From the fashionable Mipsterz to the ‘Happy Muslims’, the latest cultural movements in the Islamic world have been well documented across social media. With a global population of approximately 1.57 billion, what are the implications for brands trying to reach modern Muslims?

Germany welcomed 1.1 million refugees in 2015 – over 20 times the number admitted in 2012. But while the government has been vehemently defending its open door policy, new research finds that many citizens feel uneasy about the perceived rising presence of Islam.

More than a million refugees have arrived in Germany since the start of the migrant crisis, and many of those that have settled have, understandably, struggled to assimilate. In Berlin, the Meet n’ Eat initiative aims to help through weekly meals shared by around 50 locals and migrants.

While celebrities and brands are championing trans issues in the public eye, fear and discrimination are still prevalent in the lives of many transgender individuals. Through her project Nail Transphobia, Charlie Craggs is fighting prejudice through free manicures and a friendly chat.