Latest articles by Niamh McCollum
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Help use technology as a force for change at this year's Cogx festivalNext week the world's most innovative tech festival is going virtual and, trust us, you don't want to miss it...
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People from ethnic minorities face higher risk of dying from coronavirus'This pandemic has exposed huge disparities in the health of our nation'
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'I spoke to my ex over Zoom and now my head's in the shed'Apparently one in three of us have heard from an ex during lockdown. Niamh McCollum has. Her heart was broken a year ago and now she's dazed and confused. Here's what happened when she caught up with her Zoom-bothering ex
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Periods don’t stop for a pandemic, which is why hygiene kits are essentialAs young women struggle with severe shortages and price hikes, period poverty is spiking under lockdown. On World Menstrual Health Day, we look at why receiving a period pack will transform the ability of girls to manage their periods safely and with dignity
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'Lockdown has acted as trigger for relapse': Coping with an addiction during the pandemicLiving with alcohol or drug issues during this time is especially tough with social isolation, cuts in support services and Covid anxiety proving to be tipping points for many. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Tony Rao offers a six-point action plan for those who are struggling
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Calling all work-from-homers: donate the price of your daily coffee to help the homelessHas the absence of office-related coffee runs, overpriced sandwiches and train tickets spared you a few extra quid? Then join Shelter's 'Work for Home' initiative and help keep a safe roof over the heads of those in need
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'I'm a key worker on the brink of homelessness'Report There are 7.1 million key workers in the UK risking their lives every day, yet many are barely earning enough to keep a roof over their heads. Wendy, a care worker living in a hostel with her 11-year-old, explains how the system has let her down
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Bag designer items from celebrities at this virtual car boot saleForget your family Zoom quiz, the #SheInspiresMe car boot sale in aid of Women For Women International is the virtual event to get excited about
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COVID-19 Global Diaries: 'Why I'm helping the hardest hit - the homeless and low-income families'Report Elisa Khong is a Malaysian philanthropist and she's determined to fight back with incredible acts of giving
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Why it's time to talk about how women are more affected by the fallout of Covid-19From frontline female workers and carers to women at risk of domestic violence and homelessness, the impact of Covid-19 is having a devastating effect. Here's what you can do to protect yourself and help women bearing the brunt of it
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COVID-19 Global Diaries: 'We're fashion designers making PPE for frontliners'Report In the Czech Republic and Malaysia two fashion designers are sewing their way to saving lives
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COVID-19 Global Diaries: 'I'm a scientist fighting a pandemic of confusion and fear'Report In Malaysia Dr Chai Lay Ching works hard to bring information and science-backed solutions to help the fight against the virus
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Moved back with the parents for lockdown? A family coach tells you how to keep coolA family lockdown is just as intense as it sounds, and Marie Claire's Niamh McCollum is living it. So she called on Lorraine Thomas for expert tips for getting through the next few weeks or months (relatively) unscathed
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James McAvoy has donated £275,000 to urgent appeal for NHS protective gearThe actor's donation takes total raised to over £400,000 for purchase of more masks, gloves and visors
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Sarrah Nomanbhoy: 'We need to amplify the voices of those who aren't being heard'Next in our Women Who Win series is Sarrah Nomanbhoy, founder of Marhub International, an organization that uses Messenger from Facebook through its chat bot ‘Mona’ to help forced migrants rebuild their lives
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Irish women call for over-the-internet abortions amidst coronavirus travel banWith the EU’s 30-day travel ban set to limit access to abortion, activists are fighting for the legalisation of abortion telemedicine
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Meet the sisters fighting to end sexual harassment on Britain's streetsInspired by the passing of a new law to make street harassment illegal in France, Maya and Gemma Tutton founded the Our Streets Now campaign to collect stories from the women who have been degraded in public
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Pop-up postboxes are allowing us to send heartwarming letters to new mums across the UKThe post boxes are part of a national campaign to raise awareness of perinatal mental health
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The eight women we're celebrating on International Women's Day 2020Last year's Marie Claire Future Shapers Awards saw us recognise the work of some of the UK's most innovative female game changers, so we decided to ask them what women they'll be lifting up in 2020
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Five weird and wonderful charity fitness challenges to sign up for this yearWhy raise just your heart rate when you can raise money for a great cause, too?
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It's 50 years since the Women's Liberation Movement, so what's changed?Opinion Half a century ago today, hundreds of fed-up, badass women united to write down their seven basic demands for gender equality. So in the lead up to International Women's Day, we're taking a look at how far we've come
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Five things you need to know about the new Audi e-tronAvailable in two models, Audi's first fully electric car is an effortless blend of luxury and sustainability - making it the perfect ride for A-listers' arrival to the 2020 Brit Awards
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The number of domestic violence deaths in the UK hits a shocking 14-year highWith new stats revealing the number of women killed by a partner or ex has risen by a third, charities are calling for Government action on guaranteeing safe places for women fleeing domestic abuse
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'There are so many outstanding women in science not getting the recognition they deserve'On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we place a spotlight on Physicist Dr Jess Wade, 30, who takes time out of her day job to edit the Wikipedia profiles of unknown female scientists for all to see
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First ever same-sex wedding takes place in Northern Ireland'We didn't set out to make history - we just fell in love'
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Why are we still so fixated on what powerful women are wearing?Opinion Niamh McCollum is so over this
