Hannah Lewis
@hannahjlewis.bsky.social
Freedom and unfreedom in work, leisure and citizenship. People who move & resistance to precarity. Policy & practice responses to 'modern slavery', refugee settlement and migrant youth inclusion. Sociology Senior Lecturer, Uni of Sheffield. 🇪🇭 Sahara Libre
Great to see some of the giants of the UK solidarity movement's long fight for freedom of Western Sahara at the Houses of Parliament reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the conflict. Thanks to Ben Lake MP (PC, Preseli) for hosting, and to EU Polisario Rep Omar Mansour for a powerful speech 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Great to see some of the giants of the UK solidarity movement's long fight for freedom of Western Sahara at the Houses of Parliament reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the conflict. Thanks to Ben Lake MP (PC, Preseli) for hosting, and to EU Polisario Rep Omar Mansour for a powerful speech 🧵
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Only the people of Western Sahara should decide their future. It is their inalienable right to self-determination that is inscribed in the UN Charter and international law. This sets an extremely dangerous precedent.
November 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Only the people of Western Sahara should decide their future. It is their inalienable right to self-determination that is inscribed in the UN Charter and international law. This sets an extremely dangerous precedent.
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'The Saharawi struggle is not unique. It is the struggle of all colonized people'
After a 50 year stalemate, the UN Security Council has backed Moroccan autonomy over Western Sahara. Najla Mohamed-Lamin reflects on the need for global unity and resistance.
newint.org/refugees/202...
After a 50 year stalemate, the UN Security Council has backed Moroccan autonomy over Western Sahara. Najla Mohamed-Lamin reflects on the need for global unity and resistance.
newint.org/refugees/202...
Today it is the Saharawis, tomorrow it could be you
After a 50 year stalemate, the UN Security Council has backed Moroccan autonomy over Western Sahara. Najla Mohamed-Lamin reflects on the need for global unity and resistance.
newint.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
'The Saharawi struggle is not unique. It is the struggle of all colonized people'
After a 50 year stalemate, the UN Security Council has backed Moroccan autonomy over Western Sahara. Najla Mohamed-Lamin reflects on the need for global unity and resistance.
newint.org/refugees/202...
After a 50 year stalemate, the UN Security Council has backed Moroccan autonomy over Western Sahara. Najla Mohamed-Lamin reflects on the need for global unity and resistance.
newint.org/refugees/202...
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"Libertad para el Sahara Occidental" ✊🏼
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"Libertad para el Sahara Occidental" ✊🏼
TODAY! Sheffield, come on down for a whole day of solidarity teach in/teach out drop-ins. @assistsheffield.bsky.social @symaag.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
Join us for a full day of mobilisation at the University of Sheffield on 11/11/2025 from 11am to 4pm (no need to register)
Programme and more information here: sheffield.ac.uk/migration-re...
Programme and more information here: sheffield.ac.uk/migration-re...
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
TODAY! Sheffield, come on down for a whole day of solidarity teach in/teach out drop-ins. @assistsheffield.bsky.social @symaag.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
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Fifty years of plunder: How Morocco and its allies profit from Western Sahara - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/western-sahara-fifty-years-plunder-profit-morocco-allies
Fifty years of plunder: How Morocco and its allies profit from Western Sahara
The natural resources of Africa’s last colony are exploited by foreign companies, with renewables greenwashing Morocco's grip
www.middleeasteye.net
November 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Fifty years of plunder: How Morocco and its allies profit from Western Sahara - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/western-sahara-fifty-years-plunder-profit-morocco-allies
Every time I see another escalation of mortal threat in the name of preserving 'liberal democracies', all I can think is that we need to get busy building the community organising we'll need to dismantle killing people for moving to seek a livelihood before climate change displacement hits hard.
It seems that shootings at sea are just par for the course in Starmer’s longstanding strategy to outsource borders. Read the story ⤵️
www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...
www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...
Even shots on Britons won’t stop UK’s border expansion
It seems that shootings at sea are just par for the course in Starmer’s longstanding strategy to outsource borders
www.opendemocracy.net
November 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Every time I see another escalation of mortal threat in the name of preserving 'liberal democracies', all I can think is that we need to get busy building the community organising we'll need to dismantle killing people for moving to seek a livelihood before climate change displacement hits hard.
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Almost immediately he's with those with “palms calloused from delivery-bike handlebars”.
This is the way.
Labour botched it. I hope the Greens are taking notes.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
This is the way.
Labour botched it. I hope the Greens are taking notes.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
In a Speech Full of Hope, Mamdani Celebrates a New Political Order
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Almost immediately he's with those with “palms calloused from delivery-bike handlebars”.
This is the way.
Labour botched it. I hope the Greens are taking notes.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
This is the way.
Labour botched it. I hope the Greens are taking notes.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
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Join us for a full day of mobilisation at the University of Sheffield on 11/11/2025 from 11am to 4pm (no need to register)
Programme and more information here: sheffield.ac.uk/migration-re...
Programme and more information here: sheffield.ac.uk/migration-re...
November 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Join us for a full day of mobilisation at the University of Sheffield on 11/11/2025 from 11am to 4pm (no need to register)
Programme and more information here: sheffield.ac.uk/migration-re...
Programme and more information here: sheffield.ac.uk/migration-re...
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Don’t miss our next ‘Welcoming Cities: Arrival Infrastructure’ seminar! 🏙️
This week, Heike Hanhörster, Technische Universität Berlin, discusses “The ‘Stable Neighbourhood’ Planning Paradigm in Times of Migration and Diversity.”
Register: www.compas.ox.ac.uk/event/welcom...
This week, Heike Hanhörster, Technische Universität Berlin, discusses “The ‘Stable Neighbourhood’ Planning Paradigm in Times of Migration and Diversity.”
Register: www.compas.ox.ac.uk/event/welcom...
November 4, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Don’t miss our next ‘Welcoming Cities: Arrival Infrastructure’ seminar! 🏙️
This week, Heike Hanhörster, Technische Universität Berlin, discusses “The ‘Stable Neighbourhood’ Planning Paradigm in Times of Migration and Diversity.”
Register: www.compas.ox.ac.uk/event/welcom...
This week, Heike Hanhörster, Technische Universität Berlin, discusses “The ‘Stable Neighbourhood’ Planning Paradigm in Times of Migration and Diversity.”
Register: www.compas.ox.ac.uk/event/welcom...
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One of the many reasons extending settlement qualification period to 10 years is a terrible idea. Precarious status makes it harder to get training, better jobs, etc. The policy is economic as well as social self harm. on.ft.com/49vTQC8
Why the job ladder matters for migrants
Obstacles in progressing are important both for people and for the economy
on.ft.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:43 AM
One of the many reasons extending settlement qualification period to 10 years is a terrible idea. Precarious status makes it harder to get training, better jobs, etc. The policy is economic as well as social self harm. on.ft.com/49vTQC8
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We are very excited to announce this year’s winner of the Cultural Sociology Sage Prize!
Congratulations to Peggy Levitt and Andreja Siliunas for Cultures of Cultural Globalization: How National Repertoires and Political Ideologies Affect Literary and Artistic Circulation: doi.org/10.1177/1749...
Congratulations to Peggy Levitt and Andreja Siliunas for Cultures of Cultural Globalization: How National Repertoires and Political Ideologies Affect Literary and Artistic Circulation: doi.org/10.1177/1749...
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We are very excited to announce this year’s winner of the Cultural Sociology Sage Prize!
Congratulations to Peggy Levitt and Andreja Siliunas for Cultures of Cultural Globalization: How National Repertoires and Political Ideologies Affect Literary and Artistic Circulation: doi.org/10.1177/1749...
Congratulations to Peggy Levitt and Andreja Siliunas for Cultures of Cultural Globalization: How National Repertoires and Political Ideologies Affect Literary and Artistic Circulation: doi.org/10.1177/1749...
Today I did something I should have done months ago. I went to an 'asylum seeker hotel protest' to speak to all involved. Protestors, live stream vlogger, police, counter-protestors. My main take away is that anyone wishing to understand this movement should do the same. Chat. Listen. Reflections🧵
November 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Today I did something I should have done months ago. I went to an 'asylum seeker hotel protest' to speak to all involved. Protestors, live stream vlogger, police, counter-protestors. My main take away is that anyone wishing to understand this movement should do the same. Chat. Listen. Reflections🧵
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Kavin came to the UK legally on a skilled worker visa with hopes and dreams. His manager—who sponsored his visa—took his phone, passport, and documents. Forced him to work endless hours. Paid him £100 for a month’s work. Beat him. Threatened deportation if he complained. 🧵
November 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Kavin came to the UK legally on a skilled worker visa with hopes and dreams. His manager—who sponsored his visa—took his phone, passport, and documents. Forced him to work endless hours. Paid him £100 for a month’s work. Beat him. Threatened deportation if he complained. 🧵
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November 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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What is “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty” ? That is continued illegal occupation, continued repression and exploitation of natural resources, continued unlawful detention of activists. That is what Western powers are supporting ! More instability and more uncertainty. Free Western Sahara
UN Security Council backs Moroccan plan for disputed Western Sahara
UN Security Council backs Moroccan plan for disputed Western Sahara
The UN Security Council approved a US-backed resolution on Friday supporting Morocco's continued control of the disputed Western Sahara, saying that "genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty" could well be the most "feasible" option for the mineral-rich territory. The Algerian-backed Polisario Front continues to advocate independence for the former Spanish colony.
www.france24.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
What is “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty” ? That is continued illegal occupation, continued repression and exploitation of natural resources, continued unlawful detention of activists. That is what Western powers are supporting ! More instability and more uncertainty. Free Western Sahara
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📢Our new issue is out! It examines how #climatechange is reshaping patterns of #migration, deepening #labour precarity, and creating new vulnerabilities to exploitation and #humantrafficking. As always, all articles are #openaccess and available here antitraffickingreview.org/index.php/at... #UNFCCC
October 31, 2025 at 7:35 AM
📢Our new issue is out! It examines how #climatechange is reshaping patterns of #migration, deepening #labour precarity, and creating new vulnerabilities to exploitation and #humantrafficking. As always, all articles are #openaccess and available here antitraffickingreview.org/index.php/at... #UNFCCC
An absolute delight to finally meet an academic idol of mine, Ghassan Hage and to re-engage with anthropology of Bourdieu beyond sociology student essays and dissertations which treat social capital as accumulation 🤔. Thanks Manchester Anthropology for securing his visiting Fellowship!
October 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
An absolute delight to finally meet an academic idol of mine, Ghassan Hage and to re-engage with anthropology of Bourdieu beyond sociology student essays and dissertations which treat social capital as accumulation 🤔. Thanks Manchester Anthropology for securing his visiting Fellowship!
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I've written for the Metro on how Starmer's latest attempt to look 'tough' on asylum seeker hotels has exposed him as a coward.
A government spending more just in order to inflict greater misery on refugees is beyond contempt - & that contempt is showing up in the polls. metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
A government spending more just in order to inflict greater misery on refugees is beyond contempt - & that contempt is showing up in the polls. metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
Keir Starmer tries to look tough - and exposes himself as a coward
The government's immigration policy is in desperate need of a bold change in direction.
metro.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I've written for the Metro on how Starmer's latest attempt to look 'tough' on asylum seeker hotels has exposed him as a coward.
A government spending more just in order to inflict greater misery on refugees is beyond contempt - & that contempt is showing up in the polls. metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
A government spending more just in order to inflict greater misery on refugees is beyond contempt - & that contempt is showing up in the polls. metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
Striking women!
In or passing through Sheffield before 4 Nov?
Get yourself to the _Winter Gardens_ to check out the wonderful comic and archives from Prof Anitha Sundari's work with Prof Ruth Pearson on the 1976 Grunwick Strike and 2005 Gate Gourmet dispute. sheffield.ac.uk/spir/news/ne...
In or passing through Sheffield before 4 Nov?
Get yourself to the _Winter Gardens_ to check out the wonderful comic and archives from Prof Anitha Sundari's work with Prof Ruth Pearson on the 1976 Grunwick Strike and 2005 Gate Gourmet dispute. sheffield.ac.uk/spir/news/ne...
New exhibition: Striking Women - South Asians Workers' struggles in the UK labour market
Striking Women: South Asians Workers' struggles in the UK labour market, led by Professor Sundari Anitha, with Professor Ruth Pearson, is a fascinating new exhibition in this year’s Festival of Social...
sheffield.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Striking women!
In or passing through Sheffield before 4 Nov?
Get yourself to the _Winter Gardens_ to check out the wonderful comic and archives from Prof Anitha Sundari's work with Prof Ruth Pearson on the 1976 Grunwick Strike and 2005 Gate Gourmet dispute. sheffield.ac.uk/spir/news/ne...
In or passing through Sheffield before 4 Nov?
Get yourself to the _Winter Gardens_ to check out the wonderful comic and archives from Prof Anitha Sundari's work with Prof Ruth Pearson on the 1976 Grunwick Strike and 2005 Gate Gourmet dispute. sheffield.ac.uk/spir/news/ne...
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An excellent half hour overview of the Moroccan occupation oft he nation of Western Sahara and its support by the United States and other Western countries:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T2h...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T2h...
Western Sahara "The Worst Police State I've Ever Seen"
YouTube video by Cogito
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
An excellent half hour overview of the Moroccan occupation oft he nation of Western Sahara and its support by the United States and other Western countries:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T2h...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T2h...
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Almost time, 4th Nov 25 at 7pm, for the Bylines Network roundtable on "Hope Against Hate". Have you registered? 👇
Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@nafeez.bsky.social
@nicklowles.bsky.social
@yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social
Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@nafeez.bsky.social
@nicklowles.bsky.social
@yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Almost time, 4th Nov 25 at 7pm, for the Bylines Network roundtable on "Hope Against Hate". Have you registered? 👇
Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@nafeez.bsky.social
@nicklowles.bsky.social
@yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social
Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@nafeez.bsky.social
@nicklowles.bsky.social
@yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social
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"I am convinced that the Sudanese people are capable of making peace and shaping their future."
How Sudanese refugees have adapted to displacement in Uganda ⤵️
www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...
How Sudanese refugees have adapted to displacement in Uganda ⤵️
www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...
Sudanese in Uganda: ‘Life didn’t stop with the war’
Displacement is tough, but friendly policies and an adaptable mindset have helped Sudanese refugees to rebuild
www.opendemocracy.net
October 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
"I am convinced that the Sudanese people are capable of making peace and shaping their future."
How Sudanese refugees have adapted to displacement in Uganda ⤵️
www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...
How Sudanese refugees have adapted to displacement in Uganda ⤵️
www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...