Podcasts about Refugee Week

Date: 20/06/2025 Join Raza Ahmed and Danayal Zia for Friday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Refugees' and ‘Sun Cycle' Refugees With over 120 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, including more than 35 million refugees, this World Refugee Day we will be focusing on hope, resilience, and contribution. Join us as we highlight powerful stories of refugees who are rebuilding their lives and enriching communities—proving that displacement does not diminish potential. Sun Cycle As the summer solstice marks the longest day, it invites reflection on the deeper meaning of light. In Islam, the sun is not divine—but a sign of God's power and wisdom. Join us as we explore how light, time, and prophecy reveal a spiritual truth: that light will always triumph over darkness Guests: Batoul Ahmed – Communications Officer at UNHCR, based in Geneva. With over a decade of experience, she has worked in major crisis zones including Syria, Yemen, Libya, Iraq, Lebanon, and Ukraine. MoYah – Afro-fusion rapper, activist, and educator who fled Mozambique as a political refugee. As a Refugee Ambassador, he uses music to amplify refugee voices and is co-launching Portugal's first Refugee Week. Layla Hussain – Advocacy Officer at RAMFEL, a legal charity in London. She challenges unjust immigration policies and amplifies migrant and refugee voices. Ayesha Aziz – Refugee rights advocate with Afghan roots, Trustee at Safe Passage International, and Economics graduate from Queen Mary University London. Dr Huw Morgan Producers: Nadia Shamas, Prevish Huma and Noreen Niaz

This week is Refugee Week, a time to celebrate the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. And here at Media Storm, we can't do it without delving into media hypocrisy when reporting on the group. Why do closed borders not work - and why, in the face of hard evidence, do politicians still continue to ignore the facts and figures on displacement?  We're joined in the studio by Ugandan model and transgender refugee rights activist, ⁠Amanda Kamanda⁠, and Iranian Refugee Olympic athlete, ⁠Dorsa Yavarivafa⁠. They tell us about the importance of LGBTQ+ refugee protection and the power of sport to create community. In contrast, we cover the rise of homophobia and transphobia in the West, and specifically in media coverage of migration. After the break, we turn our focus onto the US where anti-ICE protests embody the theme of this week's Refugee Week: ‘Community as a Superpower'. And as we approach the one-year anniversary of UK riots after the Southport stabbing, our guests also respond to Keir Starmer's ‘Island of Strangers' speech.  The episode is hosted and produced by Mathilda Mallinson (⁠⁠⁠@mathildamall⁠⁠⁠) and Helena Wadia (⁠⁠⁠@helenawadia⁠⁠⁠)  The music is by⁠⁠⁠ @soundofsamfire⁠⁠⁠ Support us on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠! Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠ TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football players at a tournament in Perth are doing more than just score goals - they're building bridges between cultures and shining a light on the strength of Western Australia's refugee communities. Held during Refugee Week, the Freedom Cup unites players from refugee backgrounds and government agencies, in a celebration of resilience, connection and belonging. SBS has been talking to one player who fled war-torn Ukraine with his wife, and found hope, healing and community. - Футболисты на турнире в Перте не просто забивают голы — они наводят мосты между культурами и демонстрируют силу беженцев Западной Австралии. Кубок Свободы, проводимый во время Недели беженцев, объединяет игроков-беженцев и правительственные организации в праздновании стойкости, связи и принадлежности. SBS поговорили с украинским игроком, который вместе со своей женой нашел в Австралии надежду, исцеление и общину.

Football players at a tournament in Perth are doing more than just score goals - they're building bridges between cultures and shining a light on the strength of Western Australia's refugee communities. Held during Refugee Week, the Freedom Cup unites players from refugee backgrounds and government agencies, in a celebration of resilience, connection and belonging. SBS has been talking to one player who fled war-torn Ukraine with his wife, and found hope, healing and community.

Football players at a tournament in Perth are doing more than just score goals - they're building bridges between cultures and shining a light on the strength of Western Australia's refugee communities. Held during Refugee Week, the Freedom Cup unites players from refugee backgrounds and government agencies, in a celebration of resilience, connection and belonging. SBS has been talking to one player who fled war-torn Ukraine with his wife, and found hope, healing and community. - شهر پرت، پایتخت ایالت استرالیای غربی، میزبان مسابقاتی است که پناهندگان را از جوامع مختلف دور هم جمع می‌کند تا با به نمایش گذاشتن توانایی‌های خود در میدان فوتبال، بین فرهنگ‌های شان پل بزنند. در این گزارش به سرگذشت یکی از بازیکنان جام آزادی می‌پردازیم که از کشورش به وسیله جنگ آواره شده است.

As part of Refugee Week, Clinical Director of Mater Refugee Complex Care Clinic Dr Rebecca Farley joins sMater to delve into the complex nature of refugee health, from how to treat new arrivals to the importance of creating a safe and trusted space for patients and their families. GP Education activity log:  - Podcast title - sMater: Refugee health- Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd  - Date published – 13 June 2025- Certificate of completion - https://www.mater.org.au/Mater/media/sMater-Certificates/sMater-Certificate-of-Participation-Refugee-Health.pdf Recommended resources for further reading:https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/https://www.refugeehealthnetworkqld.org.au/https://www.mater.org.au/health/services/refugee-health#refugeehealth #refugeeweek #smater #materTo learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/

On June 30th 2024, The Arab Film Club returned to the Southbank Centre for a special event for Refugee Week around the theme, 'Home'. The screening was followed by a Q&A hosted by curator Sarah Agha with the filmmakers in person. This bonus episode is a recording of the Q&A which took place on stage.   The programme... Al Sit by Suzannah Mirghani (Sudan, 20 minutes) "In a cotton-farming village in Sudan, 15 year old Nafisa has a crush on Babiker but her parents have arranged her marriage to Nadir. Al-Sit, the powerful village matriarch, has her own plans for Nafisa's future. Can Nafisa choose for herself?" Beneath a Mother's Feet by Elias Suhail (Morocco, 15 minutes) "A single mother in Morocco, trapped in a mundane existence, confronts her dreams and fears, leading to the agonising decision to forsake all she knows, even her children." An Orange from Jaffa by Mohammed Almughanni (Palestine, 26 minutes) "Mohammed is desperately looking for a taxi to take him through an Israeli checkpoint. But when the driver discovers that Mohammed has already failed to cross the checkpoint, trouble begins."   Presented by Sarah Agha. Audio recorded by Southbank Centre. Poster designs by Romin Miremadi. Music composed by Mina Samy. Episode mixing and mastering: Aodhagán O'Flaherty. Special thanks to Counterpoint Arts for partnering on this event.

Khoncha Hafez is a self-taught ceramic artist who has always had a passion for ceramic art. Before moving from the Kurdistan Region to Australia five years ago, she worked at the Ministry of Art in the Kurdistan Region and had a workshop in Erbil. Her primary focus is on natural objects, like flowers. She has attended a few events since moving to Australia, the most recent of which was Refugee Week at Core Community Services in Fairfield, where she had her artwork on display. Her current top goal is to start a workshop where she can instruct women in ceramic art. - Xunça Hafiz hunermendeke seramîkê-ya-xwenas e ku ji temenekî biçûk de meraqa hunera seramîkê hebûye. Berî pênc salan wê ji Herêma Kurdistanê koçî Australya kir. Berî hatina Australya ew li wezareta huneriyê li Herêma Kurdistanê kar dikir û workşopa xwe li Hewlêrê hebû. Bala wê ya bingehîn li ser tiştên xwezayî ye, wek kulîlkan û bi taybetî gula nêrgizê. Ji dema hatina Australya ew beşdarî hin bûyeran bû ye, ya herî dawî Hefteya Penaberan li Xizmetên Civakî ya Core li Fairfield bû, ku li wir berhemên xwe yên hunerî pêşan da bû. Armanca wê ya sereke niha ew e ku dest bi workşopekê bike ku tê de jinan fêrî hunera çêkirina seramîkê bike.

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

Wollongong resident Hemanta Acharya migrated to Australia in 2008 as a Bhutani refugee. An anaesthetic nurse by profession, she is involved in promoting Nepali culture and has also represented Australia internationally through sports. In occasion of Refugee Week 2024, Acharya spoke to SBS Nepali about her journey from Nepal's refugee camps to becoming a Les Murray Award nominee. - वलङगङ निवासी हेमन्ता आचार्य सन् २००८ मा भुटानी शरणार्थीको रूपमा नेपालबाट अस्ट्रेलिया आएकी थिइन्। अहिले एक 'एनेस्थेटिक' नर्स रहेकी उनले नेपाली भाषा संस्कृतिलाई समुदायमा प्रवर्धन गर्नुका साथै फुटबल मार्फत विश्वस्तरमा अस्ट्रेलियाको प्रतिनिधित्व पनि गरेकी छिन्। हालै सन् २०२४ को लेज मरी पुरस्कारको उम्मेदवार बनेकी आचार्यले १६ देखि २२ जुनसम्म अस्ट्रेलियामा मनाइँदै गरेको शरणार्थी सप्ताहको अवसरमा एसबीएस नेपालीसँग गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

To mark Refugee Week 2024, here's a compilation of stories from five of the interviews I've done in the last 12 months that reflect different aspects of the refugee experience from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. There's Ieva's story of her whole family walking 200km to get to the port of Riga to escape the oncoming Soviet Army, Sandra's tale of when a to-close-for-comfort missile attack was the final straw for her family to leave Damascus. Khadga explains how ethnic Nepalis were brutally imprisoned, threatened and expelled from Bhutan and Lawrence describes his memories of life of being a South Sudanese refugee in a camp in Uganda. Finally, Aubert explains part of the legacy for genocide survivors from Rwanda and the long-lasting effect it has. Image attribution under Creative Commons 2.0 Creator: Mirek Pruchnicki  Copyright: Mirek Pruchnicki | Flickr

This week, Outrage + Optimism celebrate World Refugee Day with an interview with Gaia Vince. The hosts discuss how extreme heat, floods or natural disasters cause tens of millions of people to leave their homes behind. They look at how climate migration is happening now and will only happen faster and with greater impact. With each degree of temperature rise, a billion people will be displaced and huge swathes of the world will become uninhabitable. Gaia Vince, author of Nomad Century: How to Survive the Climate Upheaval talks to the hosts about the need for what she calls ‘honest pragmatism about human mobility'. With Gaia's steer, the hosts and Gaia discuss ways we might manage this inevitable movement of people; why the right wing, anti-immigration narrative might resonate but is not rooted in the fact that migrants historically enrich societies, both culturally and financially, and how to implement long-term solutions rather than patch-ups.     NOTES AND RESOURCES   Please fill out our 2024 Listener Feedback Survey! Vote for Outrage + Optimism in the British Podcast Awards Listeners' Choice Category!   GUESTS Gaia Vince Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter (X)    NOTES World Refugee Day Refugee Week: 17 - 23 June What is the ‘human climate niche' and why does it matter? ‘Simple Acts' for Refugee Week! Learn more about the Paris Agreement.   It's official, we're a TED Audio Collective Podcast - Proof! Check out more podcasts from The TED Audio Collective   Please follow us on social media! Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

ဩစတေးလျရှိ Refugee Week သည် ဇွန်လ 20 ရက်နေ့ဖြစ်ပြီး World Refugee Day ပါဝင် သော ရက်သတ္တပတ်တွင် တနင်္ဂနွေနေ့မှ စနေနေ့အထိ အမြဲတမ်းကျင်းပပါသည်။

Z okazji trwającego tygodnia uchodźcy – Refugee Week – rozpoczynamy nowy cykl opowiadający o sytuacji uchodźców i imigrantów z Ukrainy, którzy osiedlili się w ostatnich latach w Polsce. Złożoną problematykę ukraińskiej imigracji głównie wywołaną przez konflikt zbrojny na Ukrainie, który oryginalnie rozpoczął się w 2014, a jego nasilona kulminacja nastąpiła w 2022 roku, omawiają będą eksperci: Dr Katarzyna Gołębiowska, Dr Marta Pachocka i Dr Karolina Podgórska.

Refugee Week takes place every year across the world in the week around World Refugee Day on the 20 June. Today, we are honored to welcome Drocella Mugorewera, a corporate trainer, best selling author, and former refugee with an awe-inspiring story. Drocella takes us on an emotional journey through her tumultuous experiences during the Rwandan genocide, detailing the tragic loss of her sister's husband and the harrowing escape to the Democratic Republic of Congo with her infant son. Join us as Drocella shares invaluable insights on freedom, leadership, and the importance of empathy in healing and reconciliation. She reflects on her roles in Rwanda's government, advocating for gender and environmental sensitivity and championing impactful initiatives, including banning plastic bags and granting women land inheritance rights. In this episode, Drocella also speaks about the challenges and joys of adapting to new environments—the journey from Rwanda to Ukraine and then to the United States as a refugee in 2009. She emphasizes the critical role of kindness and community support in rebuilding lives, recounts her rise to director of the refugee agency that welcomed her, and delivers an inspiring message on the significance of diversity, inclusion, and empathy in leadership. Get ready for a heart-wrenching yet hopeful narrative that underscores the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering importance of compassion and understanding in our global community. Be sure to subscribe, share, and join us in celebrating the unbreakable strength of individuals like Drocella Mugorewera. Drocella is an advocate for the sanctity of life and a poignant voice on the global stage, shaped profoundly by her experiences in Rwanda, a country that endured the catastrophic genocide against the Tutsi, with a devastating toll of at least 1 million lives lost. Deeply reflective, Drocella critiques those who claim to be pro-life yet fail to embrace diverse perspectives, fostering an environment where true pro-life principles are questioned. Her journey and thoughts are encapsulated in her co-authored book, "Leaders with Heart." Here, Drocella challenges leaders to genuinely uphold the value of life by being open to ideas, promoting shared growth, and understanding life not just as an abstract concept but as a lived experience full of contributions from all voices. For Drocella, life is an invaluable gift that must be cherished and protected in every corner of the world. Her advocacy is not only about preserving life but ensuring the quality and inclusivity of this precious existence, inspired by the resilience and learnings from Rwanda's tragic history.   00:00 Life is valuable, open to diverse ideas. 04:02 Respect for every human life is essential. 09:48 Returned to serve after upheaval, found support. 11:50 Rose served in various high-level government positions. 16:00 Embrace diverse ideas, trust, reassure, and respect. 17:34 Leaders need empathy, protect people, promote peace. 22:10 Learned, graduated, married, now promoting language diversity. 26:29 Value refugee's ideas, treat others with respect. 27:22 Hold accountable, remind using media, value-driven elections. 31:59 Invest in training, engage employees, celebrate results. 35:45 Grateful for refugee program support and hope. 38:23 Exciting interview process, discussed vision and benefits. 42:03 Fleeing parent secures children's future in Canada. 46:45 Volunteer work helped build lasting relationships. 48:48 Love surpasses your own, welcoming children home. 51:00 Generous support allowed us to buy car. 57:15 We value life and family, want legacy. 58:43 Generosity and caring promote peace and unity.   Connect with Drocella  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drocellamugoreweradia/   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts/ https://www.instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts/ https://www.instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast/ twitter.com/reenareena

This year's Refugee Week theme, "Finding Freedom," with a focus on family, captures the profound journey of resilience, strength, and unity that characterises the refugee experience in a world marked by displacement and the search for safety. This Refugee Week, the highlight is families playing a vital role in giving those who are forced to flee their homes comfort, support, and a sense of belonging. We also hope to shine light on the transformational power of chosen bonds as well as familial bonds in the face of hardship. Refugee Council of Australia's Deputy CEO Adama Kamara speaks to us about Refugee Week and World Refugee Day. - Mijara Hefteya Penaberan ya îsal, "Dîtina Azadiyê", ku bi giranî li ser malbatê, rêwî, hêz û yekîtiya ku ezmûna penaberan li cîhaneke ku bi ji cîhûwarkirin û lêgerîna ewlehiyê ve hatî destnîşan kirin girêdaye. Di vê Hefteya Penaberan de, ya girîng ev e ku malbat roleke girîng di dayîna wan kesên ku neçar in ji malên xwe birevin rehetî, piştgirî û hestekî aîdiyetê bidin penaberan. Em derbarê Hefteya Penaberan bi Adama Kamara, Cîgira Rêvebera Sereke ya Encûmena Penaberan li Australya diaxafin.

Refugee Week is being celebrated this week (June 16-22). This is the story of the Lingeswaran-Udaya family, who came to Australia as refugees from Sri Lanka and are striving to reach new heights. Produced by: RaySel. - அகதிகள் வாரம் இந்தவாரம் (ஜூன் 16 - 22) கொண்டாடப்படுகிறது. இலங்கையிலிருந்து ஆஸ்திரேலியாவுக்கு அகதியாக வந்து உயரங்களைத்தொட முயற்ச்சிக்கும் லிங்கேஸ்வரன் – உதயா குடும்பத்தின் கதை. தயாரிப்பு: றைசெல்.

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

Imagine being forced to leave your country for being gay or face death. This Refugee Week, we welcome Aderonke Apata, a Nigerian refugee who had to leave Nigeria under threat of persecution for being in love with a woman. When she reached the UK, she embarked on a 13-year battle through the UK immigration system including periods of homelessness, detention and near deportation. She was also accused of lying about her sexuality. Her lover in Nigeria was sadly killed. Today, Aderonke has trained to be a barrister and is an expert on immigration law helping others who are going through a similar experience to hers. She founded the African Rainbow Family in Manchester, highlighting the importance of providing support and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers. In this deeply moving and enlightening conversation Aderonke discusses her experience, the complexities of sexuality and asylum claims, the astounding and brave changes she has made in her life to live as a proud lesbian and her desire to make change for others. Aderonke's story is a testament to the power of hope and the resilience of the human spirit.Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity, and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Taking place every year in the week around World Refugee Day on 20th June, Refugee Week encourages understanding and solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers through arts, culture, and educational events. This Refugee Week, let's stand in solidarity with those who have faced unimaginable hardships in their pursuit of safety and acceptance.Warning this episode references homophobia, sexual abuse, violence and murderFor more information visit:www.refugeeweek.orgwww.africanrainbowfamily.orgGET IN TOUCHContact us at changespod@gmail.com with your emails and voice notes.Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changesPlease Note: The transcript is automatically generated in case you come across any typos or misquotes during your reading. Enjoy the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UN Refuge Agency UNHCR is marking Refugee Week this week calling on Irish communities to come together to show support for the thousands of families and individuals who have sought safety from war and persecution here. To discuss this UNHCR's Senior External Relations Associate Aoife Kavanagh and Homayoon Shirzad.

Nsimire Aimee Bisimwa is a  Highly Specialist Systemic & Family Psychotherapist, course lead & lecturer at Essex University & Tavistock Centre and visiting lecturer at University College London. Our home is the theme for Refugee Week in 2024. In this special episode, we are dedicating our discussion to exploring and highlighting the crucial work being done to support refugees and young asylum seekers. We have the privilege of speaking with Nsimire, a leading professional in the field, who will share her direct experiences in building supportive relationships with refugees and also challenging the single stories that can dominate the fields description of refugee mental health. Nsimire will take us through her personal journey and deep commitment to this work, revealing how she creates a sense of home for those she helps. Her approach is deeply informed by narrative practice, teamwork, and a culturally attuned perspective. She will discuss the key considerations for effective support, emphasizing the importance of understanding each individual's unique story and cultural background.Join us as we delve into Nsimire's impactful work and learn about the strategies and insights that enable her to foster a welcoming and supportive environment for refugees and young asylum seekers. This episode is a tribute to the resilience and strength of those who seek a new home and the professionals dedicated to helping them find it.Link to Refugee week:https://refugeeweek.org.uk/

Seven people have been arrested after protestors stormed a Kent factory that's used to make equipment for the Israeli military.Video at KentOnline shows people from Palestine Action breaking into the Instro Precision site in Sandwich and smashing computers and machinery.Also in today's podcast, as we mark Refugee Week, a woman who came to Kent from Eritrea is urging politicians not to treat asylum seekers as criminals.Rishan Tsegay was just 17 when she made the dangerous journey through Sudan, Libya and mainland Europe.KentOnline's been told a service designed to ease pressure on GPs is leaving pharmacists at breaking point.It launched in January and means people suffering from seven common illnesses can get treatment at a pharmacy. Hear from Amish Patel who owns Hodgson Pharmacy in Longfield.A former Gurkha soldier from Canterbury who lost both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan has been given an MBE in the King's birthday honours.Hari Budha Magar became the first double above-the-knee amputee to climb mount Everest.In sport, England have won their first group game at Euro 2024 - and the man in charge of the Kent FA hopes they'll go on to inspire the next generation.Jude Bellingham scored the only goal of the game against Serbia last night. Hear from Kent FA chief executive Darryl Haden.

Settlement Services International (SSI) presents a heartwarming celebration of diversity and unity at the "Spirit of Welcome" event for Refugee Week 2024. A day full of family-friendly activities and cultural treats as SSI raises awareness of the amazing contributions that refugees make to their new homeland. This unique occasion is more than just a festival; it serves as a forum for promoting mutual understanding, strengthening ties between communities, and embracing the spirit of unity. SSI's refugee case manager Nabaz -Al-Qadhi speaks to us about Refugee Week 2024. - Xizmetgûzariyên Niştecêbûnê ya Navnetewî (SSI) di çalakiya "Ruhê Bixêrhatinê" de ji bo Hefteya Penaberan pîrozbahiyeke dildar ya cihêrengî û yekîtiyê pêşkêş dike. Rojeke tijî çalakîyên malbatî-dostane û danûstendinên çandî wekî SSI hişyariya tevkariyên ecêb yên ku penaber ji civakên xwe yên nû re dikin bilind dike. Ev bûyera bêhempa pêşxistina hev têgihîştinê, xurtkirina pêwendiyên di navbera civakan û hembêzkirina ruhê yekîtiyê peyda dike. Rêvebirê doza penaberan li SSI Nebez Qadî bi me re derbarê Hefteya Penaberan 2024 diaxife.

In the Season 4 finale of the Art Persists podcast, we speak to multi & interdimensional artist Murugiah. We talk about his early life growing up in Wales, and his turn away from architecture to art. He discusses finding his unique style, combining bright, bold colours with surrealism and his Sri Lankan identity. We end talking about his wonderful commission for this year's Refugee Week, and his exploration into public art. His upcoming 3D sculpture installation, Rangoli Mirrored Cosmos, will launch this month in Greenwich Peninsula.As always, if you are enjoying the Art Persists podcast please leave a review wherever you listen. Only with your help can these important stories be heard.Find out more: https://www.boslaarts.com/tapp-murugiahLearn more about MURUGIAH's work: https://murugiah.com/Follow Bosla Arts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boslaarts/

This episode was first broadcast on June 14th 2021This week on the show we are joined by Dr Keston Perry. Keston is a lecturer in economics and political economy at University of West of England (UWE).We discuss in practical terms what reparations would mean, the historical racism embedded into Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and how a Green New Deal must be designed in that context, as well as the reverberations of the Haitian Revolution and how taking a paternalistic approach to defeating climate change won't bring justice to those most effected by it.LinksSorting out the Mixed Economy by Amy Offnerhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ehr.12988How Europe Underdeveloped Africa by Walter Rodneyhttps://www.versobooks.com/books/2785-how-europe-underdeveloped-africaWilliam Sandy Darity on reparations https://reparations4slavery.com/william-sandy-darity-jr/Shout outs Professor Maxine Burkett Asad Rehman@chilledasad100Alex O'keefe- Ex Sunrise Movement leader for holding the movement to a higher standard@_dotgovAlex's Thread on the situation at Sunrisehttps://twitter.com/_dotgov/status/1402249288818769920Cycling UK- for their campaign Big bike revival @WeAreCyclingUKThe fantastic organisations supporting refugees across the UK to mark Refugee Week 2021@RefugeeAction@GMIAU@AmnestyUK@FreefromTorture@AsylumMatters@FootballMuseumSupport the show

We are back! Launching Season 4 with a special episode recorded live during Refugee Week in collaboration with Counterpoints Arts. The conversation brought together 3 renowned artists Laura Nyahuye, Ghafar Tajmohammad, and Olga Tkachenko, together, we spoke about the place of art in mental health recovery, along with resilience and it's limitations in each of the artists' contexts; from addressing social issues through art, to the Afghan diaspora experience, and finally escaping war in Ukraine.In this episode, we are lucky to include music by USTAVI, who also performed during the event. As always, if you are enjoying Art Persists please leave a review wherever you listen. Only with your help can these important stories be heard.

This month Sonia and I discuss the Rwanda judgment (we're saving that to the end as our good news story), a couple of fairly lengthy immigration and asylum history blog posts I've been working on for  a while, several asylum developments and also our Refugee Week content, some procedural updates, a bunch (carousel?) of cases and a few other things too. There's quite a lot to go over, so we're just highlighting some of it rather than going into much depth. The podcast follows the running order below. A short guide to the legal position and history of the Windrush generation A short history of refugees coming to Britain: from Huguenots to Ukrainians Last traces of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 erased with abandonment of “differentiated status” for refugees Data shows Ukrainians in the UK continue to face homelessness crisis Is Rishi Sunak's “Stop The Boats” plan really working? Rwanda impact assessment looks hopelessly optimistic United Nations Refugee Agency identifies problems in asylum screening processes Briefing: the state of the UK asylum system    What is the legal definition of a “refugee”? Should refugees claim asylum in the first safe country they reach? Preparing foreign language witness statements So-called mandatory grounds for refusal will not always be mandatory Briefing: the Seasonal Worker visa Reaction economy: the Home Office's use of social media Will I need Electronic Travel Authorisation to enter the UK? Briefing: what is the Common Travel Area and how does it work? New country guidance on Democratic Republic of the Congo Scottish inquiry finds immigration detention centre death was avoidable Supreme Court finds golden visa scheme unlawful Trafficking victims wrongly denied financial support in lockdown Court declines to take legal guardianship of refugee children missing from hotels Court of Appeal finds Rwanda plan unlawful as Rwanda is not a safe third country

This week we are talking about showing compassion in refugee week, finding out about an ancient sword and debating whether we think AI making music is a good or bad thing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a story of bravery and resilience: Zohra Orchestra, an all-female group, was exiled from Afghanistan and its members forced apart when the Taliban took over, many fleeing to Europe while others had already moved to Australia. Their talents, amongst others, have been recognised at an event for Refugee Week, where they were able to freely perform, something they can no longer do back home.

Z okazji Refugee Week czyli Tygodnia Uchodźcy przedstawiamy wspomnienia Polaków zesłanych w głąb ZSSR podczas II wojny światowej. Wspomnienia zostały nagrane przez radio SBS w 40 rocznice ich przyjazdu do Australii, którą obchodzono w styczniu 1990 roku w Melbourne. Mówi Halina Juszczyk wywieziona z Polski do Rosji w lutym 1940 roku…

Z okazji Refugee Week czyli Tygodnia Uchodźcy przedstawiamy wspomnienia Polaków zesłanych w głąb ZSSR podczas II wojny światowej. Wspomnienia zostały nagrane przez Radio SBS w 40 rocznice ich przyjazdu do Australii, którą obchodzono w styczniu 1990 roku w Melbourne. Mówi Wiesława Paszkowska wywieziona z Polski do ZSSR w kwietniu 1940 roku…

We wrap up our Refugee Week series in this conversation with Shahnaz Albokhalifeh. Born in Iran and now living in Melbourne, Shahnaz works with life-changing social enterprise Free To Feed. We talk about the difficulty of arriving in Australia as a refugee and the joys of sharing food and culture on the path to belonging. https://www.freetofeed.org.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it's owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues.  Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

To mark Refugee Week, we highlighting the transformational impact that refugee leadership and expertise can bring to refugee responses.The importance of refugee leadership is now widely recognised. It is a key focus of the Global Compact on Refugees, which pledges to support refugee-led organisations (RLOs) and enable meaningful participation.But is this rhetoric materialising into practical action on the ground? Is refugee leadership taken seriously at an international level? Why is there a gap between theoretical pledges and tangible support? And what needs to happen now to strengthen refugee leadership and drive meaningful change?Experts from some of the world's leading refugee-led organisations discuss the opportunities and challenges they face.SpeakersSara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODIRez Gardi, international lawyer, human rights advocate & Co-Managing Director of Refugees Seeking Equal Access at the Table (R-SEAT)Jean Marie Ishimwe, refugee advocate, journalist, and Partnerships Lead & Co-Founder At Youth Voices CommunityAnila Noor, refugee activist, speaker, researcher and Founder of New Women ConnectorsRelated resourcesWhat do Europeans really think about migrants? (ODI podcast)To address complex refugee problems, the refugee regime should be accountable to the population it serves (ODI blog)Refugees and IDPs need to be included in public services, how do we do this in practice? (ODI blog)

Health experts and refugee advocates are calling on the state and federal governments to grant greater access to healthcare resources for refugees and asylum seekers. The calls come amid Refugee Week (18 - 24 June), an annual event to honour refugees from around the world as well as highlight the ongoing struggles of those fleeing conflict and persecution in the hopes of finding a better life.

Every year, millions of people are forced to flee their homes in search of safety. Refugee Week in Australia is always held from Sunday to Saturday in the week which includes 20 June, which is World Refugee Day. In 2023, it will be held from Sunday, 18 June, to Saturday, 24 June. The first Refugee Week events were organised in Sydney in 1986 by Austcare. In 1987, the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) became a co-organiser of the week, and the occasion became a national event the following year. RCOA took on responsibility for the national coordination of Refugee Week in 2004.

ဩစတေးလျရှိ Refugee Week သည် ဇွန်လ 20 ရက်နေ့ဖြစ်ပြီး World Refugee Day ပါဝင် သော ရက်သတ္တပတ်တွင် တနင်္ဂနွေနေ့မှ စနေနေ့အထိ အမြဲတမ်းကျင်းပပါသည်။

All this week there are events taking place around the world to mark World Refugee Week. Today in particular is a day when communities pay attention to the challenges those who are fleeing places of war are facing. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with some of the thousands who have come to Ireland in search of safety and he meets with those who have become hosts.

We continue our Refugee Week series, sharing stories of women who arrived in Australia as refugees. They all seek a true welcome, a pathway to opportunity and the security of a permanent home. Atena Kashani was born in Iran and now lives in Melbourne where she works with her father Vahid at 01 Kebab in Roxburgh Park. Atena isn't allowed to study so she can't pursue her dream of being a lawyer. We talk thwarted ambition and excellent kebabs. https://instagram.com/01kebabs_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it's owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues.  Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

This year's Refugee Week is being celebrated with the theme "Finding Freedom". Narayan Khanal, who moved to Australia as a Bhutani refugee when he was 12, says freedom can mean different things to different people. He spoke to SBS Nepali about finding his freedom. - वार्षिक रूपमा मनाइने शरणार्थी सप्ताहको सन् २०२३ को नारा "फाइन्डिङ फ्रीडम" अर्थात् "स्वतन्त्रता प्राप्ति" रहेको छ। नेपालको भुटानी शरणार्थी शिविरमा जन्मिएर १२ वर्षको उमेरमा अस्ट्रेलिया आइपुगेका नारायण खनाल भन्छन् स्वतन्त्रताको अर्थ सबैको लागि फरक-फरक हुन सक्छ। शरणार्थी सप्ताहको महत्त्व के हो? खनालसँगको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

It's Refugee Week! All week we are sharing conversations with women who arrived in Australia as refugees. Their stories are different but some of their needs are similar: a true welcome, a pathway to opportunity, the security and safety of a permanent home. Today's guest is Sangee, whose Sydney food stall Sangee's Asian Fusion celebrates the diverse flavours of her native Penang. https://www.instagram.com/sangeesasianfusion/ Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it's owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues.  Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Balasundaram Nirmanusan who serves as the head of the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support Program at Metro Assist, which provides services to refugees, analyses the issues faced by refugees all over the world, about Refugee Week, Refugee Day and what the recent report by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees had reported with Kulasegaram Sanchayan. - அகதிகள் வாரம், அகதிகள் நாள் குறித்தும், அகதிகளுக்கான ஐக்கிய நாடுகளின் ஆணையம் அண்மையில் வெளியிட்டுள்ள அறிக்கையில் கூறப்பட்டுள்ள விடயங்கள் குறித்தும் இன்று நாம் அகதிகளுக்கு சேவை வழங்கும் Metro Assist என்ற அமைப்பில் Settlement Engagement and Transition Support Program என்ற திட்டத்தை செயற்படுத்தும் குழுவின் தலைவராகக் கடமையாற்றும் பாலசுந்தரம் நிர்மானுசன் அவர்களோடு அலசுகிறார் குலசேகரம் சஞ்சயன்.

It's Refugee Week and I wanted to share the story of Abbas Nazari. He was just a boy in 2001 when his family fled Afghanistan to escape persecution from the Taliban. They wound up on a rickety boat headed to Australia with 400 other hopeful asylum seekers. Shit got real when the engine stopped and the boat was stranded in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The situation became known as the Tampa Affair and it continues to shape our refugee policy to this day. Read Abbas Nazari's book: After the Tampa. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marking World Refugee Day and Refugee Week in Australia, we bring an interview with the head of the Refugee Council of Australia. "I say that we from the Bosnian community open our hearts and our hands to refugees from all over the world, who have gone through what we in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to give them our understanding and help as much as we can," said Ms. Hayward. - Obilježavajući Svjetski dan izbjeglica i Sedmicu izbjeglištva u Australiji donosimo razgovor sa čelnicom vrhovnog tijela za izbjeglice u Australiji, Refugee Council of Australia. "Poručujem da mi iz ove naše zajednice otvorimo svoje srce i svoje ruke izbjeglicama iz svih zemalja svijeta, koji su prošli ono što i mi u BiH, da im damo svoje razumijevanje i pomognemo koliko god možemo.", istakla je gospođa Hayward.

Marking World Refugee Day and Refugee Week in Australia, we bring an interview with the head of the Refugee Council of Australia. "I say that we from the Bosnian community open our hearts and our hands to refugees from all over the world, who have gone through what we in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to give them our understanding and help as much as we can," said Ms. Hayward. - Obilježavajući Svjetski dan izbjeglica i Sedmicu izbjeglištva u Australiji donosimo razgovor sa čelnicom vrhovnog tijela za izbjeglice u Australiji, Refugee Council of Australia. "Poručujem da mi iz ove naše zajednice otvorimo svoje srce i svoje ruke izbjeglicama iz svih zemalja svijeta, koji su prošli ono što i mi u BiH, da im damo svoje razumijevanje i pomognemo koliko god možemo.", istakla je gospođa Hayward.

TW // eating disordersI'm biased but oh my goodness, I love this guest and this episode SO much. Ahead of Refugee Week, which runs 20-26th June, it is my honour to welcome the poet Warsan Shire to the podcast. Warsan was born in Kenya to Somali parents. She migrated with her family to the UK at the age of one and her powerful poem Home - which opens with the line ‘no one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark - has become the unofficial anthem to raise awareness of the refugee crisis. She's also a frequent collaborator with Beyonce - her poems are featured in the singer's seminal visual album, Lemonade. Now, at the age of 33, Warsan's first full length collection, Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head, has just been published to critical acclaim.Warsan joins me to talk about her failures in everything from breastfeeding to maths. We also talk about her eating disorder and her 'failure to control it'. We discuss what 'home' really means and what it is to be a refugee. And yes, we OBVIOUSLY talk about Beyonce.Warsan is a beautiful, powerful communicator and this interview made me think and understand better. I hope you like it as much as I do.--Warsan's poetry collection, Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head, is available to order here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1119216/bless-the-daughter-raised-by-a-voice-in-her-head/9781784743703.html--How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted by Elizabeth Day, produced by Naomi Mantin and Chris Sharp. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com--Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayHow To Fail @howtofailpod Warsan Shire: @warsanshiree