Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS)
@lawrsuk.bsky.social
Specialist 'by and for' BME organisation. Over 40 years upholding Latin American & other migrant women's rights in the UK. Leading the #StepUpMigrantWomen coalition.
#16DaysOfActivism - LAWRS’ Young Women’s Advisory Board, which gives direction to our advocacy and policy work on young migrant women, is exploring how the fetishisation of the ‘Latina’ image shapes identity and safety, and affects their political participation (1/2)
December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#16DaysOfActivism - LAWRS’ Young Women’s Advisory Board, which gives direction to our advocacy and policy work on young migrant women, is exploring how the fetishisation of the ‘Latina’ image shapes identity and safety, and affects their political participation (1/2)
#16DaysOfActivism - We cannot end VAWG while misinformation about it is allowed to spread unchecked. Today, we’re sharing the reality survivors face in the midst of the weaponisation of VAWG. (1/2)
December 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
#16DaysOfActivism - We cannot end VAWG while misinformation about it is allowed to spread unchecked. Today, we’re sharing the reality survivors face in the midst of the weaponisation of VAWG. (1/2)
#16DaysOfActivism 💜 ✊🏽 - Our Director, Gisela Valle, tells us how scapegoating is being used by the current government as a way to ignore larger widespread issues. Positioning migrants as the enemy isn’t going to fix severe structural issues that affect all communities in the UK.
#NotInOurName
#NotInOurName
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#16DaysOfActivism 💜 ✊🏽 - Our Director, Gisela Valle, tells us how scapegoating is being used by the current government as a way to ignore larger widespread issues. Positioning migrants as the enemy isn’t going to fix severe structural issues that affect all communities in the UK.
#NotInOurName
#NotInOurName
#16DaysOfActivism - When VAWG is used as a tool to further anti-immigration agendas, it creates a space for myths, exaggeration or misrepresentations. (1/2) #NotInOurName #MigrantJustice
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#16DaysOfActivism - When VAWG is used as a tool to further anti-immigration agendas, it creates a space for myths, exaggeration or misrepresentations. (1/2) #NotInOurName #MigrantJustice
#16DaysOfActivism VAWG is weaponised when women’s experiences and pain is used to justify racism and harsh immigration policies. (1/4)
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#16DaysOfActivism VAWG is weaponised when women’s experiences and pain is used to justify racism and harsh immigration policies. (1/4)
#16DaysOfActivism - Recently, the fight against gender-based violence has been co-opted by the far-right, anti-migrant agenda. (1/4) #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #MigrantJustice
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#16DaysOfActivism - Recently, the fight against gender-based violence has been co-opted by the far-right, anti-migrant agenda. (1/4) #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #MigrantJustice
#16DaysOfActivism - Migrant women who are victims of gender-based violence and modern slavery, already facing a hostile environment, will be particularly impacted by this government’s immigration policy. (1/4)
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#16DaysOfActivism - Migrant women who are victims of gender-based violence and modern slavery, already facing a hostile environment, will be particularly impacted by this government’s immigration policy. (1/4)
#16DaysOfActivism - On 15th October we stood side by side outside the Home Office with fellow organisations, @sbsisters.bsky.social , @evawuk.bsky.social and Hibiscus to take a stand against the Immigration White Paper (1/2)
#16Days #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #MigrantJustice
#16Days #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #MigrantJustice
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#16DaysOfActivism - On 15th October we stood side by side outside the Home Office with fellow organisations, @sbsisters.bsky.social , @evawuk.bsky.social and Hibiscus to take a stand against the Immigration White Paper (1/2)
#16Days #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #MigrantJustice
#16Days #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #MigrantJustice
#16DaysOfActivism Eloisa’s* story is one that unfortunately many migrant women can relate to. Having to choose between safety or risking deportation is one that no woman should face. The Gov's immigration policy keeps women like Eloisa in danger. This cannot stand.
#EndVAWG #MigrantJustice
#EndVAWG #MigrantJustice
November 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
#16DaysOfActivism Eloisa’s* story is one that unfortunately many migrant women can relate to. Having to choose between safety or risking deportation is one that no woman should face. The Gov's immigration policy keeps women like Eloisa in danger. This cannot stand.
#EndVAWG #MigrantJustice
#EndVAWG #MigrantJustice
#16DaysOfActivism - Today we are amplifying the voices of the women we support through our caseworkers. These women should be at the centre of the discussion for migrant women’s rights. The women whose lives are affected by harsh immigration policies (1/2)
November 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#16DaysOfActivism - Today we are amplifying the voices of the women we support through our caseworkers. These women should be at the centre of the discussion for migrant women’s rights. The women whose lives are affected by harsh immigration policies (1/2)
The Labour government’s proposal on having VAWG seems too good to be true. How can this become a reality when migrant women aren’t being included in this plan? (1/2) #16DaysOfActivism #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #MigrantJustice #SafeReporting
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The Labour government’s proposal on having VAWG seems too good to be true. How can this become a reality when migrant women aren’t being included in this plan? (1/2) #16DaysOfActivism #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #MigrantJustice #SafeReporting
Today our Director, Gisela Valle, is presenting at the International Forum Beyond Borders: Human Rights and Justice for Migrant Women Conference. We thank @siemprengo.bsky.social for organising this incredible space. Working in coalition is essential! 🤍
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Today our Director, Gisela Valle, is presenting at the International Forum Beyond Borders: Human Rights and Justice for Migrant Women Conference. We thank @siemprengo.bsky.social for organising this incredible space. Working in coalition is essential! 🤍
#16DaysofActivism - Today we join the global campaign to end gender-based violence. At LAWRS, we stand with migrant women whose safety, dignity, and rights are being undermined by harmful immigration policies (1/6)
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#16DaysofActivism - Today we join the global campaign to end gender-based violence. At LAWRS, we stand with migrant women whose safety, dignity, and rights are being undermined by harmful immigration policies (1/6)
The govts. “earned settlement” plans punish and trap Black, minoritised & migrant victim-survivors of VAWG. These reforms are detrimental and cruel. They must be reversed.
Read our joint statement with
@sbsisters.bsky.social, @evawuk.bsky.social & Hibiscus ➡️ buff.ly/akg3Yan
Read our joint statement with
@sbsisters.bsky.social, @evawuk.bsky.social & Hibiscus ➡️ buff.ly/akg3Yan
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The govts. “earned settlement” plans punish and trap Black, minoritised & migrant victim-survivors of VAWG. These reforms are detrimental and cruel. They must be reversed.
Read our joint statement with
@sbsisters.bsky.social, @evawuk.bsky.social & Hibiscus ➡️ buff.ly/akg3Yan
Read our joint statement with
@sbsisters.bsky.social, @evawuk.bsky.social & Hibiscus ➡️ buff.ly/akg3Yan
Did you know how much UK's GDP could be boosted if we #LiftTheBan on work for people seeking asylum? People want to work, contribute and use their skills. Instead, they're trapped in limbo. Tell the Minister to #LiftTheBan now!
lifttheban.co.uk/email-the-ne... - @asylummatters.bsky.social
lifttheban.co.uk/email-the-ne... - @asylummatters.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Did you know how much UK's GDP could be boosted if we #LiftTheBan on work for people seeking asylum? People want to work, contribute and use their skills. Instead, they're trapped in limbo. Tell the Minister to #LiftTheBan now!
lifttheban.co.uk/email-the-ne... - @asylummatters.bsky.social
lifttheban.co.uk/email-the-ne... - @asylummatters.bsky.social
🚨 Are you interested in applying to the Policy & Communications Manager on Violence Against Women and Girls position? 🚨
We're hosting an online QA for applicants on Thursday 27th of November! 🤓 Save the date and your questions!
Register here ➡️ buff.ly/Bo2mT8B
We're hosting an online QA for applicants on Thursday 27th of November! 🤓 Save the date and your questions!
Register here ➡️ buff.ly/Bo2mT8B
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚨 Are you interested in applying to the Policy & Communications Manager on Violence Against Women and Girls position? 🚨
We're hosting an online QA for applicants on Thursday 27th of November! 🤓 Save the date and your questions!
Register here ➡️ buff.ly/Bo2mT8B
We're hosting an online QA for applicants on Thursday 27th of November! 🤓 Save the date and your questions!
Register here ➡️ buff.ly/Bo2mT8B
With @sbsisters.bsky.social, @evawuk.bsky.social and Hibiscus, we share this joint statement regarding the announced changes to the asylum system.
Refugee and migrant women's rights are human rights. We stand united in condemning these reforms and call on the govt to change its course immediately.
Refugee and migrant women's rights are human rights. We stand united in condemning these reforms and call on the govt to change its course immediately.
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
With @sbsisters.bsky.social, @evawuk.bsky.social and Hibiscus, we share this joint statement regarding the announced changes to the asylum system.
Refugee and migrant women's rights are human rights. We stand united in condemning these reforms and call on the govt to change its course immediately.
Refugee and migrant women's rights are human rights. We stand united in condemning these reforms and call on the govt to change its course immediately.
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These dangerous changes will make migrants' lives unstable, driving them into less visible, less regulated work contexts.
The risk of exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery will only grow.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The risk of exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery will only grow.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Asylum seekers only allowed to stay in the UK temporarily, Mahmood to announce
Shabana Mahmood promises ‘the most significant changes to our asylum system in modern times’ in Monday speech
www.independent.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
These dangerous changes will make migrants' lives unstable, driving them into less visible, less regulated work contexts.
The risk of exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery will only grow.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The risk of exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery will only grow.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
✨ We are #hiring! ✨Come and join our wonderful team of Latin American women!
➡️ Position: Policy & Communications Manager on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
➡️ Deadline: Sunday 30th of November
More information here: buff.ly/mIyd6ZO
#Recruitment #CharityJobs
➡️ Position: Policy & Communications Manager on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
➡️ Deadline: Sunday 30th of November
More information here: buff.ly/mIyd6ZO
#Recruitment #CharityJobs
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
✨ We are #hiring! ✨Come and join our wonderful team of Latin American women!
➡️ Position: Policy & Communications Manager on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
➡️ Deadline: Sunday 30th of November
More information here: buff.ly/mIyd6ZO
#Recruitment #CharityJobs
➡️ Position: Policy & Communications Manager on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
➡️ Deadline: Sunday 30th of November
More information here: buff.ly/mIyd6ZO
#Recruitment #CharityJobs
We're supporting this briefing regarding Amendment 43 and 44 for the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: For survivors of modern slavery to have the right to work and changes to the oversea domestic worker visa ‼️
You can find out more here ⬇️
You can find out more here ⬇️
🚨NEWS🚨
Next week marks report stage of the Borders Bill. We're briefing to 2 urgent amendments:
Amendment 43 calls on the right to work for survivors of modern slavery in the NRM &
Amendment 44 calls on changes to the ODW visa
Briefings available to read here: www.kalayaan.org.uk/resources/br...
Next week marks report stage of the Borders Bill. We're briefing to 2 urgent amendments:
Amendment 43 calls on the right to work for survivors of modern slavery in the NRM &
Amendment 44 calls on changes to the ODW visa
Briefings available to read here: www.kalayaan.org.uk/resources/br...
Briefings | Kalayaan
Kalayaan is a small London based charity which works to provide practical advice and support to, as well as campaign with and for, the rights of migrant domestic workers in the UK.
www.kalayaan.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
We're supporting this briefing regarding Amendment 43 and 44 for the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: For survivors of modern slavery to have the right to work and changes to the oversea domestic worker visa ‼️
You can find out more here ⬇️
You can find out more here ⬇️
Reposted by Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS)
🚨 URGENT: We're launching a campaign to stop this Government tearing families apart – will you join us?
A few weeks ago, the Government suspended refugee family reunion. We can't let this stand.
✍️ Email the Home Secretary NOW: act.safepassage.org.uk/email-home-s...
A few weeks ago, the Government suspended refugee family reunion. We can't let this stand.
✍️ Email the Home Secretary NOW: act.safepassage.org.uk/email-home-s...
October 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🚨 URGENT: We're launching a campaign to stop this Government tearing families apart – will you join us?
A few weeks ago, the Government suspended refugee family reunion. We can't let this stand.
✍️ Email the Home Secretary NOW: act.safepassage.org.uk/email-home-s...
A few weeks ago, the Government suspended refugee family reunion. We can't let this stand.
✍️ Email the Home Secretary NOW: act.safepassage.org.uk/email-home-s...
Reposted by Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS)
Read our joint briefing on her amendment to the latest immigration bill here: labourexploitation.org/app/uploads/...
@lawrsuk.bsky.social, @workrights.bsky.social, @ilpaimmigration.bsky.social, @focusonlabour.bsky.social #LEAG #SecureReporting
@lawrsuk.bsky.social, @workrights.bsky.social, @ilpaimmigration.bsky.social, @focusonlabour.bsky.social #LEAG #SecureReporting
October 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Read our joint briefing on her amendment to the latest immigration bill here: labourexploitation.org/app/uploads/...
@lawrsuk.bsky.social, @workrights.bsky.social, @ilpaimmigration.bsky.social, @focusonlabour.bsky.social #LEAG #SecureReporting
@lawrsuk.bsky.social, @workrights.bsky.social, @ilpaimmigration.bsky.social, @focusonlabour.bsky.social #LEAG #SecureReporting
Reposted by Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS)
I joined Step Up Migrant Women calling on govt to #ScrapImmigrationWhitePaper
The White Paper will have a devastating impact on migrant women
Labour promised to make people's lives better but instead is pushing women into insecurity and destitution - shameful
The White Paper will have a devastating impact on migrant women
Labour promised to make people's lives better but instead is pushing women into insecurity and destitution - shameful
October 21, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I joined Step Up Migrant Women calling on govt to #ScrapImmigrationWhitePaper
The White Paper will have a devastating impact on migrant women
Labour promised to make people's lives better but instead is pushing women into insecurity and destitution - shameful
The White Paper will have a devastating impact on migrant women
Labour promised to make people's lives better but instead is pushing women into insecurity and destitution - shameful
Yesterday we stood outside the Home Office to say loud and clear: Black, minoritised and migrant women will not be silenced. The Government’s White Paper entrenches the Hostile Environment, we’re here to dismantle it. #EndHostileEnvironment #ScrapImmigrationWhitePaper 1/2
October 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Yesterday we stood outside the Home Office to say loud and clear: Black, minoritised and migrant women will not be silenced. The Government’s White Paper entrenches the Hostile Environment, we’re here to dismantle it. #EndHostileEnvironment #ScrapImmigrationWhitePaper 1/2
We're happy to announce that you can now find us on Instagram! ❣️ Look out for our handle @lawrsuk to find out more on our activities, events and the work we do. Give us a follow and we'll see you there too! 🤳
October 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We're happy to announce that you can now find us on Instagram! ❣️ Look out for our handle @lawrsuk to find out more on our activities, events and the work we do. Give us a follow and we'll see you there too! 🤳