francesca
@francescahumi.bsky.social
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she/elle/siya writing and organising for the end of borders - mostly about uk, philippines, france member @iwgbcharityworkers.bsky.social my writing and research: sahangganan.substack.com https://www.filipinooralhistoryproject.uk/
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thecanaryuk.bsky.social
Direct action group targets a key UK lobbyist and arms broker for Israel in one night

DISMANTLE spray painted and smashed windows at arms trade group ADS Group and weapons consultancy firm, Eagle Strategic Consulting
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
Direct action group targets a key UK lobbyist and arms broker for Israel in one night
Direct action group targets a key UK lobbyist and arms broker for Israel in one night from Canary on 26 August 2025
www.thecanary.co
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asylummatters.bsky.social
Charities installing panic rooms and fearing for staff safety.
This is what happens when certain politicians and parts of our media encourage anger at people seeking safety - instead of working to make a fair asylum system that works better for everyone.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Refugee charities install safe rooms and relocate amid rise in far-right threats
Exclusive: One NGO placed on an online hitlist had to temporarily close its office owing to harassing phone calls
www.theguardian.com
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naamoduk.bsky.social
✨ 🎥 This September, join us in venues across the UK to watch and discuss a series of short films made by and with student-activists from the Gaza encampments in the UK. ✨ 🎥
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workrights.bsky.social
Great to see this piece in Vittles on how exploited Filipino domestic workers find solace in London's Earl's Court.

This kind of insight shows how the UK's immigration rules impact every fibre of society, from who runs the kitchen to who sits at the table.

www.vittlesmagazine.com/p/every-fili...
‘Every Filipino I rescue, I bring to Earl’s Court’
Inside the restaurants of London’s enduring Filipino neighbourhood. Words by Francesca Humi. Photographs by Michaël Protin.
www.vittlesmagazine.com
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ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social
Francesca Humi @francescahumi.bsky.social‬ (Frontline Migrant Health Workers Group) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today. You can view it on the live stream (and via playback) through our YouTube channel 📺 now 👇

youtube.com/@UKCovid-19I...
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aljazeera.com
BREAKING: At least 28 Palestinians have been killed so far in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since dawn, medical sources in Gaza hospitals have told Al Jazeera.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/q33nx2
francescahumi.bsky.social
i wanted to apply to this award to help with costs of writing my book, but the eligibility is not just to be british but also to have been born in the uk (so i'm not eligible)
im shocked lol i've never seen such a nationalist requirement for funding www.oppenheimdownestrust.org?utm_source=s...
Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust - funding for British artists, sculptors, writers, musicians and dancers: Homepage - Background and Awards
www.oppenheimdownestrust.org
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goodlawproject.org
JK Rowling has emerged from the shadows as a funder of the anti-feminist biology is destiny movement.
francescahumi.bsky.social
I was really confused by this review. I think you missed the point of the show: Benny is a closeted gay boy who is surrounded by oppressive heteronormativity — hence him being surrounded by straight ppl. As a queer woman, I think it depicted the stress & joy of exploring your sexuality at uni well
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francesryan.bsky.social
“Forget a nan in a bingo hall, the face of disability in the UK is now also Gen Z in Greggs.”

I wrote about Britain’s growing cohort of young disabled women and building a new narrative - where we aren’t vilified as burdens but celebrated for all we add. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The face of British disability is increasingly young and female. It's time to hear from them | Frances Ryan
My book about disabled women grew in relevance as I wrote it, exposing the heartlessness of proposed harsh benefit cuts, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
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libertyhq.bsky.social
If you're protesting this weekend, it's vital you know your rights

Save these bust cards, share with others, write phone numbers on your arm, look for legal observers if you need assistance and remember to say "no comment" without a lawyer

Keep yourselves and each other safe
IF YOU ARE ARRESTED
Before arresting you, the police should explain that you’re being arrested, what offence, and why. If you’re arrested, say “no comment” to all questions and do NOT accept a caution until you have legal advice. Seek advice from a solicitor with expertise in protest law (see below). You have the right to:
•	Tell someone about your arrest
•	An interpreter if English isn’t your first language
•	An appropriate adult if you’re under 18 or a vulnerable person

You are not legally required to share your nationality or immigration status when arrested, although police may check this if they suspect you’re not a British citizen.

For guidance on the implications of being arrested at a protest, see jcwi.org.uk/immigration-advice-for-protesters

SOLICITORS OFFERING FREE 24 HOUR ADVICE:
ITN solicitors 020 3909 8100
Hodge Jones & Allen 0844 848 0222
Kellys 01273 674 898 / 0800 387 463
MTC 07956 308 127
Bindmans 020 7305 5638
Commons 020 3865 5403

LEGAL OBSERVERS & OTHER SUPPORT: DO I HAVE TO ANSWER POLICE QUESTIONS?
If you are stopped and questioned by the police, or they talk to you at a protest, you have the right not to respond, unless you are engaging in “anti-social” behaviour (causing, or likely to cause “harassment, alarm or distress”). You shouldn’t provide false information to the police, as this is a criminal offence. You can’t be searched or arrested just because you lawfully refused to answer police questions.

DO I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROTEST?
Yes. Your right to protest is protected by the Human Rights Act and can only be lawfully restricted by the police for certain specified purposes (such as preventing crime or disorder) and in a way that is proportionate.
For more information and guidance on organising a protest, police powers to restrict or prohibit protests, and your rights if arrested, go to libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice-and-information and select the topic of ‘protest’ or use the QR code below.
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chadstanton.blacksky.app
“On February 24, Steven Donovan, 47, arrived at an apartment complex in Orlando carrying a gun while demanding entry. The man claimed he was conducting an immigration investigation and wanted to ensure there were “no Mexicans staying illegally” at the property, according to authorities.”
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thecanaryuk.bsky.social
74 children have died due to living in temporary accommodation - and politicians are to blame

Temporary accommodation isn't a safety net, it's a silent but deadly crisis - and the government is standing idly by while kids are killed
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
74 children have died due to living in temporary accommodation - and politicians are to blame
Temporary accommodation isn't a safety net, it's a silent but deadly crisis - and the government is standing idly by while kids are killed
www.thecanary.co
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annameier.bsky.social
Rümeysa's legal team is coordinating a fundraiser for her and her family to help them deal with this crisis, including medical costs since ICE has kept Rümeysa from accessing all her medications. Please donate if you're able:
Justice for Rumeysa Ozturk
Dear Friends, Allies, and Supporters,
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mellino.bsky.social
The Employment Rights Bill has been called the biggest boost to worker rights in a generation,but huge gaps remain in enforcing these rights.

So we're investigating the barriers workers face when they seek justice at tribunals.

But we need your help!
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Image of TBIJ article header.

Title: Employment tribunals: can you help us with a major new project?

Standfirst: We are investigating the barriers faced by workers trying to assert their rights. If you have tried to take your employer to tribunal, or have helped somebody who has, we want to hear from you
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francesryan.bsky.social
Disabled people fighting back against cuts with protests across the UK: THIS Saturday

Protests will take place in over 20 areas, including London, Birmingham, Liverpool, and Edinburgh.

To find your nearest protest, head to Crips Against Cuts Instagram: www.instagram.com/crips_against_cuts
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democracynow.org
Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed reports live from the Gaza Strip, where "the corpses of people are now piled up at the morgues, at the hospitals" after Israel's abrupt resumption of attacks on Palestinian civilians.
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marcusjdl.bsky.social
Where do you even start with this
joelhs.bsky.social
Germany is boycotting Israel's conference on combating antisemitism because the Israeli government invited too many neo-Nazis. (www.timesofisrael.com/french-germa...)
francescahumi.bsky.social
This is so diaspora whiny but the lack of western media coverage about the Duterte ICC arrest is so frustrating bc it would be very helpful to have news/info in English
I’m watching Filipino news coverage understand only a third of what’s going on lol