Saghar Khalid's dream of becoming a TV producer shattered when the Taliban regained power in Kabul. Now, having found refuge in the UK for the past two years, she reflects on her new life in the UK.
Here are 9 book recommendations from the IMIX team, all offering a glimpse into the lives of people who are compelled to leave their homes in search of safety, opportunity or a brighter future.
We hear from migrant domestic workers in the UK who had to leave their families because of economic instability, and work abroad to enable a bright future for theirloved ones back home.
This International Womens Day, we speak to some inspiring women doing incredible work in the refugee and migration sector. They told us about how they have overcome adversity and formed a new life in the UK, the women who inspire them and their hopes and dreams for all women.
Journalist Zarith and doctor Issam discuss the mental health impact of living in the asylum system, right to work and where LGBTQ+ people seeking safety can find support.
their experiences in the UK's asylum system.
It was horrible. I was waiting in a really long queue at the British Embassy to get documents. I had to look after my kids who were two, three and six at the time, so I had to get out of the queue to get water. And every time that happened we kept getting pushed to the back.
'It’s important to keep your dream alive, no matter how hard things get.' Refugee Week Ambassador Kushinga Hare on how the hostile environment forces refugees and immigrants to put their dreams on hold.
'The UK has a proud history of welcoming thousands of refugees who celebrate Nowruz': our community Coordinator Elahe Ziai explains why we should all be aware of Nowruz, the farsi-speaking New Year.
