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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · 7d

The competition Then&Now open to migrants to the UK closes tomorrow, October 31st. Meet the wonderful judges below. They have a truly difficult job as the entries are so good.

TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · 17d

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Wishing everyone celebrating today a Happy Diwali. To find out more about this wonderful festival, check out our blog. #Diwali2025 #Diwali

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · 24d

Congratulations to @socialequitycic.bsky.social on realising their vision. This is the start of an important programme to encourage more migrants to work in local government.

Social Equity Centre @socialequitycic.bsky.social · 24d

🚀 We’ve officially kicked off our Local Government Training Programme!

Our first workshop on UK Politics was led by our CEO @teobenea.bsky.social and we welcomed 10 brilliant participants passionate about migrant justice. 💬✨

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Sep 20

Thank you for all your support and pleased you liked the review.

TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Sep 20

' An easy and enlightening read, Jonathan Portes’ book cuts through the myths about immigration with clarity and humanity and for me, it hit especially close to home', Read Bushra Mukadam's excellent and personal review. @jdportes.bsky.social
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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join us for the ‘Refugee Prose Hour’ ONLINE on September 22nd from 6-7 pm. Join us to be moved, entertained and surprised by the voices of brilliant refugee writers. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/.../register....
@freedomfromtorture.bsky.social

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations to our friends @socialequitycic.bsky.social on the launch of their Local Government Training Programme today. Its a fantastic initiative, please share with anyone you know who meets the criteria. #migration

Social Equity Centre @socialequitycic.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚀 We’re thrilled to launch the Local Government Training Programme!

Are you:
✔️ A first-generation migrant?
✔️ Interested in a role in local government?
✔️ Passionate about representing your community?

📅 Applications close: Friday, 26 Sept
👉 Apply here: www.socialequity.org.uk/our-training

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today is International Literacy Day so its a good opportunity to remind any Under 18s with migration to the UK in your story about our competition. We would love to hear from you. Check out Then&Now on our website. #stories #Migration #writing
Competition | TogetherInTheUK

TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Aug 30

Today, we remember those who vanished without a trace and stand in solidarity with their families still searching for truth and justice. No one should ever be silenced or forgotten.
#Togetherintheuk #EndEnforcedDisappearances #HumanRights #JusticeForAll #NeverForget

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Aug 27

✨ Words that echo stay with us ✨🎭
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Think you can weave magic with words?
Enter our Then and Now Creative Writing Competition and show us how rhyme lives on! ✍️✨ togetherintheuk.co.uk/competition/
#ThenAndNow #CreativeWriting #PoetryMagic #WritingCompetition

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Aug 12

#InternationalYouthDay, In this blog, Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale shares stories from our anthology Hear Our Stories from the young people themselves. Its an uplifting read.
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Voices of Resilience: Celebrating Refugee and Migrant Youth on International Youth Day | TogetherInTheUK

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jul 29

"Celebrating the legacy of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I — the Lion of Judah, a symbol of strength, unity, and divine inspiration. Jah Rastafari!
#HaileSelassie #Rastafari #LionOfJudah #Legacy #JahBless #Togetherintheuk

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Freedom from Torture @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social · Jul 25

Truly an inspiration to us all.

40 years ago, Helen Bamber OBE founded Freedom from Torture with a bold & unwavering vision no survivor should suffer in silence.

Donate now to keep Helen's vision alive: secure.freedomfromtorture.org/page/174507/...

Stand against torture. Stand with survivors.

Photo of founder of Freedom from Torture and quote

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jul 23

Repetition, repetition, repetition — it’s no mistake. It’s a writer’s power move. Got a line that echoes just right? Enter the TogetherintheUK Competition:
togetherintheuk.co.uk/competition/

TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jul 20

#SouthAsianHeritageMonth Real stories. Winding paths. One journey at a time. Welcome to The Road Much Travelled — lots to learn from Aman's story. 🎧 Listen now: togetherintheuk.co.uk/the-road-muc... #TogetherintheUK #TheRoadMuchTravelled #Podcast

The Road Much Travelled | TogetherInTheUK

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jul 17

Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale interviews the poet Lester Gomez Medina on migration, culture & the “ping-pong game” of writing between languages.
Read here:
togetherintheuk.co.uk/having-to-le...

#TogetherintheUK #PoetryAcrossBorders #PingPongOfWords #CulturalIdentity PALEWELL PRESS LTD #poetry

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

TogetherintheUK’s new writing competition "Then & Now" is open!
If you’re a migrant, refugee, asylum seeker, or international student/worker in the UK, share your migration story in a poem, story, or essay.

Details & prizes: 👉 togetherintheuk.co.uk/competition/ #writingcompetition #poetry

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jul 9

We send greetings to people of the Bahai faith today.
On this sacred day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and divine mission of the Báb - whose martyrdom became the spark for a new era of spiritual awakening. l. 🕊️

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Social Equity Centre @socialequitycic.bsky.social · Jul 9

🎉 Exciting news — our Local Government Training Programme is now accredited!

🤝 Big shoutout to our trainers — Teresa Norman, David Tross, @teobenea.bsky.social & @adinamaglan.bsky.social — for creating this impactful course.

📅 Recruitment starts in September — stay tuned for how to apply!

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jun 26

Hijri New Year 1447 AH
As the crescent moon rises, we send heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community. May this new year bring peace, purpose, and prosperity to all.
Hijri Mubarak!
#IslamicNewYear1447 #TogetherintheUK #HijriMubarak #NewBeginnings #CommunityAndFaith

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jun 23

If you would like a copy of the anthology, go to the support us page, on the TogetherintheUK website. We were very honoured to share the stories and art of refugees in the book.

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jun 19

Check out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKIo...

Thank you to everyone who read their poems so beautifully, to @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social and @PalewellPressLtd for partnering with us and to Hammad Albachitie for his creative and painstaking work in editng the video. #RefugeeWeek #RefugeesWelcome

The Refugee Poetry Hour, hosted by TogetherintheUK

YouTube video by Togetherinthe UK

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jun 15

#RefugeeWeek
From fleeing war to becoming a voice for the voiceless, @gulwalip.bsky.social's remarkable journey is a testament to resilience, compassion, and the important fight for human rights. togetherintheuk.co.uk/from-refugee... We highly recommend his book, 'The Lightless Sky'.

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jun 6

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TogetherintheUK @togetherintheuk.bsky.social · Jun 3

Its #VolunteersWeek!
People want to make a difference, to contribute – they just need to be invited in: Judeline Nicholas in our latest blog Check it out. Sinéad Mangan shares 4 perspectives on how why people volunteer and how rewarding it is.
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Celebrating Volunteer Week: A Tribute to Selfless Service | TogetherInTheUK

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