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Efat story: I will forgive the people who tortured me if they would say sorry

Efat Mahbaz was born in 1958 in the city of Langerood in Iran. Langerood, near the Caspian Sea, is famous for two staple items of a Persian's diet - rice and tea, and alongside other northern cities in Iran, it has more equality between men and women. Efat spent a predominant part of her childhood in this city which has a beautiful river flowing through it. Her love for being near water comes from this time in her life. As a child, she says "I was treated as an equal…

Efat Mahbaz was born in 1958 in the city of Langerood in Iran. Langerood, near the Caspian Sea, is famous for two staple items of a Persian's diet - rice…

Margret Olin: Where is home?

Margreth Olin is one of Norways most influential film makers and journalists. For over 15 years her documentaries have shone a light into the darkest corners of humanity. Margreth has exposed attitudes towards groups that are often made to feel voiceless within society, including people dealing with addiction, disabled people, and refugees. A stark campaigner for reform, she has become as well known politically as she is culturally and has been awarded the Amnesty International award for her contribution to human rights for six consecutive years. Here she speaks to…

Margreth Olin is one of Norways most influential film makers and journalists. For over 15 years her documentaries have shone a light into the darkest corners of humanity. Margreth has…

‘Not being able to work kills people’

Remzije Sherifi arrived in Glasgow in 1999 after being evacuated by the British army from a refugee camp in Macedonia. Her whole family had been forced to leave Kosovo where she had worked as a radio journalist. Now 58, she is a writer, theatre producer, and migrants’ activist. She talks to Marzanna Antoniak How has the situation of migrants changed since you arrived in this country? During my 14 years in Scotland I’ve seen changes in policy related to migrants, especially with regards to deportation and children. I’m proud that…

Remzije Sherifi arrived in Glasgow in 1999 after being evacuated by the British army from a refugee camp in Macedonia. Her whole family had been forced to leave Kosovo where…

The Power Of Listening

_ Emina Hadziosmanovic was a child when she fled to the UK in 1992 to escape the siege of her home town, Sarajevo. She tells Nishit Morsawala that her degree enabled her to “finally understand why I was where I was, studying psychology and what I wanted to do with it. I was motivated to help others achieve this understanding and to move forward with their own lives.” Emina Hadziosmanovic grew up in an environment of war and trauma in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and as a result “always had a desire to…

_ Emina Hadziosmanovic was a child when she fled to the UK in 1992 to escape the siege of her home town, Sarajevo. She tells Nishit Morsawala that her degree…

Ognyian’s story: exchanging experiences - diversity and equality

Ognyian Stanchev is a 36 year old who was born in Razgrad, Bulgaria. He is from an city in an area of the country known for hosting international annual festivals where people from different ethnic groups who live there take part, such as the Turkish, Roma and Bulgarian communities. Ognyian has been living in the UK since 2007 and has a professional background back home. He has studied economics and graduated from the D.A. Tzenov academy of economics in Svishtov - a small student town. After this he went on…

Ognyian Stanchev is a 36 year old who was born in Razgrad, Bulgaria. He is from an city in an area of the country known for hosting international annual festivals…

Mariko's story: There is something new to learn every day

My name is Mariko Hayashi. I am 25. I was born in a small town in south of Japan. I currently live in Peckham, South East London. I came to the UK almost 7 years ago to study at university. I love being in London because it always make me feel connected to the whole world. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world and finding out about their country, culture and lives. There is something new to learn every day. I am now working as an administrator for…

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Efat story: I will forgive the people who tortured me if they would say sorry

Efat Mahbaz was born in 1958 in the city of Langerood in Iran. Langerood, near the Caspian Sea, is famous for two staple items of a Persian's diet - rice…

Margret Olin: Where is home?

Margreth Olin is one of Norways most influential film makers and journalists. For over 15 years her documentaries have shone a light into the darkest corners of humanity. Margreth has…

‘Not being able to work kills people’

Remzije Sherifi arrived in Glasgow in 1999 after being evacuated by the British army from a refugee camp in Macedonia. Her whole family had been forced to leave Kosovo where…

The Power Of Listening

_ Emina Hadziosmanovic was a child when she fled to the UK in 1992 to escape the siege of her home town, Sarajevo. She tells Nishit Morsawala that her degree…

Ognyian’s story: exchanging experiences - diversity and equality

Ognyian Stanchev is a 36 year old who was born in Razgrad, Bulgaria. He is from an city in an area of the country known for hosting international annual festivals…

Mariko's story: There is something new to learn every day

My name is Mariko Hayashi. I am 25. I was born in a small town in south of Japan. I currently live in Peckham, South East London. I came to…

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