Sadia Sikandar
@diyabutt.bsky.social
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Writer📝
وَتُعِزُ مَن تَشَاء وَتُذِلُ مَن تَشَاء💙🏁
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Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Story time ✨
After the national newspaper published an article about my exhibition (and how I’d lost contact), I’m so happy to share that he finally reached out to me! 🙌
Huge thanks to @scotnational.bsky.social newspaper for helping make this reconnection happen 👏
After the national newspaper published an article about my exhibition (and how I’d lost contact), I’m so happy to share that he finally reached out to me! 🙌
Huge thanks to @scotnational.bsky.social newspaper for helping make this reconnection happen 👏
A new photography exhibition is set to feature the work of a former asylum seeker who made their home in Glasgow 👇
'An honour': Asylum seeker's portrait to feature in new Glasgow exhibition
www.thenational.scot
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Story time ✨
After the national newspaper published an article about my exhibition (and how I’d lost contact), I’m so happy to share that he finally reached out to me! 🙌
Huge thanks to @scotnational.bsky.social newspaper for helping make this reconnection happen 👏
After the national newspaper published an article about my exhibition (and how I’d lost contact), I’m so happy to share that he finally reached out to me! 🙌
Huge thanks to @scotnational.bsky.social newspaper for helping make this reconnection happen 👏
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As UK Home Office policies harden, one woman’s fight for safety reveals the cracks in a system meant to protect | Sadia Sikandar
Home office holds single Syrian mother and her one-month old baby
As UK Home Office policies harden, one woman’s fight for safety reveals the cracks in a system meant to protect
bylines.scot
November 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
As UK Home Office policies harden, one woman’s fight for safety reveals the cracks in a system meant to protect | Sadia Sikandar
Glasgow Central Mosque supports around a thousand people every month — Muslims are part of the fabric of this city — and we’ll always stand for unity, kindness, and hope.
Love and solidarity will always be louder than hate.
#glasgow #glasgowcentralmosque #gcm
Love and solidarity will always be louder than hate.
#glasgow #glasgowcentralmosque #gcm
Scotland's largest mosque has been targeted with graffiti
Glasgow Central Mosque staff said they were 'deeply upset' by the incident
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Glasgow Central Mosque staff said they were 'deeply upset' by the incident
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
October 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Glasgow Central Mosque supports around a thousand people every month — Muslims are part of the fabric of this city — and we’ll always stand for unity, kindness, and hope.
Love and solidarity will always be louder than hate.
#glasgow #glasgowcentralmosque #gcm
Love and solidarity will always be louder than hate.
#glasgow #glasgowcentralmosque #gcm
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Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough? | Sadia Sikandar
Strong voices, unfulfilled promises: rethinking advocacy for women
Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough?
bylines.scot
October 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough? | Sadia Sikandar
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Chaos engulfs Reform UK in Northumberland
October has been chaotic for Reform UK in Northumberland, with three councillors expelled amid infighting, controversy, and scandal
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
October has been chaotic for Reform UK in Northumberland, with three councillors expelled amid infighting, controversy, and scandal
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Chaos engulfs Reform UK in Northumberland
October has been chaotic for Reform UK in Northumberland, with three councillors expelled amid infighting, controversy, and scandal
northeastbylines.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Chaos engulfs Reform UK in Northumberland
October has been chaotic for Reform UK in Northumberland, with three councillors expelled amid infighting, controversy, and scandal
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
October has been chaotic for Reform UK in Northumberland, with three councillors expelled amid infighting, controversy, and scandal
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
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Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough? | Sadia Sikandar
Strong voices, unfulfilled promises: rethinking advocacy for women
Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough?
bylines.scot
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough? | Sadia Sikandar
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Bylines Network Reader Survey 2025
10 minutes to shape the future of citizen journalism bit.ly/BylinesNetworkSurvey
10 minutes to shape the future of citizen journalism bit.ly/BylinesNetworkSurvey
October 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Bylines Network Reader Survey 2025
10 minutes to shape the future of citizen journalism bit.ly/BylinesNetworkSurvey
10 minutes to shape the future of citizen journalism bit.ly/BylinesNetworkSurvey
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This time @diyabutt.bsky.social wrote a beautiful poem for My Scotland stories: "Please find common ground – through culture, faith, love, respect and value for each other."
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to myscotland@bylines.scot if you have any story connection with Scotland.
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to myscotland@bylines.scot if you have any story connection with Scotland.
My Scotland – your stories, our connections
We would love to hear about your connections to Scotland. We will publish one of your stories every Friday. Please send your stories to myscotland@bylines.scot
bylines.scot
September 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
This time @diyabutt.bsky.social wrote a beautiful poem for My Scotland stories: "Please find common ground – through culture, faith, love, respect and value for each other."
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to myscotland@bylines.scot if you have any story connection with Scotland.
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to myscotland@bylines.scot if you have any story connection with Scotland.
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Such a fantastic poem of hope in today's @bylines.scot
I've just read it with a cup of tea in hand as, in my house, the kettles never fully cold!
Please repost as @diyabutt.bsky.social has captured hope in verse.
And who doesn't need some of that on a silly old Friday?
I've just read it with a cup of tea in hand as, in my house, the kettles never fully cold!
Please repost as @diyabutt.bsky.social has captured hope in verse.
And who doesn't need some of that on a silly old Friday?
This time @diyabutt.bsky.social wrote a beautiful poem for My Scotland stories: "Please find common ground – through culture, faith, love, respect and value for each other."
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to myscotland@bylines.scot if you have any story connection with Scotland.
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to myscotland@bylines.scot if you have any story connection with Scotland.
My Scotland – your stories, our connections
We would love to hear about your connections to Scotland. We will publish one of your stories every Friday. Please send your stories to myscotland@bylines.scot
bylines.scot
September 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Such a fantastic poem of hope in today's @bylines.scot
I've just read it with a cup of tea in hand as, in my house, the kettles never fully cold!
Please repost as @diyabutt.bsky.social has captured hope in verse.
And who doesn't need some of that on a silly old Friday?
I've just read it with a cup of tea in hand as, in my house, the kettles never fully cold!
Please repost as @diyabutt.bsky.social has captured hope in verse.
And who doesn't need some of that on a silly old Friday?
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A new art exhibition raising money for Gaza has officially opened in Glasgow
New art exhibition raising money for Gaza opens in Glasgow
www.thenational.scot
September 4, 2025 at 7:38 AM
A new art exhibition raising money for Gaza has officially opened in Glasgow
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Protesters were reading the names of all children aged 0-6 killed in Gaza outside the Scottish Parliament today.
They expected it would taken 10 hours to get through the full list.
They expected it would taken 10 hours to get through the full list.
September 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Protesters were reading the names of all children aged 0-6 killed in Gaza outside the Scottish Parliament today.
They expected it would taken 10 hours to get through the full list.
They expected it would taken 10 hours to get through the full list.
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On the final day of our Refugees Are Welcome series, Scottish Refugee Council CEO Sabir Zazai writes about the 10 things we can do in Scotland to turn the tide on anti-refugee sentiment 👇
10 things we can do in Scotland to turn the tide on anti-refugee sentiment
www.thenational.scot
August 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
On the final day of our Refugees Are Welcome series, Scottish Refugee Council CEO Sabir Zazai writes about the 10 things we can do in Scotland to turn the tide on anti-refugee sentiment 👇
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EXCLUSIVE: Equality Minister Kaukab Stewart has said 'all of us' have a responsibility to 'debunk myths and misinformation' targeting refugees and asylum seekers
'All of us have a responsibility to debunk misinformation targeting refugees'
www.thenational.scot
August 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Equality Minister Kaukab Stewart has said 'all of us' have a responsibility to 'debunk myths and misinformation' targeting refugees and asylum seekers
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"Campaigners stressed that many of those protesting were unaware that asylum seekers housed in hotels are placed there by the Home Office, usually on a temporary basis, and that during this period they are not allowed to work." by Sadia Sikandar @diyabutt.bsky.social
Perth stands up: refugee backers outnumber far-right protesters
Far-right protesters in Perth opposing asylum seekers in a local hotel were outnumbered 2-to-1 by anti-racism campaigners
bylines.scot
August 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"Campaigners stressed that many of those protesting were unaware that asylum seekers housed in hotels are placed there by the Home Office, usually on a temporary basis, and that during this period they are not allowed to work." by Sadia Sikandar @diyabutt.bsky.social
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Far-right protesters in Perth opposing asylum seekers in a local hotel were outnumbered 2-to-1 by anti-racism campaigners | Sadia Sikandar @diyabutt.bsky.social
Perth stands up: refugee backers outnumber far-right protesters
Far-right protesters in Perth opposing asylum seekers in a local hotel were outnumbered 2-to-1 by anti-racism campaigners
bylines.scot
August 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Far-right protesters in Perth opposing asylum seekers in a local hotel were outnumbered 2-to-1 by anti-racism campaigners | Sadia Sikandar @diyabutt.bsky.social
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Read the full article: www.thenational.scot/politics/254...
'Let them work': Refugees in Scotland on why they're pushing for change
“I FELT more like a person, Making a difference for my community, that's more than enough for me. If I will not eat food for one day, I don’t…
www.thenational.scot
August 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Read the full article: www.thenational.scot/politics/254...
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Asylum seekers in the UK face tough restrictions on their right to work.
People who have lived through the Home Office system tell us how and why that should change ⬇️
People who have lived through the Home Office system tell us how and why that should change ⬇️
August 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Asylum seekers in the UK face tough restrictions on their right to work.
People who have lived through the Home Office system tell us how and why that should change ⬇️
People who have lived through the Home Office system tell us how and why that should change ⬇️
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In this story for our Refugees Are Welcome Here series, several refugees speak to us about coming from professional backgrounds but facing no right to work in the UK.
We hear from dentists, teachers, academics who want to contribute - but legally can't.
www.thenational.scot/politics/254...
We hear from dentists, teachers, academics who want to contribute - but legally can't.
www.thenational.scot/politics/254...
'Let them work': Refugees in Scotland on why they're pushing for change
“I FELT more like a person, Making a difference for my community, that's more than enough for me. If I will not eat food for one day, I don’t…
www.thenational.scot
August 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
In this story for our Refugees Are Welcome Here series, several refugees speak to us about coming from professional backgrounds but facing no right to work in the UK.
We hear from dentists, teachers, academics who want to contribute - but legally can't.
www.thenational.scot/politics/254...
We hear from dentists, teachers, academics who want to contribute - but legally can't.
www.thenational.scot/politics/254...
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We have launched a series highlighting the positive stories of refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland 💙
Our team tells you why we felt this was necessary to do 👇
#refugeeswelcome #refugeesarewelcomehere
Our team tells you why we felt this was necessary to do 👇
#refugeeswelcome #refugeesarewelcomehere
August 25, 2025 at 6:31 AM
We have launched a series highlighting the positive stories of refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland 💙
Our team tells you why we felt this was necessary to do 👇
#refugeeswelcome #refugeesarewelcomehere
Our team tells you why we felt this was necessary to do 👇
#refugeeswelcome #refugeesarewelcomehere
I’m pleased to share that my latest article covering the 26th July anti-fascist protest has now been published on @migrantvoice.bsky.social . Please engage with the conversation on why unity and solidarity remain so important today. #ayewelcomerefugees
www.migrantvoice.org/articles/gla...
www.migrantvoice.org/articles/gla...
Glasgow sends a loud, clear message: refugees are welcome here
Glasgow sends a loud, clear message: refugees are welcome here
www.migrantvoice.org
August 14, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I’m pleased to share that my latest article covering the 26th July anti-fascist protest has now been published on @migrantvoice.bsky.social . Please engage with the conversation on why unity and solidarity remain so important today. #ayewelcomerefugees
www.migrantvoice.org/articles/gla...
www.migrantvoice.org/articles/gla...
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Children and babies coming to the UK on small boats from northern France have been teargassed and subjected to tactics such as the discharge of rubber bullets and the slashing of dinghies with knives.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Children crossing Channel from France exposed to teargas, report says
NGO says increased interventions have only increased danger as new data shows at least 15 children died in transit last year
www.theguardian.com
July 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Children and babies coming to the UK on small boats from northern France have been teargassed and subjected to tactics such as the discharge of rubber bullets and the slashing of dinghies with knives.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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She was speaking at an event organised by Stand Up To Racism Scotland, which saw hundreds of people march through Glasgow city centre on Saturday in support of refugees and asylum seekers.
Full story from @joshpizpom.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2525711...
Full story from @joshpizpom.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2525711...
June 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
She was speaking at an event organised by Stand Up To Racism Scotland, which saw hundreds of people march through Glasgow city centre on Saturday in support of refugees and asylum seekers.
Full story from @joshpizpom.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2525711...
Full story from @joshpizpom.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2525711...
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'The way they show compassion with asylum seekers is totally different in Scotland' 🏴
Photographer and activist Sadia Sikandar, a refugee from Pakistan, says 'now I am a permanent Glaswegian'.
𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵
@sutrscotland.bsky.social
Photographer and activist Sadia Sikandar, a refugee from Pakistan, says 'now I am a permanent Glaswegian'.
𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵
@sutrscotland.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
'The way they show compassion with asylum seekers is totally different in Scotland' 🏴
Photographer and activist Sadia Sikandar, a refugee from Pakistan, says 'now I am a permanent Glaswegian'.
𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵
@sutrscotland.bsky.social
Photographer and activist Sadia Sikandar, a refugee from Pakistan, says 'now I am a permanent Glaswegian'.
𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵
@sutrscotland.bsky.social
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📢 Today is #WorldRefugeeDay. We wanted to introduce you to this year's incredible Refugee Festival Scotland Ambassadors, who are using their voices to help people understand what it means to be a refugee in Scotland today.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
June 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
📢 Today is #WorldRefugeeDay. We wanted to introduce you to this year's incredible Refugee Festival Scotland Ambassadors, who are using their voices to help people understand what it means to be a refugee in Scotland today.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
#AyeWelcomeRefugees