Invisible Women - Southall Black Sisters On 31 October 2025, a new campaign launches to confront systemic failures that leave Black, minoritised and migrant (BMM) abuse victims and

Our report sets out urgent recommendations to stop further loss of life to men’s violence. 3/3

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Invisible Women, produced with @killedwomennw.bsky.social and grounded in the testimonies of 7 bereaved families, shows how these deaths are not isolated tragedies but the result of repeated, systemic neglect.

These deaths are not inevitable. They are preventable. 2/3

Invisible In Life & Death: This Network Of Failures Is Killing Black Migrant Women The only way to address the disproportionate occurrence of femicide in Black communities is to address the systematic failures.

“The only way to address the disproportionate occurrence of femicide in Black communities is to confront systemic failure.”

Black Ballad reports on our Invisible Women report, showing how Black, minoritised & migrant women are failed, with fatal results. 1/3

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We demand accountability, demilitarisation of immigration enforcement, and the right to move, live, and protest freely. 5/5

We stand with the families of Alex, Renee, and Keith, and with all those resisting the rise of far-right politics in the US, the UK, and across Europe. 4/5

These are not isolated incidents. They reflect a broader pattern of militarised and racialised immigration enforcement, in which migrants and protesters are too often treated as security threats rather than human beings with rights. 3/5

His death came less than three weeks after Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer in the same city, and within a month of Keith Porter Jr being killed by an off duty ICE agent in LA. 2/5

YouTube video by FOX 11 Los Angeles ICE protests break out amid Alex Pretti, Renee Good, Keith Porter's deaths | FOX 11 LA

On 24 January, federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement operation. 1/5

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Rojava Women’s Revolution Faces Existential Threat - Southall Black Sisters A Statement from Southall Black Sisters The Rojava Women’s revolution in North East Syria has been a source of inspiration to feminists worldwide since its inception in 2012, with its project of radic...

“The Kurdish women’s struggle for a different future is also our struggle. Let us recognise our commonality & stand up for the Kurdish people”

Our statement on the Rojava Women’s revolution, the threat it faces, & what we’re calling on the UK govt to do 👇🏾
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We urge anyone unsettled by X’s harmful environment to leave and engage in safer, respectful spaces.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky for updates and community support. 4/ 🧵

This environment silences women, erodes political participation, and reinforces misogyny – online and offline.

We refuse to be complicit. 3/ 🧵

Under X’s current leadership, far-right ideologies and disinformation flourish, and abuse against marginalised women and children goes unchecked. 2/ 🧵

Pink-toned poster with illustrated women raising their arms and the text “Hate is your weapon, courage is ours – Southall Black Sisters, fighting inequality and injustice since 1979.”

🚨 After careful consideration, Southall Black Sisters is leaving X.

This isn’t symbolic. It’s a political and ethical refusal to engage with a platform that enables misogyny, racism, and violence against women and girls.

Full statement 👇🏽. 1/ 🧵
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Work with us - Southall Black Sisters We have secured critical reforms that have advanced the cause of gender equality, justice, and human rights for Black and minoritised women through our advocacy, advice, policy and lobbying work - but...

🚨 We’re hiring!

Passionate about justice for Black, minoritised & migrant women? Join our team & make real change.

✨ Media & Comms Officer (apply by 11 Jan)
✨ Training Officer (apply by 11 Jan)
✨ Senior Immigration Solicitor (rolling)

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Banaz Mahmod was murdered 20 years ago; the fight for a law on ‘honour’-based abuse goes on After years of campaigning, Mahmod’s sister Bekhal hopes UK government is finally ready to bring in Banaz’s law

“Banaz’s murder will never leave my life.”

20 years on from Banaz Mahmod’s killing, the fight for justice continues.

Bekhal Mahmod and SBS speak to @theguardian.com about our campaign for Banaz’s Law to recognise ‘honour’-based abuse as an aggravating factor.

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With Bekhal Mahmod, we look forward to combining her lived experience with our frontline expertise to work with the govt to drive urgently needed change for Black, minoritised & migrant communities in Banaz’s memory.

Special thanks to @kirithentwistle.bsky.social for her support & advocacy. 2/2

From left to right: Alex Davies-Jones, Selma Taha, Kirith Entwistle, Hannana Siddiqui, Jess Phillips, and Sanskriti Sanghi.

Yesterday, we met Ministers @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social & @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social to discuss Banaz’s Law - making ‘honour’-based abuse an aggravating factor with statutory guidance.

We were encouraged by their support to improve agencies’ responses & drive normative change in communities. 1/2

Work with us - Southall Black Sisters We have secured critical reforms that have advanced the cause of gender equality, justice, and human rights for Black and minoritised women through our advocacy, advice, policy and lobbying work - but...

Passionate about justice & equality? Join SBS & help empower women facing violence & inequality. 💜

Two impactful roles now open:
🌟 Media & Comms Officer
📢 Training Officer

🗓️ Deadline: 11:59 PM, 11 Jan 2026 | Interviews: 2-5 Feb 2026

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Group of protesters gathered outdoors, with one person holding a sign reading “Stop forcing women to stay in violent relationships.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, 📞 020 8571 0800 or ✉️ info@southallblacksisters.co.uk.

Free and confidential support to help women and girls live free from fear. 💜

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A large crowd gathers outdoors, holding placards with women’s portraits and messages during a public vigil.

The system is failing Black, minoritised and migrant women. We say: NO MORE.

This year we held a vigil and parliamentary drop-in calling for:
📌 Banaz’s Law (‘honour’-based abuse as aggravating factor)
📌 Abuse-driven suicide = murder
📌 Abolish NRPF
📌 Public inquiry on femicide

Invisible Women - Southall Black Sisters On 31 October 2025, a new campaign launches to confront systemic failures that leave Black, minoritised and migrant (BMM) abuse victims and

“The system failed her. Everybody let her down.” 💔

Invisible Women by SBS & @killedwomennw.bsky.social exposes how Black, minoritised & migrant women are lost to men’s violence, showing the system’s deadly failures. Urgent action is needed. 📢

Amplify 👇🏾
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We also urge the government to end anti-immigrant rhetoric that silences migrant victim-survivors, putting them at greater risk.

All victim-survivors must have access to status and support, regardless of immigration status, to ensure safety. 2/2

Memorial vigil honouring Harshita Brella, with a red banner reading ‘Southall Black Sisters,’ a framed portrait on an easel, flowers, and lit candles on a pavement by a road sign.

Harshita Brella, a young migrant woman with NRPF, lost her life due to domestic abuse and alleged dowry abuse.

On her birthday, we remember the bright, kind human she was and stand with her family calling for justice and full accountability. 1/2

Work with us - Southall Black Sisters We have secured critical reforms that have advanced the cause of gender equality, justice, and human rights for Black and minoritised women through our advocacy, advice, policy and lobbying work - but...

✨ Exciting opportunities to work at Southall Black Sisters!

1️⃣ Media and Communications Officer
2️⃣ Training Officer

📝 Apply by: 11:59 PM on 11 January 2026
🗓️ Interviews: 2-5 February 2026

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Abuse can escalate during the holidays when support may be harder to access.

If you or someone you know needs advice or refuge, the 24-hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available: 📞 0808 2000 247.

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Statement on the Government’s VAWG Strategy - Southall Black Sisters Today the government announced its long-awaited strategy to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). While we welcome this historic strategy, we are disappointed that it does not fully address ...

Government’s VAWG Strategy Falls Short for Migrant Women Facing Immigration Control: A Statement from Southall Black Sisters

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Keep an eye on this space for updates on the progress of these campaigns and continue to amplify these crucial demands. Together, we can push for real change. 5/ 🧵

With the Crime and Policing Bill currently in the House of Lords, Baroness Doocey has tabled amendments on Banaz’s Law and abuse-related suicides on our behalf. 4/ 🧵

We were encouraged by the support from MPs and Peers. The government must make these asks integral to its mission to halve VAWG – Black, minoritised, and migrant women must not be left behind. 3/ 🧵

Our demands:
✅ Enact Banaz’s Law (‘honour’ as an aggravating factor)
✅ Recognise the link between abuse and suicide
✅ Scrap NRPF for migrant victim-survivors
✅ Hold a public inquiry on femicide 2/ 🧵