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#ActionOfTheWeek From @asylummatters.bsky.social A small group of refugees and people seeking asylum in the West Mids have set up a petition against:
- The proposed 20-year route to settlement
- The suspension of family reunion
Sign it here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
- The proposed 20-year route to settlement
- The suspension of family reunion
Sign it here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
Don’t leave refugees in limbo: Scrap the 20-year wait
Imagine living in limbo for 20 years, not knowing if you’ll be allowed to stay in the only home your children have ever known.
That is the reality facing refugees under new government proposals. A gr...
you.38degrees.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
#ActionOfTheWeek From @asylummatters.bsky.social A small group of refugees and people seeking asylum in the West Mids have set up a petition against:
- The proposed 20-year route to settlement
- The suspension of family reunion
Sign it here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
- The proposed 20-year route to settlement
- The suspension of family reunion
Sign it here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
#ActionOfTheWeek @refugeeaction.bsky.social plan puts delivery of housing in the hands of councils & hsg assocs. Email your MP to ask them to read the plan and back the recommendations: act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/181811/...
Tell your MP to back community-led housing in 2 minutes!
It's time to give councils what they need to lead asylum housing and invest in social homes. I’ve asked my MP to read Refugee Action’s new report and back it. Add your voice now!
act.refugee-action.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek @refugeeaction.bsky.social plan puts delivery of housing in the hands of councils & hsg assocs. Email your MP to ask them to read the plan and back the recommendations: act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/181811/...
#ActionOfTheWeek This is a time when many charities are able to get their donations doubled. Choose a cause close to your heart and give. Some campaigning organisations aren't charities, so don't get to double their donations, so you might like to support one of those instead.
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek This is a time when many charities are able to get their donations doubled. Choose a cause close to your heart and give. Some campaigning organisations aren't charities, so don't get to double their donations, so you might like to support one of those instead.
#ActionOfTheWeek 150k people massacred & 12m displaced by Sudan war. Weapons originally from UK being used. UK & treaty law require Gov NOT 2 authorise arms exports where they mgt B used in internat'al crime. Sign petition 2 demand these deadly arms sales R cancelled: actions.eko.org/a/uk-governm...
UK Government: stop arms for genocide in Sudan
RSF paramilitaries just murdered 460 patients, families and medical staff in a maternity hospital in Darfur, in western Sudan. This is the latest horror in Sudan’s two-year genocidal war which has see...
actions.eko.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#ActionOfTheWeek 150k people massacred & 12m displaced by Sudan war. Weapons originally from UK being used. UK & treaty law require Gov NOT 2 authorise arms exports where they mgt B used in internat'al crime. Sign petition 2 demand these deadly arms sales R cancelled: actions.eko.org/a/uk-governm...
#ActionOfTheWeek Housing benefit doesn’t cover the cost of rent. 300k families & individuals are experiencing homelessness, a 37% rise since 2020 in Eng. Restoring housing benefit is the most urgent step Gov can take to prevent homelessness. Email your MP: campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/176493/...
Email your MP: unfreeze housing benefit
Ask your MP to tell to the Chancellor to unfreeze housing benefit to prevent homelessness.
campaigns.crisis.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek Housing benefit doesn’t cover the cost of rent. 300k families & individuals are experiencing homelessness, a 37% rise since 2020 in Eng. Restoring housing benefit is the most urgent step Gov can take to prevent homelessness. Email your MP: campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/176493/...
#ActionOfTheWeek Under this gov, climate is falling down the agenda just as flooding, wildfires & heatwaves get worse. Airport expansion & oil are back on the table but green promises dropped. Delay now means disaster later. Support the People’s Climate Case: tippingpointuk.org/the-peoples-...
The People's Climate Justice Case » Tipping Point UK
tippingpointuk.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek Under this gov, climate is falling down the agenda just as flooding, wildfires & heatwaves get worse. Airport expansion & oil are back on the table but green promises dropped. Delay now means disaster later. Support the People’s Climate Case: tippingpointuk.org/the-peoples-...
#ActionOfTheWeek You choose:
Ask your MP to back Crisis campaign to restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent: campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/176493/...
Speak up for greener pensions: justmoney.eaction.online/better-pensi...
Defend our human rights: www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/defe...
Ask your MP to back Crisis campaign to restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent: campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/176493/...
Speak up for greener pensions: justmoney.eaction.online/better-pensi...
Defend our human rights: www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/defe...
Email your MP to urge them to take action for greener pensions
We believe the UK pensions system should be helping to build a greener, fairer world, rather than fuelling the climate crisis and allowing pensioners to live in poverty.
justmoney.eaction.online
October 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek You choose:
Ask your MP to back Crisis campaign to restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent: campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/176493/...
Speak up for greener pensions: justmoney.eaction.online/better-pensi...
Defend our human rights: www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/defe...
Ask your MP to back Crisis campaign to restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent: campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/176493/...
Speak up for greener pensions: justmoney.eaction.online/better-pensi...
Defend our human rights: www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/defe...
#ActionOfTheWeek Gambling with Lives runs UK’s only support service 4 people bereaved by gambling-related suicide, including support 2 allow people 2 engage with investigations & inquests. They’ve made a new film about their service, inc interviews with families & staff: youtu.be/f9mcCHc9qvE?...
Our Family Service | Gambling with Lives (long version)
YouTube video by Gambling with Lives
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September 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
#ActionOfTheWeek Gambling with Lives runs UK’s only support service 4 people bereaved by gambling-related suicide, including support 2 allow people 2 engage with investigations & inquests. They’ve made a new film about their service, inc interviews with families & staff: youtu.be/f9mcCHc9qvE?...
#ActionOfTheWeek MP Sarah Pochin claims migrants & refugees from “predominantly Muslim countries” have a “warped view of their right to sexually assault women”. This paints whole communities as inherently violent, weaponising women’s safety 2 spread racism. action.goodlawproject.org/tell-reform-...
Tell Reform to stop exploiting women’s safety to fuel attacks on migrants
Reform UK is pushing racist claims that migrants are a threat to women’s safety. This toxic narrative paints an entire group of people as inherently dangerous. But there’s no credible evidence to back...
action.goodlawproject.org
August 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek MP Sarah Pochin claims migrants & refugees from “predominantly Muslim countries” have a “warped view of their right to sexually assault women”. This paints whole communities as inherently violent, weaponising women’s safety 2 spread racism. action.goodlawproject.org/tell-reform-...
#ActionOfTheWeek Gov is consulting on what to do about collection of council tax debt – including the use of bailiffs. Respond to stop the harassment from bailiffs and help people get out of debt: act.debtjustice.org.uk/consultation
Tell the governement to ban the bailiffs
act.debtjustice.org.uk
August 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek Gov is consulting on what to do about collection of council tax debt – including the use of bailiffs. Respond to stop the harassment from bailiffs and help people get out of debt: act.debtjustice.org.uk/consultation
#ActionOfTheWeek Defence & Security Equipment Intern'l (DSEI) returns to London in Sept. The arms manufacturers Israel purchases weapons from will have a strong presence. Not only do arms companies profit but official hotel booking partner EventBeds. Ask them to cut ties: caat.org.uk/eventbeds-an...
CAAT - EventBeds™ and NuBreed Hotels: Drop DSEI 2025!
Take action today and email DSEI official hotel-booking partners EventBeds™and NuBreed Hotels, urging both companies to drop DSEI! They must sever ties with the UK’s largest marketplace of death and d...
caat.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek Defence & Security Equipment Intern'l (DSEI) returns to London in Sept. The arms manufacturers Israel purchases weapons from will have a strong presence. Not only do arms companies profit but official hotel booking partner EventBeds. Ask them to cut ties: caat.org.uk/eventbeds-an...
#ActionOfTheWeek Trump says he’s going 2 open the Pacific 2 deep sea mining. That means destroying irreplaceable marine life & destabilizing the planet’s ecosystem. Scientists & environmentalists have urged extreme caution as this affects the entire world. Petition now action.eko.org/a/trump-atta...
Stop Trump's attack on our oceans!
Donald Trump just announced he’s going to open the Pacific Ocean to deep sea mining!That means his friends will get permits to vacuum up the ocean floor, destroy irreplaceable marine life, and make bi
action.eko.org
July 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
#ActionOfTheWeek Trump says he’s going 2 open the Pacific 2 deep sea mining. That means destroying irreplaceable marine life & destabilizing the planet’s ecosystem. Scientists & environmentalists have urged extreme caution as this affects the entire world. Petition now action.eko.org/a/trump-atta...
#ActionOfTheWeek
Giving foreign investors the power to sue for billions of £££ of public funds, 4 making legitimate policy changes, is an affront to democracy. Call on the gov 2 commit to no investor-state dispute settlements in future trade agreements: act.globaljustice.org.uk/petition-cal...
Giving foreign investors the power to sue for billions of £££ of public funds, 4 making legitimate policy changes, is an affront to democracy. Call on the gov 2 commit to no investor-state dispute settlements in future trade agreements: act.globaljustice.org.uk/petition-cal...
Petition: Call time on corporate courts
The UK's new trade strategy says it will continue inserting controversial corporate courts into its trade deals. At this very moment, the government is negotiating an investment treaty with India that...
act.globaljustice.org.uk
July 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek
Giving foreign investors the power to sue for billions of £££ of public funds, 4 making legitimate policy changes, is an affront to democracy. Call on the gov 2 commit to no investor-state dispute settlements in future trade agreements: act.globaljustice.org.uk/petition-cal...
Giving foreign investors the power to sue for billions of £££ of public funds, 4 making legitimate policy changes, is an affront to democracy. Call on the gov 2 commit to no investor-state dispute settlements in future trade agreements: act.globaljustice.org.uk/petition-cal...
#ActionOfTheWeek FARM Rio is partnering with Starbucks, despite their human rights record. Join a coalition of NGOs, labour unions and human rights groups demanding that FARM Rio end its partnership or make the partnership conditional on major reforms: action.eko.org/campaign/ema...
Email FARM Rio to end its partnership with Starbucks!
Brazilian ethical retail brand FARM Rio is partnering with Starbucks, despite the coffee giant’s rotten human rights record. Now, a coalition of NGOs, labour unions, and human rights groups are demand
action.eko.org
July 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
#ActionOfTheWeek FARM Rio is partnering with Starbucks, despite their human rights record. Join a coalition of NGOs, labour unions and human rights groups demanding that FARM Rio end its partnership or make the partnership conditional on major reforms: action.eko.org/campaign/ema...
#ActionOfTheWeek Children are stranded in war zones & Gov is refusing 2 reunite them with family here. A crucial amendment from Lord Alf Dubs could fix broken family reunion rules. The Lords need 2 hear from us 2. Ask House of Lords 2 support child refugees: act.safepassage.org.uk/tell-lords-l...
Tell the Lords: Let children reunite with family
URGENT: In just a few days, the House of Lords will vote on key changes to the Border Security Bill – and their decision could change lives. Right now, children are stranded in war zones, and the UK G...
act.safepassage.org.uk
June 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
#ActionOfTheWeek Children are stranded in war zones & Gov is refusing 2 reunite them with family here. A crucial amendment from Lord Alf Dubs could fix broken family reunion rules. The Lords need 2 hear from us 2. Ask House of Lords 2 support child refugees: act.safepassage.org.uk/tell-lords-l...
#ActionOfTheWeek Councils R using bailiffs to collect debts from people who don’t have money 2 pay. There is little evidence bailiffs lead 2 more debt being collected. Some councils have introduced new support measures 2 help people. Sign 2 stop using bailiffs: act.debtjustice.org.uk/councils-ban...
Councils: Ban the bailiffs
TAD-logo-square.png If you are facing bills for council tax, you are not alone. Across the UK £4.4 billion is now owed in council tax back-payments. The cost of living crisis and the pandemic are pus...
act.debtjustice.org.uk
May 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek Councils R using bailiffs to collect debts from people who don’t have money 2 pay. There is little evidence bailiffs lead 2 more debt being collected. Some councils have introduced new support measures 2 help people. Sign 2 stop using bailiffs: act.debtjustice.org.uk/councils-ban...
#ActionOfTheWeek Landlords in England can raise rent by more than tenant can afford. Bridget is one of many with experience of unfair rent increases, with her family being forced to pay a 20% hike. Help renters & protect them from unfair rent hikes. Sign the petition: www.change.org/p/introduce-...
Sign the Petition
Introduce caps on how much landlords can raise rent: Protect struggling families like mine
www.change.org
May 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
#ActionOfTheWeek Landlords in England can raise rent by more than tenant can afford. Bridget is one of many with experience of unfair rent increases, with her family being forced to pay a 20% hike. Help renters & protect them from unfair rent hikes. Sign the petition: www.change.org/p/introduce-...
#ActionOfTheWeek Fishers have filed lawsuit against tuna brand Bumble Bee 4 human rights violations. The multi-billion $ global seafood industry has enjoyed relative anonymity with fishing taking place far away from legal o/sight. Calling on BB 2 end exploitation: www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
Put “Big Seafood” on notice - clean up the global fishing industry - Greenpeace International
Tell Bumble Bee & FCF to end isolation at sea- it’s time to protect oceans, protect workers.
www.greenpeace.org
May 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek Fishers have filed lawsuit against tuna brand Bumble Bee 4 human rights violations. The multi-billion $ global seafood industry has enjoyed relative anonymity with fishing taking place far away from legal o/sight. Calling on BB 2 end exploitation: www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
#ActionOfTheWeek Hong Kongers are having ‘Wild West’ bounties on their heads for peaceful advocacy of democracy and HR in HK. UK is home to the largest Hong Kong diaspora & an important base of their activism. Join the demand for the Gov to protect Hong Kongers: www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/hong...
In Solidarity Against Repression
Hong Kongers continue to face repression by Hong Kong and Chinese authorities - even if they live in the UK. Join the movement of solidarity against repression. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #NSL #Ch...
www.amnesty.org.uk
May 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
#ActionOfTheWeek Hong Kongers are having ‘Wild West’ bounties on their heads for peaceful advocacy of democracy and HR in HK. UK is home to the largest Hong Kong diaspora & an important base of their activism. Join the demand for the Gov to protect Hong Kongers: www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/hong...
#ActionOfTheWeek Total is trying to revive a liquid natural gas project. UK gov could provide £1 billion but has a chance to act for the good of Mozambique. Write to the Business and Trade Secretary and ask him to cancel the UK’s funding: act.globaljustice.org.uk/uk-dont-fund...
Tell the UK: Don’t Fund a Total Disaster in Mozambique
In 2020, Liz Truss promised almost £1 billion of UK funding to a gas power plant in northern Mozambique that would be a climate and human rights disaster. French fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies owns t...
act.globaljustice.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
#ActionOfTheWeek Total is trying to revive a liquid natural gas project. UK gov could provide £1 billion but has a chance to act for the good of Mozambique. Write to the Business and Trade Secretary and ask him to cancel the UK’s funding: act.globaljustice.org.uk/uk-dont-fund...
#ActionOfTheWeek MPs needs to feel the pressure on disability cuts so invite your MP to join an upcoming event, which will bring young PIP claimants face-to-face with politicians to highlight the devastating impact that these planned cuts would have actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell your MP to oppose deadly disability cuts
The government’s planned disability cuts are a deadly attack on already vulnerable communities. Benefits such as PIP provide a lifeline to those of us who live with debilitating mental illness. The H...
actionnetwork.org
April 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM
#ActionOfTheWeek MPs needs to feel the pressure on disability cuts so invite your MP to join an upcoming event, which will bring young PIP claimants face-to-face with politicians to highlight the devastating impact that these planned cuts would have actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
#ActionOfTheWeek Instead of generating clean energy from renewable sources, Indonesia’s electricity provider continues 2 burn dirty coal. Air pollution has killed 2500+ people. PLN is asking banks like Citi, HSBC & Standard Chartered 2 back a €500m bond. Ask them not 2 action.eko.org/a/banks-don-...
Banks: don't back PLN's polluting coal plans
Children in Indonesia are suffering from bronchitis, tuberculosis and even dying because of PLN’s greedy fossil fuel expansion. PLN is Indonesia’s biggest electricity provider. But instead of generati
action.eko.org
April 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek Instead of generating clean energy from renewable sources, Indonesia’s electricity provider continues 2 burn dirty coal. Air pollution has killed 2500+ people. PLN is asking banks like Citi, HSBC & Standard Chartered 2 back a €500m bond. Ask them not 2 action.eko.org/a/banks-don-...
#ActionOfTheWeek Wrangler & others still haven't signed signed a binding health & safety accord to protect workers who make their products. By signing the Accord, they would have to allow independent safety inspectors into their factories. Sign the petition: action.eko.org/a/wrangler-i...
Wrangler, IKEA, Amazon: protect your workers!
More than 1000 garment workers in Bangladesh were killed in the Rana Plaza disaster, nearly 12 years ago. It wasn't a natural disaster, it was corporate greed. Since then, more than 250 companies have
action.eko.org
April 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek Wrangler & others still haven't signed signed a binding health & safety accord to protect workers who make their products. By signing the Accord, they would have to allow independent safety inspectors into their factories. Sign the petition: action.eko.org/a/wrangler-i...
#ActionOfTheWeek As we get closer to Mother’s Day , there are British mothers who are illegally detained in NE Syria. More than half were trafficked, groomed or coerced to go to Syria, some as young as 12 years old. Sending them a message of support: secure.reprieve.org/page/139983/...
Send a message to families detained in North East Syria
It only takes a couple of minutes >>
secure.reprieve.org
March 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#ActionOfTheWeek As we get closer to Mother’s Day , there are British mothers who are illegally detained in NE Syria. More than half were trafficked, groomed or coerced to go to Syria, some as young as 12 years old. Sending them a message of support: secure.reprieve.org/page/139983/...