Sadia Sikandar

Children crossing Channel from France exposed to teargas, report says NGO says increased interventions have only increased danger as new data shows at least 15 children died in transit last year

Children and babies coming to the UK on small boats from northern France have been teargassed and subjected to tactics such as the discharge of rubber bullets and the slashing of dinghies with knives.

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She was speaking at an event organised by Stand Up To Racism Scotland, which saw hundreds of people march through Glasgow city centre on Saturday in support of refugees and asylum seekers.

Full story from @joshpizpom.bsky.social

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'The way they show compassion with asylum seekers is totally different in Scotland' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Photographer and activist Sadia Sikandar, a refugee from Pakistan, says 'now I am a permanent Glaswegian'.

𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵

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📢 Today is #WorldRefugeeDay. We wanted to introduce you to this year's incredible Refugee Festival Scotland Ambassadors, who are using their voices to help people understand what it means to be a refugee in Scotland today.

#AyeWelcomeRefugees

Artists’ reflections on their exhibitions at Refugee Festival Scotland — Greater Govanhill Artists Sadia Sikander and Syeda Sadaf Zaida reflect on the journeys behind their recent exhibitions for Refugee Festival Scotland. Through photography, painting, and curation, they explore identity, ...

Artists Sadia Sikander and Syeda Sadaf Zaida reflect on the journeys behind their recent exhibitions for Refugee Festival Scotland. Through photography, painting, and curation, they explore identity, resilience and the human cost of the UK’s asylum system.

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Great to see coverage of this excellent exhibition. Please check it out. Well done @diyabutt.bsky.social 👏🏼👏🏼
#Refugees
#Migration

Exhibition to highlight untold struggles of asylum seekers at refugee festival

NEW: An exhibition highlighting the stories of refugees in Scotland and the impact of awaiting the right to work is set to take place at this year’s Refugee Festival Scotland

Refugee art exhibition sheds harsh light on the asylum backlog A new photography exhibition is shining a light on the backlog in the asylum system, and the everyday struggles faced by those seeking refugee status

Our #RefugeeFestScot ambassador Sadia Sikandar's incredible photography exhibition runs till the end of June.
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The Independent News winner is…
@diyabutt.bsky.social for @greatergovanhill.com

On this blessed occasion, let us remember and pray for our brothers and sisters in #Palestine, #Sudan, #Yemen, #Afghanistan, #Somalia, #Iraq, #Libya, #Myanmar, #Ukraine, and all places where innocent people suffer due to #war and oppression. #EiduladhaMubarak
. كل عام وأنتم بخير

Eid Mubarak 💕💐

Just want to make a correction in dates it will display on 13th and 14th at Goma later it will move to Refuweegee organisation for a longer time period.

Thank you so much for all the love and support 💕

New Scots Leaders pose for a group photo at their graduation ceremony

Group photo of New Scots Leaders with friends and family

Hosts Sadia and Catherine did a fantastic job at the New Scots Leadership Programme graduation

Congratulations to all our New Scots Leaders! We’re delighted to be celebrating your graduation today.

The sun is shining here at Civic House and we’re so proud of everyone from the 2025 New Scots Leadership Programme, run with Social Enterprise Academy

Group photo of the 2025 New Scots Leadership Programme graduates smiling and dressed to impress

Huge congratulations & best of luck to everyone who made this year’s New Scots Leadership Programme, run in partnership with our pals at Social Enterprise Academy, so special.

Thanks to Becky Duncan at Open Aye for taking such stunning photos.

#FriendsNotStrangers #AyeWelcomeRefugees

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A diverse group of four smiling women stand on the steps at Kelvingrove Park. They are each wearing different types of traditional dress. Patterned boxes are stacked around them

This year’s festival was made possible with support from the National Lottery through Creative Scotland, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, @glasgowheritage and Flutter UKI’s Cash4Clubs programme, delivered in partnership with Sported. Many thanks to all our generous funders.

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Celebrating Our Volunteers!  - Refugee Festival Scotland As Volunteers’ Week begins and Refugee Festival Scotland kicks-off next week, we’re celebrating the incredible people helping to bring the festival to life. Every year, we’re inspired by the generosity, energy and commitment of our volunteers. We asked a few of this year’s festival volunteers why they got involved and what the festival means to […]

As #VolunteersWeek begins & we prepare to launch #RefugeeFestScot, we’re taking time to thank the people helping make it happen – our amazing volunteers. 🧡 READ MORE: www.refugeefestivals...

Milestone year for RFS
Honoured to be chosen as 1 of Scotland's Refugee Ambassadors @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social It's a real privilege to see the festival's powerful programme unveiled and featured in @scotnational.bsky.social @scotsman.com , @heraldscotland.bsky.social and many more. ....

Standing against the far right in Glasgow A refugee tells her experience and moments of solidarity during a clash between Glasgow far right demonstrators and anti-racism protestors

A refugee tells her experience and moments of solidarity during a clash between Glasgow far right demonstrators and anti-racism protestors | Sadia Sikandar

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Wishing a very happy birthday to
@jeremycorbyn.bsky.social
— a lifelong fighter for justice, equality, and peace. Your unwavering commitment to the people continues to inspire generations. May your day be filled with joy, solidarity, and hope for a better world.👏👏 #jeremycorbyn

I stand in full solidarity with Gary Lineker following his resignation from the BBC. His departure marks a troubling moment for free speech and journalistic independence.I support his right to express his views without fear of punishment. #IStandWithGary #garylinker

Reform UK's rise is alarming for refugees & minorities. As a Muslim activist & refugee, I refuse to stay silent. We must resist hate-driven politics & stand for compassion, justice & inclusion. Britain should be a sanctuary, not a battleground. #RefugeesWelcome

Not crowned in gold, but clothed in grace,
He bore no sword, yet softened stone.
In Bethlehem's sorrow, he found a place—
A soul in white, who walked alone… never alone

He wept for the lands where children fall silent,
Where olive trees burn, and justice is late.
In Gaza’s shadow, in the cradle of violence,
He named the wound, he mourned the fate.

The Soul in White
In memory of Pope Francis (1936–2025)
His robe was not silk, but a sign of surrender,
To love without borders, to heal with his voice.
He prayed with the grieving, the lost, the offender—
And stood with the silenced, who had no choice.#popefrancis #rip

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Eid filled with joy and prosperity تقبل الله منا ومنكم صالح الأعمال، وأعاد الله علينا هذا العيد بالخير والسلام. لا ننسى في هذا اليوم المبارك أن ندعو لإخوتنا وأخواتنا في فلسطين، #وسوريا، #والسودان، #واليمن،# وأفغانستان، #والصومال، #والعراق، #وليبيا،# وميانمار، #وأوكرانيا، وكل مكان يعاني فيه# الأبرياء من الظلم والحروب. اللهم ارزقهم الأمن والسلام، وكن لهم عونًا ونصيرًا. كل عام وأنتم بخير

On this blessed occasion, let us remember and pray for our brothers and sisters in #Palestine, #Syria, #Sudan, #Yemen, #Afghanistan, #Somalia, #Iraq, #Libya, #Myanmar, #Ukraine, and all places where innocent people suffer due to #war and oppression.. Kul ‘am wa antum bikhayr!" #EidMubarak

As Minister for Equalities, she championed the rights of marginalized communities, ensuring their voices were heard. Her passion, kindness, and determination inspired many, and her legacy will continue to shape a more just society Scotland has lost a passionate advocate for positive change.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Christina McKelvie MSP. Her dedication to justice, equality, and human rights was truly inspiring.
My thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Rest in peace. #ChristinaMcKelvie #RIP

Breaking Bias: Lifting the lid on asylum seekers An activist for refugees in the UK reviews the raw and shocking Channel 4 series, Go Back to Where You Came From

"The real issue lies in the systemic injustices of the asylum process, indefinite detention, inhumane hotel accommodation, the threat of deportation and the dehumanisation of those seeking refuge"
Read @diyabutt.bsky.social 's powerful review of Channel 4's controversial asylum show in @bylines.scot

Breaking Bias: Lifting the lid on asylum seekers An activist for refugees in the UK reviews the raw and shocking Channel 4 series, Go Back to Where You Came From

An activist for refugees in the UK reviews the raw and shocking Channel 4 series, Go Back to Where You Came From | Sadia Sikandar @diyabutt.bsky.social

Breaking Bias: Lifting the lid on asylum seekers An activist for refugees in the UK reviews the raw and shocking Channel 4 series, Go Back to Where You Came From

Breaking Bias: Lifting the lid on asylum seekers

An activist for refugees in the UK reviews the raw and shocking Channel 4 series, Go Back to Where You Came From
@diyabutt.bsky.social @bylines.scot