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UK charity working to tackle identity-based violence, from hate crime to violent extremism and mass atrocities, in the UK and around the world. Found out more here: https://protectionapproaches.org/

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Nov 22

Hello Bluesky 👋

At Protection Approaches, we believe in the collective responsibility to prevent identity-based violence in the UK & internationally.

We therefore work to prevent hate crime, violent extremism, and mass atrocities, toward advancing the UK's responsibility to protect those at risk.

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · 1d

This is why over the last year, we’ve been working together to produce a 10-point Manifesto for Change that includes practical, evidence-based policies that can transform the way we respond to hate.

📖 Read the manifesto in full here

Manifesto for Change

The Centre for Hate Studies and Protection Approaches have partnered to address spiralling levels of hate crime and deepening community divisions, exacerbated by the absence of a Hate Crime Action Pla...

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · 1d

📈 The past decade has seen spiralling levels of hate crime. Official stats show incidents have more than tripled in England & Wales. With just 1 in 4 victims reporting incidents, we know that this is the tip of the iceberg.

Yet, the government hasn’t released a Hate Crime Action Plan since 2016.

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · 1d

🚨NEW: last week we launched our Manifesto for Change with our wonderful colleagues at University of Leicester's Centre for Hate Studies at Labour Party Conference

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Foreign Policy Centre @fpcthinktank.bsky.social · Aug 6

📢 Continuing our focus on transnational repression (TNR), FPC Research Fellow Dr Saipira Furstenberg examines the challenges democracies face in confronting authoritarian TNR.

She explores policy gaps, risks to human rights, and why coordinated, rights-based strategies are essential. ⬇️

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Aug 4

As we mark one year since the tragic murder of Alice, Elsie, and Bebe at a children’s dance class in Southport, our thoughts are with their families as they continue to grieve.

We reflect on how what followed became, for many, a moment of national reckoning 💭

One year on - reflecting on the UK's racist riots

As we mark one year since the tragic murder of Alice, Elsie, and Bebe at a children’s dance class in Southport, our thoughts are with their families as they continue to grieve.

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 31

💡 Excellent piece by our Trustee Sherine El Taraboulsi-McCarthy on Gaza & the reckoning between humanitarianism & protection

"We must rethink the role of international and local humanitarian actors in providing protection without abrogating the fundamental responsibility of states to provide it."

The Gaza crisis demands a humanitarian reckoning | Humanitarian Practice Network

We cannot afford to give up on Gaza – nor on the principles and responsibilities that define humanitarianism itself.

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 24

We look forward to both working with and toward government to help realise the Covenant’s vision and to ensure that civil society continues to play a central role in shaping a fairer, safer future for all. 🤝

Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 24

🧾 The Covenant sets out a commitment to:

- Designing & delivering policy in partnership with local communities
- Respecting civil society’s independence
- Investing in long-term collaboration through sustainable funding
- Embedding inclusive participation to strengthen social cohesion & resilience

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 24

It was great to be at the launch of the government's new Civil Society Covenant last week.

A timely and important step toward building more equitable relationship between government and communities. 🧵

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 18

💭 The broader challenge remains: mass atrocity crimes are becoming a systematic feature of modern malign statecraft, used deliberately to destroy, displace & entrench power.

As this kind of violence increasingly shapes geopolitical realities, the UK must update its approach accordingly.

Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 18

She noted that the UK's approach to atrocity prevention has not been updated since 2019, despite the increasing use of identity-based atrocity violence against civilians.

✅ FCDO Minister @catherinewestmp.bsky.social acknowledged the concern & committed to taking the issue forward - a welcome step.

Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 18

📺 This week during an Urgent Question to the Foreign Secretary on the UK's response to the worsening situation in Sudan, @melanieward.bsky.social MP raised an important question about the UK’s approach to preventing & responding to mass atrocity crimes. 🧵

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 16

❗ Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 12th September ❗

Find out more about the programme here 👇

PA offers micro grants for community-led anti-hate initiatives

Design. Build. Act: Community responses to hate

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 16

Successful applicants will co-design & implement a hate crime prevention or victim support project funded up to £5,000.

Organisations will increase their knowledge & understanding of hate crime, developing the skills they need to support & advocate for victims 🤝

Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 16

🚨 We are launching a new programme offering micro grants to community organisations to lead anti-hate initiatives!

As part of our Design. Build. Act. programme, we are inviting 10 community-based organisations in London to co-design & deliver new anti-hate initiatives with funding & support.

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 9

This is about more than identifying challenges, it’s about recognising strengths, opportunities & ideas for positive change.

These learnings will guide our work with stakeholders across Stoke-on-Trent as we co-design a new Community Cohesion Strategy for the city 🤝

Find out more 👇

PA launches community listening exercise with One Stoke-on-Trent

We at Protection Approaches are proud to announce we will be leading a city-wide community engagement effort in Stoke-on-Trent, commissioned by the One Stoke-on-Trent Board. This work is part of a maj...

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 9

🚨 We're excited to be leading a major community listening exercise across Stoke-on-Trent, commissioned by the One Stoke-on-Trent Board.

From June to September 2025, we'll be engaging with people across the city to hear about their lives, challenges, hopes and ideas for the future.

Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 4

For over three months Israel deliberately blocked life-saving supplies. It controls who eats, who moves & who survives.

Palestinians are starving. Many are killed in line.

The world is watching.

We've joined 200+ organisations to demand an end to this deadly scheme.

#CeasefireNOW #EndTheSiege

Gaza: Starvation or Gunfire - This is Not a Humanitarian Response - occupied Palestinian territory

News and Press Release in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Food and Nutrition and Protection and Human Rights; published on 1 Jul 2025 by ACPP, ACRI and 61ount other organizations

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 4

The new Israeli-US backed distribution scheme forces Palestinians in Gaza into militarised zones just to access food.

Food is now fenced, scanned and weaponised. This is not humanitarian aid.

It is a system of forced displacement, surveillance, and mass violence, disguised as relief.

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jul 3

Last month we launched a new paper with @csns-uk.bsky.social exploring the future of UK national security & foreign policy amid rising authoritarianism & systemic competition.

It argues we must rethink how the UK integrates human rights into its strategic outlook.

Read more 👇

PA publishes policy paper on national security and rights

There are varied competing demands that feed into any state’s foreign policy and national security strategy. This policy paper addresses the relationship between rights and grand strategy at a time of...

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jun 26

If you or your organisation work primarily with/for marginalised communities in London, we want to hear from you on how London crisis preparedness & response can better centre the perspectives and needs of your communities! 🤝

Get in touch to share your thoughts today🗣️⬇️

London Resilience @ldnresilience.bsky.social · Jun 25

Proud to share that @ldnresilience.bsky.social has commissioned @ibvprev.bsky.social to create a new Equalities Partnership within the London Resilience Forum
If your group or organisation works primarily with/for marginalised communities, you can get involved today!
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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jun 25

You can also:

🗣️ Email [email protected] to schedule a chat
✉️ Email your thoughts to [email protected]

Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jun 25

📝 Respond to this survey www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Equalities...

Call for engagement: Developing the new London Resilience Equalities Partnership

Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

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Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jun 25

If your group or organisation works primarily with/for marginalised communities, communities who face additional barriers in crisis, or individuals with protected characteristics as per the Equalities Act, we want to hear from you 💭

You can:

Protection Approaches @ibvprev.bsky.social · Jun 25

Emergencies, from COVID-19 to flooding, terror & the cost-of-living crisis, do not affect all communities equally. People already facing structural inequality often face the greatest harms‼️

The partnership will ensure that marginalised groups are centred in London crisis preparedness & response🤝