East and Southeast Asian Scotland
@ESAScotland
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Human Rights Campaigning, Advocating Equity and Equality, representing East & Southeast Asians in Civil Society. Email us at: [email protected]
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined October 2020
We spent yesterday at the ‘Mother and Baby Unit’ managed by MEARS for the Home Office where they house Asylum Seekers and their Babies. We were horrified and saddened. Please read about it… #freedomtocrawl #HumanRightsViolations #glasgowmotherandbabyunitforasylumseekers
Please read about the mother and baby unit in Glasgow we are referring to: https://t.co/ACZV3hGx4f
#HumanRightsViolations
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To mark International Migrants’ Day 2022 @mariko_hys and @luisa from @SEEAC_CIC highlight the barriers and risks faced by migrant workers from their community,sharing first-hand experiences of exploitation and calling for workers to be better protected.
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To mark International Migrants’ Day 2022 @SEEAC_CIC highlight the barriers and risks faced by migrant workers from their community,sharing first-hand experiences of exploitation and calling for workers to be better protected. https://t.co/2eIOYYHkkj
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6 - Your data is safe Unless there is an exceptional and immediate risk to your or somebody else’s safety. We will never share any details about you or what you have told us with anybody else without your full and informed permission. (7/7)
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5 - Help the community Reporting helps us build a better picture of what is happening to East and Southeast Asian communities across the UK, so we can better prevent incidents of hate and violence from happening in the future. (6/7)
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4 - There’s no such thing as an incident which is too small We are here whether you have faced racist or hateful language in the street or online, discrimination in the workplace, or physical violence because of an aspect of your identity. (5/7)
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3 – Tailored support Our helpline operators and community support team can offer as much support as you would like. You can send in an anonymous online reporting form, speak with our helpline team or access ongoing support from our casework advocates – it’s up to you. (4/7)
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2 - Culturally competent and trauma-informed approach We train our staff to offer culturally competent and trauma-informed support, this means that the support we provide is tailored to helping issues that ESEA communities typically face. (3/7)
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1 - Languages - our support and reporting options are available in a range of East and Southeast Asian languages, but with the support of trusted interpreters we can help you in any language you require. (2/7)
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We are part of a consortium of 15 organisations with expertise working with ESEA communities and hate prevention that worked to develop and deliver the UK's first nationwide support and reporting service for ESEA communities. Here are 6 reasons to use @OnYourSideUK! (1/7)
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This is the first service of its kind, providing tailored support for East and Southeast Asian communities across the whole of the UK. Talk to them for free 24/7 by ringing ☎️0808 801 0393 or chat to us online https://t.co/3dgt3tWWCF.
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Our friendly Helpline Operators speak a range of East and Southeast Asian languages. If our operators don’t speak the language you require, we work with trusted interpreters who will interpret any language you need
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So together with other organisations with expertise working with ESEA communities and preventing hate we launched @OnYourSideUK. The support and reporting service includes a 24/7 free helpline and a website where you can find support and make a report
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During Covid-19 we saw a sharp increase in reports of hate crimes and incidents directed toward East and Southeast Asian communities This brought to light the historic gap in support and reporting services available for East and Southeast Asian communities
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This week we’re letting @OnYourSideUK take over our account to help raise awareness about the service. @OnYourSideUK is a new nationwide support and reporting service for East and Southeast Asian communities in the UK.
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Intersectionality
"Can I report something other than racism?" Yes. You can report racism and/or any other forms of hate. We're here to support you no matter what you're going through. #OnYourSide
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We’re very proud to be a part of a consortium launching the first UK-wide support and reporting service for East and Southeast Asians experiencing violence &/or any form of hate. Call us or contact us online for free at any time. We’re #OnYourSide. ☎️ 0808 801 0393
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So impressed by @IBVprev for leading this project and all the parter organisations that have helped make this happen!
We're live! We're proud to have coordinated our inspiring consortium of 15 national & community-based organisations to create a free nationwide 24-hour helpline for east & south-east Asian victims of racism + hate Follow @OnYourSideUK + please share news of this service widely!
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UK helpline launched for east and south-east Asian victims of racism @EVR_ESEA @ESAScotland @kanlunganuk @hackneychinese
theguardian.com
Organisers say On Your Side set up in response to dramatic rise in hate crime directed towards ESEA people since start of pandemic
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We are proud to be part of a consortium of 15 national and community-based organisations who together are launching this important UK-wide service next week. Follow @OnYourSideUK to learn more and help spread the word! #ESEA #StopAsianHate #OnYourSide
📣Launching tomorrow! 📣 Tomorrow the UK will have its first national support and reporting service offering culturally competent and trauma-informed support for East and Southeast Asians experiencing racism or any form of hate. Call us or contact us for free 24/7 from Aug 9.
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