My dispatch from Kyiv's queer nightlife scene for @xtramagazine.com Despite curfews, blackouts and anti-LGBTQ+ attacks, queer clubs and raves are bringing people together in Ukraine's capital city. An absolute pleasure working with @cohaug.bsky.social & @tmziniuk.bsky.social

For my latest piece in Service95, I went to Kyiv, Lviv and Uzhhorod to explore how the traditional Ukrainian vyshyvanka, an embroidered shirt passed down through generations, has become a powerful symbol of identity during wartime. service95.com/ukraine-vysh...

My latest dispatch from inside Uzhhorod, a western Ukrainian city that may be the safest in the country, for @theipaper.com The impact of war is felt here deeply, with mothers grieving over their sons who have been killed on the frontline. inews.co.uk/news/world/i...

My dispatch from Kyiv for @theipaper.com Inside Kyiv's British-themed pubs - and why Ukrainians still love Boris Johnson inews.co.uk/news/world/v...

My latest for @theipaper.com looks at Ukraine’s mobilisation system and the intense public concern around forced recruitment. Ukraine's military recruitment officials have been accused of violently hauling men into vans and forcing them into conscription

What does it mean to live under a blitz, night after night, in Kyiv? My latest piece for @theipaper.com examines how residents navigate relentless overnight strikes, disrupted infrastructure and the psychological toll of long-term conflict.

Really pleased to be on the shortlist for Best Investigation in the @freelancingfor.bsky.social Awards for my investigation for @bylinetimes.bsky.social on "How US Religious Groups are Exporting Conversion Therapy to Europe" freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-...

For @gaytimes.bsky.social, I travelled to Kyiv and Lviv to meet the queer activists and artists racing to preserve LGBTQIA+ stories and cultural heritage before they’re lost to war. Thanks to @n-ost.bsky.social & @evzfoundation.bsky.social magazine.gaytimes.com/how-ukraines...

Incredible few days in Bern🇨🇭with @truestoryfestival.bsky.social as nominees for the @truestoryaward.bsky.social🌟 Highlights were speaking to a class of secondary school students about our investigation into conversion therapy practices and our panel going in-depth on the ins and outs of our work :)

What an incredible night at the Amnesty Media Awards 2025! The ceremony was a powerful reminder of the impact journalism can have in the fight for human rights. Huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists 🌟 #AmnestyMediaAwards

Honored to be nominated for an @amnestyuk.bsky.social Media Award for my @bigissue.com article on the journey of Ukrainian refugees! Grateful to have my work recognised alongside so many incredible journalists shining a light on human rights ✨ #AmnestyMediaAwards

🇺🇦 Ukrainians have expressed their fear that America’s continuing assault on its ally, removing lifeline after lifeline, will force the country into capitulating to Russia 🔎 Big Read by @finbarrtoesland.bsky.social and @laurenmedlicott.bsky.social

In the hours after the United States cut off military aid to Ukraine, I spoke to Ukrainian MPs Bohdan Yaremenko, Yulia Klymenko, Volodymyr Ariev and Oleksiy Goncharenko about the future of Ukraine-US relations for @theipaper.com

Great to chat with Winston Mwale and the Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism about the critical world of human rights reporting and the value of exploring underreported issues #TransparencyTalks

Friday #Freelancer Spotlight. This week we are shining a light on multi-award winning #independent investigative journalist @finbarrtoesland.bsky.social Finbarr is committed to illuminating vital human rights stories and underreported issues. www.thedailybeast.com/ex-gay-influ...

'Russia won't stop until it takes everything' In central Kyiv, I spoke to Ukrainians as Russia and the United States met for bilateral talks, without Kyiv, on the future of their country. @theipaper.com

Extremely grateful to receive the Tenacious Journalist Award alongside some amazing people! Excited to get started on a deep investigation thanks to the support and funding of @publicinterestnews.org.uk and Changing Ideas :)

From 1049 entries to 108 shortlisted and 36 nominated, so exciting that our conversion therapy investigation is one of the nominees for the True Story Award!! Can't wait to attend the ceremony in Bern to find out the 3 winners :) Beyond proud of Rina Nikolaeva and @aagro.bsky.social

Meet the lawyers combatting anti-trans laws in the legal courts and fighting for a more just world My interview with @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social of @goodlawproject.bsky.social for @gaytimes.bsky.social

Thrilled to be selected by the Aspen Institute UK as a Rising Leaders Fellow! Joining this network of inspirational and innovative young leaders is a privilege and I very much look forward to seeing what we collectively achieve 🌎 Excited to see where this Fellowship leads 😇

It's a bit different from my normal work but... For @inews.co.uk: 'I holidayed at a service station – it was the most refreshing week of my year'

Very exciting to be longlisted for the Tenacious Journalism Awards from @publicinterestnews.bsky.social! Lots of amazing journalists on the list :)

Beyond exciting to find out that our conversion therapy investigation has been shortlisted for the True Story Award! Amazing recognition of our dream team of Rina Nikolaeva and @aagro.bsky.social All the stories can be read here: www.journalismfund.eu/therapy-conf... taz.de/Christliche-...

Vor 1 Jahr in der @taz.de: unsere Reportage von einer geheimen Konferenz christlicher Organisationen, die sich über krude Methoden zur "Heilung" von queeren Menschen - bzw. Konversionsbehandlung - ausgetauscht haben. Jetzt ist der Text für den True Story Award shortlisted 😱💥 taz.de/Christliche-...

Sie treffen sich heimlich, um zu lernen, wie man LGBTIQ "heilt". Finbarr Toesland, Rina Nikolaeva und ich waren undercover auf dem internationalen Vernetzungstreffen einer christlichen Lobby-Organisation, die unter dem Deckmantel der Wissenschaft...

Sobering piece by @sammygecsoyler.bsky.social on the decline of LGBTQ+ and other minority-focused media in the UK (and the world!)

I shared my thoughts on the PinkNews situation with @theguardian.com (thanks for the chat @sammygecsoyler.bsky.social) "If you’re a young queer journalist who wants to work in LGBTQ+ media, or tell stories you feel are really urgent and vital, where are you going to do it?"

💬 ‘Even one knot can save a life’ say the hundreds of Kitty Pechersk, or Cave Cats volunteers, who work in the heart of Kyiv crafting essential kit for the trenches @finbarrtoesland.bsky.social reports on the volunteers fighting back by weaving camouflage