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Realising the rights and freedoms of black and minoritised women in all aspects of their civil, social, political, economic and cultural lives.

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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
‘It’s time for this Government to target widespread misogyny, tackle the crisis of violence against women and girls, and stop scapegoating migrants.’ Read our joint statement with @projectresist.bsky.social 🔗 www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We are heartbroken at the death of Marieme Helie-Lucas. She was a friend, hero, mentor and comrade to us & others working for women's rights, for secularism and against racism. Read the full tribute by Pragna Patel and @maryamnamazie.bsky.social here: www.projectresist.org.uk/blog/marieme...
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No Justice Without Resistance
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Our co-director @Pragna Patel has joined women's rights defenders across the world to support the new Gender Apartheid Declaration. As we approach the 5th anniversary of the Taliban retaking power, solidarity with Afghan women is vital: www.genderapartheiddeclaration.org/internationa...
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International Declaration on Gender Apartheid and Its Destructive Consequences
15 August 2026 We, the undersigned international legal and human rights experts, drawn together from many regions of the world by our shared commitment to the human rights of women and girls, issue t...
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Karima Bennoune @profkarimabennoune.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Before the 5th anniversary of the #Taliban takeover of #Afghanistan & of #Afghan women's heroic resistance I'm honored to share a new International Declaration on #GenderApartheid produced by Afghan-int'l cooperation & signed by 55 global experts genderapartheiddeclaration.org 1/7 Please share
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Gender Apartheid Declaration
In August 2026, to mark the fifth anniversary of repressive Taliban rule and Afghan women’s resistance to it, a distinguished group of international human rights and legal experts - from Afghanistan, ...
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm were killed by the same violent man, Carl Cooper - even though the police knew about the danger he posed. On Sunday, Project Resist held a public meeting for the campaign for justice and accountability for Naomi and Fiona.
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte were killed by the same violent partner. Police knew about Carl Cooper’s behaviour and did not take effective action. Support the families in their pursuit of justice and accountability. Public meeting 12 July 2.30pm www.eventbrite.com/e/double-inj...
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Double Injustice: the cases of Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm
Join the public meeting to support the families of Fiona and Naomi in their fight for justice and accountability
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Our co-directors Pragna Patel and Rosie Lewis will be speaking at a vital online workshop hosted by Centre for Women's Justice on supporting victims of violence who are accused of offending. Book by 23 June. More details here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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New research reveals how a lack of understanding of domestic abuse by police and prosecutors leads to unjust criminalisation of victim-survivors — Centre for Women's Justice | Project Resist
Centre for Women's Justice is hosting a vital online workshop with our co-directors Pragna Patel and Rosie Lewis: “They don’t understand abuse” – the role of frontline women’s specialist services in ...
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Vital research published TODAY by Centre for Women's Justice on unjust criminalisation of survivors. The research, conducted by our co-director Pragna Patel, reveals deep distrust in police among women accused of offending by their abusers. www.centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/news/2026/5/...
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New research reveals how a lack of understanding of domestic abuse by police and prosecutors leads to unjust criminalisation of victim-survivors — Centre for Women's Justice
In a new research report, ‘ They don’t understand abuse’ , CWJ presents insights from survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG) and women’s specialist services about police and prosecution ...
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Our co-director Pragna Patel digs deep into what is behind the rise of violence against women globally, and what needs to be done now to combat this. She covers authoritarianism, rise of the far right and social media. Listen to her now on Talk TV 👏🔥 www.youtube.com/live/9aqZpls...
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Petrie Hosken | 20-May-26
YouTube video by TalkTV
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Don't miss this vital event this Friday! Our co-directors Pragna Patel and Rosie Lewis will be speaking at this important discussion on the far right, authoritarianism and fundamentalism. What are the dangers for minorities and women? How can we organise a feminist and anti-racist response?
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Today the Domestic Homicides Project reveals that domestic abuse related suicides are outstripping domestic homicides. Project Resist co-ordinates the Suicide is Homicide campaign. We are calling for every suicide related to domestic abuse to be treated as a potential homicide.
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Our co-director Pragna Patel is in the Guardian today, explaining why coroners need to be more aware of the relationship between domestic abuse and suicide, and more consistent in exploring this potential link in inquests. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Families of domestic abuse victims driven to suicide criticise ‘postcode lottery’ of coroner’s courts
Individual coroners decide scope of evidence considered, which campaigners say leads to inconsistencies
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This is a really timely and important initiative aiming to amplify women's voices and strengthen democracy in north east England in the run up to the local elections. Check out the website for events near you: www.onemillionwomenandgirls.org
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte were failed in both life and death. Both killed by the same violent partner, even though both alerted the police to his behaviour. The BBC here covers our campaign with the families of Fiona and Naomi to demand justice and accountability. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers
Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte were killed by the same man only 16 months apart. Could police have done more?
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
The tributes to Jenni Murray are focusing on her interviews with powerful and privileged women. Here at Project Resist we would like to pay tribute to the fact that she always made sure the voices of the most marginalised and vulnerable women were heard. 1/2
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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
📢 We released a joint statement with @projectresist.bsky.social, calling on the Government to reconsider the policy in its entirety. The political direction of travel could not be clearer, and we must resist. ⏰ Read the statement and join our call ⏰ www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
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Joint Statement from Project Resist and FiLiA on ‘Earned Settlement’ — FiLiA
Following our co-produced response (alongside LISG and women in the FiLiA Women's Assembly) to the Government's consultation on the 'Earned Settlement’ policy, Project Resist and FiLiA have released a...
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We are glad to have joined with @rightsofwomen.bsky.social and 30+ other organisations to raise the alarm over the Government’s plan to restrict jury trials. The plans won’t solve the court backlog and risk undermining access to justice for women and girls. www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar...
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Cutting jury trials risks ‘undermining justice’ for abused women and girls, Lammy warned
In letter to justice secretary, groups say judge-led decisions more likely to be influenced by bias than those made by 12 random people
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Book now for our event on the preventable murders of Fiona Holm & Naomi Hunte, and why women need systemic changes. Now with extra speaker Jennifer Brown, who joins us from the Mannheim Centre for Criminology @lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/never-forg...
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Never Forgotten: Violence Against Women and Systemic Failures
Is it time to radically reform policing, law and social protection to tackle the epidemic in gender-based violence in the UK?
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Naomi Hunte & Fiona Holm were both killed by the same abusive partner, though they alerted the police to his violence. Join family members, LSE Centre for Women Peace & Security, @bhattmurphy.bsky.social & us for a vital public meeting on what needs to change. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/never-forg...
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Charlie Brinkhurst Cuff has an insightful newsletter here on violence against women. She includes discussion of our vital Double Injustice campaign with the families of Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm @fullerproject.org www.fullerproject.org/email/31faba...
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Newsletter: A girls’ school bombed and an activist assassinated
It’s been a violent week for women
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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Thanks to Morning Star for sharing our joint statement with @projectresist.bsky.social, where we warn that the Government’s immigration proposal risks creating a society where rights are earned, not guaranteed #InternationalWomensDay2026 ✍️Sign the statement✍️ morningstaronline.co.uk/article/two-...
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A two-tier Britain: The human cost of ‘earned settlement’
THE government is currently proposing to bring in a new immigration model for settlement — the “earned settlement” scheme — which will make the granting of permanent residence dependent on financial c...
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Naomi Hunte & Fiona Holm were both killed by the same abusive partner, though they alerted the police to his violence. Join family members, LSE Centre for Women Peace & Security, @bhattmurphy.bsky.social & us for a vital public meeting on what needs to change. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/never-forg...
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Join our co-director Pragna Patel today at this vital online meeting on Religion, Nationalism and the Mainstreaming of the Far Right. In these dangerous times, we need to understand - and to resist - the connections between religion and reactionary politics. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/religion-n...
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Religion, nationalism and the mainstreaming of the far right
Religion and reactionary politics in the UK today
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
The BBC covers the terrible reality that lies at the centre of our Double Injustice campaign: two women, Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte, reported violence from the same man to the police & both ended up being killed by him. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Call reporting murder by violent abuser marked as hoax by police
Two women killed by the same man reported him to the police before he murdered them.
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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
AWRC stands with @projectresist.bsky.social in calling on the UK Government to reconsider its proposed earned settlement immigration model in its entirety and have signed the joint statement along with other women's organisations.
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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
"We deplore this latest unconscionable move to placate the far right. We call on the Government to reconsider the earned settlement model in its entirety." Joint statement from @filiacharity.bsky.social & @projectresist.bsky.social with supporting signatures (including mine). Add yours.
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Today, we and @filiacharity.bsky.social are publishing a statement in opposition to the government's ‘earned settlement’ proposals. If passed, these proposals will have a terrifying impact on the poorest and most vulnerable migrants, particularly women. www.projectresist.org.uk/jointstateme...
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NEW! Joint Statement on Earned Settlement — PROJECT RESIST
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Justice and accountability for Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte! Both women were killed by the same violent partner. Both women were African Caribbean. Both women were let down by the police. Both murders were preventable. Sign the petition: www.change.org/p/justice-an...
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Justice and accountability for Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Today, we launch a new campaign: Double Injustice. Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm were killed by the same violent partner. On both occasions, the police knew about risks to their lives but did not take any effective action, and both times the result was the woman’s death. Both deaths were preventable.
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Catch up now with the vital Suicide is Homicide campaign. All suicides linked to domestic abuse need to be investigated as potential homicides. We are working for justice alongside Sharon Holland and affected families. www.projectresist.org.uk/campaigns-ac...
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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
We will have a panel on the new report by @projectresist.bsky.social & The Angelou Centre at #FiLiA2025, chaired by Rosie Lewis and she will be joined by Faty Kane, from The Angelou Centre & Jasmine Mohammad from Safety4Sisters Read ⬇️ 🔗 angelou-centre.org.uk/stories-of-c... #WhyDoIHaveToHideAway
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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
We are at the launch of @projectresist.bsky.social & The Angelou Centre's report Stories of Colour: Why do I have to hide away? Reflections on riots last Summer: Women were scared & hated that they couldn't go out. The Angelou Centre expanded to become a shield & they used art to process #trauma.
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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Pragna will be talking about @projectresist.bsky.social's new campaign, along with Sharon Holland, at #FiLiA2025 🔗 projectresist.org.uk/campaigns-activism-1 🔗 domesticabuserelatedsuicides.org/ #DomesticAbuseRelatedSuicides #MVAWG #DomesticAbuse #Femicide
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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Pragna continues her work with @projectresist.bsky.social, an organisation focused on work with marginalised & vulnerable Women & Girls throughout the UK. 🔗 projectresist.org.uk/ We are very proud to be welcoming Pragna Patel back to #FiLiA2025 🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets #Sisterhood #Solidarity
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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
An estimated three women die each week from suicide due to domestic abuse. Join @projectresist.bsky.social 's campaign demanding justice for those who died by suicide in the context of DA due to systematic failures by the criminal justice system. www.projectresist.org.uk/campaigns-ac...
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Suicide is Homicide Campaign — PROJECT RESIST
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Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
At the launch of #WomensLiberationAlliance - a great panel of speakers to kick us off - Charlie Weinberg, Mary Davis (WLA), Pragna Patel @ProjectResist.bsky.social Susan Smith (For Women Scotland) /1
Panel of speakers at Women's liberation launch
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Project Resist has united with Sharon Holland & bereaved families to campaign for justice for victims of domestic abuse related suicides. Our aim is to raise awareness and expose the systemic failures of the police and criminal justice system to treat these deaths as homicides.
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
@projectresist.bsky.social @solacewomensaid.bsky.social @advancecharity.bsky.social @agenda-alliance.bsky.social @evawuk.bsky.social @womensaid.bsky.social @respectuk.bsky.social @welshwomensaid.org.uk @bawso.bsky.social
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Gender Apartheid: A Crime Against Humanity - Parliamentary Event organised by Project Resist, One Law for All and the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute - Chaired by Helena Kennedy LT KC, 6th March. Tickets are limited, booking essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gender-apa...
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Gender Apartheid: A Crime Against Humanity
We join countless courageous women to call on the international community to recognise gender apartheid as a crime against humanity
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Our Website is Live! We are happy to announce the official launch of our new website, projectresist.org.uk Project Resist have designed and created a website to document the values, work and political voice of Project Resist. Enjoy!
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