▶️ A protest vigil has been held in #Birmingham to show solidarity with the victim of a rape-murder in a hospital in #Kolkata, India. The activists gathered in Chamberlain Square in memory of the young female victim, as angry protests and strikes continue to spread across India.

▶️ Muslim and migrant women in #Birmingham are embracing self-defence lessons amid a rise in far-right violence in the UK. The women are being joined by local residents as they learn about protecting themselves, and deescalating racist verbal and physical threats. #UKriots

Anti-cuts and pro-Palestinian protests have taken place this evening outside a regional Labour Party 'celebration' in #Birmingham, attended by officials including West Midlands mayor Richard Parker. We spoke to Labour councillor Cllr Martin Brooks about why local residents are angry.

#Birmingham community members congregated in the city this evening to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, reflecting on trans individuals who have lost their lives this past year, and to celebrate the lives of those who continue to struggle for equality. #TDoR #TDoR2024

A candle-lit memorial service was held in Birmingham last night to mark #WorldAIDSDay, featuring music from RainbowVoicesChoir, a minute's silence; and speeches by @GarryMarkJones, Dr Steve Taylor, James Bovill, medical students, and arts outreach worker Jerry Lee.

Whether you're celebrating #Hanukkah or #Christmas, or both, we wish you all very happy holidays! (📸: Kateryna Hliznitsova / Sabina Sturzu) #Chanukah