Storytelling is an art that allows us to see the world through someone else's eyes and acts as a record to prevent historical revisionism. In this episode, we're joined by Smajo and Emlyn to talk about how storytelling can rehumanise the rhetoric surrounding refugees and raise awareness about the Bosnian Genocide by placing the narrative where it belongs, with the people themselves.You can learn more about Smajo's work on Twitter and the Bosnian Genocide Education TrustYou can learn more about Emlyn's work on TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 years have passed since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, during which millions of people have been displaced. In this episode, Celine speaks about the ongoing humanitarian crisis, the politicisation of aid and the treatment of Syrian refugees. To follow Celine's work:Twitter, InstagramSyrian Emergency Task Force To find out more about the links mentioned during this podcast:Syria Watch App: Apple Store, Google Play For Sama Mazen Al-Hamada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rhetoric around seeking asylum in the UK has steadily gotten worse since 2015. Most recently, this has culminated in Suella Braverman’s brainchild – the Illegal Migration Bill. In this episode, Qays shares how his personal journey as a former refugee led him to become a human rights lawyer and commonly held myths around seeking asylum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first episode introduces Georgio Konstandi, a Bosnian Genocide researcher. The Bosnian Genocide lasted from 1992-1995 and saw the worst atrocities committed in Europe since WW2. In this episode, Georgio speaks about his projects dedicated to raising awareness about the Bosnian Genocide by working with survivors. We also speak about the dehumanising language used to justify the genocide and why it continues to be a lesson for all of us about what can happen when discrimination and hate speech goes unchecked. Find out more about Georgio’s projects:https://twitter.com/georgiokonhttps://twitter.com/dearsrebrenicahttps://the-scroll.co.ukTo follow the work of other organisations mentioned in this podcast:https://srebrenica.org.uk https://www.bget-uk.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.