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Northern Ireland
Joined February 2009
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Feeling isolated, lonely, worried or simply could use a chat. Call the @Oasis_UK Friendship Line on 020 7921 4272. Calls charged at the standard rate - but completely free over the internet! You are at home, we’re at the other end of the phone! Spread the word! Please retweet!
Survivors of human trafficking in NI desperately need our help. They are recovering from immense trauma, many are far from family and are worried as they can't afford to stockpile but need basic items that they see vanishing from the supermarket shelves. Can you help?
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Preparations underway for our celebration for #IWD2020. This year’s theme is #EachForEqual. Female colleagues nominated male colleagues who have supported them during their career.
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We're looking for woodworkers to help us keep up with demand for wooden bowls, platters and boards. Are you or do you know of a group that supports people facing barriers to employment with #woodcraft? Please RT or get in touch. #crafttherapy #mentalhealth #socialenterprise
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I’m increasingly convinced that there’s really no such thing as ‘laziness’. Resistance always happens for a reason, and expecting ourselves to push past it without addressing the why is like being made to walk on a broken leg. Futile, painful, and ultimately quite harmful.
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✨ We are excited to share that we are starting Flourish Foodstore.✨ We have a list of items we will be collecting for those we support. If you would like more information please contact [email protected] or send us a dm. Thank you so much 😊
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My greatest loves: Abby. Kids. Sister. Coffee. BOUNDARIES. If I weren’t married I’d marry boundaries. It’s not kind to keep people close and hate them. If somebody’s continuing to drive you nuts, why choose The Continuing? If you don’t wanna keep getting wet, close the window.
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Hey, kid... We won.
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It wasn't a dream - @naomi_long is now an MEP and tells @BBCgmu it was an amazing day for Alliance, especially for those who have been there from the beginning. #YesSheHas #AllianceSurge
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🎥If you’re visiting the @balmoralshow today or tomorrow call over to the @NoMoreTraffik Escape Room🎥 There are tasks inside based on #ModernSlavery stats - an engaging way to find out how this crime impacts NI Our Director of Safer Communities Anthony Harbinson went to visit.
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It’s only my favourite time of week fellas #LineOfDuty
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The message from a grieving people is clear, unambiguous. Politicians of N. Ireland, Ireland & Britain: you have a *moral* obligation & a public duty to fulfil the Good Friday Agreement. Go straight from here to Stormont Castle & get talking. #WeStandWithLyra
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Overheard a woman in Tesco saying to her kids “I’m not buying them again as you just eat them” and I knew exactly what she meant.
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A homeless man was found dead in Belfast city centre this morning... and our politicians are squabbling about Brexit and Stormont. It’s unforgivable.
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*LAST MINUTE GIVING IDEA* We are we are looking for 21 families/individuals over the next 7 days who want to give the gift of freedom this Christmas by supporting us on a regular basis. Join in our work with your own ‘freedom act’ of giving in 2019. freedomacts.co.uk/donate
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“Here in Minnesota, we don’t only welcome immigrants; we send them to Washington,” Ilhan Omar says in her victory speech.
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Loving that @BTGroup is raising awareness on #AntiSlaveryDay2018 in #london - people shouldn’t be bought and sold #WeAreNotForSale
We're lighting up the BT Tower today in support of the Modern Slavery Helpline. Spot the signs using the #UnseenApp #AntiSlaveryDay #AntiSlaveryDay2018 #ModernSlavery @UnseenOrg @MSHelpline.
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"Am I not a man and brother",Mary Ann McCracken (Anti-slavery Advocate) @melwiggins #BlackHistoryMonth #womenmakingthedifference #Respect #History #recognition #recognise
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PSNI MSHTU are not fighting this issue alone. We rely on our partner agencies for their help and assistance. Some of the agencies we work with include @UK_Glaa @Hsenigov Dept for Communities, @UKBorder , @nihecommunity @HMRCgovuk #PSNIMSHTU
Trafficking happens all over NI. The signs and indicators include, someone’s movements being controlled or restricted, poor accommodation, someone having unexplained injuries or reluctant to engage in conversation. Call 101 for advice #PSNIMSHTU ow.ly/Vxtr30mex0u
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