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Edinburgh Support Group of Freedom from Torture, which works across the UK with survivors of torture. Tweets those of individuals in the support group.

Edinburgh
Joined March 2012
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Drop by and meet our Edinburgh @FreefromTorture volunteers at our information stall at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church in central Edinburgh, this Friday 21 June 12-2pm #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeFestivalScotland #RefugeeWeek
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Come and meet @FreefromTorture Edinburgh supporters , Saturday 18 June 9am - 2pm at Farmers Market , Castle Terrace
Boris Johnson's anti-refugee bill has just passed. But if the government thinks it’s won. It can damn well think again.
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You might’ve missed it. These new anti-refugee laws criminalise refugees for coming to the UK looking for safety. But the fight back starts now. These laws aren’t forever - our movement is. #TogetherWithRefugees🧡
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@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
Freedom From Torture's Steve Crawshaw brands government plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing as 'cruel' sugging they 'make no sense at all.' Do you agree with him? @NickFerrariLBC
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This week this government voted to pass the cruellest part of the#AntiRefugeeBill, but people across the country are united against it. Today, we must stand #TogetherWithRefugees.
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Today is Human Rights Day. & yet we face an imminent threat of the govt undermining the vital protections and safeguards of the Human Rights Act. Now more than ever, we need to stand up for the rights of survivors of torture, people seeking asylum, & the rights of all people.
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The Government is trying to promote the Anti-refugee Bill as a solution to tragic deaths of people at the Channel. We condemn this attempt of using these tragic deaths to promote such a cruel Bill. We know this Bill is NOT the solution. Let's share this message far and wide!
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We are here @ukhomeoffice to say: enough is enough. No more deaths. #RefugeesWelcome #TogetherWithRefugees
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I am honoured to be heading out to the #iva2021 by @VolunteerEdi to accept an award based on a nomination by @FreedomLGEdin My post-lockdown dress is even more pleased to have an outing!
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This weekend, we celebrated refugees and migrants at Govanhill Festival, Scotland. 💕 Here, one of the people we support gives @NicolaSturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, a copy of 'New Scots Get Cooking' - a recipe book by women who have survived torture. 1/
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Our local group members welcoming Rose Cecil at the end of her walk for @FreefromTorture from Dorset to Edinburgh yesterday! You can still donate here and celebrate her amazing journey: justgiving.com/fundraising/r…
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Rose has also been documenting her journey on instagram. Watch the final video of her arrival in Edinburgh here: instagram.com/tv/CRQl_uCIVTb…
Whatever happens today, England's performance in this tournament has been a success. It has been a success story for diversity, for immigration, and for standing up against injustice. This team represents the best of us: united, diverse, principled, and compassionate.
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Rose's All the Way is a challenge to walk from Dorset to Edinburgh in aid of @FreefromTorture. Donate and follow Rose's journey! justgiving.com/fundraising/r…
It's Refugee Week! To kick off #RefugeeWeek2021 take a moment to think of all the things refugees have done for the UK … … from writing our favourite songs🎶to winning medals at the Olympics 🎖️ Share this video and stand with refugees ✊ #RefugeesWelcome
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Take your seat at our table & join us for a virtual food festival in support of refugees during #RefugeeWeek, 14-20th June. foodfestival.freedomfromtort… ✅ Amazing line-up ✅ Beautiful food ✅ A good cause ✅ Incredible prizes.
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