Naeema Ahmed

Network Manager-BME Anti Slavery Network(BASNET) UK. Views my own

[UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (BASNET) @BMEAntislavery]

New Report: Modern Slavery Training Needs Urgent Reform. @BMEAntislavery and @AfterExpProject reveal major gaps in training across councils in England & Wales.These gaps risk survivor support & reinforce harmful stereotypes.https://t.co/kg0MXHwvtk
#ModernSlavery #TrainingReform

[UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (BASNET) @BMEAntislavery]

Dear friends, supporters, service users, and partners,
On Friday, 13th December, both our London and Manchester offices will be closed for a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Day. We’ll resume work on Monday, 16th December.

#WellbeingDay #TeamCare #AFRUCA #BASNET

[Naeema Ahmed @Mz_Naeema]

Thank you @abenaopp,it was great meeting you and @pamela_nash as we briefly discussed our work at @BMEAntislavery.I look forward to connecting again.

[Abena Oppong-Asare MP @abenaopp]

It was important to attend the @HumanTraffFdn Anti-Slavery Awards in Parliament recently.

Speaking with leaders in this sector, such as @Mz_Naeema with @pamela_nash about the need to combat modern slavery and the scourge of human trafficking.

[UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (BASNET) @BMEAntislavery]

Join our BASNET Research Mentorship Programme to empower BME-led charities and those with lived experience to lead community-based research and advance co-production in the modern slavery sector. 🔗: https://t.co/2EYwQ4VJDS

[Kalayaan🧡 @Kalayaan]

📣 OUT TODAY 📣

Ready, Willing & Able: The cost of not allowing survivors in the NRM to work.
Thousands of survivors are not allowed to work while waiting years for a decision. This new series shows how the UK has missed a trick by not letting them work

https://t.co/ieF5AVALlc

[UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (BASNET) @BMEAntislavery]

Institutional racism is why you don’t hear voices of marginalised communities in the policy making space. Ministers like @YvetteCooperMP
@bphillipsonMP @jessphillips
should always question officials why no diverse voices at meetings. It’s due to racism.

https://t.co/V3DgExEG1R

[UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (BASNET) @BMEAntislavery]

Just 2 days to go until the BASNET conference. Get ready to engage, inspire, and drive change in the fight against modern slavery. Together, we’ll explore solutions and amplify the voices of survivors. Don’t miss out! #BASNETConference #unitingforequality @afruca

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

Funding is the heartbeat of charities and in the current climate with severe cuts, leaving a small percentage of success rates. What is the government doing to tackle this?
Charities support communities and we need support.
#funding #charity #cuts @LBC @Kier_Starmer_PM

[Manasseh Azure Awuni @Manasseh_Azure]

Oliver Barker-Vormawor was arrested in 2022 and charged with treason felony after he made a Facebook post that was considered inciteful by the state. The state denied him bail after his arrest and kept him in custody for a long time, drawing criticism from many. Since 2022, he has been going to court. He even filed a process in court, and the court granted him access to his passport to travel out of the country. He returned and has been attending court. From the evidence available, he has not shown any intention of running away or violating his bail conditions, as far as this case is concerned.

Then, in 2024, the state arrested him and 52 others for participating in a protest, blocking a road, and causing a nuisance. The state has refused all of them bail.

What legal or common sense argument supports Oliver Barker-Vormawor's detention, when the case is yet to be determined?

Is the state saying he did not run away after being charged with treason but will run away after being arrested after skirmishes during a protest?

Is this what convinced the judge?

What individual assessments were made before the judge ordered that ALL THE PROTESTORS ARRESTED should be dumped in custody?

Are all of them flight risks? Or would they tamper with evidence and impede investigation as the police often claim? And what evidence is there to tamper with when the roadblocks were removed even before they were arrested?

Get it: the argument is not about whether they acted right or wrong. That will be determined during the prosecution. That's why they have been arrested and charged.

The argument is that our laws allow persons accused of murder to be granted bail, thanks to Martin Kpebu. Our laws also say that all these 53 protesters who have been arrested and detained are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.

So, until after the trial, they are presumed to be innocent. Why, then, are they in custody?

And those of you supporting their detention, would you have supported it if they were in your political party or if they were your brothers or sisters or children?

Answer to your conscience.

#FreeTheCitizens #StopGalamseyNow

[UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (BASNET) @BMEAntislavery]

On 18th March, BASNET released arguably one of its most important publications on the standards of UK Safe Houses. Labelled as ground-breaking" in the Modern Slavery space, this report brings its essence to our fully booked 5th Anniversary Conference in Twickenham @afruca

[UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (BASNET) @BMEAntislavery]

We had a great 2 days at our residential research programme for lived experience experts and community organisations members in the modern slavery sector. We covered many issues of benefit to participants. Grateful to have @lizzysuch @alex_balch @lucreziabozio and @DebbieAriyo

[Modern Slavery and Human Rights PEC @SlaveryPEC]

.@BMEAntislavery is organising a conference on protection of survivors of modern slavery in UK safe houses, after its earlier report raised serious concerns about safety and wellbeing of survivors in safe houses.
All details below 👇

[Naeema Ahmed @Mz_Naeema]

Happy new month!
The best gift to give this season is Electricity and gas top up! Help families keep warm this season.
#electricityhike #aaei #keepwarm

[Lajna Ima'illah UK @LajnaUK]

Peace is needed now. We cannot wait until there is no one left to save. We must de-escalate conflict and be
#voicesforpeace

[FLEX @FocusOnLabour]

You might have read about seasonal #migrant workers being #exploited on UK farms. But how did it get to this and who's responsible for workers' welfare?
📰Our new blog by FLEX's Olivia McAuliffe explores gaps in the scheme and what must be done to fix it: https://t.co/07g40ARUR5

[Naeema Ahmed @Mz_Naeema]

@blossomfound @TheSalamProject @reflecteensport @MusicReliefFou1

[Paul Hamlyn Foundation @phf_uk]

Are you thinking of applying to the Youth Fund?

We fund organisations that support young people who face complex transitions to adulthood, with a focus on creating wider impact and driving systemic change

Join the Q&A with our Grants Team
🗓️19 October
✍️https://t.co/yHWSNZ4P4V

[Naeema Ahmed @Mz_Naeema]

Very revealing and informative the extent of organ harvest and its associated socio-economic issues accross North and West Africa. #Basnetforum #organharvest

[Eleanor Lyons @UKAntiSlavery]

NEW. Eleanor Lyons, the current Deputy Children’s Commissioner, has been selected to take up the role of Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.

Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/FRMsWx53sW

[UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (BASNET) @BMEAntislavery]

We look forward to working with our member @wodinliverpool to deliver this important event on parenting and online safety in Liverpool on Saturday. Registration details on the flyer below.

[The NOUS Organisation @NousOrg]

Still speaking about #suicideprevention a conversation that is not just to be held on #Sept10 or during #yellowseptember but year round and constantly
Thankful for our volunteers at @NousOrg who are crusading about how we can #preventsuicide #wspd #thenous