Wishing a joyous Vaisakhi to all my Sikh colleagues and friends! May your celebrations be filled with happiness and inspiration.

It is unacceptable that two British MPs have been denied entry to the West Bank. For Palestinians, this kind of authoritarian treatment is a daily reality. That reality is called apartheid — and our government is enabling it. End all arms sales to Israel, now.

Sign of the day…

Video shows activists unveiling a massive banner with the names of Palestinians killed in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 2023, during a protest in Washington DC.

Israel “must be held accountable for its crimes, the likes of which have no parallel in modern history”, a spokesperson of the Civil Defence told Al Jazeera, referring to the killing of 15 medics by Israeli forces in Gaza. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/5brryu

Since Israel resumed its bombing of the Gaza Strip last month, more than 142,000 people have been forcibly displaced, says the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/9drhnc

Israel — on trial for genocide at the ICJ, with leaders under ICC arrest warrants — bans journalists from Gaza to hide its genocide with lies & hasbara. The evidence of war crimes is overwhelming — yet the UK government still refuses to implement a full arms embargo & sanctions.

“There is no such thing as an ‘illegal immigrant’” My myth-busting piece for The Guardian today arguing that it is factually inaccurate & totally, utterly wrong to say that undocumented people are ‘illegal’ & are automatically ‘criminals’. I bring receipts:

Medical sources tell Al Jazeera that 64 Palestinians have been killed since dawn on Sunday in Israeli raids across the Gaza Strip. 🔴 LIVE updates:

If you see this, post a bridge Old Elvet Bridge, Durham, UK.

Eid Mubarak 🌙 Wishing everybody celebrating a happy and blessed Eid! #Eid2025 #EidMubarak

If Hamas had killed 7 Israelis inside of Israel this week, it would be one of the biggest stories in the world, & all over the US media. But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.

The UK is supplying weapons to a country whose leader is wanted for war crimes. How much simpler can we put it?

Powerful TEDx talk by @samir0s-h.bsky.social on Confronting Medical Colonialism in Canada www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dwn...

BREAKING: Israeli army vehicles are targeting the Bedouin village of Umm al-Nasr in northern Gaza with heavy gunfire, report our colleagues on the ground. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/56wv7q

Israel's siege on Gaza, the blocking of essential aid and the cutting off of electricity are textbook acts of genocide, designed to systematically starve 2 million people. It's shameful the Labour government continues to refuse to recognise this for what it truly is: genocide.

I am proud to have worked alongside Five X More on this incredible project. Your voices made a difference before, and they can again. Let’s continue to highlight the urgent changes needed in maternity care. Take the survey today qnbgyctb5ay.typeform.com/blackmesurve... #BlackMESurvey #FiveXMore

🚨 Tickets are selling fast! 🚨 If you're passionate about maternal mental health, don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and make a difference. Secure your spot now before it's too late! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/every-pare... #MaternalMentalHealth

Baby loss art exhibition aims to 'break barriers' www.bbc.com/news/article... @amneetgraham.bsky.social

The M23 is advancing in eastern Congo faster than previous insurgencies during the First and Second Congo Wars. Tensions have already started surfacing in Kisangani (in north central DRC) and Lubumbashi (in the south). africacenter.org/spo...

UN chief Antonio Guterres says all efforts must be made to prevent a return to hostilities in Gaza, which would be catastrophic and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and find a way forward on the next phase. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/bkb81b

The deputy speaker of Israel’s parliament and a leading member of Netanyahu’s party calling for the bombing of food stocks in Gaza just a few hours ago. You won’t see this mentioned by any European or American leaders, or by most western media.

Injustice anywhere. Is a threat to justice everywhere #MartinLutherKing #FREEPALESTINE #FREECONGO #FREESUDAN #FREEHAITI

Seeing endless posts supporting Ukraine while Palestine endures a U.S./UK-funded genocide in silence. The double standards are loud. Occupation is occupation. Resistance is resistance. Justice isn't selective. #FreePalestine

The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary say there is no genocide in Gaza. It is now clear this contradicts the government's own "long-standing policy" outlined below. When will they retract their denial of genocide?

Wishing everyone a spiritually fulfilling and blessed Ramadan 💛 From Palestine and Sudan to Kashmir and the Congo, may this holy month bring justice, healing and hope to the oppressed, and lead to the downfall of tyrants.

🌍 This #WorldBirthworkerWeek, we honour those supporting women & birthing people all over of the world—especially in the face of climate disasters, war, and genocide. Your resilience, care, and advocacy bring life and hope. We see you & thank you. #BirthJustice #Midwives #WorldBirthworkerWeek

Hamas says Israel's “failure to comply with the release of the seventh batch of prisoners in the exchange deal at the agreed-upon time constitutes a blatant violation” of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/dwcxlp

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

Muhsin Hendricks, world’s ‘first openly gay imam’, shot dead in South Africa | South Africa | The Guardian Horrific

Happy to share our new Editorial on Midwifery and lactation support in natural disasters and humanitarian crises #wemidwives kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...

#Sudan: “The bombing was near the hospital... Once I went to the emergency room the situation was horrible.” Mass influxes of wounded patients arrive at hospitals across Sudan as “war on people” continues #TalkAboutSudan www.msf.org/mass-influxe...

I am proud to have worked alongside Five X More on this incredible project. Your voices made a difference before, and they can again. Let’s continue to highlight the urgent changes needed in maternity care. Take the survey today qnbgyctb5ay.typeform.com/blackmesurve... #BlackMESurvey #FiveXMore

They always had a plan, always laid their cards on the table—each move calculated, each wound intentional. And now, as the truth stands bare before us, do we still pretend we never saw it coming? Do we still remain silent? #FREEPALESTINE #UNITEDSTATESOFGENOCIDE

This is ethnic cleansing, plain and simple. But will the UK government condemn this?

Go Nature! Truth to power.

The courts ruled the approval of Rosebank & Jackdaw as unlawful, exposing profit over public good. A huge win for Uplift, @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social, @stopcambo.bsky.social & climate campaigners — but the fight for public ownership, ending fossil fuels & stopping Heathrow’s third runway continues ✊🏽

The government is still refusing to answer our questions about its definition of genocide, the legal advice it has received, and the use of RAF Akrotiri. What does the government have to hide?

#Palestine: Israel's decision to ban UNRWA from East Jerusalem, which is set to be implemented today, will severely impact its activities in West Bank and Gaza and will be devastating for Palestinians and their access to healthcare.

#Gaza: We are devastated to report the death of Bilal Okal, our colleague killed by Israeli forces in Jabalia, North Gaza, along with 10 of his family members. We strongly condemns the killing of Bilal and his family in their home by Israeli forces. www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/msf-mourns-t...

“It's estimated that if everyone attended a screening regularly, 83% of cervical cancer cases could be prevented.” Get your smear done in time 🕰️ @natlou28.bsky.social @dietitiansusan.bsky.social @carolvorderman.bsky.social @rcnsouthbirmingham.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek

Anyone else going to the #marce conference in London this Friday? Be nice to link up #perinatalmentalhealth #mentalhealth

#SouthSudan: We strongly condemn the armed attack on two of our clearly marked boats on the afternoon of Wednesday, 15 January 2025 in Upper Nile State This attack puts the safety of humanitarian workers at risk and disrupts the delivery of critical medical aid to those in need.

Today's ceasefire agreement comes far too late. The international community must now do everything within its power to ensure it holds. And all those involved with the systematic murder we have witnessed over the last 15 months must be brought to justice.

#DRCongo: Given the volatility of the situation and the scale of the fighting, we continue to call on all parties to the conflict to continue to guarantee the safety of patients, teams and refugees in health and humanitarian facilities. #Masisi #NorthKivu bsky.app/profile/did:...

After 15 months of genocide in Gaza, a ceasefire has been declared — but the US, UK & others must be held accountable for arming these atrocities. We’ll keep speaking out until the siege lifts, aid flows, schools & hospitals are rebuilt, the Occupation ends & Palestine is free.

Free Palestine.

The first handbook for midwives on preterm birth has been published! You can use the discount code EFLY03 to get 20% off your copy: bit.ly/3OTRQYM.

Please share if happy to. For healthcare professionals and those supporting families during the perinatal period. What is impact of Palestine and Israel on personal and professional wellbeing Anonymous forms.office.com/e/6QX2K53Uky