Ethiopian & Eritrean refugees stuck in Khartoum are still in a desperate situation, still calling for help from international orgs. Messages from one man there today are below. I wrote about their plight before: irishtimes.com/world/africa/2… #KeepEyesOnSudan

Please don’t turn away from this reality. MSF International reports that 940 migrants who arrived in the Greek island of Lesbos have disappeared in one year. Violence, kidnappings and denial of food are used as cruel deterrence tactics in #EU funded centers. infomigrants.net/en/post/49226/…

👉 Brexit left a democratic deficit for one million EU citizens in NI and that needs to be redressed. 👉The Windsor Framework is no substitute for full EU membership. 👉 There is a legal and democratic way back to the EU. 👉 Irish unity is an EU matter as declared in 2017.

Young #Scouts from Romania, Lithuania, Poland, and Moldova will speak live on June 11 during a #WeActForum panel about their experiences as first responders in #Ukraine. 📅 11 June | 11:00-12:30 CEST 🔗 fb.me/e/YMbYqQif

A women paying a €90 taxi to get to a GP offering terminations A woman who phoned 7 GPs before one referred her to the HSE termination service This is the reality of the lack of nationwide #abortionaccess irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4115…

Terrific news: Abortion law amendment bill passed : 67 to 64! Thank you Brid Smith People Before Profit 67 TDs respected the #Repeal vote because #WomenCantWait

“One day, there will be fewer bruises and slurs. One day, I will hold your hand on a busy street and I will kiss you, and we will let this heavy world melt away because the imminent threats will be gone.” This #PrideMonth, please hear us. See us. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Bisexual activist Brenda Howard (known as "Mother of Pride") organized the first Pride March one year after Stonewall, and later came up with the concept of "Pride Week". Despite her pivotal role, she is routinely erased to the extent that most LGBTQ people don't know about her.

A majority North and South now believe it's time for MEPs for Northern Ireland 🇪🇺🇮🇪

Join us in embracing #diversity, #culture, and #empowerment It's crucial to raise awareness by challenging stereotypes, promoting inclusivity and respect Let's stand together honoring the rich heritage of Travellers by fostering a more accepting society #TravellerPrideWeek2023

NEW blog post by David Garrahy ✍️ David notes that "there is still a close attachment to Europe in Northern Ireland, despite Brexit" and that the findings from the EU poll show a great desire for NI representation in the European Parliament. Read here: shorturl.at/vyKP3

The punishment for crossing a border to Europe? A 46-year prison sentence, a 330 000€ fine, all after a 37-minute trial. A new study commissioned by Greens/EFA in the EU Parliament 🌍 sheds light on the systemic criminalisation of migrants and refugees in #Greece. #37Minutes

This statement by Sinéad O'Connor about the consequences of tearing the picture of the Pope:

Sinéad O'Connor - She Moved Through The Fair. youtu.be/mWIaP0NnEOQ

Full statement attached

Thank you Sinéad. For your fearless voice and courageous light. You truly challenged an Ireland, and a world, that stifled women, children and anyone who didn't conform. Your power, your anger, your pain and fragility gave strength to many survivors to speak out. 💜

“I made about 10 million quid, I gave away half of it. I was able to make money again by touring. I was able to even after ripping up the Pope [picture] “I was still able to feed my kids & school them …I never had to ask a man for nothing and that made me happy.” #SineadOConnor

Rest in power Sinéad O’Connor ❤️