Thread by @No2Hassockfield

Join us this evening, from 4pm-8pm, to say #NoToHassockfield on #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2021 #March4Women #ChooseToChallenge 👇

On #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2021 Agnes Tonah's words are more important than ever: "...detention destroys a woman. Women become depressed and suicidal in detention." #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

Sign her petition saying #NoToHassockfield👇
change.org/p/the-home-sec…

Rosie Newbigging, from the #YarlsWood campaign, says #NoToHassockfield because: "The plan for IRC Hassockfield must be defeated. People fleeing war, persecution and torture need kindness and compassion, not banished to remote prison like accommodation" #IWD2021 #ChoosetoChallenge

Suzanne Fletcher says #NoToHassockfield because: "The site should be for homes, hope, health and happiness, not hatred, horror, hassle and hell!" #IWD2020 #InternationalWomensDay #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

@dexjo24 says #NoToHassockfield because: "There should be no more horror at Medomsley!" #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

@dexjo24 @julie4north says #NoToHassockfield because: "I have seen what immigration detention is like first hand, women fleeing violence, war and oppression need compassion and support not to be imprisoned!" #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

@dexjo24 @julie4north @AlisonHiles says #NoToHassockfield because: "I believe we need to bring back qualities of compassion and generosity to our society. If people are being badly treated in their own country, we should provide them care and attention!" #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

Tonight, we are celebrating the compassionate and fearless women who say #NoToHassockfield - stay tuned for more! #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2021 #March4Women #ChooseToChallenge

If you would like to help further with our campaign, and link up with others, can we ask you sign this open letter to Priti Patel from @DetentionAction ? #NoToHassockfield #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women 👇
detentionaction.e-activist.com/page/77249/pet…

Jackie Fearnley from N. Yorks says #NoToHassockfield because: "Women with complex needs, many of whom will have suffered persecution and abuse, need proper care and legal support - not incarceration, isolation and re-traumatisation." #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

Sam from Tyneside and residents of Newcastle upon Tyne, all say #NoToHassockfield because: "Immigration and seeking asylum are not crimes!" #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

It's not just individual women who are working tirelessly and with compassion, but groups of women who we must recognise today who say #NoToHassockfield #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women 👇

https://twitter.com/No2Hassockfield/status/1368986648734732293?s=20

#YarlsWoodBrefrienders say about their work:
For 20yrs YWB has supported people suffering detention in Yarl’s Wood. Since lockdown we’ve developed a post-detention service, offering phone befriending, online classes & providing laptops & internet access for digital inclusion 1/2

Having seen first-hand the long-term damage done to women by detention, we are appalled that the HO is opening yet another detention centre.
#ThereAreAlternatives #NoToHassockfield #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

Jacqueline Bell, from #Dunbar in Scotland, says very firmly #NoToHassockfield #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

Debbie Beeks also says #NoToHassockfield because: "I oppose t/dehumanisation of vulnerable people fleeing danger & poverty. No 2 detention centres/hostile environment. Yes to my community showing kindness to others. #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

Liz Temple, from Consett, says #NoToHassockfield because: "On #internationalwomensday2021 I challenge the detention of women migrants so far from support and assistance!" #IWD21 #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

Janet King, from the West Midlands, also says #NoToHassockfield on #internationalwomensday2021 #IWD21 #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

Dr Helen Groom, from Gateshead, says #NoToHassockfield because: "81% of women in UK Detention Centres have been raped, tortured and abused - that is WHY they seek asylum!" #internationalwomensday2021 #IWD21 #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

@dickson_sian, a PhD Candidate, says #NoToHassockfield because: "I believe that geography should not being a deciding factor in the application of Human Rights, anyone can find themselves in the place of a refugee!" #IWD21 #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women

We're having to wind up a little early, but we're indebted to Sophie for allowing us to share this photograph on #InternationalWomensDay and in the process prove you are never(!) too young to say #NoToHassockfield! #IWD #ChooseToChallenge #March4Women