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This Very Short Introduction covers a broad range of issues around the causes and impact of the contemporary refugee crisis for both receiving states and societies, for global order, and for refugees and other forced migrants themselves. Gil Loescher discusses the identity of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons and how they differ from other forced migrants. He also investigates the long history of the refugee phenomenon and how refugees became a central concern of the international community during the 20th and 21st centuries.

Asylum Denied is the gripping story of political refugee David Ngaruri Kenney's harrowing odyssey through the world of immigration processing in the United States. Kenney, while living in his native Kenya, led a boycott to protest his government's treatment of his fellow farmers. He was subsequently arrested and taken into the forest to be executed. This audiobook, told by Kenney and his lawyer Philip G. Schrag from Kenney's own perspective, tells of his near-murder, imprisonment, and torture in Kenya.

A prize-winning journalist upends our centuries-long assumptions about migration through science, history, and reporting - predicting its lifesaving power in the face of climate change.

In this intimate and eye-opening book, Diya Abdo—daughter of refugees, U.S. immigrant, English professor, and activist—shares the stories of seven refugees. Coming from around the world, they’re welcomed by Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR), an organization Diya founded to leverage existing resources at colleges to provide temporary shelter to refugee families.

refuges, c'est un projet qui réunit des réfugiés de la mission locale de Lorient autour d'ateliers mêlant pratique du français, apprentissages autour de la voix et de la radio et découverte des médias audios. Ce podcast retrace nos enregistrements.

In 1996, when Akuch Kuol Anyieth is five, her mother flees to Kakuma with her children, intent on finding safety and freedom for her family, while her husband stays behind in South Sudan to fight in the civil war. The family spends nine years in the camp, eking out an existence amidst famine, disease, unbearable heat and chronic violence. Despite their suffering, Akuch never loses hope or her sense of humour. She’s a bright student who loves learning and does well at the local school.

The Olympic Games is once again bringing sport to global attention as the finest athletes from across the world come together to compete on behalf of their nations. A number of athletes, however, will again compete for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team, representing more than a 100 million displaced people worldwide. What are the personal stories of these athletes? What does their participation symbolise for the millions of refugees worldwide? How does it shape our views of refugees? What’s the role of sport in supporting the wellbeing of refugees – especially displaced youth - across the ...

Refugee Picnic is a raw, immersive, and deeply personal non-fiction podcast that brings to life the extraordinary journey of Rremida Shkoza. Based on her autobiographical story, this podcast unpacks the harrowing realities of escaping communism, the psychological toll of displacement, and the resilience required to rebuild in an unfamiliar world. Refugee Picnic sheds light on the intersection of mental health, and the immigrant experience, while navigating the complexities of identity as a queer refugee caught between two cultures.

Refugee High is a riveting chronicle of the 2017-18 school year at Sullivan High, a time when anti-immigrant rhetoric was at its height in the White House. Even as we follow teachers and administrators grappling with the everyday challenges facing many urban schools, we witness the complicated circumstances and unique education needs of refugee and immigrant children: Alejandro may be deported just days before he is scheduled to graduate; Shahina narrowly escapes an arranged marriage; and Esengo is shot at the beginning of the school year.

By the end of the Civil War, nearly half a million slaves had taken refuge behind Union lines in what became known as "contraband camps". These were crowded, dangerous places, yet some 12 to 15 percent of the Confederacy's slave population took almost unimaginable risks to reach them, and they became the first places Northerners came to know former slaves en masse.

Lamia Scally a toujours pensé que la période nouveau-né serait la partie la plus difficile de la parentalité. Elle a maintenant deux enfants en bas âge et découvre qu’un tout nouvel ensemble d’outils est nécessaire. Depuis qu’elle est devenue parent, elle a beaucoup appris. Elle est ici pour tout partager avec vous. Chaque épisode aborde un problème parental à travers la philosophie de la parentalité respectueuse, positive et bienveillante, offrant un changement de perspective qui libère les parents du besoin de stratégies, d’astuces et de tactiques. Le refuge des parents ...

Refugee’s Daughter explores host, Christina Le’s memories and experiences growing up as a Chinese Vietnamese American. But this show is not just about her. She will also bring in guests who reflect on their own Chinese heritage and what it means to them. This podcast is about bringing people together through understanding and empathy. And it’s her hope that these conversations around heritage and identity will help create space for all of us to share more of our stories.

To help celebrate and bring awareness to Refugee Week UK 2023, we are pleased to introduce Season 3 of ‘Refugee Realities’, a podcast series created by students on the Forced Displacement and Refugees course in the Department of International Development. In the lead up to UK Refugee Week we’ll be releasing student-recorded podcasts each day. Like the course, the topics covered are eclectic. For a complete listing of Refugee Week events or to get involved, check out the Refugee Week website at https://refugeeweek.org.uk/ and follow Refugee Week on Instagram @refugeeweekuk and on ...

There are nearly 80 million forcibly displaced people around the world, the highest levels of displacement ever recorded. With these record-high numbers, it is more important than ever before to learn about refugees and get involved any way we can. Redefining Refugee is a podcast by Gators for Refugee Medical Relief (GRMR). GRMR is a non-profit organization at the University of Florida, led by students passionate about the refugee crisis and dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of refugees, locally and abroad. Join us as we speak with special guests to learn more about the ...

Refuge & Resilience: The Asylum Link Podcast is a heartfelt series where the voices of refugees and volunteers take centre stage. Each episode invites listeners into the lives of those connected to Asylum Link, sharing personal journeys and transformative experiences. It's a space of empathy and understanding, highlighting the power of community support and the resilience of the human spirit. This podcast not only tells stories of adversity and change but also celebrates the strength found in coming together.

"Refugee Chefs, Tastes of Home" is from the July 05, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Alissa J. Rubin and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Refugees Encounter a Foreign Word: Welcome" is from the June 30, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jodi Kantor and Catrin Einhorn and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Refugees On Air is a Melbourne-based podcast providing a platform for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers from all over the world to share their stories. Created by 19-year-old Syrian twins Sarah and Maya Ghassali in hopes of putting a human face to stories that often go unheard. Refugees On Air is recorded and produced on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia, where our content reaches and on which SYN's partner organisations stand. ...

The Refugee Centre presents Point of Entry, which explores the experiences and challenges faced by many newcomers at various stages in their journey. Transcending borders, this podcast offers an exclusive into the voices behind the numbers and the policies behind the actions. Travel alongside The Refugee Centre (therefugeecentre.org) as our alternating hosts and guests discuss resettlement in Canada and the inner workings of grassroots organizations. Created in partnership with The Innovation Institute (tiicanada.org) and sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (crrf-fcrr.ca)

"Refugees Shouldn't Be Bargaining Chips" is from the May 17, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Rawlence and narrated by Caroline Miller.