Sadia Sikandar
@diyabutt.bsky.social
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Writer📝
وَتُعِزُ مَن تَشَاء وَتُذِلُ مَن تَشَاء💙🏁
United Kingdom📍🇬🇧
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ɦʊʍǟռ ʀɨɢɦȶֆ ǟƈȶɨʋɨֆȶ✊🏻
𝕮𝖆𝖒𝖕𝖆𝖎𝖌𝖓𝖊𝖗 ✌🏻
Writer📝
وَتُعِزُ مَن تَشَاء وَتُذِلُ مَن تَشَاء💙🏁
United Kingdom📍🇬🇧
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Yesterday members of the Bylines Scotland team met for the first time to connect and plan our way forward | Bylines Scotland
Bylines Scotland goes Glasgow
Yesterday members of the Bylines Scotland team met for the first time to connect and plan our way forward
bylines.scot
February 2, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Yesterday members of the Bylines Scotland team met for the first time to connect and plan our way forward | Bylines Scotland
As artists, we work day and night developing themes, compositions, and ideas.
Please respect artists, their labour, and their talent, and choose to support and value human creativity rather than replacing it.
#ai #glasgow #artist #mural
Please respect artists, their labour, and their talent, and choose to support and value human creativity rather than replacing it.
#ai #glasgow #artist #mural
Public murals sit at a higher ethical bar than fridge magnets, an expert has said, while calling for mandatory disclosures in planning applications when artificial intelligence is used
When AI art stops being cute and starts rewriting Scotland’s visual identity
www.thenational.scot
January 25, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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"Through collective effort and strong community support, we were ultimately successful in resolving Ghufran’s case. Before Christmas, her Universal Credit and Adult Disability Payment were reinstated, and after the New Year 2026, she returned to new council accommodation."
Not just a story: Solidarity turned reporting into justice
When her benefits were cut and her case ignored, a community campaign turned one woman’s suffering into justice
bylines.scot
January 24, 2026 at 9:53 AM
"Through collective effort and strong community support, we were ultimately successful in resolving Ghufran’s case. Before Christmas, her Universal Credit and Adult Disability Payment were reinstated, and after the New Year 2026, she returned to new council accommodation."
Thanks a lot .
Minister for Equalities in Scotland; @kaukabstewart.bsky.social Shadow Minister for Mental Health @paulsweeney.bsky.social ; @katenevens.bsky.social ; @patrickharvie.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social Councillor @seonadhoy.bsky.social ; and @cllrgrahamc.bsky.social . MAG & HRS
Minister for Equalities in Scotland; @kaukabstewart.bsky.social Shadow Minister for Mental Health @paulsweeney.bsky.social ; @katenevens.bsky.social ; @patrickharvie.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social Councillor @seonadhoy.bsky.social ; and @cllrgrahamc.bsky.social . MAG & HRS
When her benefits were cut and her case ignored, a community campaign turned one woman’s suffering into justice | Sadia Sikandar
Not just a story: Solidarity turned reporting into justice
When her benefits were cut and her case ignored, a community campaign turned one woman’s suffering into justice
bylines.scot
January 24, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Thanks a lot .
Minister for Equalities in Scotland; @kaukabstewart.bsky.social Shadow Minister for Mental Health @paulsweeney.bsky.social ; @katenevens.bsky.social ; @patrickharvie.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social Councillor @seonadhoy.bsky.social ; and @cllrgrahamc.bsky.social . MAG & HRS
Minister for Equalities in Scotland; @kaukabstewart.bsky.social Shadow Minister for Mental Health @paulsweeney.bsky.social ; @katenevens.bsky.social ; @patrickharvie.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social Councillor @seonadhoy.bsky.social ; and @cllrgrahamc.bsky.social . MAG & HRS
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"The UK has desperately tried to suppress Palestine activism, including banning the group, Palestine Action, under an anti-terrorism law. Over 2,700 people have now been arrested for supporting Palestine Action."
Voices of resistance – Glasgow stands with Gaza
Hunger met resistance on 18 December 2025, as Zara Sultana joined Glasgow’s Gaza protest, exposing starvation in Palestine
bylines.scot
January 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
"The UK has desperately tried to suppress Palestine activism, including banning the group, Palestine Action, under an anti-terrorism law. Over 2,700 people have now been arrested for supporting Palestine Action."
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Hunger met resistance on 18 December 2025, as Zara Sultana joined Glasgow’s Gaza protest, exposing starvation in Palestine | Sadia Sikandar
Voices of resistance – Glasgow stands with Gaza
Hunger met resistance on 18 December 2025, as Zara Sultana joined Glasgow’s Gaza protest, exposing starvation in Palestine
bylines.scot
January 15, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Hunger met resistance on 18 December 2025, as Zara Sultana joined Glasgow’s Gaza protest, exposing starvation in Palestine | Sadia Sikandar
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Falkirk rallies show stark divide: solidarity with asylum seekers faces hate, threats and rising far-right hostility, yet hope for unity endures | Sadia Sikandar
Bearing witness in Falkirk: A hijabi amid hate and solidarity
Falkirk rallies show stark divide: solidarity with asylum seekers faces hate, threats and rising far-right hostility, yet hope for unity endures
bylines.scot
January 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Falkirk rallies show stark divide: solidarity with asylum seekers faces hate, threats and rising far-right hostility, yet hope for unity endures | Sadia Sikandar
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Falkirk rallies show stark divide: solidarity with asylum seekers faces hate, threats and rising far-right hostility, yet hope for unity endures | Sadia Sikandar
Bearing witness in Falkirk: A hijabi amid hate and solidarity
Falkirk rallies show stark divide: solidarity with asylum seekers faces hate, threats and rising far-right hostility, yet hope for unity endures
bylines.scot
January 8, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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New UK migration rules double settlement time, risking decades of family separation and leaving asylum seekers in prolonged fear and heartbreak | Sadia Sikandar @diyabutt.bsky.social
New changes in the immigration system: scapegoating asylum seekers?
New UK migration rules double settlement time, risking decades of family separation and leaving asylum seekers in prolonged fear and heartbreak
bylines.scot
November 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
New UK migration rules double settlement time, risking decades of family separation and leaving asylum seekers in prolonged fear and heartbreak | Sadia Sikandar @diyabutt.bsky.social
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Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Story time ✨
After the national newspaper published an article about my exhibition (and how I’d lost contact), I’m so happy to share that he finally reached out to me! 🙌
Huge thanks to @scotnational.bsky.social newspaper for helping make this reconnection happen 👏
After the national newspaper published an article about my exhibition (and how I’d lost contact), I’m so happy to share that he finally reached out to me! 🙌
Huge thanks to @scotnational.bsky.social newspaper for helping make this reconnection happen 👏
A new photography exhibition is set to feature the work of a former asylum seeker who made their home in Glasgow 👇
'An honour': Asylum seeker's portrait to feature in new Glasgow exhibition
www.thenational.scot
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Story time ✨
After the national newspaper published an article about my exhibition (and how I’d lost contact), I’m so happy to share that he finally reached out to me! 🙌
Huge thanks to @scotnational.bsky.social newspaper for helping make this reconnection happen 👏
After the national newspaper published an article about my exhibition (and how I’d lost contact), I’m so happy to share that he finally reached out to me! 🙌
Huge thanks to @scotnational.bsky.social newspaper for helping make this reconnection happen 👏
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As UK Home Office policies harden, one woman’s fight for safety reveals the cracks in a system meant to protect | Sadia Sikandar
Home office holds single Syrian mother and her one-month old baby
As UK Home Office policies harden, one woman’s fight for safety reveals the cracks in a system meant to protect
bylines.scot
November 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
As UK Home Office policies harden, one woman’s fight for safety reveals the cracks in a system meant to protect | Sadia Sikandar
Glasgow Central Mosque supports around a thousand people every month — Muslims are part of the fabric of this city — and we’ll always stand for unity, kindness, and hope.
Love and solidarity will always be louder than hate.
#glasgow #glasgowcentralmosque #gcm
Love and solidarity will always be louder than hate.
#glasgow #glasgowcentralmosque #gcm
Scotland's largest mosque has been targeted with graffiti
Glasgow Central Mosque staff said they were 'deeply upset' by the incident
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Glasgow Central Mosque staff said they were 'deeply upset' by the incident
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
October 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Glasgow Central Mosque supports around a thousand people every month — Muslims are part of the fabric of this city — and we’ll always stand for unity, kindness, and hope.
Love and solidarity will always be louder than hate.
#glasgow #glasgowcentralmosque #gcm
Love and solidarity will always be louder than hate.
#glasgow #glasgowcentralmosque #gcm
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Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough? | Sadia Sikandar
Strong voices, unfulfilled promises: rethinking advocacy for women
Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough?
bylines.scot
October 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough? | Sadia Sikandar
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Chaos engulfs Reform UK in Northumberland
October has been chaotic for Reform UK in Northumberland, with three councillors expelled amid infighting, controversy, and scandal
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
October has been chaotic for Reform UK in Northumberland, with three councillors expelled amid infighting, controversy, and scandal
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Chaos engulfs Reform UK in Northumberland
October has been chaotic for Reform UK in Northumberland, with three councillors expelled amid infighting, controversy, and scandal
northeastbylines.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Chaos engulfs Reform UK in Northumberland
October has been chaotic for Reform UK in Northumberland, with three councillors expelled amid infighting, controversy, and scandal
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
October has been chaotic for Reform UK in Northumberland, with three councillors expelled amid infighting, controversy, and scandal
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
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Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough? | Sadia Sikandar
Strong voices, unfulfilled promises: rethinking advocacy for women
Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough?
bylines.scot
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough? | Sadia Sikandar
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Bylines Network Reader Survey 2025
10 minutes to shape the future of citizen journalism bit.ly/BylinesNetworkSurvey
10 minutes to shape the future of citizen journalism bit.ly/BylinesNetworkSurvey
October 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Bylines Network Reader Survey 2025
10 minutes to shape the future of citizen journalism bit.ly/BylinesNetworkSurvey
10 minutes to shape the future of citizen journalism bit.ly/BylinesNetworkSurvey
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This time @diyabutt.bsky.social wrote a beautiful poem for My Scotland stories: "Please find common ground – through culture, faith, love, respect and value for each other."
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to [email protected] if you have any story connection with Scotland.
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to [email protected] if you have any story connection with Scotland.
My Scotland – your stories, our connections
We would love to hear about your connections to Scotland. We will publish one of your stories every Friday. Please send your stories to [email protected]
bylines.scot
September 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
This time @diyabutt.bsky.social wrote a beautiful poem for My Scotland stories: "Please find common ground – through culture, faith, love, respect and value for each other."
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to [email protected] if you have any story connection with Scotland.
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to [email protected] if you have any story connection with Scotland.
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Such a fantastic poem of hope in today's @bylines.scot
I've just read it with a cup of tea in hand as, in my house, the kettles never fully cold!
Please repost as @diyabutt.bsky.social has captured hope in verse.
And who doesn't need some of that on a silly old Friday?
I've just read it with a cup of tea in hand as, in my house, the kettles never fully cold!
Please repost as @diyabutt.bsky.social has captured hope in verse.
And who doesn't need some of that on a silly old Friday?
This time @diyabutt.bsky.social wrote a beautiful poem for My Scotland stories: "Please find common ground – through culture, faith, love, respect and value for each other."
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to [email protected] if you have any story connection with Scotland.
Worthwhile a read!
Email us to [email protected] if you have any story connection with Scotland.
My Scotland – your stories, our connections
We would love to hear about your connections to Scotland. We will publish one of your stories every Friday. Please send your stories to [email protected]
bylines.scot
September 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Such a fantastic poem of hope in today's @bylines.scot
I've just read it with a cup of tea in hand as, in my house, the kettles never fully cold!
Please repost as @diyabutt.bsky.social has captured hope in verse.
And who doesn't need some of that on a silly old Friday?
I've just read it with a cup of tea in hand as, in my house, the kettles never fully cold!
Please repost as @diyabutt.bsky.social has captured hope in verse.
And who doesn't need some of that on a silly old Friday?
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A new art exhibition raising money for Gaza has officially opened in Glasgow
New art exhibition raising money for Gaza opens in Glasgow
www.thenational.scot
September 4, 2025 at 7:38 AM
A new art exhibition raising money for Gaza has officially opened in Glasgow
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Protesters were reading the names of all children aged 0-6 killed in Gaza outside the Scottish Parliament today.
They expected it would taken 10 hours to get through the full list.
They expected it would taken 10 hours to get through the full list.
September 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Protesters were reading the names of all children aged 0-6 killed in Gaza outside the Scottish Parliament today.
They expected it would taken 10 hours to get through the full list.
They expected it would taken 10 hours to get through the full list.
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On the final day of our Refugees Are Welcome series, Scottish Refugee Council CEO Sabir Zazai writes about the 10 things we can do in Scotland to turn the tide on anti-refugee sentiment 👇
10 things we can do in Scotland to turn the tide on anti-refugee sentiment
www.thenational.scot
August 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
On the final day of our Refugees Are Welcome series, Scottish Refugee Council CEO Sabir Zazai writes about the 10 things we can do in Scotland to turn the tide on anti-refugee sentiment 👇
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EXCLUSIVE: Equality Minister Kaukab Stewart has said 'all of us' have a responsibility to 'debunk myths and misinformation' targeting refugees and asylum seekers
'All of us have a responsibility to debunk misinformation targeting refugees'
www.thenational.scot
August 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Equality Minister Kaukab Stewart has said 'all of us' have a responsibility to 'debunk myths and misinformation' targeting refugees and asylum seekers
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"Campaigners stressed that many of those protesting were unaware that asylum seekers housed in hotels are placed there by the Home Office, usually on a temporary basis, and that during this period they are not allowed to work." by Sadia Sikandar @diyabutt.bsky.social
Perth stands up: refugee backers outnumber far-right protesters
Far-right protesters in Perth opposing asylum seekers in a local hotel were outnumbered 2-to-1 by anti-racism campaigners
bylines.scot
August 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"Campaigners stressed that many of those protesting were unaware that asylum seekers housed in hotels are placed there by the Home Office, usually on a temporary basis, and that during this period they are not allowed to work." by Sadia Sikandar @diyabutt.bsky.social
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Far-right protesters in Perth opposing asylum seekers in a local hotel were outnumbered 2-to-1 by anti-racism campaigners | Sadia Sikandar @diyabutt.bsky.social
Perth stands up: refugee backers outnumber far-right protesters
Far-right protesters in Perth opposing asylum seekers in a local hotel were outnumbered 2-to-1 by anti-racism campaigners
bylines.scot
August 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Far-right protesters in Perth opposing asylum seekers in a local hotel were outnumbered 2-to-1 by anti-racism campaigners | Sadia Sikandar @diyabutt.bsky.social