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Together With Refugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Courage is all around us. In the people rebuilding their lives. In the people who offer welcome. In the communities that come together and make room for one another. Watch, share, and tell us: what does courage mean to you? #refugeeweek #withrefugees #togetherwithrefugees #courage 🧡

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Together With Refugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Refugee Week is here🧡 This week is a reminder a more welcoming world isn’t just possible - people are already building it every single day. #refugeeweek #refugeeweek2026 #togetherwithrefugees

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Together With Refugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Volunteers like Ted make hope real. This week we’re celebrating the hopefuls, who will you celebrate? millionactsofhope.org #MillionActsofHope #TogetherWithRefugees

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Bekele Woyecha @bekelewoyecha.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We Are All Pieces of the NACCOM Puzzle – 20 Years of a Hopeful Journey. So good to have joined @naccomnetwork.bsky.social as it celebrates it remarkable 20-year journey. Lots to reflect on following such a thoughtfully organised conference. #NACCOM20

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

An energising day in Westminster yesterday with many @churchillfship.bsky.social Fellows on how to understand & shape debates about migration+cohesion in volatile times: thanks @bekelewoyecha.bsky.social @jacquibroadhead.bsky.social @emilyagraham.bsky.social + Rosie Carter for insights + inspiration

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Bekele Woyecha @bekelewoyecha.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

It is compassion that is needed more – not a cruel asylum system! Earlier we delivered our letter to the Home Secretary asking for a more compassionate system where people seeking sanctuary are treated with dignity. It is time to rethink. Time to revisit our asylum system and put people first.

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Together With Refugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

📢 Today over 200 community organisations have joined together to say the Government’s new asylum plans do not represent them, their communities or who we are as a country Want to join us? Write to your MP TODAY tinyurl.com/382ujcwn #TogetherWithRefugees

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Freedom from Torture @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Destination: Security and belonging for refugees. Status: Cancelled Pin: Labour Party Conference, Liverpool

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Freedom from Torture @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Torture is never justified. 40 years since Freedom from Torture was founded, torture still exists in many places around the world. Your support doesn’t just heal wounds – it rebuilds lives, restores hope, and help us move towards a future free from torture. Donate via the link today: bit.ly/45sX3Pk

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Together With Refugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Order your free Welcome posters! When we fill our windows, streets, and shared spaces with posters of welcome, we show our neighbours and MPs that kindness and solidarity are stronger than fear or division🧡 Get yours now👇 actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...

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Bekele Woyecha @bekelewoyecha.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The #WelcomeWeekend is only a few days away. Communities up and down the country are planning Welcome Weekend events to show solidarity and celebrate WELCOME. The event could be a summer picnic, a card making activity, a moment of reflection or a stall at a local market. Join the movement.

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Freedom from Torture @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Torture is always wrong - No exceptions, no justifications. But around the world, governments continue using torture to silence people. This International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, survivors are speaking out: Read their stories now: www.freedomfromtorture.org/news-and-sto...

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Bekele Woyecha @bekelewoyecha.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

On this #WorldRefugeeDay and culmination of #RefugeeWeek2025, I join many others in calling for a system that's fair, kind & fit for purpose. Vital that we have a system that's more welcoming & effective to supporting refugees. Join hands with @refugeestogether.bsky.social and make a difference.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Some significant news from the ONS on sick day data this morning. There has been a large fall in total sick days taken by workers, but there is more to the story... a 🧵

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Together With Refugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Ready to supercharge your campaigning?⚡️ You are invited to join our brand new Campaign Organising Network - a network of local people committed to building power in their communities to campaign for a fairer & more just refugee system💪 Find out more & get involved actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o...

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Bekele Woyecha @bekelewoyecha.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

As we engage in Community Organising, we need to keep asking the below three questions, which Marshall Ganz challenges us to ask. 1. Who are my PEOPLE? 2. What is the CHANGE we need? 3. How can we turn our resources into the POWER? My piece on organising👇🏾 www.bekelewoyecha.com/2025/05/comm...

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Community Organising as the work of Head, Heart and Hands!

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Bekele Woyecha @bekelewoyecha.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

As part of the @refugeestogether.bsky.social , the Campaign Organising Network is there to support local organisers, activists, campaigners & all those keen to engage in welcome. ‘May every community, every neighbourhood, everyone capable to welcome do so’ bekelewoyecha.medium.com/stories-matt...

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Stories matter; Actions matter most!

May every community, every neighbourhood, everyone capable to help do so and change the lives of those stuck in the system.

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rainbowmigration.bsky.social @rainbowmigration.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

The Asylum Reform Initiative (ARI) @refugeestogether.bsky.social is hiring an Interim Director to lead the ARI team and oversee coordination of the Together With Refugees coalition during a crucial period, on a fixed term contract until December 2025. For more info and to apply: buff.ly/BB5edb6

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

However, it's disappointing to hear confirmation from the Government that some employees will receive a cut to their sick pay. Some of the lowest-income employees will be affected - many key workers that kept us safe during the pandemic.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Fantastic to be united with many workers & organisations calling for a rise in Statutory Sick Pay including @mindcharity.bsky.social, @mssocietyuk.bsky.social, Leukaemia Care, @cleanforgood.bsky.social, @organisehq.bsky.social, @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social 🙌 📸 Sylvie Pope Photography

Two campaigners with bright red t-shirt and 'Leukeamia Care' sign stand in front of silver Department for Work in Pensions sign, smiling and looking to camera. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Two women stand outside gates to Number 10 Downing Street holding MS Society placards and the giant Get Well Soon safe sick pay card. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Man stands to right speaking to a small crowd of campaigners. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Three campaigners stand in Parliament square with placards and the giant safe sick pay campaign card. In the background Big Ben towers above. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Workers can’t get well soon without #SafeSickPay. Today our coalition gave the ‘Get workers well soon’ card & petition signed by thousands to Number 10 Downing Street & DWP HQ. To strengthen Statutory Sick Pay the Government must raise the rate & stop plans to reduce sick pay for 300,000 workers.

Campaigners stand outside gates to Number 10 Downing Street with the Giant get well soon card, and signs from MS Society, Leukeamia Care and Organise. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Campaigners stand outside entrance to Department for Work & Pensions with the Giant get well soon card, and signs from MS Society, Leukeamia Care and Organise. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Campaigners stand outside in Parliament Square, with Big Ben in the background and the Giant get well soon card in front. Campaigners hold signs from MS Society, Leukeamia Care and Organise. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Two women walk through Parliament square holding the Safe Sick Pay placard. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

🚨 One third of a million employees - earning between £123 - £146 per week - are now at risk of having their sick pay reduced. Hear Amanda Walters, Director of the #SafeSickPay campaign, discuss on LBC radio why the Government must urgently change its wording in the Employment Rights Bill.👂⬇️

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Was great to drop off our 'get workers well soon' card to @louisehaighmp.bsky.social last week. Thanks to the constituents who signed, with @sheffieldadvice.bsky.social and @tuc.org.uk Sheffield 🙏 Louise, please will you support raising the rate of Statutory Sick Pay in ERB Report Stage next week?

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Warinder Juss MP @warinderjussmp.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

It was my pleasure!

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Birmingham Mind @birminghammind.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Lovely to meet Bekele, who is walking the streets of Brum today signing up supporters for the Safe Sick Pay campaign!

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Birmingham Mind @birminghammind.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Thanks for visiting us Bekele 🩵

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 07/02/2025

Statutory sick pay in the UK is one of the stingiest in Europe, at around £3 an hour. Today we're joining the Safe Sick Pay Coalition's day of action and telling the UK government what needs to change. Write to your MP using the template below 📝

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

We loved meeting Rachel from @birminghammind.bsky.social today as part of the national day of action on #SafeSickPay 💙 Thanks Birmingham Mind for supporting the campaign to raise the rate of Statutory #SickPay, and signing our card to @liambyrnemp.bsky.social 🙌 @mindcharity.bsky.social

Man and woman smile at camera in front of blue 'Welcome to Mind Birmingham' office sign.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

📣 Today's our national day of action on #SafeSickPay! 📣 We're united with workers, health groups, charities and businesses across the UK urgently calling on the Government to raise Statutory #SickPay. ❗ We've only a few weeks until MPs debate Sick Pay. Write to them here: buff.ly/4hJQMTS

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Bekele Woyecha @bekelewoyecha.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

LONDON - CITY OF HOPE London welcomes the new year with grace and world class fireworks. Love London! Hoping for 2025 to be a year of peace in the world. We need peace today, tomorrow and always. #HappyNewYear #Happy2025 📹©️BBC

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Bekele Woyecha @bekelewoyecha.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Coffee in Ethiopia. ‘The ritual of sharing coffee is central to daily life, a chance to discuss news, plan farm work and share village gossip.’ Love coffee #Ethiopia

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