Today, on June 4, I’d like to share a story. Recently, in a Guizhou subway station, a crowd of young people were dancing & chanting, “We don't want to live down here forever.” Their call resonates with many youth across China who feel the same about life.
Within 20 minutes, censors have removed our post on Weibo, censoring the news as reported by the Party’s most authoritative news outlet on the day of the massacre.
A thread:
Today we remember those who were lost during China's government crackdowns on 4 June 1989. Despite China's ban on public discussion of the horror of that day, we posted the below image on Chinese social media today, showing how Party media had once reported on the events.
If one year ago when I submit my proposal for a mentoring programme @Bruneluni someone told me that I will attend the Brunel Volunteers Awards....I would not believe it. Thanks to @MichelleWYLee and all the volunteers for your hard work! #mentoring#volunteering
If one year ago when I submit my proposal for a mentoring programme @Bruneluni someone told me that I will attend the Brunel Volunteers Awards....I would not believe it. Thanks to @MichelleWYLee and all the volunteers for your hard work! #mentoring#volunteering
Dressing up for the Brunel Volunteering Award with my best partner @InmaculadaAndre 🙌🏻 We both work tgt for the doctoral researchers peer mentoring scheme & she is amazing!
We need:
🩸Affordable & tax-free, sustainable sanitary products.
🩸Access to menstrual hygiene management and sanitation.
🩸Policies to create period-friendly workplaces
🩸Education to help break the stigma around periods
RT if you agree!
#MenstrualHygieneDay
Let's end the stigma around menstruation. Period.
On Sunday's #MenstrualHygieneDay & every day, @UN_Women works to safeguard the health of women & girls without stress, shame or unnecessary obstacles. https://t.co/9DkJpsy3v9