Edinburgh Support Group of Freedom from Torture, which works across the UK with survivors of torture. Tweets those of individuals in the support group.
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@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
Boris Johnson's anti-refugee bill has just passed.
But if the government thinks itās won. It can damn well think again.
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
šØBREAKING: We're taking legal action against the government over its plan to ship refugees to Rwanda.
We urgently need to raise funds to cover the costs - you can chip in now: crowdjustice.com/case/rwandaā¦
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
You mightāve 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 arenāt forever - our movement is.
#TogetherWithRefugeesš§”
@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
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
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.
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
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.
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
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!
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
We are here @ukhomeoffice to say: enough is enough.
No more deaths.
#RefugeesWelcome
#TogetherWithRefugees
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
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!
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
This weekend, we celebrated refugees and migrants at Govanhill Festival, Scotland. š
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.
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@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
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.
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
Tomorrow (Friday) 1pm, join an online Rally: Our Vision of a Welcoming Britain, led by people who have lived through the hostile environment.
Book: eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-raā¦
@FreefromTorture @1StrongVoice @SSOonline
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
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/rā¦
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
It's Refugee Week!
To kick off #RefugeeWeek2021 take a moment to think of all the things refugees have done for the UK ā¦
ā¦ from writing our favourite songsš¶to winning medals at the Olympics šļø
Share this video and stand with refugees ā
#RefugeesWelcome
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
Take your seat at our table & join us for a virtual food festival in support of refugees during #RefugeeWeek, 14-20th June. foodfestival.freedomfromtortā¦
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Amazing line-up
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Beautiful food
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A good cause
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Incredible prizes.
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
BREAKING: The Lords say NO to torture!
THIS IS HUGE!
The vote to pass the amendment to exclude torture and other serious crimes from the #OverseasOperationsBill has passed in the @UKHouseofLords.
Join us in telling MPs they need to say no to torture too. Watch this space. 1/2
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
Racism is built in to Britainās public institutions, it exists in our immigration system and it is written in to our history books.
It lives and breathes in our society today.
#BlackLivesMatter
#SewellReport
@UKParliament
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@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
Boris Johnson, who called black Africans āpicanninies,ā Muslim women āletterboxesā and said the problem with Africa is that "we are not in charge any more,ā releases report saying institutional racism doesnāt exist in the UK.
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
When Priti Patel rants about boats remember only 0.18% of the population in the UK are refugees. If they have recourse to public funds its Ā£37.75 weekly. Just over Ā£5 a day.
Priti Patel was paid Ā£1,000 an hour as advisor to Viasat whose systems are used on Royal Navy Warships
@FreedomLGEdin retweeted
We are appalled by these cruel and inhumane proposals. We cannot shut the door in the face of those people denied official and organised routes to protection. Seeking asylum is not a crime. Itās a human right.
theguardian.com/uk-news/2021ā¦
