Nick Slater (@nickmslater) 's Twitter Profile
Nick Slater

@nickmslater

Human rights, LGBTQ+ rights and media freedom - currently Project Manager @TRF - Russian & French speaker, views are my own (they/he)

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Nick Slater (@nickmslater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This week I submitted my Law Masters Research Project and completed my LLM Human Rights Birkbeck, University of London Birkbeck Law School🦉👨🏻‍🎓 I'm feeling tired but also very grateful that I could work full-time and study part-time in the evenings over the past two years

This week I submitted my Law Masters Research Project and completed my LLM Human Rights <a href="/BirkbeckUoL/">Birkbeck, University of London</a> <a href="/BirkbeckLaw/">Birkbeck Law School</a>🦉👨🏻‍🎓 I'm feeling tired but also very grateful that I could work full-time and study part-time in the evenings over the past two years
Stonewall (@stonewalluk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As LGBTQ+ people, we deserve to see ourselves out, proud, and thriving in the world! #LGBTQYoungFutures has been created to support you in being your full authentic self, whatever step you decide to take next 🏳️‍🌈🌟 Subscribe now: bit.ly/3pXwHAB

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Do you have an idea or a project that will create lasting change for trans communities in England in the areas of healthcare and criminal justice? 🏳️‍⚧️ Apply for up to £25,000 through the TRANSforming Futures Project. Round 1 closes on 21 Nov. More⬇️ transformingfuturespartnership.co.uk

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Where can I thrive and be my authentic self? Will I meet others like me? As an LGBTQ+ young person thinking about your next steps, you might be asking yourself the same questions! Subscribe to #LGBTQYoungFutures for support on your journey 🏳️‍🌈➡️ bit.ly/3pXwHAB

Where can I thrive and be my authentic self? Will I meet others like me?

As an LGBTQ+ young person thinking about your next steps, you might be asking yourself the same questions!  

Subscribe to #LGBTQYoungFutures for support on your journey 🏳️‍🌈➡️
bit.ly/3pXwHAB
Refugee Action (@refugeeaction) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The day after a petrol bomb attack on innocent people the Home Secretary calls them invaders. Shameful, shameful, shameful. This rhetoric puts so many people at risk. Refugees. Her department's staff. Our staff and volunteers. We are furious.

ILGA-Europe (@ilgaeurope) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, Scotland adopted a legal gender recognition reform based on self-determination! After much effort, this is a significant step in the protection of the human rights of trans people in Scotland. Congratulations to everyone involved! Scottish Trans Equality Network 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏳️‍⚧️

Rainbow Migration (@rainbowmigrants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Watch ⬇️ New research by University of Brighton released today shows that immigration detention centres continue to be very dangerous places for #LGBTQI people. They should not be detained. (1/6)

Kaleidoscope Trust (@kaleidoscope_t) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We welcome the announcement from #SriLanka Foreign Minister M U M Ali Sabry that the Government will remove laws which criminalise same-sex relationships. This change is long overdue and is a positive step to ensuring that all #LGBTI+ Sri Lankans can lead free, safe and equal lives

We welcome the announcement from #SriLanka  Foreign Minister <a href="/alisabrypc/">M U M Ali Sabry</a> that the Government will remove laws which criminalise same-sex relationships. This change is long overdue and is a positive step to ensuring that all #LGBTI+ Sri Lankans can lead free, safe and equal lives
The Insider (@the_ins_ru) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Международный суд в Гааге выдал ордер на арест Владимира Путина. Также ордер выдан на арест уполномоченной по защите прав ребенка в РФ Марии Львовой-Беловой. theins.ru/news/260234

Thomson Reuters Foundation (@trf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⚖️ The rule of law is a precious resource for reporters at risk, but its growing misuse is pushing them into the firing line. With Tow Center at Columbia Journalism School, our new report maps the rise of these threats stifling journalism. Here are 8⃣ legal trends hampering media freedom.

⚖️ The rule of law is a precious resource for reporters at risk, but its growing misuse is pushing them into the firing line.

With <a href="/TowCenter/">Tow Center</a> at <a href="/columbiajourn/">Columbia Journalism School</a>, our new report maps the rise of these threats stifling journalism.

Here are 8⃣ legal trends hampering media freedom.
Thomson Reuters Foundation (@trf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🔴 Journalists criticising those at highest levels of power can face punitive legal attacks. From harassment and intimidation to temporary detainment, Malaysian political cartoonist Zulkiflee Anwar Ulhaque shares the repression he faced in response to his work. ⬇️

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✏️ Ukrainian reporters are risking their lives to provide lifesaving information during Russia’s full-scale invasion. Vgoru.Kherson photojournalist Oleksandr Kornyakov shares his experiences of capturing life and the impact of the conflict in Kherson. ➡️ tmsnrt.rs/3NGv870

Victor Madrigal-Borloz (@victor_madrigal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Despite a robust human rights protection framework and decades of progress in the #UnitedKingdom 🇬🇧, after my country visit I am concerned about the impact of current political & social narratives on the rights of #LGBT persons. 🌈 Read my full statement: bit.ly/3VXJJ04

Despite a robust human rights protection framework and decades of progress in the #UnitedKingdom 🇬🇧, after my country visit I am concerned about the impact of current political &amp; social narratives on the rights of #LGBT persons. 🌈

Read my full statement: bit.ly/3VXJJ04
Nick Slater (@nickmslater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Whilst leaving an amazing organisation like Stonewall last year was a hard decision, I'm proud to still be part of a human rights organisation that supports the fight for global LGBTQ+ rights Thomson Reuters Foundation 💫 So many examples of important work here 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

UNHCR United Kingdom (@unhcruk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Refugee Convention is the cornerstone of international refugee protection and remains a life-saving instrument that ensures millions of people fleeing conflict and persecution each year can access safety and protection across borders. UNHCR statement: unhcr.org/uk/news/press-…

The Refugee Convention is the cornerstone of international refugee protection and remains a life-saving instrument that ensures millions of people fleeing conflict and persecution each year can access safety and protection across borders.

UNHCR statement: unhcr.org/uk/news/press-…
Thomson Reuters Foundation (@trf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌎 Escalating conflict, authoritarianism and erosions in press freedom are forcing increasing numbers of journalists to flee. As exile for journalists becomes more pervasive in the global media landscape, here's how we're supporting media in exile. 🧵 #WPFD2024

Thomson Reuters Foundation (@trf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

✏️ Reporters who hold power to account are making enemies of the powerful, with many being driven into exile.  For #WPFD2024, our Programme Manager Nick Slater explored what's behind the rising global phenomenon of media in exile. ⤵️