Women for Refugee Women
@4refugeewomen.bsky.social
We support women seeking safety in the UK to rebuild their lives on their own terms.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
#WelcomeEveryWoman #SetHerFree #SistersNotStrangers
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
#WelcomeEveryWoman #SetHerFree #SistersNotStrangers
7️⃣ Raids, detention and deportation
The enforced removals of families with children will disproportionately harm women - who are often primary caregivers.
Plans for ICE-style raids on our streets is deeply disturbing.
This isn't just cruel - it is a direct attack on dignity and safety.
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The enforced removals of families with children will disproportionately harm women - who are often primary caregivers.
Plans for ICE-style raids on our streets is deeply disturbing.
This isn't just cruel - it is a direct attack on dignity and safety.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
7️⃣ Raids, detention and deportation
The enforced removals of families with children will disproportionately harm women - who are often primary caregivers.
Plans for ICE-style raids on our streets is deeply disturbing.
This isn't just cruel - it is a direct attack on dignity and safety.
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The enforced removals of families with children will disproportionately harm women - who are often primary caregivers.
Plans for ICE-style raids on our streets is deeply disturbing.
This isn't just cruel - it is a direct attack on dignity and safety.
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6️⃣ Safe for who?
It is extremely dangerous to imply a country can be safe for everyone.
These blanket labels of 'safe countries' erase women's unique experiences, create additional barriers to protection for survivors, and block access to refugee protection.
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It is extremely dangerous to imply a country can be safe for everyone.
These blanket labels of 'safe countries' erase women's unique experiences, create additional barriers to protection for survivors, and block access to refugee protection.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
6️⃣ Safe for who?
It is extremely dangerous to imply a country can be safe for everyone.
These blanket labels of 'safe countries' erase women's unique experiences, create additional barriers to protection for survivors, and block access to refugee protection.
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It is extremely dangerous to imply a country can be safe for everyone.
These blanket labels of 'safe countries' erase women's unique experiences, create additional barriers to protection for survivors, and block access to refugee protection.
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5️⃣ Undermining protection, penalising women
Proposed changes threaten to make it even more difficult for women to receive much-needed protection here.
Policies that penalise late claims or evidence ignore the reality that many survivors of sexual and gender-based violence delay disclosure.
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Proposed changes threaten to make it even more difficult for women to receive much-needed protection here.
Policies that penalise late claims or evidence ignore the reality that many survivors of sexual and gender-based violence delay disclosure.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
5️⃣ Undermining protection, penalising women
Proposed changes threaten to make it even more difficult for women to receive much-needed protection here.
Policies that penalise late claims or evidence ignore the reality that many survivors of sexual and gender-based violence delay disclosure.
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Proposed changes threaten to make it even more difficult for women to receive much-needed protection here.
Policies that penalise late claims or evidence ignore the reality that many survivors of sexual and gender-based violence delay disclosure.
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4️⃣ Limited support to survive
Already, meagre asylum support and the work ban leaves women seeking safety vulnerable to enforced poverty, destitution, abuse, and exploitation.
Limiting access to vital financial support will only deepen this crisis and expose women to further harm.
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Already, meagre asylum support and the work ban leaves women seeking safety vulnerable to enforced poverty, destitution, abuse, and exploitation.
Limiting access to vital financial support will only deepen this crisis and expose women to further harm.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
4️⃣ Limited support to survive
Already, meagre asylum support and the work ban leaves women seeking safety vulnerable to enforced poverty, destitution, abuse, and exploitation.
Limiting access to vital financial support will only deepen this crisis and expose women to further harm.
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Already, meagre asylum support and the work ban leaves women seeking safety vulnerable to enforced poverty, destitution, abuse, and exploitation.
Limiting access to vital financial support will only deepen this crisis and expose women to further harm.
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3️⃣ Unsuitable and unsafe accommodation
Former barracks, prisons, and remote industrial sites are no place for people seeking safety here.
Moving women to remote, large-scale sites will deepen trauma and strip away access to vital support networks.
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Former barracks, prisons, and remote industrial sites are no place for people seeking safety here.
Moving women to remote, large-scale sites will deepen trauma and strip away access to vital support networks.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
3️⃣ Unsuitable and unsafe accommodation
Former barracks, prisons, and remote industrial sites are no place for people seeking safety here.
Moving women to remote, large-scale sites will deepen trauma and strip away access to vital support networks.
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Former barracks, prisons, and remote industrial sites are no place for people seeking safety here.
Moving women to remote, large-scale sites will deepen trauma and strip away access to vital support networks.
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2️⃣ Forcing families apart
Family reunion saves lives - especially for women and children.
Limiting these safe routes pushes women and children into harm's way and creates layers of generational trauma through forcible separation.
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Family reunion saves lives - especially for women and children.
Limiting these safe routes pushes women and children into harm's way and creates layers of generational trauma through forcible separation.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
2️⃣ Forcing families apart
Family reunion saves lives - especially for women and children.
Limiting these safe routes pushes women and children into harm's way and creates layers of generational trauma through forcible separation.
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Family reunion saves lives - especially for women and children.
Limiting these safe routes pushes women and children into harm's way and creates layers of generational trauma through forcible separation.
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1️⃣ Perpetual limbo, perpetual risk
Proposed changes could trap women in DECADES of uncertainty.
Extending settlement from 5 to 20 years forces women into a cycle of instability and limbo - leaving women at heightened risk of abuse, violence, and exploitation.
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Proposed changes could trap women in DECADES of uncertainty.
Extending settlement from 5 to 20 years forces women into a cycle of instability and limbo - leaving women at heightened risk of abuse, violence, and exploitation.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
1️⃣ Perpetual limbo, perpetual risk
Proposed changes could trap women in DECADES of uncertainty.
Extending settlement from 5 to 20 years forces women into a cycle of instability and limbo - leaving women at heightened risk of abuse, violence, and exploitation.
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Proposed changes could trap women in DECADES of uncertainty.
Extending settlement from 5 to 20 years forces women into a cycle of instability and limbo - leaving women at heightened risk of abuse, violence, and exploitation.
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We are proud to join @togetheralliance.bsky.social ✊💜
#TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism.
#TOGETHER we can build solidarity across communities.
#TOGETHER we can unite against the far right.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
#TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism.
#TOGETHER we can build solidarity across communities.
#TOGETHER we can unite against the far right.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We are proud to join @togetheralliance.bsky.social ✊💜
#TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism.
#TOGETHER we can build solidarity across communities.
#TOGETHER we can unite against the far right.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
#TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism.
#TOGETHER we can build solidarity across communities.
#TOGETHER we can unite against the far right.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
A huge thank you to all who attended!
The packed out room was full of solidarity, resistance, and courage.
As Memory shared, “I am hopeful about the future because of people like you.”
Together we organise and together we rise! ✊
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The packed out room was full of solidarity, resistance, and courage.
As Memory shared, “I am hopeful about the future because of people like you.”
Together we organise and together we rise! ✊
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November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
A huge thank you to all who attended!
The packed out room was full of solidarity, resistance, and courage.
As Memory shared, “I am hopeful about the future because of people like you.”
Together we organise and together we rise! ✊
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The packed out room was full of solidarity, resistance, and courage.
As Memory shared, “I am hopeful about the future because of people like you.”
Together we organise and together we rise! ✊
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We were honoured to join brilliant speakers including @hackneyabbott.bsky.social, @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social, @zarahsultana.bsky.social, Andrea of @evawuk.bsky.social, and Sabby and Sabrina of Women Against the Far Right.
Thank you all for your moving and important words.
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Thank you all for your moving and important words.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We were honoured to join brilliant speakers including @hackneyabbott.bsky.social, @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social, @zarahsultana.bsky.social, Andrea of @evawuk.bsky.social, and Sabby and Sabrina of Women Against the Far Right.
Thank you all for your moving and important words.
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Thank you all for your moving and important words.
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We’re delighted to have spoken at a vital event at Parliament tonight on the rise of the right and the weaponisation of violence against women and girls.
Memory, a refugee woman in our network, spoke powerfully about her personal experience and the need to hold those in power to account ✊
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Memory, a refugee woman in our network, spoke powerfully about her personal experience and the need to hold those in power to account ✊
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November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We’re delighted to have spoken at a vital event at Parliament tonight on the rise of the right and the weaponisation of violence against women and girls.
Memory, a refugee woman in our network, spoke powerfully about her personal experience and the need to hold those in power to account ✊
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Memory, a refugee woman in our network, spoke powerfully about her personal experience and the need to hold those in power to account ✊
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📣 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls and the start of the #16DaysofActivism.
No one should flee violence and abuse only to face further harm on their journeys to safety or again in the UK.
But this is the reality for many refugee women.
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No one should flee violence and abuse only to face further harm on their journeys to safety or again in the UK.
But this is the reality for many refugee women.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
📣 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls and the start of the #16DaysofActivism.
No one should flee violence and abuse only to face further harm on their journeys to safety or again in the UK.
But this is the reality for many refugee women.
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No one should flee violence and abuse only to face further harm on their journeys to safety or again in the UK.
But this is the reality for many refugee women.
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‼️ Most people seeking safety in the UK are banned from working.
This traps people in poverty, long periods of inactivity, and wastes their skills.
This policy is nonsensical.
Tell the Government to #LiftTheBan now: lifttheban.co.uk/email-the-ne... @asylummatters.bsky.social
This traps people in poverty, long periods of inactivity, and wastes their skills.
This policy is nonsensical.
Tell the Government to #LiftTheBan now: lifttheban.co.uk/email-the-ne... @asylummatters.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
‼️ Most people seeking safety in the UK are banned from working.
This traps people in poverty, long periods of inactivity, and wastes their skills.
This policy is nonsensical.
Tell the Government to #LiftTheBan now: lifttheban.co.uk/email-the-ne... @asylummatters.bsky.social
This traps people in poverty, long periods of inactivity, and wastes their skills.
This policy is nonsensical.
Tell the Government to #LiftTheBan now: lifttheban.co.uk/email-the-ne... @asylummatters.bsky.social
At least 133 people died whilst trying to seek safety in the UK last year - the deadliest year on record.
Yet the Government doesn’t officially count these deaths.
Each death is a tragedy. These fatalities must not be ignored.
The law must change so we can #KnowTheirNames.
Yet the Government doesn’t officially count these deaths.
Each death is a tragedy. These fatalities must not be ignored.
The law must change so we can #KnowTheirNames.
November 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
At least 133 people died whilst trying to seek safety in the UK last year - the deadliest year on record.
Yet the Government doesn’t officially count these deaths.
Each death is a tragedy. These fatalities must not be ignored.
The law must change so we can #KnowTheirNames.
Yet the Government doesn’t officially count these deaths.
Each death is a tragedy. These fatalities must not be ignored.
The law must change so we can #KnowTheirNames.
Our patchwork course is a space for women to connect, create and relax. 🪡🧶
The group have been busy so far this term creating placemats, potholders and pincushions.
We love how colourful and joyful the pieces are!
Huge thank you to our volunteer who makes this space so welcoming and fun.💜
The group have been busy so far this term creating placemats, potholders and pincushions.
We love how colourful and joyful the pieces are!
Huge thank you to our volunteer who makes this space so welcoming and fun.💜
October 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Our patchwork course is a space for women to connect, create and relax. 🪡🧶
The group have been busy so far this term creating placemats, potholders and pincushions.
We love how colourful and joyful the pieces are!
Huge thank you to our volunteer who makes this space so welcoming and fun.💜
The group have been busy so far this term creating placemats, potholders and pincushions.
We love how colourful and joyful the pieces are!
Huge thank you to our volunteer who makes this space so welcoming and fun.💜
To mark the month, Rainbow Sisters - our solidarity group for LGBTQ+ women seeking safety - held a special #BlackHistoryMonth session. 🌈🤎
The group explored why Black History month is so important, alongside celebrating inspirational and changemaking Black women.
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The group explored why Black History month is so important, alongside celebrating inspirational and changemaking Black women.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
To mark the month, Rainbow Sisters - our solidarity group for LGBTQ+ women seeking safety - held a special #BlackHistoryMonth session. 🌈🤎
The group explored why Black History month is so important, alongside celebrating inspirational and changemaking Black women.
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The group explored why Black History month is so important, alongside celebrating inspirational and changemaking Black women.
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Throughout October, which is #BlackHistoryMonth, our creative and educational activities are exploring Black histories, Black visionaries and celebrating Black identities. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
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October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Throughout October, which is #BlackHistoryMonth, our creative and educational activities are exploring Black histories, Black visionaries and celebrating Black identities. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
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📣 The @biggive.bsky.social match fund campaign has now ended!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who doubled their donation to support our work.
Your generosity will help us support more women seeking safety to heal, rebuild their lives and thrive in the UK. 💜
Thank you! 🌟 #WGMF
A HUGE thank you to everyone who doubled their donation to support our work.
Your generosity will help us support more women seeking safety to heal, rebuild their lives and thrive in the UK. 💜
Thank you! 🌟 #WGMF
October 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📣 The @biggive.bsky.social match fund campaign has now ended!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who doubled their donation to support our work.
Your generosity will help us support more women seeking safety to heal, rebuild their lives and thrive in the UK. 💜
Thank you! 🌟 #WGMF
A HUGE thank you to everyone who doubled their donation to support our work.
Your generosity will help us support more women seeking safety to heal, rebuild their lives and thrive in the UK. 💜
Thank you! 🌟 #WGMF
✊ We will not be silenced.
Over the last few months, we have seen an alarming rise in hostility and hatred towards people seeking safety in the UK.
From anti-migrant protests to online abuse targeting charities like us.
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Over the last few months, we have seen an alarming rise in hostility and hatred towards people seeking safety in the UK.
From anti-migrant protests to online abuse targeting charities like us.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
✊ We will not be silenced.
Over the last few months, we have seen an alarming rise in hostility and hatred towards people seeking safety in the UK.
From anti-migrant protests to online abuse targeting charities like us.
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Over the last few months, we have seen an alarming rise in hostility and hatred towards people seeking safety in the UK.
From anti-migrant protests to online abuse targeting charities like us.
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Olivia, a member of our network, research team and Board of Trustees, shares her reflections on our community:
🗣️ "I joined Women for Refugee Women in 2017. I was a different person back then. I was lonely, I had lost hope. I didn't know how I would survive anymore."
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🗣️ "I joined Women for Refugee Women in 2017. I was a different person back then. I was lonely, I had lost hope. I didn't know how I would survive anymore."
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October 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Olivia, a member of our network, research team and Board of Trustees, shares her reflections on our community:
🗣️ "I joined Women for Refugee Women in 2017. I was a different person back then. I was lonely, I had lost hope. I didn't know how I would survive anymore."
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🗣️ "I joined Women for Refugee Women in 2017. I was a different person back then. I was lonely, I had lost hope. I didn't know how I would survive anymore."
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🏠Everyone needs somewhere safe to call home.
But in the UK, many refugee women are pushed into homelessness by hostile asylum policies.
Homelessness places women at risk of harm, abuse, and violence.
#WorldHomelessDay 👇
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But in the UK, many refugee women are pushed into homelessness by hostile asylum policies.
Homelessness places women at risk of harm, abuse, and violence.
#WorldHomelessDay 👇
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October 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🏠Everyone needs somewhere safe to call home.
But in the UK, many refugee women are pushed into homelessness by hostile asylum policies.
Homelessness places women at risk of harm, abuse, and violence.
#WorldHomelessDay 👇
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But in the UK, many refugee women are pushed into homelessness by hostile asylum policies.
Homelessness places women at risk of harm, abuse, and violence.
#WorldHomelessDay 👇
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Uariumue shared a powerful message to the LGBTQ+ community:
🗣️ “Accept yourself, do not hide yourself because of what people think or do. At the end of the day, it is YOU. Be proud of yourself!"
We are proud of Uariumue and our Rainbow Sisters every day. 🏳️🌈💜
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🗣️ “Accept yourself, do not hide yourself because of what people think or do. At the end of the day, it is YOU. Be proud of yourself!"
We are proud of Uariumue and our Rainbow Sisters every day. 🏳️🌈💜
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October 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Uariumue shared a powerful message to the LGBTQ+ community:
🗣️ “Accept yourself, do not hide yourself because of what people think or do. At the end of the day, it is YOU. Be proud of yourself!"
We are proud of Uariumue and our Rainbow Sisters every day. 🏳️🌈💜
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🗣️ “Accept yourself, do not hide yourself because of what people think or do. At the end of the day, it is YOU. Be proud of yourself!"
We are proud of Uariumue and our Rainbow Sisters every day. 🏳️🌈💜
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This summer, she attended a Pride event for the first time!
🗣️ “I did not expect it would be so big! Seeing so many people who are LGBTQ+ and who are proud of themselves. I was so excited. It was a very, very good experience. I can't wait to do it again!"
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🗣️ “I did not expect it would be so big! Seeing so many people who are LGBTQ+ and who are proud of themselves. I was so excited. It was a very, very good experience. I can't wait to do it again!"
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October 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This summer, she attended a Pride event for the first time!
🗣️ “I did not expect it would be so big! Seeing so many people who are LGBTQ+ and who are proud of themselves. I was so excited. It was a very, very good experience. I can't wait to do it again!"
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🗣️ “I did not expect it would be so big! Seeing so many people who are LGBTQ+ and who are proud of themselves. I was so excited. It was a very, very good experience. I can't wait to do it again!"
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To mark International Lesbian Day, Uariumue a member of our Rainbow Sisters, shared her experiences:
🗣️ “You’re not allowed to be yourself. People are not open about their sexuality because they’re worried about discrimination, being disowned by their families..."
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🗣️ “You’re not allowed to be yourself. People are not open about their sexuality because they’re worried about discrimination, being disowned by their families..."
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October 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
To mark International Lesbian Day, Uariumue a member of our Rainbow Sisters, shared her experiences:
🗣️ “You’re not allowed to be yourself. People are not open about their sexuality because they’re worried about discrimination, being disowned by their families..."
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🗣️ “You’re not allowed to be yourself. People are not open about their sexuality because they’re worried about discrimination, being disowned by their families..."
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With huge thanks to our partners @evawuk.bsky.social @sbsisters.bsky.social @lawrsuk.bsky.social @rapecrisis.bsky.social @womensaid.bsky.social @refugecharity.bsky.social @respectuk.bsky.social @seacharity.bsky.social @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social @safelives.bsky.social for our #VAWGTakeover.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM