ABOUT US

🍒 We are ZARE. 🍒

An intersectional feminist online magazine, telling the stories of minority and marginalised women in the UK and beyond. We are dedicated to telling stories that often go untold, and developing an inclusive sisterhood through insightful writing.

MEET THE ZARE TEAM!

Furvah, 20, is our editor-in-chief and a freelance journalist who is passionate about intersectional feminism, human equity and rights and representation for Muslim women! ✊🏽



Saskia, 20, is our photo editor/writer and a freelance music and portrait photographer who is passionate about intersectional feminism and equality for everyone, no matter what or who they identify as! She’ll probably be the one you’ll find posting anything music-related on here. 🎶


Jana, 21, is our social media editor and is a writer and creative. She’s passionate about feminism, representation for Arab woman and equality for ALL. ✨


Chantelle, 22, is our section editor, freelancer and who is passionate about intersectional feminism and equal rights! 💕


Ella, 20, is our sub-editor. She is passionate about feminism, equality, vulnerability. 🌱

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