Gisela Valle

Intersectional feminist and human rights advocate, activist and campaigner. Views are my own.

[Latin American Women's Rights Service - LAWRS @lawrsuk]

The #VictimsBill was hurriedly finalised in parliament today. Despite promises that this long-awaited Bill would improve access to justice and support for all victims of crime, we cannot celebrate its passage towards becoming an Act because it fails to protect migrant women. 1/8

[Gisela Valle @gvguk]

@duncanshrubsole @SMITFCharity Congratulations! Wishing you all the best in your new role

[Gisela Valle @gvguk]

@hibiscuscharity @Imkaan Congratulations Baljit

[Gisela Valle @gvguk]

Planned increases to visa fees and the health surcharge risk migrants being unable to renew their status and becoming undocumented. Please support this petition.

Petition: Do not increase visa fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge https://t.co/iXxKqG6u31

[Kalayaan🧡 @Kalayaan]

⚠️URGENT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. Survivors of trafficking cannot access the NRM, the **ONE & ONLY SYSTEM** the UK has to safeguard and support them. The @ukhomeoffice must act NOW. Our announcement on our website sets out how. Please RT. 

https://t.co/E8dS9vQSwr

[Gisela Valle @gvguk]

Our wonderful volunteer Alejandra is running the Barcelona marathon in support of @lawrsuk! You find out more here https://t.co/TROo8x4mBS

[Latin American Women's Rights Service - LAWRS @lawrsuk]

🧵 On the 30th of September, the Justice Committee published the Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Victims Bill.

We welcome their understanding of the higher vulnerability experienced by migrant victims. #StepUpMigrantWomen 1/3

https://t.co/AZqcolYCcu

[IC Change @ICChangeUK]

We’re calling for the Govt to remove the reservations that exclude migrant women from life-saving support in the #IstanbulConvention. Join us in supporting @SBSisters and @lawrsuk work as they continue to campaign on this vital issue. #AllWomenMeansAllWomen

[Latin American Women's Rights Service - LAWRS @lawrsuk]

🧵We celebrate the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. However, by reserving article 59, the Government sends a concerning message that the lives of migrant women are not worthy of being protected without discrimination. 1/3

[Latin American Women's Rights Service - LAWRS @lawrsuk]

✨Today is our 39th Anniversary!✨

We celebrate our nearly 4 decades of growth alongside the Latin American community in the UK.

Thank you to all those who have put their trust in us in that time.

[ILPA @ILPAimmigration]

🧵A summary thread of important updates to #immigration guidance over the past week, which saw, amongst other changes, key parts of the Nationality and Borders Act coming into force:

[IWGB @IWGBunion]

🚨 BREAKING: @JUSTEATUK subcontractor @Stuart_Delivery’s own mapping system is broken, and its leading drivers to lose their jobs for NO REASON during a cost of living crisis!

Read and RT the shocking thread!

https://t.co/ssMjkoim1N

[Eliza @elizajiya]

Ratifying the #IstanbulConvention reserving an article on residence status for migrant women contradicts the govt’s commitment to tackling VAWG. It shows a lack of understanding of how immigration status is a risk factor for experiencing gender-based abuse. #AllWomenMeansAllWomen

[IC Change @ICChangeUK]

The Govt announced they’ll ratify #IstanbulConvention but opt out of key support for migrant women. Ask your MP to attend our Parliamentary Photocall to call on the Govt to ratify w/out reservations & protect ALL women from violence https://t.co/7egnzV8Gqo #AllWomenMeansAllWomen

[Latin American Women's Rights Service - LAWRS @lawrsuk]

Preventing victims/survivors from accessing life-saving support is cruel and discriminatory. The #HostileEnvironment harms women in urgent need of help. Adriana shared her story calling for change and equal access to rights for migrant women. #StepUpMigrantWomen

[Latin American Women's Rights Service - LAWRS @lawrsuk]

🧵New blog: The hostile environment: 10 years of resistance.

"For migrant women, immigration controls at the heart of their everyday lives has meant an increased risk of destitution, abuse and exploitation with a significant impact on their health."

https://t.co/dyl4UOl8Vw 1/2

[Women for Refugee Women 🧡 @4refugeewomen]

A woman in our network, Sophia, is fundraising for her post-graduate degree.

"I'm passionate about removing the stigma surrounding mental health in BAME communities and helping people who face barriers accessing services receive the therapy they need."

https://t.co/hXYK8RaKRi

[Latin American Women's Rights Service - LAWRS @lawrsuk]

Last year, the @ukhomeoffice announced the development of an Immigration Enforcement Migrant Victims Protocol in response to the data-sharing super-complaint. In this blog, together with @FocusOnLabour, we reflect on why this is not a suitable solution.

https://t.co/ZCoN1WR4eK

[Gisela Valle @gvguk]

The Government wants to rip up our #HumanRightsAct.

They want more power for them and fewer rights for you.

If enough of us take a stand we can stop them.

Speak up to #SaveYourRights

[Latin American Women's Rights Service - LAWRS @lawrsuk]

🧵To commemorate the 1st anniversary of the passing of the #DomesticAbuseAct, we reflect on how we have experienced the government's refusal to guarantee equal protection to migrant women in the Act. #StepUpMigrantWomen https://t.co/slATVTy8rt 1/5