The BBC’s claims on MVDAC-DVILR misuse do not reflect frontline reality. We see victim-survivors facing disbelief, delays, and barriers to safety. Misuse is the exception, not the norm.
With 92 organisations, we have published this statement today:
southallblacksisters.org.uk/news/false-d...
We are aware of the BBC’s investigation into individuals allegedly helping people fabricate LGBTQI+ asylum claims. Read the full statement on our website:
⭐️Find out more at out webinar tomorrow (Friday 17 April from 1-2pm): sign up now
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We're looking for someone who has been awarded refugee status in the UK on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics to join our board.
1/3 Following recent reporting on LGBTQI+ asylum claims, we share the concerns highlighted by @rainbowmigration.bsky.social.
"The asylum system is hostile and complex, and particularly difficult for LGBTQI+ people...
www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/news/behavio...
This week's BBC coverage about fraudulent 'immigration advisers' has sparked concern across the sector. Our full statement can be found on our website, but we've broken it down for you. 🧵
Two new carer benefits have been introduced in Scotland.
Whilst carer support payment is very similar to carer’s allowance – that remains in place throughout the rest of the UK – the two new benefits are only available in Scotland.
More info 👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/carer-s...
The BBC’s claims on MVDAC-DVILR misuse do not reflect frontline reality. We see victim-survivors facing disbelief, delays, and barriers to safety. Misuse is the exception, not the norm.
With 92 organisations, we reject this framing and call for evidence-led debate rooted in lived experience.
RIP Asha Bhosle
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RIP Asha Bhosle
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Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92 https://aje.news/2z9yjt
This is the Asha from the wonderful song "Brimful of Asha on the 45," a song about immigration and its joys and sorrows
Asha Bhosale (1933 -2026)
The end of an era.
Asha Bhosale and Udit Narayan sing 'Radha Kaise Na Jale' from the movie 'Lagaan' (2001).
Composer - A.R. Rahman
Lyricist - Javed Akhtar
Actors: Aamir Khan & Gracy Singh
m.youtube.com/watch?v=qNnv...
"This is clearly an attempt for the president to pick his own voters."
@azsecretary.bsky.social Adrian Fontes slams President Trump's latest executive order attempting to limit voting by mail and exert more federal control over elections, which are administered by the states.
💰Supply crunch
💰Demand jump
💰Market windfall
💰Market concentration
💰State-licensed monopolies
Unite Investigates has identified 5 key ways companies try to profit from shocks, and evidence that some are jumping on the opportunity to profiteer from the Iran War
More in www.unitetheunion.org/fandf
Obi-Wan Kenobi and R2-D2
Sir Alec Guinness, born on April 2, 1914. A true titan of theatre and film.
#Filmsky #Moviesky #StarWars 📽️
Send a seasonal message to your MP to keep #WASPI top of their inbox. You can find their email address here: https://members.parliament.uk/findyourmp?SearchText=mp #JusticeForWASPIWomen
Looking for a job that feels meaningful?
Join the Rape Crisis movement. Make a difference.
For more jobs, more details about each role, including links to jobs specs and info on how to apply, please visit our website: rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/m...
Listen to our Executive Director, Dr Daniella Jenkins on @neverthelessshe.bsky.social @resonancefm.bsky.social discussing the gender pension gap and how the pensions system needs to be reformed to be more progressive.
You can listen the whole interview here
www.mixcloud.com/Resonance/ne...
On Saturday 11th April, @kiritunks.bsky.social will speak for the FiLiA Trade Union Women’s Network at a conference, organised by @mstaronline.bsky.social
Kiri will speak as part of the panel, Holding up half the sky – women and the labour movement.
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-to-20...
🧵 Welcome announcement by @ukhomeoffice.bsky.social & @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social introducing a new offence to tackle sex-based harassment in public ⬇️
🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...
Before I went on tour for Chain of Ideas, I sat down with NYT Best Selling author Heather McGhee, the author of the essential text, The Sum of Us. 🫶🏿
If you didn’t catch me on tour, or to learn more about Chain of Ideas, check out our dialogue at the link below. ✌🏾
m.youtube.com/watch?v=v_Ry...
Free delivery weekend at the World Book Day shop from Friday 3rd - Monday 6th April.
Featuring a range of t-shirts, hoodies and accessories from great brands, authors and illustrators.
Every purchase helps our charity's mission to encourage children to read for fun.
https://worldbookdayshop.com/
Happy 81st Birthday to the great Linda Hunt, Oscar-winning veteran character actress, celebrated for roles in POPEYE, THE YEAR OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY, DUNE, SILVERDO, KINDERGARTEN COP, THE RELIC, STRANGER THAN FICTION, THE PRACTICE, CARNIVALE, NCIS: LOS ANGELES, THE CHERRY ORCHARD (stage), and more.
Resisting Big Tech Empires - Meet our speakers! ✨
With our conference on 25 April fast approaching, here’s some of the speakers we’ve got lined up.
We're coming together to organise the fightback against big tech, and reclaim the future!
Free tickets: www.globaljustice.org.uk/event/resist...
This morning, we published an investigation into how two ex-soldiers plied a 15-year-old with alcohol and abused her in an illegal children’s home
Tomorrow we'll be hearing from the reporter who wrote this story, our Bureau Local editor, and two guest speakers on this subject
A red poster with bold white text that reads: “A PAY RISE FOR MILLIONS. Higher wages for 2.7 million workers as minimum wage rates go up.” At the bottom is the “Labour Unions” logo along with a small disclaimer stating it is promoted by National TULO in London.
2.7m workers are getting a pay rise today 💵
National Living Wage goes up to £12.71 an hour 🔺 4.1%
National Minimum Wage increases to £10.85 an hour 🔺 8.5%
Check your next pay slip and make sure you’re getting paid correctly!
A doctor in The Netherlands started an online site for abortion pills but had to pause operations just a few days later, due to overwhelming demand. They expected 5-7 requests a day and got 30 a day. They will add more doctors and re-open April 7.
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Reading Frantz Fanon with Geo Maher Week 9
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