"There are specific types of violence that target queer women, even when we’re closeted." A new Human Rights Watch report details the stories of lesbian, bisexual, queer women and non-binary people in 26 countries, looking at criminalising laws and more inequalities hrw.org/news/2023/02/1…

Hey Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, extremely disappointed to know that you bowed to pressure by racists representing the interests of apartheid (‘UK Lawyers for Israel’). They seem pretty smug about it too. The complete and utter dehumanisation of Palestinians never ceases.

Black and brown trans women started the first pride march as a protest against police violence. Today, we still face violence from police. Proud to have joined the #PrideInProtest float in Sydney to say #NoPrideInGenocide, #NoPrideInPrisons, and #NoCopsInPride

Lidia Thorpe did the queerest thing out of anyone at that co-opted, corporatised, pinkwashed excuse for a Pride march, & it aligns w the sentiments/needs of the most vulnerable members of the LGBTIQA+ community - & marginalised communities at large Thank you Senator Lidia Thorpe 💕🌈

Now the Lidia Thorpe has drawn attention to cops, lets all talk about how not only did the cops did nothing to stop gay bashings in the 80s and 90s, but its rumored some of them were cops.

The erasure of Palestinians in the media is violent. Not a single Palestinian piece has been published, & we are almost entirely excluded from the discourse. They get to decide the parameters of the conversation. We are spoken for & about, but never speak on our issues.

Disgraceful scenes on King Street and Enmore Rd last night. Our Newtown community wears with pride our diversity - and we celebrate difference. Fascism is not welcome on our streets. There is no place for aggressive, threatening and violent acts of discrimination and hatred.

Ballots are still bigger than the booth. Voting below the line is still confusing so I vote above the line. The highlight is always the colorful art & sweet poetry on the walls. Yet to have any sausages. Don't be too eager, the lines are shorter in the afternoon. #auspol

Thank you Newtown 💚 It is an absolute privilege to have been re-elected by you to represent our wonderful community in the NSW Parliament. This win is for the renters 🙌🏽

ADHD inquiry announced, but government urged to make sure it listens abc.net.au/news/2023-03-2…

Huge news: I’m so happy to share that last night the Senate formally backed Australian Greens’ motion to hold a parliamentary inquiry into ADHD assessment and support services! It’s a historic moment – the first time the parliament will substantively look at ADHD. theguardian.com/australia-news…

🚨 Salma al-Shehab and seven other Saudi women have been on hunger strike since 23 March, in protest over their detention and sham trial and demanding their release. Show your support on #SaudiWomenOnStrike #اضراب_المعتقلات_السعوديات

Rohingya told Human Rights Watch that they were lied to, deceived, or otherwise coerced by Bangladesh administrators into meeting with a recent delegation of Myanmar junta officials as part of a “pilot repatriation” effort to return about 1000 refugees. hrw.org/news/2023/03/3…

Everything’s been said a million times, Palestinians experience these atrocities and injustices every single day. From the violence of ‘mundane’ apartheid bureaucracy like applying for permits to get medical help to the attacks we’re seeing today. No one can say they didn’t know.

The state of Israel and its institutions should be condemned for these actions. Australia must immediately halt all cooperation with the Israeli military and the government must publicly condemn these horrific attacks on the mosque.

I will no longer be answering journalist questions that include: 1) What about Hamas' rockets? 2) Doesn't Israel have a right to self-defence? 3) Do you condemn violence & accept Israel's existence? We have told you over & over. At this stage, it's not ignorance it's violence.

Today marks 3 years since feminist & queer activist Sarah Hegazi left us & left this world. For raising a rainbow flag, she was arrested & assaulted by Egyptian authorities, fired from her job, and made to live in exile apart from her loved ones. Remembering her gentle soul 🌈

"إلى العالم: كنت قاسياً إلى حد عظيم، ولكني أسامح" ثلاث سنوات على رحيل #سارة_حجازي