Brendan Quail

Refugee advocacy - community / occasional academic & farmer. Personal account. My views are my own. Retweets are not endorsements. @RainbowRefugeNI

[Mila ⁷ @Coumilah01]

Interesting conversation with Rev. Gibson from the @OrangeOrder on Thursday about the riots across Belfast, it was interesting to hear about the “legitimate concerns”.
What I want to see though is this poster plastered all over Belfast please @duponline

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

Join us tomorrow at @pavilionbelfast with @OrmeauCinema.
A great love story, and a fantastic way to support our work ❤️

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

Thank you #Belfast! We heard your cheers and all your love for our refugee family at #belfastpride. You can get your hands on our gorgeous t-shirts and support our work here: https://t.co/UIPEbrSCW4

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

It's @belfastpride week - have a listen to the podcast we did with @qublawpod to hear lesser-heard voices from within Northern Ireland's #LGBTQIA+ #refugee community 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
#RefugeesWelcome
#NoOneIsIllegal

[Women for Refugee Women 🧡 @4refugeewomen]

🚨BREAKING: The Government will remove 'inadmissibility' conditions.

This means that people who have been kept in limbo for months and years on end, including those who were cruelly threatened with removal to Rwanda, will have their claims processed.

This is great news.

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[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

REPORT after REPORT after REPORT tells us that the UK asylum system is not safe for queer people. When will @ukhomeoffice listen and live up to their statutory obligations? @UKLabour @Conservatives @LibDems @theSNP

[Holly Branson @HollyBranson]

There is no #Pride in detaining #LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, who are among the most vulnerable people in already vulnerable circumstances.

@RainbowRefugeNI have provided helpful ways for governments to better uphold their human rights obligations in practice: https://t.co/zxonp1VrDZ

[Law Centre NI @LawCentreNI]

On #WorldRefugeeDay we remember our beloved friend Ronnie Vellem who, having fled persecution, became a tireless advocate for refugees and asylum seekers here with an unwavering commitment to advancing a shared society.

Today we celebrate Ronnie's remarkable legacy.

[Law Centre NI @LawCentreNI]

In case you missed it, we launched a new report yesterday with @RainbowRefugeNI calling for action to ensure safe accommodation for LGBTQIA+ people seeking sanctuary who deserve the chance to rebuild their lives and feel safe in their homes.

https://t.co/2lOD3De5wY

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

Powerful launch to 'We Are Getting Hurt' our joint report with @Migration_Just on Safe Asylum Accommodation for LGBTQIA+ people. Thanks to members for their insights and to statutory & voluntary partners for encouraging response. Read it here
https://t.co/Npy9ZofpSh
#RefugeeWeek

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

#RefugeeWeek #OurHome 🧡

[LawPod - We tell stories about the law. @qublawpod]

In this episode, Tolu and Niamh @RainbowRefugeNI speak to @laurenrdempster about the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees in Northern Ireland, and the support their organisation provides.

https://t.co/5s040iPAhX

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

Our @ola_toluagbede and @weaverowan loved recording this podcast with @qublawpod about our group and the landscape for LGBTQIA+ refugees generally. Thanks for having us!
#RefugeesWelcome

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

🤩Have you seen our new fundraising merchandise? Get 'em while you can.
Free UK delivery on all orders
https://t.co/UIPEbrS56w

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

Brilliant night yesterday! So much warmth and solidarity in the room.
Million thanks to @CommonYouth and @TRPNI for the sexual health session, Rainbow's new Migrants and Ethnic Minorities Advocacy Worker Aleksandra for introducing her work, and star cooks M and Vince 🍰 🍚🥘❤️

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

Oops! Missed the countdown for 12pm 😂 So, here it is - our new all singing all dancing website:
https://t.co/aKectyXJHE 🎶🕺💃🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌍
And to get your hands on our fabulous t-shirts and badges, go to Support Us and scroll down.
Hurry, they're going like hot cakes!

[Peter McReynolds MLA @PMcReynoldsMLA]

Please sign my petition to commission adult ADHD services in Northern Ireland and to introduce a ADHD strategy for the thousands living with the condition here.

I have been inundated with messages about this over the last 48 hours.

https://t.co/6bV5T9xFBS

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

Thanks @ClaireHanna MP for stopping by our stall at @CommunityBfast bazaar yesterday. We look forward to meeting you to discuss the shocking lack of safety for #LGBTQI+ people within @mearsgroup asylum accommodation in Northern Ireland.

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

We're at @CommunityBfast Craft Bazaar today in Malone Rugby Club today until 2pm. Come say hi and buy one of our lovely new badges 🏳️‍🌈🧡

[Migration Justice Project @Migration_Just]

We're delighted to support this refugee hosting initiative from @RainbowRefugeNI @RefugeesAtHome @TRPNI @Here_NI
#CommunityInAction
#RefugeesWelcome