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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 23h

Along with fellow organisations, we signed this letter urging the PM and its government to prioritise its manifesto commitment to halve #VAWG; with a focus on prevention. You can read more about it here ⤵️

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🧵 Today, our Policy & Communications Manager on Labour Exploitation, Carolina, will be participating in the Fair Work Agency's (FWA) first Assembly in Birmingham. We want to ensure that: (1/3) #FairWorkAgency #LabourExploitation #ModernSlavery

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LAWRS is going to the #LabourPartyConference! We’ll be advocating for migrant women's voices to be represented in policy and participating at events that focus on migrant women rights. (1/2) 💪

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Immigration and Asylum Bill returned to Parliament yesterday. This is a truly concerning bill that will negatively impact many people, especially victims and survivors of modern slavery, exploitation and VAWG (1/3) @jcwi-uk.bsky.social @focusonlabour.bsky.social @ilpaimmigration.bsky.social

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today marks the beginning of Latin American Heritage Month, a month to commemorate our community, its culture and history. We want to highlight the campaign for the recognition of ‘Latin American’ as an identity here in the UK. (1/3)

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Last week the Home Office published a “behaviour guide” aimed for people seeking asylum. We strongly reject this divisive framing which will lead to suspicion, prejudice and doesn't do anything to support women. (1/3)

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Are you ready to use your voice and experience to make a change? Come join our Migrant Women's Voices Group! 🥳 You'll be joining fellow migrant women in this experience as safe space to co-create, design and deliver campaign work together for real policy changes. (1/2)

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

➡️ Do you know about the Step Up Migrant Women Campaign and what it advocates for? We're looking to end data-sharing practices between police and statutory services and Immigration Authorities and advocating for safe reporting mechanisms. (1/3)

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

No meaningful strengthening of workers’ rights without migrant workers’ rights! We're part of the 50 organisations calling on the Prime Minister to uphold equal rights for migrant workers, incl. by guaranteeing shorter routes to settlement for all. Read the full letter here: tinyurl.com/4j5325ut

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 28/07/2026

For 75 years, the Refugee Convention has kept the promise of protection alive, offering a safe haven to millions of people forced to flee war, violence and persecution.

More than a legal document. A safe haven.

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Today we remember Suzy Lamplugh and stand with victims of stalking, harassment and abuse. When will it be enough? #40YearsShouldHaveBeenEnough @suzylamplughtrust.bsky.social

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We've signed this letter to our new PM calling on the government to protect people seeking safety instead of punishing them. Policy should be based on evidence, not cruelty. Read the blueprint and full letter here: cdn-d2po0k1vdlkvv.asylummatters.org/uploads/2026...

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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📣 Hundreds of people joined us today for a vital discussion on challenging the weaponisation of violence against women and girls. We discussed tools and tips on how to have productive conversations with the people in our lives about VAWG and immigration. Read our guide, #NotInOurName, here:

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Women for Refugee Women - Not In Our Name: A Practical Guide

Not In Our Name, our practical guide aims to equip you with the knowledge and tactics you need to communicate with the people in your life about immigration.

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

✨ Don't forget that tomorrow we're hosting a Q&A for the Head of Policy & Public Affairs (maternity cover) position! ✨ You can register here: forms.gle/wkhs1yspLyii... Find more information below ⬇️ ⬇️ #CharityJobs #WorkWithUs #PolicyJobs #PolicyJobsUK

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

✨ We are #hiring! ✨ We're looking for a Head of Policy & Public Affairs (maternity cover). Come and join our wonderful team of Latin American women! 💜 ➡️ Deadline: Sunday 26th of July ➡️ More information here: buff.ly/NiZrhQC #Recruitment #CharityJobs

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🚨 Are you interested in applying to the Head of Policy & Public Affairs (maternity cover) position? 🚨 📣 We're hosting an online QA for applicants on Tuesday July 14 at 1:00 PM! 🤓 Save the date and your questions! Register here: buff.ly/fmVPj4c

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We are dismayed by the Immigration and Asylum Bill, yet another missed opportunity to build a humane immigration, asylum and modern slavery system. Instead, it risks causing further harm. ⚠️ We urge Parliament to listen to expert's evidence before the bill becomes law.

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🚨 Are you interested in applying to the Research & Engagement Policy Coordinator (maternity cover) position? 🚨 📣 We're hosting an online QA for applicants on Wednesday 8th of July at 1:00 PM! 🤓 Save the date and your questions! Register here ➡️ buff.ly/2R7ZLGc

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Our joint statement in response to the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee report on ‘Settlement, Citizenship and Integration' that rejects the extension period to qualify for settlement but ignores key issues for migrant-survivors safety. @sbsisters.bsky.social @evawuk.bsky.social

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📰 ⬆️ Disinformation and misleading news stories are on the rise. Join our webinar to develop the tools you need to have productive conversations with the people in your life and to challenge the weaponisation of VAWG. 📆 Tuesday 14 July ⏰ 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Via Zoom) Sign up here: buff.ly/cCaX8jk

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

🤍 On #WorldRefugeeDay we wanted to share some reflections on how the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention is being met with a significant rollback of rights and protections of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. 💭 You can read our blog here:

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Reflections on World Refugee Day - LAWRS

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention. In the aftermath of the displacement crisis caused by […]

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

✨ We are #hiring! ✨ We're looking for a Research & Engagement Policy Coordinator (maternity cover). Come and join our wonderful team of Latin American women! 💜 ➡️ Deadline: Sunday 12th of July ➡️ More information here: buff.ly/bStJA1x #Recruitment #CharityJobs

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome @emilythornberry.bsky.social to our offices, sharing insights into our work supporting the local community. We also discussed our shared concerns about the Govt's proposed immigration changes and their impact. Thank you for your ongoing engagement with these issues.

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🧵 Today on #InternationalDomesticWorkersDay we revisit evidence from our own research to highlight how migrant domestic workers have been rendered undeserving of the right to decent pay & dignified working conditions by a failed system. The Fair Work Agency has a chance to change this! 💡 (1/2)

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

‼️ Our statement in light of the police findings published by @theguardian.com which reveals that 1 in 5 people arrested during the 2024 riots have been reported for domestic abuse. @evawuk.bsky.social @4refugeewomen.bsky.social @sbsisters.bsky.social @imkaanuk.bsky.social @asylummatters.bsky.social

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

As an organisation by and for migrant women, this #RefugeeWeek, we stand #WithRefugees 🧡 The theme this year is courage. Courage to stand strong for our communities and each other. Join us! #Courage

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

THREAD 🧵 - The proposals outlined in the Home Office’s ‘family returns’ consultation will remove safeguards for migrant families, pushing children into street homelessness, abuse and exploitation (1/3)

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What does your day look like as a volunteer at LAWRS? 💭🤔 On this #VolunteersWeek, Josefa takes us on a day in her life as a Community Support volunteer. Thank you Josefa for sharing your experience, showing us the vital role our volunteers have and the positive impact they make! 🤍

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Kicking off #VolunteersWeek, we want to honour the remarkable volunteers who are living proof that dedication and solidarity can change lives. Their commitment, compassion, and generosity remind us of what we stand for and that we stand together. Thank you, volunteers! 💜

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🧵 The announcement during the King’s Speech outlines plans for a new Immigration and Asylum Bill which includes reforms to the modern slavery legislative framework. (1/3)

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🧵 The announcement during the King’s Speech outlines plans for a new Immigration and Asylum Bill to “increase confidence in the security of the immigration and asylum systems”, which includes reforms to the modern slavery legislative framework and to create a “fairer” asylum system. (1/4)

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🧵 - 🚨 Those of us working on the frontline know full-well that disclosures can take time and often come after a long process of building trust with a victim/survivor. The government continues to increase barriers for those most in need of support. (1/2)

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

For #MentalHeathAwarenessWeek, we wanted to highlight the impactful work of our counsellors. Macarena, our Girls & Young Women's Counsellor and Psychotherapist, talked about her experience supporting our Young Women's Advisory Board and the importance of emotional wellbeing for change makers 💜

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Carla Rossini, our Communications Officer, participated in this amazing collaborative workshop organised by the @probonocentre.bsky.social. We shared ideas on how to improve our messaging and framing about access to justice and the rule of law. Thank you @probonocentre.bsky.social for this space!

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🧵 At LAWRS, we see daily how access to the National Referral Mechanism for victims of trafficking and modern slavery is being restricted. Poor decision-making is increasing anxiety and insecurity for vulnerable women, while placing additional pressure on already stretched support organisations (1/3)

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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Modern slavery is a ‘low risk, high reward’ crime in the UK. This has to change. We’re proud to be part of the consortium launching the #DecadeOfDignity report – a strategic roadmap to eradicate exploitation by 2036. No more looking the other way. Read the report: tinyurl.com/32z3xdbm

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UK must act now to end ‘low risk, high reward’ modern slavery, major new report warns

A consortium of the leading anti-slavery organisations has warned that the UK is falling behind in the fight against modern slavery, as it unveils a new strategic vision to end what it describes as a ...

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Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit @atleu.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

📝 Sharing this insightful piece by Monserrat, our Policy & Comms Manager on VAWG, Maria, our Policy & Comms Coordinator on VAWG and Cat, Policy Officer at Hibiscus, on how VAWG is used as a weapon to advance political narratives against migrant communities. www.bigissue.com/opinion/pink...

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Pink Ladies: Anti-migrant movement hides behind women's rights

Pink Ladies protests are calling for an end for violence against women, but they are also promoting dangerous misinformation around migrants. Here's why that could be dangerous

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Asylum Matters @asylummatters.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

"We cannot allow society, media and politicians to continue blaming migrants for VAWG. If we do, we risk never eradicating it." Absolutely vital words from our friends at @lawrsuk.bsky.social and Hibiscus 👇 www.bigissue.com/opinion/pink...

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Pink Ladies: Anti-migrant movement hides behind women's rights

Pink Ladies protests are calling for an end for violence against women, but they are also promoting dangerous misinformation around migrants. Here's why that could be dangerous

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Women and girls should be able to live a life free from violence. However, many people in power are using the issue of violence against women and girls as a way to spread misinformation and hatred, benefiting their own agendas. (1/4) 🧵

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Very proud to be part of this partnership led by @sbsisters.bsky.social, along with fellow organisations, over the next 5 years. The project seeks to create real and systemic change for women in Black, minoritised and migrant communities that have faced VAWG and domestic abuse. Read more below ⬇️

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🚨 Are you interested in applying to the Policy & Communications Manager on Labour Exploitation position? 🚨 📣 We're hosting an online QA for applicants on Tuesday 7th of April! 🤓 Save the date and your questions! Register here ➡️ buff.ly/QBp3aXa

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

As part of this coalition, we've released a new briefing on how to make the Fair Work Agency work for all workers. A key priority is to ensure that migrant workers feel safe enough to report abuse. A robust firewall allows them to do so without fear. Read the briefing here! ⬇️

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The second entry of The Prisma's series on fetishisation of Latin American women is out! Melissa, our Young Women's Programme Coordinator, and Lorena, member of the Young Women's Advisory Board (YWAB), give their perspectives on the YWAB's research on online abuse: theprisma.co.uk/2026/03/23/b...

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Being a Latina on social media: from stereotypes to abuse

Latin women are portrayed on TikTok and Instagram as objects of desire: curvaceous bodies, explosive temperaments and sexually available. A study by LAWRS reveals that this is not a cultural cliché: i...

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Focus on Labour Exploitation @focusonlabour.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Two years ago, Australia introduced a Workplace Justice visa so that workers wouldn't be prevented by their immigration status from bringing an employment claim. With the UK's Fair Work Agency launching in April LEAG has pulled together learnings for the UK labourexploitation.org/publications...

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Fair For All Workers: How learning from Australia’s Workplace Justice Visa can support access to worker’s rights in the UK

The UK government has promised that the Employment Rights Act (ERA) would bring about the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation. It has also introduced the Fair Work Agency (FWA), a unifie...

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

✨ We are #hiring! ✨ We're looking for a Policy & Comms Manager on Labour Exploitation. Come and join our wonderful team of Latin American women! 💜 ➡️ Deadline: Sunday 12th of April ➡️ More information here: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/latin-a... #Recruitment #CharityJobs

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Last week we participated in a mass lobby with fellow organisations to meet with MP's over the Government's earned settlement proposal. Let's stand with migrant people! ✊ Here's a glimpse of that day:

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Along with fellow VAWG organisations, we've signed a letter urging the Justice Secretary to reconsider the Government's proposal to significantly reduce jury trials. Read why we're taking a stance here: www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar... - @theguardian.com

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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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