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The Bosnian War started when Alma Aganovic was only 15 years old. She tells her story of how she was part of a medical evacuation to the UK after her brother was caught in the pathway of a bomb.

I didn’t understand what child marriage was, but I was aware how dangerous it was through seeing its victims.

IMIX is recruiting for a Community Outreach Coordinator to build our community of spokespeople with lived experience of the immigration system.

What does the government's new Bill mean and what action can we take to respond to it?

Celebrating Friendship is our new series for Refugee Week 2021 showcasing bonds formed across borders, generations and…

The Celebrating Friendship series for Refugee Week 2021 tells the stories of friendships formed between people seeking safety in the UK, and those who welcomed them.

Refugee Week is over, but the fight continues to create a kinder world for people fleeing for their lives. 

Lisa tells the incredible story of the day she met Yordi on a boat in the Med and how they stayed friends afterwards.

Refugee Week kicks off today with a bold challenge to come together to create meaningful change.

After last year’s first ever virtual Refugee Week, this year the programme is back with an amalgam of real- life events as well as virtual discussions, cookery lessons and chats with celebrities.   The sheer number and variety of events can be overwhelming. But no fear, here are IMIX’s top 9 picks that you shouldn’t miss.  

The UK is home to a glittering roster of famous people from refugee backgrounds including celebrities, Nobel scientists and sports stars. 

It’s been grim reading with newspaper headlines predicting ‘Windrush on steroids’ with concerns about vulnerable groups at risk of losing their right to remain in the UK and forced into the hostile environment overnight. So, let's investigate what we should be watching out for come the 1 July…