Hello #London, As #Exiled #Writers Ink, we work around the clock 2 bring wordsmiths & citizens of conscience 2 stand against #oppression, forced migration & assimilation. Join us on Wednesday, #February 18th at 7pm @ 49 Great Ormond Street 4 all #marginalised and #minoritised groups.

Holocaust Memorial Day commenorates six million Jews and other minorities killed in the Holocaust, along with millions of other victims who suffered under the Nazis. It reminds us of the horrors of genocide, past and present and the importance of preventing this terrible crime against humanity.

A new year. A new chapter. We will be sharing more stories of migration to the UK, keep an eye on our website: www.togetherintheuk.co.uk and celebrating our tenth anniversary. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year.

We’re delighted to share that TogetherintheUK has received a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund! This funding will support our 10-year anniversary celebration on 31 January and the publication of a Then & Now anthology on migration, based on some of the entries in our recent competition.

Discrimination steals dignity. On Human Rights Day, we’re reminded why voices like Catheline’s must be heard. Her story of resilience, racism, and the fight for equality—shows how far we have to go to ensure everyone’s right to live free from discrimination. togetherintheuk.co.uk/discriminati...

This week saw the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, We should be aware when a service is too cheap and report it if we see anything suspicious. Find out the facts here in this blog by Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale togetherintheuk.co.uk/britains-rol...

Today (November 16th) is International Day for Tolerance. This blog sets out how tolerance leads to compassion and understanding. It gives a wonderful example of the grace of the British Legion. These qualities are much needed in these very challenging times. togetherintheuk.co.uk/the-power-of...

Only Connect Let's remember in the context of policy announcements and constant statistics, the human stories. This blog, written by Miriam Richardson, a therapist tells us how much young people go through on their journey here and what helps. #RefugeesWelcome togetherintheuk.co.uk/only-connect/

The competition Then&Now open to migrants to the UK closes tomorrow, October 31st. Meet the wonderful judges below. They have a truly difficult job as the entries are so good.

togetherintheuk.co.uk/the-brightes... Wishing everyone celebrating today a Happy Diwali. To find out more about this wonderful festival, check out our blog. #Diwali2025 #Diwali

Congratulations to @socialequitycic.bsky.social on realising their vision. This is the start of an important programme to encourage more migrants to work in local government.

' An easy and enlightening read, Jonathan Portes’ book cuts through the myths about immigration with clarity and humanity and for me, it hit especially close to home', Read Bushra Mukadam's excellent and personal review. @jdportes.bsky.social togetherintheuk.co.uk/review-of-jo...

Join us for the ‘Refugee Prose Hour’ ONLINE on September 22nd from 6-7 pm. Join us to be moved, entertained and surprised by the voices of brilliant refugee writers. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/.../register.... @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social

Congratulations to our friends @socialequitycic.bsky.social on the launch of their Local Government Training Programme today. Its a fantastic initiative, please share with anyone you know who meets the criteria. #migration

Today is International Literacy Day so its a good opportunity to remind any Under 18s with migration to the UK in your story about our competition. We would love to hear from you. Check out Then&Now on our website. #stories #Migration #writing Competition | TogetherInTheUK

Today, we remember those who vanished without a trace and stand in solidarity with their families still searching for truth and justice. No one should ever be silenced or forgotten. #Togetherintheuk #EndEnforcedDisappearances #HumanRights #JusticeForAll #NeverForget

✨ Words that echo stay with us ✨🎭 🪄📖 Think you can weave magic with words? Enter our Then and Now Creative Writing Competition and show us how rhyme lives on! ✍️✨ togetherintheuk.co.uk/competition/ #ThenAndNow #CreativeWriting #PoetryMagic #WritingCompetition

#InternationalYouthDay, In this blog, Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale shares stories from our anthology Hear Our Stories from the young people themselves. Its an uplifting read. togetherintheuk.co.uk/voices-of-re...

"Celebrating the legacy of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I — the Lion of Judah, a symbol of strength, unity, and divine inspiration. Jah Rastafari! #HaileSelassie #Rastafari #LionOfJudah #Legacy #JahBless #Togetherintheuk

Truly an inspiration to us all. 40 years ago, Helen Bamber OBE founded Freedom from Torture with a bold & unwavering vision no survivor should suffer in silence. Donate now to keep Helen's vision alive: secure.freedomfromtorture.org/page/174507/... Stand against torture. Stand with survivors.

Repetition, repetition, repetition — it’s no mistake. It’s a writer’s power move. Got a line that echoes just right? Enter the TogetherintheUK Competition: togetherintheuk.co.uk/competition/

#SouthAsianHeritageMonth Real stories. Winding paths. One journey at a time. Welcome to The Road Much Travelled — lots to learn from Aman's story. 🎧 Listen now: togetherintheuk.co.uk/the-road-muc... #TogetherintheUK #TheRoadMuchTravelled #Podcast

Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale interviews the poet Lester Gomez Medina on migration, culture & the “ping-pong game” of writing between languages. Read here: togetherintheuk.co.uk/having-to-le... #TogetherintheUK #PoetryAcrossBorders #PingPongOfWords #CulturalIdentity PALEWELL PRESS LTD #poetry

TogetherintheUK’s new writing competition "Then & Now" is open! If you’re a migrant, refugee, asylum seeker, or international student/worker in the UK, share your migration story in a poem, story, or essay. Details & prizes: 👉 togetherintheuk.co.uk/competition/ #writingcompetition #poetry

We send greetings to people of the Bahai faith today. On this sacred day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and divine mission of the Báb - whose martyrdom became the spark for a new era of spiritual awakening. l. 🕊️

🎉 Exciting news — our Local Government Training Programme is now accredited! 🤝 Big shoutout to our trainers — Teresa Norman, David Tross, @teobenea.bsky.social & @adinamaglan.bsky.social — for creating this impactful course. 📅 Recruitment starts in September — stay tuned for how to apply!

Hijri New Year 1447 AH As the crescent moon rises, we send heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community. May this new year bring peace, purpose, and prosperity to all. Hijri Mubarak! #IslamicNewYear1447 #TogetherintheUK #HijriMubarak #NewBeginnings #CommunityAndFaith

If you would like a copy of the anthology, go to the support us page, on the TogetherintheUK website. We were very honoured to share the stories and art of refugees in the book.

Check out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKIo... Thank you to everyone who read their poems so beautifully, to @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social and @PalewellPressLtd for partnering with us and to Hammad Albachitie for his creative and painstaking work in editng the video. #RefugeeWeek #RefugeesWelcome

#RefugeeWeek From fleeing war to becoming a voice for the voiceless, @gulwalip.bsky.social's remarkable journey is a testament to resilience, compassion, and the important fight for human rights. togetherintheuk.co.uk/from-refugee... We highly recommend his book, 'The Lightless Sky'.

Its #VolunteersWeek! People want to make a difference, to contribute – they just need to be invited in: Judeline Nicholas in our latest blog Check it out. Sinéad Mangan shares 4 perspectives on how why people volunteer and how rewarding it is. togetherintheuk.co.uk/celebrating-... #TogetherintheUK

Congratulations to @socialequitycic.bsky.social on the launch of their important report on migrant representation.

Happy Pride Month! Join us in celebrating love, identity, and the power of being your true self. Read Sinéad Mangan's interview with Aloysius Ssali on his work with LGBT refugees. togetherintheuk.co.uk/say-it-loud/ . #PrideMonth #TogetherInTheUk #CelebratePride #Pride2025

Congratulations to Esua Jane Goldsmith,on her lifetime achievement award from Leicester University.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTsa... #MixedRaceVoices #IdentityJourney #MixedHeritage #FeministActivist #BritishGhanaian #AfricanRoots#MixedRaceExperience #MemoirPodcast #TogetherInTheUK

Our best wishes to members of the Baha'i faith celebrating today. May 22nd is the Declaration of the Báb, the dawn of a new era in the Bahá’í Faith. Today in 1844, the Báb announced His mission, calling humanity to spiritual renewal and unity. #DeclarationOfTheBab #BahaiFaith #TogetherintheUK

For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek l 🌍 In a world full of conflict and chaos, showing up for one another matters more than ever. 👉 small acts of compassion can bring hope, even when we feel helpless. togetherintheuk.co.uk/i-didnt-want... #TogetherintheUK #MentalHealth

#TogetherInTheUK #MigrationMatters #RefugeesWelcome #NoToHostileRhetoric #InclusiveUK #StandWithMigrants #HumanRights #MigrationDebate #WhitePaperLaunch #SupportRefugees

Today is the start of #MentalHealthAwareness week so check out our blog on the NHS's 5 steps to wellbeing and see some simple steps you can take. togetherintheuk.co.uk/the-five-ste...

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we celebrate @nasrin-2.bsky.social 's activism “I can’t ignore what I saw or experienced,..we can only create change by breaking the silence'. togetherintheuk.co.uk/words-and-im... @imixuk.bsky.social @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social #womenlifefreedom #RefugeesWelcome

Check out our new podcast on youtube. The feedback we have had is that it is energising and full of insight. #BritishGhanain #MixedRace #diversityandinclusion www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTsa...

Greetings on Earth Day. We know climate change is real and to tackle the injustice it causes and the refugees it makes, we must act. #climatechange #EarthDay

TogetherintheUK, in partnership with @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social and Palewell Press hosted a wonderful evening of poetry on March 10th, 2025.. Read the beautiful poems of Nalougo and Jean'Py here. Check out the blog: togetherintheuk.co.uk/poetry-by-wr... #RefugeesWelcome

On 10 March, TGIUK, in collaboration with PALEWELL PRESS LTD and Freedom from Torture, hosted an online Refugee Poetry Hour featuring works by Lester Gomez Medina and @Nasrin Parvaz. Discover their stories and moving poetry in this blog: togetherintheuk.co.uk/refugee-poet... #RefugeesWelcome

Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyful Passover. May this season of freedom and renewal bring peace, love, and light to your homes 🕊️🍷🌿 #Passover #ChagSameach #Pesach2025 #TogetherInTheUK

A healthier world begins with equal access to care. 💫 #WorldHealthDay is a reminder: there’s no sustainable future without well-being for all. 🌿 Check out togetherintheuk.co.uk/healthcare-i... #WorldHealthDay #Wellbeing #SustainableDevelopment #HealthForAll #TogetherInTheUK

This blog is about the importance of compassion. It shares an important story about how @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social gave someone hope and quotes @sundersays.bsky.social on the importance of goodwill. So read it and reach out! togetherintheuk.co.uk/i-didnt-want...

Eid Mubarak. Wishing you a joyous Eid. Please do check out this blog for more information about the festival and find out why everyone celebrating will be delighted to be greeted by you with Eid Mubarak. #Eid togetherintheuk.co.uk/eid-a-celebr...

March 25th is the #UNInternationalDay for Remembrance of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The UK has much to do to recognise the appalling role it played. Read this blog for facts about both the slave trade and modern slavery. togetherintheuk.co.uk/britains-rol...

World Poetry Day A blog we wrote after our first Poetry Hour Poetry is a great way of forming connections across different cultures, of understanding each other a little bit more. Look out for the video of the Refugee Poetry Hour on youtube. Coming Soon! togetherintheuk.co.uk/the-power-of...