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Immersive art unveiled on London’s Southbank shows refugee’s journey to safety

Three immersive artworks have been unveiled on London’s Southbank, depicting an Ethiopian refugee’s journey to safety in the UK. The three-dimensional pieces depict the story of Eskander Turki, who is now a member of the Northern Ireland athletics ...

23 Jun 2022 at 11:45

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Donegal Intercultural Platform launch positive Mental Health videos for men

The Donegal Intercultural Platform have launched four short video films promoting positive mental health messages for men that are available in four languages - English, Arabic, French and Ukrainian. It is to mark both Refugee week (June 17-23) ...

21 Jun 2024 at 16:33

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Longford's refugee housing plans is 'bridge too far'

There are mounting fears that long sought after plans to bring a skate park to Longford town could be railroaded by a government move to build dozens of modular homes for displaced Ukrainian refugees. Local politicians, led by councillors ...

03 Dec 2022 at 10:33

Manifesto for change in refugee policy to be launched at Westminster

A manifesto for change in the UK’s treatment of refugees will be launched at Westminster on Refugee Day, because the Government “is making a mockery of human dignity”, Lord Roberts of Llandudno said. The Refugee Manifesto was drafted by ...

20 Jun 2023 at 02:45

Man cycles around London in heart shape for Refugee Week

A cyclist has ridden his bike around London in the shape of a heart to raise awareness for Refugee Week and advocate for a “kinder” policy towards refugees. Tom Hashemi, 35, mapped out his route in advance before embarking on the “hot, ...

19 Jun 2023 at 20:01

Bridgerton actor: Refugees are just you and me in different circumstances

Politicians using refugees as “political scapegoats or footballs” must be reminded they are people in need of empathy and compassion, Bridgerton actor Adjoa Andoh has said. Famous for most recently starring as Lady Danbury in the ...

19 Jun 2024 at 09:13

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Ukrainian doctor and mother who fled war to UK now rebuilding medical career to ‘improve, extend and save lives’ in NHS

A Ukrainian doctor who fled Russia’s invasion with her young daughter to seek safety in the UK is rebuilding her medical career to “improve, extend and save lives” in the NHS. Olena Volkova, 38, who is based in Gerrards Cross, ...

20 Jun 2025 at 06:30

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