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Editor's letter
Editor’s letter
It is finally time for another print edition of Utblick Magazine. The issue you are cur- rently holding in your hands – or reading online – is called The Neglected Issue. We wanted to spend time analysing, thinking, talking, discussing and reviewing issues that are kept in the dark, that never see the limelight, that rarely gets talked about or that are in any other way neglected.
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Our writers found different ways to approach the subject. While Vilma Ellemark talks about conflict-related sexual violence and that not only women and girls are affected by it, David Ekelund wants to highlight mental illness in the Western world, and Rine Mansouri dives deep into the intricacies of the global trade in times of the pandemic. Morgan Young, while also talking about the pandemic, is more focused on the aspects of mobility it has allowed some people. Felix Sjögren gives an overview of islamic ra- dicalisation in Mozambique while Turkan Omari keeps us informed about China’s next moves which may influence international aid policies. Also, do not forget to check out the Enlight Zone which also makes a special feature in this issue. There is a whole spectrum of articles and we are so excited for you all to read them and discuss them with us.
We have also been fortunate enough to feature a brilliant young illustrator named Cristen Post, who made the front cover. Other amazing artists in this issue are Morgan Young, who made the back cover and page 10, and Chloe Settle, whose illustrations can be found on pages 24-28.
This also happens to be the last issue for the 20/21 Utblick Staff, and it will be my last issue as editor-in-chief. It has been both challenging and stressful but mainly, its been a blast. Countless emails, zoom meetings and word documents later, I am proud of all the work that every single person involved has done and I hope that all the writers and editors feel that too. So dive into the issue and help us illuminate these neglected subjects!
Ps. If you feel like some subject is missing that you want to write about, illustrate or video/photograph, come join us! You are welcome to pitch us at any time! Email: utblick.got@gmail.com. . For more articles, check out utblick.org.
Signing off, Editor-in-chief 20/21 Sara Razi Ullah