
Values
Striving for a free press
A commitment to working with writers to nurture and develop their skills
Transparency and integrity both within the organisation and in our online coverage of news and events
Encouraging humanity, equality, diversity and sustainability through coverage
Covering and celebrating culture beyond traditional media
A commitment to innovation in both online and citizen journalism
Meet the Team
Editors-in-Chief
Zainab Rahim and L Amatullah
Contact: editor@the-platform.org.uk
Politics & Society
Editors: Fatima Jichi (Legal), Shireen Hilmi (Health), Raashid Riza (Politics)
Contact: politics@the-platform.org.uk
Spirituality
Editor: Sharaiz Chaudhry
Contact: spirituality@the-platform.org.uk
World
Editor: Tijen Horoz
US Editor: Theodora Danylevich
Contact: world@the-platform.org.uk
Culture
Editors: Louis Bayman (Film) and Taslima Begum
Contact: culture@the-platform.org.uk
Editorials Manager
A W Khan
Editorial Assistants
Samia Gundkalli
Umar Ali
Picture Editor
Anja McLoughlin
Social Media Team
Leila Alrayes
Noor Rahim
Copy Editors
Elizabeth Skinner
Farah Fayyaz
Fatimah Ramzy
Hussain Abdullah
Joshua Williams
Saadia Ghazi
Samera Hassan
Sarah Williams
Uzma Ali
Support
Eyad Abuali
S U Ahmad
For comments, suggestions and to become a writer for us, please send an email to editor@the-platform.org.uk, with ‘new writer’ in the subject heading. Please see our writers’ guidelines page. Thank you.
The views expressed within the content of The Platform are solely those of the authors and contributors, and do not necessarily reflect the official position of The Platform.
Co-Founders of The Platform: Zainab Rahim, L Amatullah and Mujibul Islam