Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

See you on the other place. If you are making the switch, come and say hello & check out our starter pack 🦋
#xodus

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

We stood with Alaa in 2022. We stand with Alaa today.
#FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll

[Free Alaa @FreedomForAlaa]

Responding to historic tweets, Alaa today says:

"I am shaken that, just as I am being reunited with my family for the first time in 12 years, several historic tweets of mine have been republished and used to question and attack my integrity and values, escalating to calls for the revocation of my citizenship.

Looking at the tweets now - the ones that were not completely twisted out of their meaning - I do understand how shocking and hurtful they are, and for that I unequivocally apologise. They were mostly expressions of a young man’s anger and frustrations in a time of regional crises (the wars on Iraq, on Lebanon and Gaza), and the rise of police brutality against Egyptian youth. I particularly regret some that were written as part of online insult battles with the total disregard for how they read to other people. I should have known better.

Looking back I see the writings of a much younger person, deeply enmeshed in antagonistic online cultures, utilising flippant, shocking and sarcastic tones in the nascent, febrile world of social media. But this young man never intended to offend a wider public and was, in the real world, engaged in the non-violent pro-democracy movement and repeatedly incarcerated for calling for full equality, human rights and democracy for all. Today, this middle aged father firmly believes all our fates are entwined and we can only achieve prosperous and safe lives for our children together. All the initiatives I’ve led reflect this.

I must also stress that some tweets have been completely misunderstood, seemingly in bad faith. For example, a tweet being shared to allege homophobia on my part was actually ridiculing homophobia. I have paid a steep price for my public support for LGBTQ rights in Egypt and the world. Another tweet has been wrongly interpreted to suggest Holocaust denial - but in fact the exchange shows that I was clearly mocking Holocaust denial.

I take accusations of antisemitism very seriously. I have always believed that sectarianism and racism are the most sinister and dangerous of forces, and I did my part and paid the price for standing up for the rights of religious minorities in Egypt. I faced a military tribunal and imprisonment for defending Christians in Egypt falsely accused of violence.

This weekend was supposed to be the first time I celebrated my son’s birthday with him since 2012, when he was one year old. I have been imprisoned in Egypt for almost his entire life for my consistent promotion of equality, justice and secular democracy. That included publicly rejecting anti-Jewish speech in Egypt, often at risk to myself, defence of LGBTQ rights, defence of Egyptian Christians, and campaigning against police torture and brutality - all at great risk. And, indeed, my freedom was stripped from me for these defences of human rights. These values are core to my identity.

It has been painful to see some people who supported calls for my release now feel regret for doing so. Whatever they feel now, they did the right thing. Standing up for human rights and a citizen unjustly imprisoned is something honourable, and I will always be grateful for that solidarity. I have received huge empathy and solidarity from people across the UK, enough to win me my freedom, and I will be forever grateful for this."

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

Climate justice, human rights. One struggle. One fight!
#FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll #cop27egypt #cop27  
#DemandAction

[Mona Seif @Monasosh]

I met with @BrumCJC right before leaving #Birmingham, they surrounded me with warmth and welcome
Follow them for more updates on work and activities leading up to #Cop27
And keep all those unjustly detained in Egyptian prisons in your mind please " #FreeThemAll before #Cop27"

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

Over 70 people at our meeting with Nick Cullen, CJC and @Monasosh Egyptian human rights activist. Huge thanks to @Bham_FOE, to our speakers and to everyone that took part. Let's organise to hit the streets on Nov 12.
#FreeAlaa
#FreeThemAll before #COP27

[Led By Donkeys @ByDonkeys]

We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

If you ever want your faith restored in the people of Birmingham stand on a bridge for an hour in Town with some anti-racist banners. Heartening support from drivers this evening. See you Friday, 6pm, Utilita Arena: https://t.co/iUOpY9kNlt
#StopFarage #RefugeesWelcome #brumunited

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

Looking forward to 'welcoming' him!

[Foka Wolf @fokawolf]

The @Nigel_Farage shit show arrives in town tomorrow...

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

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Speaker announcement!

We are excited to announce that Femi Oluwole will be joining our lineup of speakers on Friday evening.

RSVP here: https://t.co/iUOpY9kfvV

#StopFarage #brumunited #noplaceforhate #standuptoracism
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[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

Join Femi and other speakers from across the West Midlands and beyond to tell far-right Reform UK they are not welcome in our city and to celebrate anti-racist Brum with an evening of music, politics and culture. #BrumTown #ItsABrumTing

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

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Speaker announcement!

We are excited to announce that Femi Oluwole will be joining our lineup of speakers on Friday evening.

RSVP here: https://t.co/iUOpY9kfvV

#StopFarage #brumunited #noplaceforhate #standuptoracism
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[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

Femi is a journalist, political activist and commentator. Known for his passionate advocacy on democracy, human rights, and social justice, he works ceaselessly to expose the true nature of Reform UK and their toxic, divisive politics.
#refugeeswelcome #fightracism
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[Birmingham People's Assembly @BirminghamPeopA]

It would be great if we could get a coach from the Midlands to join this demo. Who's in? @BirminghamTUC @sutrbrum @BrumStWC @BrumLibraryZine @SWPBrum @BrumCJC @FoLoB_ @BirminghamNEU @NEUWestMidlands @UniteBirmingham @UniteWestMids @GMBMidlands @unisonwestmids @BhamUniUnison

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

📢TONIGHT

Come & be inspired by a great panel of speakers, join the discussion & help to plan our final actions to mobilise Birmingham against far-right Farage’s unwanted visit to our city.

🕢 7.30pm
📍The Brig Cafe, Digbeth
RSVP here: https://t.co/Uyp7d0uerQ

#brumunited

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

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*BIRMINGHAM UNITED AGAINST RACISM*
Join us at the protest and rally to show Birmingham stands united against the racist Reform UK on Fri 28 March at 6pm.

📍Assemble at the Utilita Arena entrance at 6.00pm
🕢March to Centenary Square for 7.00pm

#stopfarage #brumunited

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

Join the Birmingham counter-protest and rally! RSVP here: https://t.co/FnnHPR7El3

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

Join the Birmingham counter-protest and rally! RSVP here: https://t.co/FnnHPR7El3

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

Climate activists are supporting the counter protest against Reform UK in Brum because:
1. migrant rights & anti-racism are at the heart of climate justice, and
2. because Reform UK and its poisonous politics are a threat to the very future of a habitable planet
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[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

@akalamusic @BirminghamNEU @sutrbrum @bannertheatreUK @WeAreBRIG Reform UK’s climate denial undermines democracy
https://t.co/MEw1bkQzha

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

Climate activists are supporting the counter protest against Reform UK in Brum because:
1. migrant rights & anti-racism are at the heart of climate justice, and
2. because Reform UK and its poisonous politics are a threat to the very future of a habitable planet
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[John O'Connell @jdpoc]

Today, in Tottenham, North London.

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

As the Reform UK row rumbles on, Farage will be hoping to revive the party's fortunes with their planned mega-rally in Brum. Let's make sure that our city gives him the 'welcome' he truly deserves.
#StopFarage #brumunited #StandUpToRacism #refugeeswelcome
https://t.co/FnnHPR7El3

[Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @BrumCJC]

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National Demonstration
Sat 15 March
FREEDOM FOR PALESTINE
NO TO ETHNIC CLEANSING
STOP ARMING ISRAEL

Book coach tickets from Birmingham here: https://t.co/74HWqIb6S3