Ben Butler (he/him)

Campaigns Manager @Samaritans. Co-founder @Abortion_Rights Repro Rights Activist Collective. Views my own. Always excited to see food or dogs.

[ESWA @sexworkeurope]

1/3 🔊 December 17th is the International Day to End Violence Against Sx Workers.

But how can we end the violence when those meant to protect us are the ones causing it?

[Samaritans @samaritans]

It’s Trans Day of Remembrance today, which can be a difficult and upsetting time. We know social media in particular can be a tough place to be for trans and non-binary people & their loved ones, especially on days like today. We’re here to listen and stand alongside you (1/3)

[Abortion Rights @Abortion_Rights]

"I've learnt so much about myself." - 2022 participant on our Reproductive Rights Activist Collective
Join the movement at https://t.co/YkiQhnufrA

[Ben Butler (he/him) @EmilyButler55]

Cannot be prouder of this team! So much work has gone into embedding community organising and Reproductive Justice principles into the Collective ahead of launching our second training Bootcamp, including team members being trained by @LeadingChangeNt. Watch this space!

[Abortion Rights @Abortion_Rights]

For the last 3 months, 9 amazing volunteers have been reimagining our Reproductive Rights Activist Collective ahead of the launch of our next training “Bootcamp” in 2025.
Meet them below!

[Ben Butler (he/him) @EmilyButler55]

#WillAndHarper. The pain of self-loathing and the distrust of any love and support, and how they feed each other. What a journey to share. Thank you, Harper.

[Cartoon Movement @cartoonmovement]

A billionaire's superyacht sinks and makes headlines in the global media. Today's cartoon by Amorim. More cartoons: https://t.co/JqnYQnnZrY

#Bayesian #MikeLynch #doublestandard #refugees

[Ben Butler (he/him) @EmilyButler55]

#DogsForDiversity #StandUpToRacism

[Stand Up To Racism @AntiRacismDay]

BREAKING: thousands are here outside Reform UK HQ to say stop the far right ✊🏾

#StandUptoRacism

[Ben Butler (he/him) @EmilyButler55]

Someone needs to get trash construct Ricky Gervais and his yapping fanboys to watch this incredible documentary if they genuinely want to understand what comedic freedom and bravery look like. Queer and trans legends, we all stand on your shoulders. Thank you.

[Agenda Alliance @Agenda_alliance]

Prison is not and never will be a space of safety.

In light of today's Safety in Custody statistics, showing again rising levels of self-harm, we echo @WIP_live's calls for the government to prioritise prevention, and invest in the community-based support women really need.

[Ben Butler (he/him) @EmilyButler55]

🏳️‍⚧️🫶

[Nadia Whittome MP @NadiaWhittomeMP]

Just 20 years ago, after tireless struggle, Section 28 was defeated.

But now we have another generation of LGBT+ youth growing up in a climate of dangerous hostility.

We must not give an inch to anti-trans bigotry. Like our movement won then, we will win again.

#LGBTplusHM

[on t'other place: amiekirby.bsky.social @_amiekirby]

🧵The amazing @RECLAIMproject have some gorge opps coming up if you're looking for somethin to do to kickstart summer ❤️‍🔥

Read below for more info but key details:
- all daytime sessions at @wcmlibrary
- free lunch & transport costs covered

Wish I wasn't working so I cld go x

[Republic @RepublicStaff]

Great stuff from @labourlewis! 👏👏👏

It's time to end the oath. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy

[Ben Butler (he/him) @EmilyButler55]

"In 2022, Samaritans volunteers responded to over 69,000 calls for help from people who spoke about gender identity or sexuality." Great piece of work from my amazing policy colleagues at @samaritans.

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

Together, they developed recommendations on what Governments, health services & other public bodies should do to help prevent suicides within LGBTQ+ communities. Read their blog to find out more: https://t.co/wq0Am1GP6y

[Curtis James @oswald808]

Our campaign group have put together this list of five things the next government should focus on to create a more equitable education system. Please read, share here, and tell friends, family, co-workers and election candidates all about it. Thx.

[SpeakOutSister @speakoutsister]

What makes transphobia right wing is not some right wing people supporting it, it's that it's about restricting bodily autonomy and enforcing heteronormativity and rigid gender categories. If you think you can be "gender critical" without doing these you're kidding yourself.

[Becky Taylor-Gill @beckytaylorgill]

A pride month filled with politicians debating trans people’s right to exist it is then. It’s never been more important to stand with trans people against the hateful rhetoric used by almost all parties. Let’s remember pride is a protest and make ourselves heard 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

[Zaina Mahmoud @zaina_mahmoud94]

Sign up here for an online event to discuss the Birth Trauma Inquiry on 4 June @ 19.00: https://t.co/AvVRlLDMuo
Anyone wanting to discuss, learn, act on the evidence provided within the Inquiry is welcome!

[Mhairi Black 🏳️‍🌈 @MhairiBlack]

Given all we know, the Prime Minister must halt the sale of arms to Israel

[Mind @MindCharity]

Rishi Sunak today announced plans to review the fit note system for people who aren’t well enough to work, with a focus on mental health.

His speech continues a trend in recent rhetoric that is stigmatising, harmful, and inaccurate.