InterCardiff logo
InterCardiff logo
  • Global city
    Global city

    Sichuan street food stall draws crowds at Cardiff markets

    K-Pop dance explosion in Cardiff: From fans to performers

    The loneliness of Ramadan for Muslims far from home

  • Science & environment
    Science & environment

    Cardiff Bay’s water pollution is threatening tourism and businesses

    Britain’s Butterfly Crisis: Saving Butterflies Now

    Campaigners urge Welsh government to stop funding animal experiment

  • Politics & social justice
    Politics & social justice

    The Debrief Podcast

    The Road Not Taken Podcast

    Welsh filmmaker retells miners’ strike story through a new perspective

  • Business & Culture
    Business & Culture

    Art on Wheels: A Cardiff Artist’s Fluid Creative Space

    Wales’ first Black Music Awards to celebrate representation and legacy

    Cardiff buskers say bands using amplifiers are a public menace  

  • Sport & health
    Sport & health

    The Oddball Podcast: Episode 2

    Conquer challenges: Six events to test your limits in 2025

    Unhealthy foods will be restricted from checkouts at supermarket in Welsh

  • About

Human rights

The women march through Cardiff to make their pain heard

Jingyi Ji·
Sport & health
·27 March 2025
This week is the end of Endometriosis Action Month. InterCardiff talks to some women who suffer from this disease to learn about their experience.

It is not over: The tainted history of slavery in Wales

Mary Shar·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
Welsh slave owning past has resurfaced as descendants uncover their ancestors' deep ties. So is it time for Wales to reckon with its past?

Welsh actor spotlights credit crisis: Welsh agency calls for Fair Banking

Mengfei Zhou·
Politics & social justice
·20 March 2025
Michael Sheen highlights the debt crisis for low incomes. A Welsh financial institution explains why it's time for the Fair Banking Act now.

Wales-Ukraine: A rich connection in history, art, and poetry

Joshua Mulford·
Business & Culture
·13 March 2025
The 'Welsh-Ukraine Poetry Event' celebrated the connection between the two countries. But what cultural similarities do both countries have?

The award-winning scheme breaking down barriers to Welsh public life

Olivia Crawford·
Politics & social justice
·13 March 2025
The government has announced new funding for a trailblazing mentorship programme for women and minority groups.

Welsh poet documents Gazans’ struggle for solidarity

Yiqun Gu·
Politics & social justice
·13 March 2025
Patrick Jones travelled to Palestine, where he witnessed people living under occupation. His poems capture the experiences and sorrows of Palestinians.

Why are Cardiff’s pro-Palestine activists boycotting Barclays bank?

Olivia Crawford·
Politics & social justice
·7 March 2025
Campaigners are also boycotting Tesco Bank which uses Barclays infrastructure for its personal banking services.

Two years on: Greeks unite in Cardiff fighting for justice

Joshua Mulford·
Politics & social justice
·6 March 2025
To mark two years since Greece’s deadliest train crash met with allegations of a government coverup. How are Greek communities fighting for justice?

Silent struggles of LGBT+ asylum seekers in Cardiff

Advait Gangawanwale·
Politics & social justice
·6 March 2025
Persian LGBT+ Asylum Seekers are having a meet-up in Cardiff next week. How hard is it being an LGBT+ asylum seeker in Cardiff?

Green Transition Challenges: “Council wants new cars, but no work for us”

Yu Qiu·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
Cardiff government is pushing taxi drivers to switch to electric vehicles. Is Cardiff’s green transport scheme truly benefiting taxi drivers?

No bruises, no crime? The hidden reality of coercive control

Mengxi·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
A recent case in Wales reignites fears that many still overlook coercive control as a crime. Could this be a turning point?

Cardiff’s 1st ‘Warm Homes and Cost of Living’ Forum was held in Splott Community

Mengfei Zhou·
Politics & social justice
·16 December 2024
Acorn members and council cabinets discuss empty property tax and winter fuel support scheme to address the cost-of-living crisis

Cardiff choir raises funds for humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Chenyu Zou·
Politics & social justice
·13 December 2024
The choir has raised over£9000 through a series of musical events to support freedom and peace in Gaza, turning passion for music into activism.

Volunteers with learning disabilities find community in cleanliness drives

Arna Chatterjee·
Science & environment
·6 December 2024
Voluntary group in Canton gives space to everyone to feel involved with the local community through litter picking efforts.

Grand opening of Wales’ first Ukrainian library in Cardiff city centre 

Jingyi Ji·
Business & Culture
·6 December 2024
Cardiff's new Ukrainian Library provides refugees in Wales with a place to experience the culture of their homeland. 

Cardiff Christmas market struggles with inflation and online competition

Mengxi·
Business & Culture
·5 December 2024
High inflation and online shopping challenge Cardiff’s Christmas Market, leaving traders finding creative ways to attract cautious consumers.

New neurodiverse-friendly kitchen opens: An inclusive space for all

Shrishti Poddar·
Business & Culture
·22 November 2024
The newly opened kitchen at Llanrumney Hub is offering an inclusive space with tailored activities, for all residents and community members.

Crowds gathered in Queen Street to march for the Palestinian conflict

Jingyi Ji·
Politics & social justice
·22 November 2024
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensified, people in Cardiff who care about the situation in Palestine organized a peaceful march, a scholar gave a speech.

Cardiff Canton Property Surge: How Should Residents Respond?

Mengxi·
Business & Culture
·15 November 2024
The value of real estate in the Canton area of Cardiff has continued to rise since 2017.

Cardiff wins bid to host Europe’s largest sporting LGBTQ+ event

Prithika Vinod·
Sport & health
·2 May 2024
EuroGames 2027 is coming to Cardiff, bringing Europe's best LGBTQ+ sports teams to the city. What does this mean for the queer community in Cardiff?

Toilet Trouble Hits Cardiff: “finding relief is a nightmare”

Shunying Liao·
Politics & social justice
·7 March 2024
It's really hard to find a public toilet in Cardiff. How is the lack of toilets in the city challenging everyday life for people?

Celebrating women: the incredible Welsh of the past and present

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Global city
·7 March 2024
Wales is home to a number of inspiring women who redefined history across the fields of education, sport, business, science and politics.

A great way to learn about LGBTQ+ : Visit the LGBTQ+ History Museum

Zihan Sun·
Uncategorised
·15 February 2024
February serves as LGBT history month, so tracing LGBT history, why has it become more important in the millennial generation.

Climate justice campaign: calling for mobilisation across Wales

Xuejiao Luo·
Politics & social justice
·11 December 2023
Workers and activists in Wales rally for climate justice, demanding a fair transition to sustainable practices for workers and the environment.

Local community raises funds for Gaza at Cardiff Mosque

Prithika Vinod·
Global city
·4 December 2023
Cathays' Dar Ul Isra mosque blends festivity with fundraising, featuring food stalls, music, and movie screenings.

Crowds meet to support Palestine: Striving for the lasting peace.

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Politics & social justice
·2 December 2023
Peace activists and a large mob gather at the Central Square for a peace rally in hopes of seeking justice for the war-affected in Palestine.

Welsh charity calls for raising support for growing unpaid carer population

Prithika Vinod·
Politics & social justice
·27 November 2023
Carers Wales talked at the Senedd last week, submitting petitions and conducting online support sessions for thousands of unpaid carers in Wales.  

Siege of the Isles podcast: Irish stories behind the films

Sagar, Shaurya, Éanna Macaoidh and Lingbing Li·
Politics & social justice
·2 May 2023
Welcome to the Siege of the Isles podcast, where we explore through the lens of the film the fascinating conflicts that have shaped Ireland’s history.

Welsh fire risk: Why don’t we have the same protection as England?

Yuxin Zu·
Politics & social justice
·9 March 2023
The Grenfell disaster led to changes in English law, now Welsh campaigners want to provide the same protections for people living in high-rise buildings.

Seven excellent Welsh women contribute to peace and globalization

Lingbing Li·
Global city
·7 March 2023
The aim of the IWD 2023 EmbraceEquity campaign theme, we spotlight influential women in Wales who are supporting equality and connecting the world.

“We are being disrespected” new nurses say it’s time to leave

Lingbing Li·
Politics & social justice
·23 February 2023
Nurses are turning away from the NHS not only for low pay, but a feeling that they aren’t getting the respect, especially from the Welsh Government.

Period Poverty: Socks and toilet paper become alternatives as cost of living rises

Shaurya·
Politics & social justice
·16 February 2023
As the Welsh government announced 'Period Proud Wales' action plan, campaigners say the situation has turned worse.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Cardiff campaigners stand up to make a difference

Lingbing Li·
Global city
·16 February 2023
International students and charities in the city are working together to help those affected by the earthquake that has killed over 40,000 people.

The intersection of LGBTQ+ with other protected identities needs attention

Lingbing Li·
Politics & social justice
·9 February 2023
Intersecting identities were highlighted in Wales during LGBTQ+ history month. Why is the next frontier for promoting equality?

What can Wales learn from Finland in preventing homelessness?

Sagar, Yuxin Zu and Renu Thapa·
Politics & social justice
·16 December 2022
Finland has seen significant progress in putting an end to homelessness, what can Wales learn from it?
Are you supportig nurses'strike?

Are you supporting nurses’ strike?

Lingbing Li·
Sport & health
·11 November 2022
When hospitals' waiting lists become longer, Britain's nurses are feeling burned out. But the biggest issue is that they are now struggling to make ends meet.

“Working people can’t afford to live”: Cardiff workers protest P&O crisis

Oojal Kour·
Politics & social justice
·31 March 2022
Cardiff unions and pressure groups stand in solidarity with 800 workers who were mass sacked by British shipping company P&O Ferries.

Black Lives Matter protests get a place in Welsh history with Cardiff museum

Oojal Kour·
Politics & social justice
·24 March 2022
This Black History Month, how is the National Museum of Wales trying to keep the Black Lives Matter movement alive?

To ban or not to ban: Church leaders divided over making conversion therapy illegal

Oojal Kour·
Politics & social justice
·17 March 2022
As the UK Government's proposal to ban conversion therapy splits churches, what do Cardiff's priests have to say about it?

Women’s Day protest: outcry over the UK’s legal system disadvantaging women

Chaoyan Zhang·
Politics & social justice
·10 March 2022
Many victims of domestic and sexual abuse, are unfairly criminalized when they report to the police, say campaigners
sign language

Hearing problems: why NHS needs to do more for deaf people

Oojal Kour·
Sport & health
·10 March 2022
Two-thirds of hearing impaired people in the UK don't have an accessible way of contacting their GP. What challenges do they face in Cardiff?

Ex Hong Kong politician is now helping immigrants in Wales

Ka Long Tung·
Politics & social justice
·10 March 2022
Valerie Wong fled Hong Kong last November and she now helps people from Hong Kong to adapt and settle down in Wales, but what's her story?

Campaigners work with independent businesses to increase wages

Jingyuan Chen·
Politics & social justice
·3 March 2022
To cope with the rising cost of living, campaigners are cooperating with businesses to make the payments fit employees' everyday needs better.

Cardiff street art: a diverse mix of culture, storytelling and inclusivity

Oojal Kour·
Business & Culture
·17 February 2022
From pink dragons to Persian poetry, take a walk through Cardiff's street art that brings stories from around the city to life.
Grafitti-hair-salon-LGBT

Cardiff needs more LGBTQ+ friendly hairdressers, says salon owner

Oojal Kour·
Politics & social justice
·10 December 2021
A gender-neutral hair salon in Cardiff is advocating for more queer-inclusive hairdressing spaces around the country.

“AIDS is not a death sentence anymore”: HIV campaigners come together to share their experience on World AIDS Day

Oojal Kour·
Sport & health
·3 December 2021
A memorial service was held at Cardiff University Park Place on World AIDS Day to commemorate the lives that were lost to HIV/AIDS. 

HIV: Wales Testing Week aims to encourage people to get tested

Ka Long Tung·
Politics & social justice
·19 November 2021
Two campaigners believed the society has to remove the stigma against HIV and the government must do more to stop the transmission.

Should portraits and statues of controversial historical figures be taken down?

Roohi Mariam Peter·
Politics & social justice
·5 November 2021
People in Cardiff have different perspectives on statues and portraits of historical figures being removed.

Should working women in the UK receive paid period leaves?

Oojal Kour·
Sport & health
·5 November 2021
The Welsh Government aims to normalise menstrual hygiene in workplaces by 2026. We asked women in Cardiff how they feel about paid period leaves, and what the government could do better.

Racism in Capital: University Students from Cardiff highlight a “Culture of Discrimination”

Archita Joshi·
Politics & social justice
·6 May 2021
Cardiff University has the third-highest number of reported cases in incidences of racism. However, the actual incidents could be higher as not every incident is reported.

Ghost of the British Empire: The errors that never makes it to textbooks.

Archita Joshi·
Politics & social justice
·23 April 2021
The sun never sets on the British empire – but then why are Britons made to stay in the dark...

Policing bill: “No justice, no peace!”

Prerana Bandi·
Politics & social justice
·18 March 2021
Protesters gathered outside the South Wales Police station in Cardiff Bay at 6pm on Monday to voice their concerns over the safety of women, police brutality and the much debated policing bill that is set to be voted upon in the coming days.

Catcalling: how women are taking back control

Scarlet Charles·
Politics & social justice
·11 March 2021
A recent study has found that 97% of UK women have experienced sexual harassment in public. How are women in Cardiff standing up?

Wales’ new blood donation rules are not ensuring full equality, according to LGBT+ activists

Elin Wyn·
Science & environment
·18 December 2020
Activists are calling for further changes to blood donation rules in Wales.
racism gypsies Romany

Eliminating discrimination: the Romani artists fighting racism

ArtemisGiannakopoulou·
Politics & social justice
·21 March 2019
Romanis and travelers have a long history in UK. They remind us how their art and culture fights racism.

Roma: a woman’s magnificent and empowering journey

Swathi Subhash Nair·
Business & Culture
·21 March 2019
March is Women's History Month. Let's celebrate films that feature strong women, like Alfonso Cuarón's 'Roma'.

Activists protest for Kurdish rights inside BBC Wales

Kent Kitabatake·
Politics & social justice
·14 March 2019
Activists hunger-striked outside the National Assembly and inside the BBC Wales. Is this newsworthy enough for BBC to report or not?

Free sanitary products will be provided in all Welsh hospitals

Yudan Li·
Sport & health
·14 March 2019
The Welsh government announced that free sanitary products will be provided in hospitals, how this decision will benefit women in Cardiff?
A sign reading "My Body. My Choice." at a rally for abortion rights

The fight for abortion rights: ‘It’s not just about women who don’t want babies’

Hannah Robertson·
Politics & social justice
·14 March 2019
Women's International Day celebrated women's rights achievements, but women in Northern Ireland highlighted their lack of abortion rights.

Under the wire: a narrative of bearing witness to the stories of people

Steven Poole·
Politics & social justice
·14 March 2019
This powerful documentary recounts how journalist Marie Colvin, fatally, told the world of atrocities in Syria.

‘The fight continues’: Cardiff’s women protest unequal pay and sexual violence

Vinayak Shanker Sharma·
Politics & social justice
·9 March 2019
Cardiffian women gather in ‘joyful militancy’ on International Women’s Day against rising sexual crimes and gendered austerity

International Women’s Day: ‘Balance for better’ to improve self-esteem

Tianqi Jiang·
Politics & social justice
·7 March 2019
Ahead of International Women's Day (IWD) this year, feminists are calling for more females to be granted leadership positions.
LGBT History Month

‘I’m everything my government hates’: the LGBTQ fight for the future

Christian S. Phelps·
Politics & social justice
·28 February 2019
LGBT History Month is coming to an end. How can the community and its supporters expand their efforts so that no one is left behind?

‘The most vulnerable and desperate people are destitute asylum seekers’

Hannah Robertson·
Politics & social justice
·28 February 2019
One network of Cardiff organisations is working to address homelessness among asylum seekers.

The new Barbie in a wheelchair: a face for children with disabilities

Yudan Li·
Politics & social justice
·21 February 2019
A new Barbie will represent children with disabilities. But how much can it really improve kids' wellbeing?

‘To live longer is not important’: Kurdish hunger striker visited by Syrian leader

Hannah Liddle·
Global city
·21 February 2019
A Syrian diplomat arrived in Newport to express solidarity with Kurdish activists Imam Sis, who has passed 67 days of his hunger strike.

Celebrating the year of indigenous languages

Swathi Subhash Nair·
Global city
·21 February 2019
UNESCO is celebrating International Mother Language Day 2019 and paving a way for indigeneous languages this year.

Human rights activists: ‘We are at war with this hostile environment’

Hannah Liddle·
Politics & social justice
·21 February 2019
Hostile environment policies are targeting those without the right to remain in the UK, how is this affecting those in Cardiff?

From depression to hope: An asylum seeker’s experiences in Cardiff

samjtwestlake·
Politics & social justice
·18 February 2019
What is it like to seek asylum in Cardiff? One individual's struggle sheds light on what the Space4U charity is doing to help.

Police clash with Kurdish activists in Newport

Hannah Liddle·
Politics & social justice
·15 February 2019
Injuries reported after Kurdish marchers clashed with police with half a mile remaining in their four-day walk from London.

A Cardiff Uni ex-staff member fights deportations

ArtemisGiannakopoulou·
Politics & social justice
·14 February 2019
Britains biggest battle for the demolition of detention centres and unlawful “blind" deportation has been won for now.

Latest

Cardiff Bay’s water pollution is threatening tourism and businesses

The Oddball Podcast: Episode 2

Art on Wheels: A Cardiff Artist’s Fluid Creative Space

Britain’s Butterfly Crisis: Saving Butterflies Now

Conquer challenges: Six events to test your limits in 2025

Campaigners urge Welsh government to stop funding animal experiment

Unhealthy foods will be restricted from checkouts at supermarket in Welsh

Sichuan street food stall draws crowds at Cardiff markets

Wales’ first Black Music Awards to celebrate representation and legacy

Welsh rower breaks the record as the oldest woman to cross the Atlantic

  • Global city
  • Science & environment
  • Politics & social justice
  • Business & Culture
  • Sport & health
  • About
Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close
Covid Secret Cardiff Mental health Rugby Activism
See all results