Rahmeen
@rahmeenrahman.bsky.social
PhD human genetics and immunology
Imperial College London
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Rahmeen
@rahmeenrahman.bsky.social
· Jun 23
Protect transgender scientists
Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people are a primary target of the Trump administration. Multiple executive orders seek to erase TGnC protections; mandate denial of gender identity; and ba...
www.science.org
While the circumstances we're in should never be normalised and I wish they weren't so bad, I'm proud to have this published:
Protect transgender scientists | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT
Protect transgender scientists | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT
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Read my two letters to the #UK:
1. Protests: I call for a review of the legal framework and the reconsideration of provisions in the Crime & Policing Bill that could restrict freedom of assembly.
2. Trans people: I warn against exclusion&zero-sum approaches
👇#HumanRights
www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
1. Protests: I call for a review of the legal framework and the reconsideration of provisions in the Crime & Policing Bill that could restrict freedom of assembly.
2. Trans people: I warn against exclusion&zero-sum approaches
👇#HumanRights
www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
United Kingdom: Commissioner addresses human rights issues in policing of protests and the situation of trans people - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int
Strasbourg 14/10/2025
www.coe.int
October 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Read my two letters to the #UK:
1. Protests: I call for a review of the legal framework and the reconsideration of provisions in the Crime & Policing Bill that could restrict freedom of assembly.
2. Trans people: I warn against exclusion&zero-sum approaches
👇#HumanRights
www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
1. Protests: I call for a review of the legal framework and the reconsideration of provisions in the Crime & Policing Bill that could restrict freedom of assembly.
2. Trans people: I warn against exclusion&zero-sum approaches
👇#HumanRights
www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
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#Gaza’s war: 2 years too long.
🔴 Famine confirmed in Gaza governorate
🔴 455 malnutrition-related deaths
🔴 Almost all cropland damaged, inaccessible, or both
The State of Israel has banned UNRWA from bringing in aid for over 7 months.
UNRWA response: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...
#UNRWAworks
🔴 Famine confirmed in Gaza governorate
🔴 455 malnutrition-related deaths
🔴 Almost all cropland damaged, inaccessible, or both
The State of Israel has banned UNRWA from bringing in aid for over 7 months.
UNRWA response: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...
#UNRWAworks
October 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
#Gaza’s war: 2 years too long.
🔴 Famine confirmed in Gaza governorate
🔴 455 malnutrition-related deaths
🔴 Almost all cropland damaged, inaccessible, or both
The State of Israel has banned UNRWA from bringing in aid for over 7 months.
UNRWA response: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...
#UNRWAworks
🔴 Famine confirmed in Gaza governorate
🔴 455 malnutrition-related deaths
🔴 Almost all cropland damaged, inaccessible, or both
The State of Israel has banned UNRWA from bringing in aid for over 7 months.
UNRWA response: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...
#UNRWAworks
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An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza.
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled to learn of the killing today of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and M...
cpj.org
August 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza.
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
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The fight for trans safety is a fight for everyone’s safety – MPs must have the chance to debate it | Freddy McConnell
The fight for trans safety is a fight for everyone’s safety – MPs must have the chance to debate it | Freddy McConnell
The supreme court has made a mockery of gender recognition. Our politicians must not allow the EHRC to further shatter trans lives, says journalist Freddy McConnell
www.theguardian.com
July 31, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The fight for trans safety is a fight for everyone’s safety – MPs must have the chance to debate it | Freddy McConnell
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🔴We have failed Afghans when we owe them so much. We should be outraged. We should be absolutely incensed.
My thoughts on yet another government betrayal, a source of national shame. 👇
open.substack.com/pub/notanoth...
My thoughts on yet another government betrayal, a source of national shame. 👇
open.substack.com/pub/notanoth...
Afghanistan: our national shame
In every newspaper, on every broadcast bulletin, today’s revelations about the Afghan data breach have been met with a stunned, sanguine silence.
open.substack.com
July 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🔴We have failed Afghans when we owe them so much. We should be outraged. We should be absolutely incensed.
My thoughts on yet another government betrayal, a source of national shame. 👇
open.substack.com/pub/notanoth...
My thoughts on yet another government betrayal, a source of national shame. 👇
open.substack.com/pub/notanoth...
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Globally, roughly a third more power is being generated from the sun this spring than last. If this exponential rate of growth can continue, we will soon live in a very different world, @billmckibben.bsky.social writes.
4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment
In the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.
www.newyorker.com
July 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Globally, roughly a third more power is being generated from the sun this spring than last. If this exponential rate of growth can continue, we will soon live in a very different world, @billmckibben.bsky.social writes.
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Since the Israeli-American GHF aid distribution scheme started operating a month ago:
🚨at least 500 people have been reported killed
🚨nearly 4,000 people injured
The UN-led coordination and distribution of aid, inclusive of UNRWA, must be reinstated.
🚨at least 500 people have been reported killed
🚨nearly 4,000 people injured
The UN-led coordination and distribution of aid, inclusive of UNRWA, must be reinstated.
July 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Since the Israeli-American GHF aid distribution scheme started operating a month ago:
🚨at least 500 people have been reported killed
🚨nearly 4,000 people injured
The UN-led coordination and distribution of aid, inclusive of UNRWA, must be reinstated.
🚨at least 500 people have been reported killed
🚨nearly 4,000 people injured
The UN-led coordination and distribution of aid, inclusive of UNRWA, must be reinstated.
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Simply put, based on Starmer's own policies and rhetoric, he is either massively anti-migrant, anti-disabled and anti-trans/non-binary, or so weak willed to have his whole policy agenda driven by those who are. Either way, he has no defence and shows himself unfit to claim any moral integrity.
June 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Simply put, based on Starmer's own policies and rhetoric, he is either massively anti-migrant, anti-disabled and anti-trans/non-binary, or so weak willed to have his whole policy agenda driven by those who are. Either way, he has no defence and shows himself unfit to claim any moral integrity.
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While the circumstances we're in should never be normalised and I wish they weren't so bad, I'm proud to have this published:
Protect transgender scientists | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT
Protect transgender scientists | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT
Protect transgender scientists
Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people are a primary target of the Trump administration. Multiple executive orders seek to erase TGnC protections; mandate denial of gender identity; and ba...
www.science.org
June 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
While the circumstances we're in should never be normalised and I wish they weren't so bad, I'm proud to have this published:
Protect transgender scientists | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT
Protect transgender scientists | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT
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Israel kills innocent Palestinians. Activists spray-paint a plane. Guess which the UK government calls terrorism | Sally Rooney
Israel kills innocent Palestinians. Activists spray-paint a plane. Guess which the UK government calls terrorism | Sally Rooney
If Palestine Action becomes a proscribed group, writing these words of support could become a serious offence. It’s vital we fight this alarming attack on free speech, says writer Sally Rooney
www.theguardian.com
June 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Israel kills innocent Palestinians. Activists spray-paint a plane. Guess which the UK government calls terrorism | Sally Rooney
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Reminder that this is Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The right to privacy.
Falkner says she doesn't think Article 8 rights apply.
June 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Reminder that this is Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The right to privacy.
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NEW: Sure Start generated widespread, long-lasting benefits for children in education, health, absences, and SEND.
Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.
THREAD on our new @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded report:
[1/11]
Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.
THREAD on our new @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded report:
[1/11]
May 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
NEW: Sure Start generated widespread, long-lasting benefits for children in education, health, absences, and SEND.
Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.
THREAD on our new @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded report:
[1/11]
Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.
THREAD on our new @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded report:
[1/11]
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#Gaza: The U.S.-Israel plan to control the distribution of supplies under the guise of humanitarian assistance raises grave ethical, security and legal concerns.
Doctors Without Borders call on Israeli authorities to uphold International Humanitarian Law.
Share if you do too.
Doctors Without Borders call on Israeli authorities to uphold International Humanitarian Law.
Share if you do too.
May 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#Gaza: The U.S.-Israel plan to control the distribution of supplies under the guise of humanitarian assistance raises grave ethical, security and legal concerns.
Doctors Without Borders call on Israeli authorities to uphold International Humanitarian Law.
Share if you do too.
Doctors Without Borders call on Israeli authorities to uphold International Humanitarian Law.
Share if you do too.
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At the same time as establishing a 'VIP-Lane' to fast-track contracts to Ministers' friends, the two Nobel Prize winners at the Crick Institute were being ignored.
Yet another example of profit prioritised over public safety, and our loved ones paid the price.
#Covid
Yet another example of profit prioritised over public safety, and our loved ones paid the price.
#Covid
May 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
At the same time as establishing a 'VIP-Lane' to fast-track contracts to Ministers' friends, the two Nobel Prize winners at the Crick Institute were being ignored.
Yet another example of profit prioritised over public safety, and our loved ones paid the price.
#Covid
Yet another example of profit prioritised over public safety, and our loved ones paid the price.
#Covid
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Abortion should be taken out of the criminal code.
Vulnerable women should be met with compassion, not criminal charges based on a Victorian-era law that predates women even having the vote.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Vulnerable women should be met with compassion, not criminal charges based on a Victorian-era law that predates women even having the vote.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on abortion prosecutions: decriminalisation can’t wait | Editorial
Editorial: The trial of Nicola Packer shows why MPs should seize the opportunity to change the law and safeguard vulnerable women now
www.theguardian.com
May 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Abortion should be taken out of the criminal code.
Vulnerable women should be met with compassion, not criminal charges based on a Victorian-era law that predates women even having the vote.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Vulnerable women should be met with compassion, not criminal charges based on a Victorian-era law that predates women even having the vote.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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At this level of politics there is no way someone didn't know Starmer's "island of strangers" line would be heard loud and clear as a dog whistle by far-right groups in the vein of Powell's "found themselves made strangers in their own country". Just stop with the defences of it. It was deliberate.
May 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
At this level of politics there is no way someone didn't know Starmer's "island of strangers" line would be heard loud and clear as a dog whistle by far-right groups in the vein of Powell's "found themselves made strangers in their own country". Just stop with the defences of it. It was deliberate.
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christ, what a day to be an immigrant cursed with the ability to read
May 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
christ, what a day to be an immigrant cursed with the ability to read
“island of strangers” 😬😞😣
May 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
“island of strangers” 😬😞😣
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Just out! Our peer-reviewed critique of the Cass Review has been published by BMC Medical Research Methodology. Please read and share. We show that the Cass Review is fatally flawed and should not be the basis for policy or practice in transgender healthcare.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
May 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Just out! Our peer-reviewed critique of the Cass Review has been published by BMC Medical Research Methodology. Please read and share. We show that the Cass Review is fatally flawed and should not be the basis for policy or practice in transgender healthcare.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Couldn't have put it better myself !
Climate change is real , and fossil fuels are killing our planet .
Just 5 days left to force a Parliamentary debate on banning fossil fuel ads – sign my petition today govpetition.uk/700024
Climate change is real , and fossil fuels are killing our planet .
Just 5 days left to force a Parliamentary debate on banning fossil fuel ads – sign my petition today govpetition.uk/700024
May 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Couldn't have put it better myself !
Climate change is real , and fossil fuels are killing our planet .
Just 5 days left to force a Parliamentary debate on banning fossil fuel ads – sign my petition today govpetition.uk/700024
Climate change is real , and fossil fuels are killing our planet .
Just 5 days left to force a Parliamentary debate on banning fossil fuel ads – sign my petition today govpetition.uk/700024
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📢BREAKING
Our report #SafetyAndSurvival uncovers shocking findings about the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum.
Instead of finding safety, women are retraumatised and harmed.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... [Content warning: rape, sexual assault, suicidality]
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Our report #SafetyAndSurvival uncovers shocking findings about the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum.
Instead of finding safety, women are retraumatised and harmed.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... [Content warning: rape, sexual assault, suicidality]
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Women for Refugee Women : Safety and Survival: How the Work Ban Fuels Violence Against Women Seeking Asylum
New research uncovers how the work ban harms women seeking safety in the UK, placing them at risk of abuse and exploitation.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
📢BREAKING
Our report #SafetyAndSurvival uncovers shocking findings about the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum.
Instead of finding safety, women are retraumatised and harmed.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... [Content warning: rape, sexual assault, suicidality]
1/🧵
Our report #SafetyAndSurvival uncovers shocking findings about the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum.
Instead of finding safety, women are retraumatised and harmed.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... [Content warning: rape, sexual assault, suicidality]
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Petition: Legally recognise Non-Binary as a gender petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Non-Binary individuals are just as valid as anyone else, but sadly are too often overlooked we need to push this hard. Sign. Share. Be Heard!!!
Non-Binary individuals are just as valid as anyone else, but sadly are too often overlooked we need to push this hard. Sign. Share. Be Heard!!!
Petition: Legally recognise Non-Binary as a gender
Many non-binary people in the UK currently feel invisible and ignored. Therefore, we think this government should seek to reform the Gender Recognition Act 2004 so that it extends legal recognition…
petition.parliament.uk
April 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Petition: Legally recognise Non-Binary as a gender petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Non-Binary individuals are just as valid as anyone else, but sadly are too often overlooked we need to push this hard. Sign. Share. Be Heard!!!
Non-Binary individuals are just as valid as anyone else, but sadly are too often overlooked we need to push this hard. Sign. Share. Be Heard!!!
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Petition: Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically transition using NHS services petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically transition using NHS services
Introduce a law to legally protect the right of those aged 18 and over to transition using NHS services. This should specifically cover physical transition, including hormone treatment and surgery,…
petition.parliament.uk
April 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Petition: Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically transition using NHS services petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...