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Meriel Rattue

@alljourney.bsky.social

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A selection of terracotta pots that have been painted sit drying on a shelf in the poly tunnel. The message U = U is painted on the one on far left, others are like driping icecream a smiling strawberry a fire horse and all the world in just a small pot, thinking about how small the earth is when you imagine everything in the universe.

A selection of terracotta pots that have been painted sit drying on a shelf in the poly tunnel. The message U = U is painted on the one on far left, others are like driping icecream a smiling strawberry a fire horse and all the world in just a small pot, thinking about how small the earth is when you imagine everything in the universe.

Painting pots, planting for Spring Tulips 🌷 Growing U Creative Sessions #uequalsu #Arttherapy #growingu

22.02.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dr Tristan chair of the British HIV Association standing with activists outside the headquarters of NHS England a placard in the background asks Where is Wes the incumbent Secretary of State for Health and Social Care with a picture of Wes Streeting dressed as Wally in a red and white jumper and hat like the cartoon where’s wally /waldo

Dr Tristan chair of the British HIV Association standing with activists outside the headquarters of NHS England a placard in the background asks Where is Wes the incumbent Secretary of State for Health and Social Care with a picture of Wes Streeting dressed as Wally in a red and white jumper and hat like the cartoon where’s wally /waldo

youtu.be/WtovnFlFM54
Wheres Wes?@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
#ACTUP outside NHS England fighting for treatment, fighting for lives! When Drβ€˜s have run out of options we gathered community to ask: Why is there a delay?
@bhiva.bsky.social @ukcab.bsky.social @aidshealthcare.bsky.social

19.02.2026 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An image of placards in the background with yellow coloured blocks highlighting the text Protest save the date, show support for getting life saving HIV treatment available from NHS England. 
Date is wednesday 18th February at 4.30 at NHS England Wellington House. 133-155 Waterloo Road. SE1 8U

An image of placards in the background with yellow coloured blocks highlighting the text Protest save the date, show support for getting life saving HIV treatment available from NHS England. Date is wednesday 18th February at 4.30 at NHS England Wellington House. 133-155 Waterloo Road. SE1 8U

DELAY=DEATH
#ACTUP Protest to Release Lenacapavir Now!
@england.nhs.uk

β€˜Without access to unique life-saving treatment, a small number of people living with HIV may die unnecessarily’

@nat.org.uk @bhiva.bsky.social @actuplondon.bsky.social @ukcab.bsky.social @appghiv.bsky.social

09.02.2026 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Without access to unique life-saving treatment, a small number of people living with HIV may die unnecessarily National AIDS Trust, BHIVA and UK-CAB are calling for access to lenacapavir to be secured urgently for those who need it.

nat.org.uk/views/lenaca...

24.01.2026 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Collage of photos of actup actions from 2025 in centre a large eye with text saying ACT UP London is watching.many of the images are people holding a banner with the bright pink triangle.

Collage of photos of actup actions from 2025 in centre a large eye with text saying ACT UP London is watching.many of the images are people holding a banner with the bright pink triangle.

#ACTUP London meeting on Monday 2nd February @ The Outside Project SE1 1RB

19.01.2026 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This is Your Life - WORLD AIDS DAY SPECIAL 2025 - Celebrating HIV Activist Pioneers Show
YouTube video by actuplondon healthcareforall This is Your Life - WORLD AIDS DAY SPECIAL 2025 - Celebrating HIV Activist Pioneers Show

youtu.be/oJ_4MpGzs8o
#peersupport
#ACTUP

12.12.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I loved my safe space #AntwerpQueerArtsFestival #Antwerp #queer #artistsqgainststigma #lgbtqia+ #Uequalsu

tripbytrip.org/2025/06/15/p...

07.12.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ACT-UP London Mass Die-in, vigil and reading of names
World AIDS Day 1/12/25 Trafalgar Square #actuplondon #worldaidsday #actup

01.12.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: Both UK and US put global health in danger by cutting donations to HIV, TB & malaria fund. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. At the bottom it says, subscribe by email. A smaller, tilted square graphic on the right, reads: HTB news. 2025. HIV treatment, prevention, access, and more. The colours used in the image are two shades of navy blue, lavender blue, taupe, khaki green, dark pink, royal blue, pink, purple, red, orange, blue, teal, mustard, and white.

Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: Both UK and US put global health in danger by cutting donations to HIV, TB & malaria fund. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. At the bottom it says, subscribe by email. A smaller, tilted square graphic on the right, reads: HTB news. 2025. HIV treatment, prevention, access, and more. The colours used in the image are two shades of navy blue, lavender blue, taupe, khaki green, dark pink, royal blue, pink, purple, red, orange, blue, teal, mustard, and white.

The Global Fund announces $11.3bn in pledges for 8th round of funding – still $7bn short:

i-base.info/htb/52722

But can we trust the current US govt. to honour their $4.6bn pledge, since its America First plan calls $3.6bn of it β€˜wasteful’?

#HIV #TB #malaria #HIVsky #IDsky #HIVfunding #GlobalAid

02.12.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: AVAC: new PEPFAR plans exclude community organisations, threatening the future HIV response. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. At the bottom it says, subscribe by email. A smaller, tilted square graphic on the right, reads: HTB news. 2025. HIV treatment, prevention, access, and more. The colours used in the image are two shades of bright yellow-green, dark azure, deep pink, light green, purple, red, dark magenta, turquoise orange, dark blue, teal, mustard, and white.

Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: AVAC: new PEPFAR plans exclude community organisations, threatening the future HIV response. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. At the bottom it says, subscribe by email. A smaller, tilted square graphic on the right, reads: HTB news. 2025. HIV treatment, prevention, access, and more. The colours used in the image are two shades of bright yellow-green, dark azure, deep pink, light green, purple, red, dark magenta, turquoise orange, dark blue, teal, mustard, and white.

The international impact of US policies on #HIV – news from @avac.org's #GlobalHealth Watch:

i-base.info/htb/52848

Reversing the community-led approach to #PEPFAR risks not reaching #KeyPopulations, plus the US govt. has worrying demands on patient data.

#HIVfunding #SaveHIVfunding #HIVsky

01.12.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ACT-UP London Crowdfunder
Thank you to everyone for your support for what might be one of the most memorable World AIDS Day vigil-protests ever this year in Trafalgar Square.
Please support ACT-UP
crowdfunder here - www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/5cfdc7408b....
Pic Miles Roberts. #actuplondon #actup

07.12.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€˜This is your life’ ACTUP celebration, 
3 ladies in red 🎡

β€˜This is your life’ ACTUP celebration, 3 ladies in red 🎡

Mel and Dan at the cinema museum we managed the surprise x2 !!
This is your life ACTUP Celebration

Mel and Dan at the cinema museum we managed the surprise x2 !! This is your life ACTUP Celebration

Angelina forgives me! Still processing all the emotions and looking fabulous in red yellow and green beaded accessory zig zagging across shoulders. Mel wearing Tatty Devine X Jewellery of  Leigh Bowery
Event is Gala HIVtheNaked Truth

Angelina forgives me! Still processing all the emotions and looking fabulous in red yellow and green beaded accessory zig zagging across shoulders. Mel wearing Tatty Devine X Jewellery of Leigh Bowery Event is Gala HIVtheNaked Truth

World AIDS Day 
Outreach at Ilford shopping centre.
Peer Support @outpatientseast

World AIDS Day Outreach at Ilford shopping centre. Peer Support @outpatientseast

Events and Partners
#ACTUP #HIVTHENAKEDTRUTH
@outpatientseast
#WAD2025
#PADHIV

07.12.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: England’s HIV Action Plan. Increased investment is welcomed but are the targets actually achievable? At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. At the bottom it says, subscribe by email. A smaller, tilted square graphic on the right, reads: HTB news. 2025. HIV treatment, prevention, access, and more. The colours used in the image are two shades of dark azure, bright yellow-green, turquoise, dark magenta, purple, pastel pink, blue-grey, light turquoise, orange, blue, teal, mustard, red, and white.

Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: England’s HIV Action Plan. Increased investment is welcomed but are the targets actually achievable? At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. At the bottom it says, subscribe by email. A smaller, tilted square graphic on the right, reads: HTB news. 2025. HIV treatment, prevention, access, and more. The colours used in the image are two shades of dark azure, bright yellow-green, turquoise, dark magenta, purple, pastel pink, blue-grey, light turquoise, orange, blue, teal, mustard, red, and white.

#HIVActionPlan for England: Β£170m to reduce new diagnoses and re-engage people in care.

But are the targets realistic? Which groups are left out? And why do key parts of the plan appear to be unfunded?

Our analysis here: i-base.info/htb/52901

#HIV #HIVsky #EndHIV #WAD2025 #HIVpositive #HIVstigma

04.12.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Screen shot of directive from the USGovernment  for no funds to be used to commemorate World AIDS day

Screen shot of directive from the USGovernment for no funds to be used to commemorate World AIDS day

Erasure!! Silence=death
Thousands killed by withdrawal of funds and now withdrawal of World AIDS DAY !!! #WAD2025 #FUCKTRUMP

26.11.2025 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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www.queerarts.be.
I used to hate the word AIDS…
performing at #AntwerpQueerArtsFeatival

25.11.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PROGRAMME | Antwerp Queer Arts Festival 2025 from 2 to 30 August Antwerp Queer Arts Festival returns with a month of queer artistic activities in Antwerp. Sometimes it’s just in the name. Antwerp Queer Arts Festival 2025 runs from Saturday 2 to Saturday 30…

#AntwerpQueerArtsFestival presents its programme. #Antwerp #queer #art #festival #gay #lgbtqia+

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15.06.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remember the Dead to Fight for the Living 2025 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/5cfdc7408b...

04.11.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Same racists different logos 
Top text of a comic book style poster 
Inviting us to Gather 12 noon 25 October outside Whitechapel station 
An underground sign is bottom right in the image and below that the call to 
Drive the far right from Whitechapel

Same racists different logos Top text of a comic book style poster Inviting us to Gather 12 noon 25 October outside Whitechapel station An underground sign is bottom right in the image and below that the call to Drive the far right from Whitechapel

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Same Racist different logos
Fight Against the far right @whitechapelgallery.bsky.social

25.10.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Protest
Queer Bloc
Women Against the Far Right
Fuck off Fascist
Far Right = Small Dick Energy
Never Fuck a Fascist

25.10.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tower hamlets Town hall in a cloud of pink smoke, people hold a banner in protest

Tower hamlets Town hall in a cloud of pink smoke, people hold a banner in protest

Post image Banner making at The peoples letters Bethnal Green

Banner making at The peoples letters Bethnal Green

Fascist Farage painting

Fascist Farage painting

#NeverFuckAFascist
@actuplondon.bsky.social

25.10.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of three green leaves placed in a horizontal position against a white background, all with embroidery of blossoms or leaves

Photo of three green leaves placed in a horizontal position against a white background, all with embroidery of blossoms or leaves

Embroidered leaves by US artist Hillary Waters Fayle #WomensArt

24.10.2025 04:21 β€” πŸ‘ 843    πŸ” 150    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 8
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Buddhist Christian Retreat
#Amaravati monastery
Brother Nicholas
Ajahn Kalyanao

13.10.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Buddha statue under a tree on Autumn leaves yellow and green. The tree trunk is green with moss and the sunlight shines through the green leaves to a cloudy bright sky

Buddha statue under a tree on Autumn leaves yellow and green. The tree trunk is green with moss and the sunlight shines through the green leaves to a cloudy bright sky

Trees in Amaravati woods there are yellow leaves on rich brown soil, a wooden sign laying on the ground on the forest floor, reads Amaravati woods, there are bright green leaves not test turned for Autumn and hedgerow in the background

Trees in Amaravati woods there are yellow leaves on rich brown soil, a wooden sign laying on the ground on the forest floor, reads Amaravati woods, there are bright green leaves not test turned for Autumn and hedgerow in the background

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Buddhist Christian Retreat
#Amaravati monastery
Brother Nicholas
Ajahn Kalyanao

13.10.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Event poster

Black background with 7 images of brown icons  5 with yellow halos circles around their heads

Text down the right side reads 
Announcement! Act Up London's Black History Month Takeover on Friday 11th October: This Is My Culture (TIMC): Celebrating Black Queer Joy, Resistance, and Power πŸ₯

"Black queer artists aren’t just influences β€” we are originators. From house to disco to rock ’n’ roll, our sound built the foundations of music. Too often erased β€” not here, not tonight.

This is a protest rave, a celebration, and a community gathering all at once. Expect talks, performances, food, and a club night that doesn’t just play music of Black origin β€” it honours the roots and the people who made it possible.

✨ What to expect:

- Talks & panel amplifying Black queer voices
- Performances from incredible QTBIPOC talent
- Food, social spaces, and Vogue Kiki moments
- DJs taking you through the full spectrum of Black-origin sounds, from soul to house to techno and more

A dancefloor that is both protest and pure joy!

Event poster Black background with 7 images of brown icons 5 with yellow halos circles around their heads Text down the right side reads Announcement! Act Up London's Black History Month Takeover on Friday 11th October: This Is My Culture (TIMC): Celebrating Black Queer Joy, Resistance, and Power πŸ₯ "Black queer artists aren’t just influences β€” we are originators. From house to disco to rock ’n’ roll, our sound built the foundations of music. Too often erased β€” not here, not tonight. This is a protest rave, a celebration, and a community gathering all at once. Expect talks, performances, food, and a club night that doesn’t just play music of Black origin β€” it honours the roots and the people who made it possible. ✨ What to expect: - Talks & panel amplifying Black queer voices - Performances from incredible QTBIPOC talent - Food, social spaces, and Vogue Kiki moments - DJs taking you through the full spectrum of Black-origin sounds, from soul to house to techno and more A dancefloor that is both protest and pure joy!


✨ What to expect:

- Talks & panel amplifying Black queer voices
- Performances from incredible QTBIPOC talent
- Food, social spaces, and Vogue Kiki moments
- DJs taking you through the full spectrum of Black-origin sounds, from soul to house to techno and more

A dancefloor that is both protest and pure joy! 

Profits go to UK movements for Black and Brown People Living with HIV

πŸ’₯ This is about history.
πŸ’₯ This is about joy.
πŸ’₯ This is about taking up space β€” loudly, proudly, and unapologetically.

πŸ“ The Distillery, N17 | 11th October | 7PM–4AM

This Is My Culture: Black Edition of This Is My Culture AKA The George Michael Partyβ€” a queer icon who stood in solidarity with HIV activism and spoke about how his music was influenced by Black musicians."

πŸ”— Tickets available on Outsavvy: https://lnkd.in/dTDGqAnS

✨ What to expect: - Talks & panel amplifying Black queer voices - Performances from incredible QTBIPOC talent - Food, social spaces, and Vogue Kiki moments - DJs taking you through the full spectrum of Black-origin sounds, from soul to house to techno and more A dancefloor that is both protest and pure joy! Profits go to UK movements for Black and Brown People Living with HIV πŸ’₯ This is about history. πŸ’₯ This is about joy. πŸ’₯ This is about taking up space β€” loudly, proudly, and unapologetically. πŸ“ The Distillery, N17 | 11th October | 7PM–4AM This Is My Culture: Black Edition of This Is My Culture AKA The George Michael Partyβ€” a queer icon who stood in solidarity with HIV activism and spoke about how his music was influenced by Black musicians." πŸ”— Tickets available on Outsavvy: https://lnkd.in/dTDGqAnS

#ACTUP London's Black History Month Takeover #ThisIsMyCulture Celebrating Black Queer Joy, Resistance, and Power!

Profits go to UK movements for Black and Brown People Living with HIV

πŸ“ The Distillery, N17 | 11th October | 7PM–4AM

πŸ”— Tickets available on Outsavvy: lnkd.in/dTDGqAnS

07.10.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Not Welcome | 17 September 2025 Stop Trump Coalition

stoptrump.org.uk/protest/

15.09.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Witnessing at the entrance to DSEI as arms dealers arrive!

A coalition β€˜the big one’ are successfully blockading the main entrance to the Excel, causing arms dealers to have to queue around to a back entrance, planting the seed of the idea that there is another way.

09.09.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HIV: 'Getting diagnosed changed my life - for the better' - BBC News Leasuwanna Griffith says you can live "fabulously with HIV" as figures show a rise in cases in London.

ACT-UP London’s Leasuwanna Griffith β€˜Getting HIV changed my life - for the better'
#ACTUPLONDON #hiv #actup #stillnotsilent

www.bbc.com/news/article...

09.09.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ACT UP London @ACT... β€’39s
Fund healthcare not warfare, Stop the DSEl Arms Fair at Excel 8/9/25
#actuplondon #fundhealthcarenotwarfare
#actup

09.09.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ACT UP London @ACT... β€’39s
Fund healthcare not warfare, Stop the DSEl Arms Fair at Excel 8/9/25
#actuplondon #fundhealthcarenotwarfare
#actup

09.09.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Five key messages: no comment,no personal details, "under what power?", no duty solicitor, no caution

Five key messages: no comment,no personal details, "under what power?", no duty solicitor, no caution

Police tactics and interactions: police can act unlawfully and aggressively, especially towards black and marginalised people. PLOs (blub bibs) are intelligence gatherers - always say no comment. Kettling: no time limit, no food/water guarantee, don't give details unless Section 50. Expect intimidation, lies and divide and rule tactics

Police tactics and interactions: police can act unlawfully and aggressively, especially towards black and marginalised people. PLOs (blub bibs) are intelligence gatherers - always say no comment. Kettling: no time limit, no food/water guarantee, don't give details unless Section 50. Expect intimidation, lies and divide and rule tactics

Stop and search: stay calm, ask if you're being detained and remember the 4 Ws: WHY are you being searched, WHAT are police looking for, WHO is the officer and WHERE are they based. Do not give personal details and always ask for a receipt

Stop and search: stay calm, ask if you're being detained and remember the 4 Ws: WHY are you being searched, WHAT are police looking for, WHO is the officer and WHERE are they based. Do not give personal details and always ask for a receipt

Key legal powers: Public Order Act section 12/14. Section 50 Police Reform Act (antisocial behaviour) Section 60AA Criminal Justice & Public Order Act 1994 (removal of masks), Section 35 (dispersal orders)

Key legal powers: Public Order Act section 12/14. Section 50 Police Reform Act (antisocial behaviour) Section 60AA Criminal Justice & Public Order Act 1994 (removal of masks), Section 35 (dispersal orders)

In preparation for plans by campaignets to #ShutDSEIDown this Tuesday, it’s essential to know your rights when protesting.

⚠️ SHUT DSEI DOWN
πŸ—“οΈ 9th September, 8 am
πŸ“ West Gate, ExCeL Centre, London E16

07.09.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0