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Southall Black Sisters

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Southall Black Sisters founded in 1979 to address needs of Black, minoritised and migrant women empowering them to escape violence RT&Follow≠endorse

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🚨 After careful consideration, Southall Black Sisters is leaving X. This isn’t symbolic. It’s a political and ethical refusal to engage with a platform that enables misogyny, racism, and violence against women and girls. Full statement 👇🏽. 1/ 🧵 southallblacksisters.org.uk/…
Pink-toned poster with illustrated women raising their arms and the text “Hate is your weapon, courage is ours – Southall Black Sisters, fighting inequality and injustice since 1979.”

ALT Pink-toned poster with illustrated women raising their arms and the text “Hate is your weapon, courage is ours – Southall Black Sisters, fighting inequality and injustice since 1979.”

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This environment silences women, erodes political participation, and reinforces misogyny – online and offline. We refuse to be complicit. 3/ 🧵
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We urge anyone unsettled by X’s harmful environment to leave and engage in safer, respectful spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky for updates and community support. 4/ 🧵
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🚨 We’re hiring! Passionate about justice for Black, minoritised & migrant women? Join our team & make real change. ✨ Media & Comms Officer (apply by 11 Jan) ✨ Training Officer (apply by 11 Jan) ✨ Senior Immigration Solicitor (rolling) 👉🏾 Apply: southallblacksisters.org.uk/…
Work with us - Southall Black Sisters

Work with us - Southall Black Sisters

We have secured critical reforms that have advanced the cause of gender equality, justice, and human rights for Black and minoritised women through our advocacy, advice, policy and lobbying work -...

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EVAW Coalition@EVAWukJan 7
No one should have to worry about their photos being deepfaked. Tech companies must be held accountable for enabling and profiting from this abuse. Ofcom’s violence against women and girls guidance must be made a mandatory code of practice, with consequences for non-compliance.
One year ago today, the government announced it would make deepfake abuse an offence. But this has still not in been brought into force.

ALT One year ago today, the government announced it would make deepfake abuse an offence. But this has still not in been brought into force.

While we wait: Grok (X’s AI bot) is nudifying women’s photos without their consent 96% of all deepfakes found online are pornographic, and 99.9% of these are of women Deepfake abuse has a long-lasting, traumatic impact on victims. It is a violation of our rights and restricts our freedoms

ALT While we wait: Grok (X’s AI bot) is nudifying women’s photos without their consent 96% of all deepfakes found online are pornographic, and 99.9% of these are of women Deepfake abuse has a long-lasting, traumatic impact on victims. It is a violation of our rights and restricts our freedoms

Billion-dollar tech companies are enabling and profiting from this abuse. They must be held accountable. Currently, tech platforms can choose whether or not to follow guidelines for tackling violence against women online. This must be made mandatory, with consequences for those that don’t comply.

ALT Billion-dollar tech companies are enabling and profiting from this abuse. They must be held accountable. Currently, tech platforms can choose whether or not to follow guidelines for tackling violence against women online. This must be made mandatory, with consequences for those that don’t comply.

End Violence Against Women

ALT End Violence Against Women

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“Banaz’s murder will never leave my life.” 20 years on from Banaz Mahmod’s killing, the fight for justice continues. Bekhal Mahmod & SBS speak to The Guardian about our campaign for Banaz’s Law to recognise ‘honour’-based abuse as an aggravating factor. theguardian.com/society/2026…
Banaz Mahmod was murdered 20 years ago; the fight for a law on ‘honour’-based abuse goes on

Banaz Mahmod was murdered 20 years ago; the fight for a law on ‘honour’-based abuse goes on

After years of campaigning, Mahmod’s sister Bekhal hopes UK government is finally ready to bring in Banaz’s law

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Yesterday, we met Ministers @jessphillips & @AlexDaviesJones to discuss Banaz’s Law - making ‘honour’-based abuse an aggravating factor with statutory guidance. We were encouraged by their support to improve agencies’ responses & drive normative change in communities. 1/2
From left to right: Alex Davies-Jones, Selma Taha, Kirith Entwistle, Hannana Siddiqui, Jess Phillips, and Sanskriti Sanghi.

ALT From left to right: Alex Davies-Jones, Selma Taha, Kirith Entwistle, Hannana Siddiqui, Jess Phillips, and Sanskriti Sanghi.

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With Bekhal Mahmod, we look forward to combining her lived experience with our frontline expertise to work with the govt to drive urgently needed change for Black, minoritised & migrant communities in Banaz’s memory. Special thanks to @kirith_ae for her support & advocacy. 2/2
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Passionate about justice & equality? Join SBS & help empower women facing violence & inequality. 💜 Two impactful roles now open: 🌟 Media & Comms Officer 📢 Training Officer 🗓️ Deadline: 11:59 PM, 11 Jan 2026 | Interviews: 2-5 Feb 2026 Find out more: southallblacksisters.org.uk/….
Work with us - Southall Black Sisters

Work with us - Southall Black Sisters

We have secured critical reforms that have advanced the cause of gender equality, justice, and human rights for Black and minoritised women through our advocacy, advice, policy and lobbying work -...

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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, 📞 020 8571 0800 or ✉️ [email protected]. Free and confidential support to help women and girls live free from fear. 💜 More info: southallblacksisters.org.uk/
Group of protesters gathered outdoors, with one person holding a sign reading “Stop forcing women to stay in violent relationships.”

ALT Group of protesters gathered outdoors, with one person holding a sign reading “Stop forcing women to stay in violent relationships.”

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The system is failing Black, minoritised & migrant women. We say: NO MORE. This year we held a vigil & parliamentary drop-in calling for: 📌 Banaz’s Law (‘honour’-based abuse as aggravating factor) 📌 Abuse-driven suicide = murder 📌 Abolish NRPF 📌 Public inquiry on femicide
A woman wearing a patterned headscarf speaks into a handheld microphone at a vigil.

ALT A woman wearing a patterned headscarf speaks into a handheld microphone at a vigil.

A large crowd gathers outdoors, holding placards with women’s portraits and messages during a public vigil.

ALT A large crowd gathers outdoors, holding placards with women’s portraits and messages during a public vigil.

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“The system failed her. Everybody let her down.” 💔 Invisible Women by SBS & @KilledWomennw exposes how Black, minoritised & migrant women are lost to men’s violence, showing the system’s deadly failures. Urgent action is needed. 📢 Amplify our calls 👇🏾 southallblacksisters.org.uk/…
Report cover titled 'Invisible Women Made Visible' about femicides of Black, minoritised and migrant women, by the Invisible Women (Killed Women) campaign with Southall Black Sisters, 2025.

ALT Report cover titled 'Invisible Women Made Visible' about femicides of Black, minoritised and migrant women, by the Invisible Women (Killed Women) campaign with Southall Black Sisters, 2025.

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Harshita Brella, a young migrant woman with NRPF, lost her life due to domestic abuse and alleged dowry abuse. On her birthday, we remember the bright, kind human she was and stand with her family calling for justice and full accountability. 1/2
Memorial vigil honouring Harshita Brella, with a red banner reading ‘Southall Black Sisters,’ a framed portrait on an easel, flowers, and lit candles on a pavement by a road sign.

ALT Memorial vigil honouring Harshita Brella, with a red banner reading ‘Southall Black Sisters,’ a framed portrait on an easel, flowers, and lit candles on a pavement by a road sign.

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We also urge the government to end anti-immigrant rhetoric that silences migrant victim-survivors, putting them at greater risk. All victim-survivors must have access to status and support, regardless of immigration status, to ensure safety. 2/2
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✨ Exciting opportunities to work at Southall Black Sisters! 1️⃣ Media and Communications Officer 2️⃣ Training Officer 📝 Apply by: 11:59 PM on 11 January 2026 🗓️ Interviews: 2-5 February 2026 southallblacksisters.org.uk/…
Work with us - Southall Black Sisters

Work with us - Southall Black Sisters

We have secured critical reforms that have advanced the cause of gender equality, justice, and human rights for Black and minoritised women through our advocacy, advice, policy and lobbying work -...

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Abuse can escalate during the holidays when support may be harder to access. If you or someone you know needs advice or refuge, the 24-hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available: 📞 0808 2000 247. nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Black-and-white photo of a street protest, with women marching and holding a banner reading 'Southall Black Sisters'.

ALT Black-and-white photo of a street protest, with women marching and holding a banner reading 'Southall Black Sisters'.

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Government’s VAWG Strategy Falls Short for Migrant Women Facing Immigration Control: A Statement from Southall Black Sisters southallblacksisters.org.uk/…
Statement on the Government’s VAWG Strategy - Southall Black Sisters

Statement on the Government’s VAWG Strategy - Southall Black Sisters

Today the government announced its long-awaited strategy to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). While we welcome this historic strategy, we are disappointed that it does not fully address...

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The murders of Black, minoritised & migrant women by abusers can be prevented: we urgently need key safeguards in place including independent oversight, clear standards for death & serious harm police investigations & an end to No Recourse to Public Funds metro.co.uk/2025/12/12/urgen…
'Urgent action' needed to protect Black and minoritised women from fatal domesti

'Urgent action' needed to protect Black and minoritised women from fatal domesti

Campaigners are calling for 'urgent action' to be taken to protect Black, minoritised and migrant (BMM) women from fatal domestic abuse.

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On 1 December, we hosted a parliamentary drop-in, kindly sponsored by @ApsanaBegumMP, where bereaved families, victim-survivors, MPs, and Peers joined Southall Black Sisters to discuss urgent reforms for Black, minoritised, and migrant women. 1/ 🧵
MPs and Peers attending Southall Black Sisters’ parliamentary drop-in event.

ALT MPs and Peers attending Southall Black Sisters’ parliamentary drop-in event.

MPs and Peers attending Southall Black Sisters’ parliamentary drop-in event.

ALT MPs and Peers attending Southall Black Sisters’ parliamentary drop-in event.

MPs and Peers attending Southall Black Sisters’ parliamentary drop-in event.

ALT MPs and Peers attending Southall Black Sisters’ parliamentary drop-in event.

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With the Crime and Policing Bill currently in the House of Lords, Baroness Doocey has tabled amendments on Banaz’s Law and abuse-related suicides on our behalf. 4/ 🧵
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Keep an eye on this space for updates on the progress of these campaigns and continue to amplify these crucial demands. Together, we can push for real change. 5/ 🧵
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