Dan Sohege
@danielsohege.bsky.social
Director of human rights consultancy Stand For All. Specialist in international refugee law, human rights policy, comms and advocacy. Also posting about being autistic and LGBTQIA+ rights. (They/them). My views, no-one else would want them.
Now have to explain to Siyah that this was a joke
December 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Now have to explain to Siyah that this was a joke
"He wanted the deportations of people born in Britain to be “as voluntary as possible”. So not "voluntary" then.
Labour and Reform are essentially aligned on anti-immigration. The only difference being that Labour claims its xenophobic cruelty is "progressive".
archive.today/6jlRL
Labour and Reform are essentially aligned on anti-immigration. The only difference being that Labour claims its xenophobic cruelty is "progressive".
archive.today/6jlRL
December 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
"He wanted the deportations of people born in Britain to be “as voluntary as possible”. So not "voluntary" then.
Labour and Reform are essentially aligned on anti-immigration. The only difference being that Labour claims its xenophobic cruelty is "progressive".
archive.today/6jlRL
Labour and Reform are essentially aligned on anti-immigration. The only difference being that Labour claims its xenophobic cruelty is "progressive".
archive.today/6jlRL
Picture of the staff who operate my Bluesky account
December 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Picture of the staff who operate my Bluesky account
December 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Letting trans and non-binary just live our lives in peace and without harassment isn't going to turn everyone either trans or non-binary. This is just like the "gay panic" of the 80's/90's.
The ECHR draft guidance was so poor and illiterate they had to delete it.
www.thetimes.com/article/3d81...
The ECHR draft guidance was so poor and illiterate they had to delete it.
www.thetimes.com/article/3d81...
December 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Letting trans and non-binary just live our lives in peace and without harassment isn't going to turn everyone either trans or non-binary. This is just like the "gay panic" of the 80's/90's.
The ECHR draft guidance was so poor and illiterate they had to delete it.
www.thetimes.com/article/3d81...
The ECHR draft guidance was so poor and illiterate they had to delete it.
www.thetimes.com/article/3d81...
God forbid they let people actually affected by the issues being debated ask questions about the issues being debated
December 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
God forbid they let people actually affected by the issues being debated ask questions about the issues being debated
The global equivalent of a "well at least Donald didn't shit his pants this term" award.
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The global equivalent of a "well at least Donald didn't shit his pants this term" award.
This really brightened up my train journey, but still not forgotten I didn't get my Starbucks
December 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This really brightened up my train journey, but still not forgotten I didn't get my Starbucks
Too late!
Mahmood, and Labour by extension, are a gift to Reform and the far-right, both with their policies and rhetoric. Rather than countering hostile and misleading narratives about migrants they are reinforcing them, and fuelling division in the process.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Mahmood, and Labour by extension, are a gift to Reform and the far-right, both with their policies and rhetoric. Rather than countering hostile and misleading narratives about migrants they are reinforcing them, and fuelling division in the process.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
December 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Too late!
Mahmood, and Labour by extension, are a gift to Reform and the far-right, both with their policies and rhetoric. Rather than countering hostile and misleading narratives about migrants they are reinforcing them, and fuelling division in the process.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Mahmood, and Labour by extension, are a gift to Reform and the far-right, both with their policies and rhetoric. Rather than countering hostile and misleading narratives about migrants they are reinforcing them, and fuelling division in the process.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
In practical terms, Labour and Reform become harder to tell apart on issues like migration every day.
Where is the same outrage, understandably, seen against Farage when he talked about deporting children from those who will defend/deflect this because it is a "Labour policy".
archive.today/ECeZx
Where is the same outrage, understandably, seen against Farage when he talked about deporting children from those who will defend/deflect this because it is a "Labour policy".
archive.today/ECeZx
December 5, 2025 at 6:10 AM
In practical terms, Labour and Reform become harder to tell apart on issues like migration every day.
Where is the same outrage, understandably, seen against Farage when he talked about deporting children from those who will defend/deflect this because it is a "Labour policy".
archive.today/ECeZx
Where is the same outrage, understandably, seen against Farage when he talked about deporting children from those who will defend/deflect this because it is a "Labour policy".
archive.today/ECeZx
Not to be overly obvious here, but many people seeking asylum need phones to keep in touch with loved ones, access crucial information etc. Having a phone isn't a "luxury item" anymore. It is a necessity for many people. Taking it away has serious implications.
December 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Not to be overly obvious here, but many people seeking asylum need phones to keep in touch with loved ones, access crucial information etc. Having a phone isn't a "luxury item" anymore. It is a necessity for many people. Taking it away has serious implications.
Me when she was a little kitten: "Oh my god what if we lose you in the house? You are so small. How will we know where you are?
Me now: "Could I have one minute without you trying to either trip me up or hammering on the door".
Me now: "Could I have one minute without you trying to either trip me up or hammering on the door".
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Me when she was a little kitten: "Oh my god what if we lose you in the house? You are so small. How will we know where you are?
Me now: "Could I have one minute without you trying to either trip me up or hammering on the door".
Me now: "Could I have one minute without you trying to either trip me up or hammering on the door".
For just a genuinely fun, but informative read, Less by
@patrickgrantism.bsky.social is a really good read. The closest thing to a memoir I have included in this list, tried to avoid them this time, it is a timely book about buying less, but buying better, and cutting down on waste. 17/
@patrickgrantism.bsky.social is a really good read. The closest thing to a memoir I have included in this list, tried to avoid them this time, it is a timely book about buying less, but buying better, and cutting down on waste. 17/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
For just a genuinely fun, but informative read, Less by
@patrickgrantism.bsky.social is a really good read. The closest thing to a memoir I have included in this list, tried to avoid them this time, it is a timely book about buying less, but buying better, and cutting down on waste. 17/
@patrickgrantism.bsky.social is a really good read. The closest thing to a memoir I have included in this list, tried to avoid them this time, it is a timely book about buying less, but buying better, and cutting down on waste. 17/
Recently re-read Post Truth by @jamesrball.com and it is definitely still a highly relevant book when you look at how much misinformation is being normalised. 16/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Recently re-read Post Truth by @jamesrball.com and it is definitely still a highly relevant book when you look at how much misinformation is being normalised. 16/
With disability rights and support being a fairly hot topic right now, I cannot think of a better book to read on the subject that @francesryan.bsky.social's Crippled. An exceptional book looking at an all to often overlooked topic. 15/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
With disability rights and support being a fairly hot topic right now, I cannot think of a better book to read on the subject that @francesryan.bsky.social's Crippled. An exceptional book looking at an all to often overlooked topic. 15/
How Migration Really Works by Hein de Haas should be required for every politician in my opinion. It is an absolutely excellent dissection of the facts behind the "immigration debate", cutting through the myths to highlight the facts. 14/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
How Migration Really Works by Hein de Haas should be required for every politician in my opinion. It is an absolutely excellent dissection of the facts behind the "immigration debate", cutting through the myths to highlight the facts. 14/
Bringing down Goliath by @goodlawproject.org is a really timely book to read at the moment, looking at how the law can be used to help challenge injustice, and fight for the rights of people, something which is all too easily forgotten at the moment. 13/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Bringing down Goliath by @goodlawproject.org is a really timely book to read at the moment, looking at how the law can be used to help challenge injustice, and fight for the rights of people, something which is all too easily forgotten at the moment. 13/
Probably one of the toughest reads on this list, in a good way if that makes sense, is Bodies under siege by @sianushka.bsky.social. I cannot stress how much of an important read this is right now, looking at the far-right uses attacks on abortion to achieve wider aims. 12/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Probably one of the toughest reads on this list, in a good way if that makes sense, is Bodies under siege by @sianushka.bsky.social. I cannot stress how much of an important read this is right now, looking at the far-right uses attacks on abortion to achieve wider aims. 12/
I have already bought another copy of @jdportes.bsky.social 50 Idea you really need to know Capitalism. It is such an easy and accessible read, while still remaining informative and helpful 11/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I have already bought another copy of @jdportes.bsky.social 50 Idea you really need to know Capitalism. It is such an easy and accessible read, while still remaining informative and helpful 11/
I really enjoyed A History of the World in 47 Borders by @jonnelledge.bsky.social. It is a fun, mostly, look at the artificial, and at times downright weird, nature of borders. 10/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I really enjoyed A History of the World in 47 Borders by @jonnelledge.bsky.social. It is a fun, mostly, look at the artificial, and at times downright weird, nature of borders. 10/
Fake Law by @barristersecret.bsky.social seemed like a must add considering all the discussions surrounding reforms of the justice system and accusations of human rights preventing legal actions. It's an accessible, but still in-depth, look at the truth behind the lies. 9/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Fake Law by @barristersecret.bsky.social seemed like a must add considering all the discussions surrounding reforms of the justice system and accusations of human rights preventing legal actions. It's an accessible, but still in-depth, look at the truth behind the lies. 9/
I read a lot of books about autism/ADHD, so it was hard not to put them all in. Unmasked by Ellie Middleton is particularly good because of the way it is laid out, and the helpful suggestions it provides throughout. 8/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I read a lot of books about autism/ADHD, so it was hard not to put them all in. Unmasked by Ellie Middleton is particularly good because of the way it is laid out, and the helpful suggestions it provides throughout. 8/
Bi: The Hidden Culture, History and Science of Bisexuality by @drjuliashaw.bsky.social is a fascinating book about the often ignored, and oft entirely dismissed, topic of bisexuality, including both the history of bisexuality, and science around it, as the name suggests. 7/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Bi: The Hidden Culture, History and Science of Bisexuality by @drjuliashaw.bsky.social is a fascinating book about the often ignored, and oft entirely dismissed, topic of bisexuality, including both the history of bisexuality, and science around it, as the name suggests. 7/
Along the same lines, In their shoes by Jamie Windust is a really good book to start to understand non-binary individuals, and, personally speaking, for non-binary individuals to recognise there is no right or wrong way to "be non-binary". 6/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Along the same lines, In their shoes by Jamie Windust is a really good book to start to understand non-binary individuals, and, personally speaking, for non-binary individuals to recognise there is no right or wrong way to "be non-binary". 6/
There is a huge amount of toxic rhetoric being used about trans and non-binary individuals right now. Life Isn't Binary by @Meg-John Barker and @xtaffi.bsky.social is a great book challenging the idea of thinking in a strictly 'binary' way. 5/
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
There is a huge amount of toxic rhetoric being used about trans and non-binary individuals right now. Life Isn't Binary by @Meg-John Barker and @xtaffi.bsky.social is a great book challenging the idea of thinking in a strictly 'binary' way. 5/