Denied but not defeated
For Govand Musa Khalaf, the struggle didn’t end when she arrived in Britain—it only changed form. A highly educated Kurdish-Syrian woman who once worked
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The Refugee Who Risked His Life to Reveal a Global Scandal
Ricardo has spent his life running. From the war-ravaged Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the streets of South Africa, and now in the
A System Built to Break You: One Man’s 13-Year Fight for Survival
For seven years, he was trapped in limbo—unable to work, unable to return home, and struggling to survive on the streets. Originally from Cameroon,
Lift the Ban Takes the Stage at Leeds Playhouse
The Playhouse came alive last week with colour, songs, poetry and powerful speeches from some of the most marginalised people in society. Campaigners gathered
Life as a Syrian Refugee in the UK: ‘You’re Not Meant to Feel Human’
For Kayla, life in Damascus was filled with simple joys—weekend visits to family, summer trips to the beach, and afternoons spent wandering through the
From South Africa to Seacroft: A former Asylum Seeker’s Fight for Safety and Dignity
When Akhona Ndudane arrived in the UK from South Africa, she hoped for safety and a fresh start. Instead, she found herself trapped in
Family gala and Shine event mark Refugee Week
East Leeds residents could benefit from an opportunity to find out more about other cultures at a special event to be held at Shine