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> for more info/updates on dates & locations of far-right rallies to stay clear from, we recommend @realedin on instagram. they also have a collection of testimonies we recommend reading, regarding racism & islamophobia experienced in scotland. https://www.instagram.com/realedin?igsh=dG5zbWxlcTl4ZDhr

> for resources on how to be an active anti-racist bystander & how to support victims of hate crime, we recommend Racism Unmasked Informed (@ru.informed) on instagram https://www.instagram.com/ru.informed?igsh=MXU1bm43M3M5dDNjYw==
> (alternatively, you can find the LinkTree of Racist Unmasked Informed here: https://linktr.ee/RacismUnmaskedEdinburgh?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabNGzZr6LOKoiP3o72LzrGLKrC3ZE2W5Kvp8gDaOdJcpOTqmv9g-yrhmbw_aem_PnNZ-fThiNIFppsrvt2BwQ)

> the radical therapist network will be hosting a community support circle for people of the global majority on the 8th & 12th of august, for which you can find details & free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-support-circle-tickets-976958618527?aff=oddtdtcreator

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this announcement is to raise awareness & encourage caution in regards to the far-right fascist riots taking place in the UK. **content warnings which apply are the following: mention of violence, abuse, racism, islamophobia, far-right & fascist extremism.**

||in the past couple weeks, the incidence of far-right hate marches has skyrocketed across the UK, including glasgow. these hate marches are coordinated acts of terror & violence, which target refugee, migrant, and muslim communities of the UK.

one of these hate marches will be taking place today, 7th of august. it is said to be taking place in the city centre of glasgow (with speculation of it taking place near/around george square specifically.) other areas of glasgow that may have similar awful rallies popping up are east kilbride, pollokshields & cessnock/ibrox.

we strongly encourage everyone to **please avoid** these areas today for your safety if you can.

these hate rallies spread harmful rhetoric about muslim & BAME communities, while also targeting locations such as mosques, muslim community centres, refugee charities & places which provide housing for asylum seekers.

please warn your peers about the hate rally happening today (and any further ones which may be announced in the future) so everyone can avoid these areas and keep themselves & their peers safe. ||

**please find our list of resources below, for updates & support through the developing circumstances.**

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Hello all!
As you may have heard, Glasgow Pride is being celebrated this Saturday 20th of July. Unfortunately, Glasgow Pride is working with sponsors supporting the genocide in Palestine, which we wholly condemn.
No Pride In Genocide have organised a walking bloc separate from the main march to protest these corporate sponsors associated with Glasgow Pride. You can find more information here on their Instagram page, along with their statement to Glasgow Pride https://www.instagram.com/noprideingenocideglasgow?igsh=MWhzNXluNWdzdmRheQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/C9hlALqNfwL/?igsh=MTA1Nmg5ZWg0dHZyeQ==.

As a society, we will be joining the No Pride In Genocide march, and welcome you to join us!
We will be meeting at Cessnock Subway Station from 10:30, before heading towards Festival Park at 10:50. We will have a cardboard sign to help find us 🏳️‍🌈
Please note that at the parade there will be loud chants and music playing, so make sure to bring earplugs and other sensory aids if needed. We'd also encourage you to bring along umbrellas in case of rain.
Happy pride!

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@everyone Happy non-binary day! Today serves as a reminder that our identities are valid and non-binary people have existed across history and cultures. Remember that we would always be here no matter what. Please take care of yourself and be proud of how far you’ve come. Have a nice rest of the summer <:nonbinarypride:693140358732972043> <:nonbinarypride:693140358732972043> <:nonbinarypride:693140358732972043>

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