GRIPP is working together to end poverty across the nations and regions of the UK. We centre our #livedexperience as we come together as #humanrights activists to grow our #power to make #change www.gripp.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3lnfrmpwujc2sSo what do you do when 32 people across the UK want to be part of deciding the next steps for GRIPP and there's no budget for a residential? Well we send our Cocktail Stick on tour! Starting today from Bushey to Manchester, then onto Stockton on Tees and Glasgow and then London next week...22 Apr 2025 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnfrmpwujc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li5bgkofis23Ready and waiting for the meeting between NGOs and #OHCHR organised by @hrw.org No time for lunch so eating left over breakfast from the hotel!! #CESCR2025 @thriveteesside.bsky.social @raparuk.bsky.social @atd4thworld.bsky.social14 Feb 2025 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li5bgkofis23https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li565tojlc27#CESCR2025 https://media.tenor.com/z0XKNRGdqHkAAAAC/drop-mic-boom.gif?hh=295&ww=49814 Feb 2025 12:08 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li565tojlc27https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li55qqoxlk27Closing remarks from rapateur of #CESCR2025 raises his concerns about the reality of poverty in the UK that he has heard first hand from those with lived experience of such violations. Also thanking contribution of those who have travelled to Geneva & the valuable evidence that they have provided14 Feb 2025 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li55qqoxlk27https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li54kkd5js27Great last question from Committee Member Ms Lee in #CESCR2025 challenging the Govt to share how it will improve social security and not just see it as a tool to force people to work but as a system that should treat all recipients with dignity and respect14 Feb 2025 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li54kkd5js27https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li53d7ltzs27Poem by @julieeasleypoet.bsky.social sums up how we feel about UK Government's response @ #CESCR2025 right now @thriveteesside.bsky.social @atd-fourthworld-uk.bsky.social @raparuk.bsky.social @povertytruthscot.bsky.social @justfairuk.bsky.social @amnestyuk.bsky.social @universityofessex.bsky.social14 Feb 2025 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li53d7ltzs27https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li4zxho4os27Chair of #CESCR2025 questioning UK report that put such emphasis on future plans, future reviews with little about actual implementation or change We would ask, if the Govt is going to be develop all of these future plans, how are will people living in poverty be involved in developing these plans?14 Feb 2025 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li4zxho4os27https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li4yhb5pic27DWP responses in #CESCR2025 included accepting that the child poverty strategy due to be published in Spring isnt enough to help people now. Emphasis was put on the govt fair repayment scheme which will limit repayment to 15% for those on UC.14 Feb 2025 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li4yhb5pic27https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li4xl2zcgc27We welcome the #CESCR2025 questioning the UK Government about delays Trans community are facing in accessing healthcare #TransRightsAreHumanRights14 Feb 2025 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li4xl2zcgc27https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li4xfkjluc27Good to hear the #CESCR2025 committee asking why a country like the UK with its resources and capacity has such issues related to #foodpoverty leading to malnutrition and related disease.14 Feb 2025 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li4xfkjluc27https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li4vjl67ws27Frustrated by DWP at #CESCR2025 talking about child poverty seriously referencing a 10yr strategy but not giving any detail in how it will work to reduce household costs. The talk of "building financial resilience" drives us nuts! Poor people are resilient - we have to be, every day!14 Feb 2025 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li4vjl67ws27https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li4uu7y23s27Pleased to hear UK Govt agreeing with our #CESCR2025 submission & the work of @atd-fourthworld-uk.bsky.social that too many children experiencing poverty are being taken away from their families. Now we need to hold them to account in their commitment to work to ensure more families stay together14 Feb 2025 09:21 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li4uu7y23s27https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li4tid4ntc27Ready for day 2 at #CESCR2025 with a strong cuppa coffee in my favourite mug from our friend and ally @helstinki.bsky.social14 Feb 2025 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li4tid4ntc27https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li3alcjr3227Amanda from @atd-fourthworld-uk.bsky.social shares her reflections on the first day at #CESCR2005 with @raparuk.bsky.social @thriveteesside.bsky.social. Feeling positive that the Committee is listening to lived experience knowledge but frustrated with the govt's usual... https://youtube.com/shorts/aQZ3p-2_g98?feature=share13 Feb 2025 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li3alcjr3227https://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li2vbcelgk2zFollowing speaking with #CESCR2025 committee members @julieeasleypoet.bsky.social feels there is now a chink of hope. Responses were very positive and they welcomed the sharing of our experiences saying how valuable it is to hear & that they don't usually have opportunity to hear this lived reality13 Feb 2025 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2vbcelgk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li2uqkep3c2zThe absence of lived experience voices, systems creating constant fear, a government intent on divide & conquer tactics - the issues we just raised with members of #CESCR2025 committee Watch our 3 speeches here: @atd-fourthworld-uk.bsky.social @thriveteesside.bsky.social @raparuk.bsky.social13 Feb 2025 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2uqkep3c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/grippuk.bsky.social/post/3li2pmpj2p32xGreat reflection from one of the writers of the GRIPP submission to #CESCR2025 The harsh and punitive language the #UKgovernment uses, its efforts to divide us, constant efforts to create fear causes intentional harm to individuals and our communities [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Feb 2025 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:hwqexg3xjiov3objuitdk4mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2pmpj2p32x