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3 questions à (Isère)"Libertés, Egalité, Solidaritéé avec le festival Migrant Scène en IsèreLe festival de la Cimade, association de défense des droits des personnes migrantes, se tient dans une centaine de ville en France.À Grenoble, une douzaine de manifestations se déroulent jusqu'au 5 décembre. En plein examen d'une nouvelle loi sur l'immigration.Stéphane Dezalay, président de la Cimade Grenoble 2023-11-1703 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastIn Conversation with Nasrin Parvaz: Freedom from Torture Survivors Speak OUT NetworkIn this episode we had the privilege of speaking with Nasrin Parvaz, from the Freedom from Torture Survivors Speak OUT Network. Nasrin is an Iranian activist, author and artist, who was imprisoned in Iran for eight years before coming to the UK as a refugee thirty years ago. Nasrin tells us parts of her story, talks about her books and her artwork, and reminds us of the urgency of showing solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers. We are grateful to Nasrin for her time and openness in recording this podcast with us. We would also like to...2023-03-1717 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastShifting the Spotlight in Refugee Narratives: Week of Action 2023In this episode we speak to SolidariTee's CEO, Lexi Netty, about SolidariTee's 2023 Week of Action theme, which is Shifting the Spotlight - recentring and spotlighting refugee narratives in contexts or areas of the world which often receive little attention from the media. We talk about the importance of the work of SolidariTee and the NGOs we support in Greece, as well as discussing refugee issues in Venezuela, Haiti, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and beyond. https://www.solidaritee.org.uk IG @teesofsolidarity Twitter @SolidariTeeUK Presented, produced and e...2023-02-1521 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastIn Conversation with Asma PatelIn this episode, Newcastle Team Lead Emma talks to Asma Patel, the director of Endless Medical Advantage (EMA). EMA is an organisation working to provide healthcare services and humanitarian relief support for refugee and vulnerable communities across the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. They discuss EMA, the refugee context in Lebanon, volunteer tourism and more. More from SolidariTee: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk IG @teesofsolidarity Twitter @SolidariTeeUK Hosted by Emma Pallent Produced and edited by Sophie Cowell Music by Efeloji 2023-01-3024 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastIn Conversation with Amos SchonfieldIn this episode we speak to Amos Schonfield, the founder of Our Second Home, a youth movement providing residential experiences and leadership training to help refugees and migrants flourish. This episode goes alongside SolidariTee's careers event held in October about careers in activism and in the refugee sector. Amos talked with us about the development of his career, the joys and challenges of founding your own organisation, and studying migration at university. Learn more: https://www.oursecondhome.org.uk/home https://www.solidaritee.org.uk IG @teesofsolidarity T...2022-12-1524 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastThe Flooding in PakistanIn this episode, SolidariTee President Louisa and CEO Lexi discuss the recent flooding in Pakistan. Lexi works on secondment at the Disasters Emergency Committee, which recently launched the Pakistan Floods Appeal. They discuss the impact of the flooding, the lack of media attention, climate migration, and more. Lexi and Louisa were joined at several points in their discussion by some friendly local dogs – apologies for the background noise! Learn more at: https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/pakistan-2022-monsoon-floods-situation-report-no-6-16-september-2022 https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/pakistan-2022-monsoon-floods-situation-report-no-9-14-o...2022-10-1928 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastIn Conversation with Rainbow Migration: LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in the UKIn this episode we speak to Stuart Meyers, LGBTQI+ Asylum Support Worker at Rainbow migration. Rainbow Migration gives free and confidential legal advice to LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum. They also provide emotional support to those who are going through the asylum process and help them with accessing housing and health services. If you need support, please get in touch via this link. We discuss the issues in the UK asylum system, and how this impacts those seeking asylum for reasons relating to their gender identity or sexual orientation. If you’d like to learn more about the work...2022-07-3129 min

Refugee RealitiesS2, E8: Legal aid, bureaucratic obstacles, and grassroots NGOsIn this episode, Jasmin Arciero and Oliver Nixon interview Alexa Netty, the trustee and chair of the steering committee of SolidariTee. SolidariTee is a charity that supports NGOs offering legal aid to forcibly displaced people, and so they begin with a discussion on the importance of legal aid as a key facet of refugee support. They also touch on debates surrounding the role of NGOs in refugee crises: where they fit within a complex system of assistance and whether and how it is possible to overcome structural constraints on their coordination and efficiency. Alexa also shares personal stories from her t...2022-06-1733 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastDiscussing the experiences of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in Greece with FenixIn this episode we discuss the experiences of LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers in Greece, and the work Fenix Humanitarian Legal Aid do to support them. Abby Field from Fenix works in the family reunification team, assisting individuals with their applications to be reunited with family members in other European Union countries under the Dublin III Regulation. We discuss the Eurocentric expectations of LGBTQ+ individuals to conform to harmful stereotypes, and the number of issues they face during the asylum process. TW/CN: mentions of homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence Fenix are currently one of SolidariTee's g...2022-05-2624 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastIn conversation with the Irida Women's CentreThis episode, we talk to Lydia Siapardani from the Irida Center about the work they do to support women in the area. The centre aims to provide support to women in all areas, offering protection services, legal aid, education, recreational activities, social connections and emergency response. The discussion centres around safe spaces for women, the limitations of resources, and the issues these women face. This episode was originally recorded in December 2021. After two years of lockdown this was the first winter Irida Women's Centre remained open, continuing to offer essential support to refugee, asylum-seeking, migrant and local...2022-04-3025 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastGendered Experiences of RefugeehoodIn this episode, Outreach Director Izzy and Team SolidariTee Director Jess discuss the importance of a gendered lens when considering refugee experiences. Discussions focus around the impact of gender at different stages of displacement, and the issues occurring when there is a lack of gendered consideration. CN/TW- mentions of FGM, sexual assault, transphobia, rape and violence At SolidariTee, we want to raise awareness of issues which affect refugees and welcome the voices of those with lived experiences. Please get in touch if you are a displaced person who would like to speak on any...2022-04-1830 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastIn conversation with Mobile Info TeamThe Mobile Info Team (MIT) has supported over 700 asylum cases, representing over 1,500 refugees, and specialises in family reunification. They are one of the organisations that SolidariTee have funded in the 2020-21 academic year. SolidariTee executive director Alexa Netty speaks to MIT director Michael Kientzle, about their work and the current situation for those seeking asylum in Greece.2021-07-0330 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastPolitics of Pity with Dr Cathy ElliottIn this episode, we speak to Dr Cathy Elliot from the UCL School of Political Science about the 'politics of pity'. The ways in which we, as those who are frequently the providers, as opposed to the beneficiaries of financial and other forms of aid, view and relate to those we seek to help is a notoriously complex issue. When people are only motivated to help others to dispel their own feelings of discomfort, upholding respect and dignity, and providing empowering aid becomes difficult. In this episode we explore the concepts of saviourism...2021-05-1732 min

North East Law Review13. A Conversation with Alexa Netty about SolidariTee and the Refugee CrisisGuest hosts Amy Jones and Izzy Ponsonby talk to Alexa Netty, Executive Director of SolidariTee about the refugee crisis and its intersection with the law. SolidariTee is the largest student-led charity fighting for sustainable change in the refugee crisis. They sell organic t-shirts for £12 with 100% of profits going towards sustainable legal aid, contact i.ponsonby@newcastle.ac or a.jones20@newcastle.ac.uk to buy one or find out more! Or to keep up to date with their work visit https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/2021-05-1748 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastCovid-19, Healthcare and Refugees with Dr Siyana Mahroof ShaffiIn this episode, Flic is joined by Dr. Siyana Mahroof-Shaffi, founder and chair of trustees of Kitrinos Healthcare, to discuss the provision of healthcare for refugees as well as the impact Covid-19 has had on it. Further reading resources: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/right-to-refuge More from Kitrinos Healthcare: https://www.kitrinoshealthcare.org/about-us/ IG @teamkitrinos Twitter @TeamKitrinos FB https://www.facebook.com/TeamKitrinos More from SolidariTee: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/ IG @teesofsolidarity Twitter @SolidariTeeUK FB...2021-04-1231 min

Afternoon TeaRefugees, displacement and SolidariTee with Emma PenneyEmma Penney, a Masters student in Broadcast Journalism and knowledgable activist, sits down with us for an insightful conversation about the refugee crisis. Emma speaks honestly and openly about how governments and the general public can help those seeking asylum. She also gives us a look at the work of SolidariTee, a student-led refugee charity that is working to raise awareness about displaced peoples.2021-03-1529 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastAn integrated approach to supporting the refugee communityContent Warning: mention of torture and survivors of sexual abuse. For this episode, SolidariTee Comms Officer Becca is joined by Jumana Abo Oxa, the Mental Health and Protection Manager at Elpida Home. They talk about the work of Elpida Home, and the importance of an inclusive approach when working with refugees and asylum seekers. Further reading resources: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/right-to-refuge More from Elpida Home: https://elpidahome.org/ IG @elpidahome More from SolidariTee: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/ IG @teesofsolidarity 2021-02-1622 min

Purple Radio On DemandSolidaritTee Durham: Miles for Refugees 2020Abigail Brierley speaks to Izzy Eastwood about SolidariTee (the largest student-led charity in the UK), the work students across the country are doing to raise money for the charity, and the week of fundraising that Durham students are participating in to fundraise for and promote the cause. Click here for the charity's website. 2021-02-0317 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastHaving tricky conversationsIn this episode, Regional Focal Point (RFP) Anna and member of the Comms Team Cicely discuss how to best approach having difficult conversations with people – whether friends, family or strangers – who might disagree with you, or simply might not know much about the refugee crisis. Further reading resources: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/right-to-refuge More from SolidariTee: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/ IG @teesofsolidarity Twitter @SolidariTeeUK FB https://www.facebook.com/teesofsolidarity Music by Alex Bokhari Produced by Emma Penney 2021-01-2123 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastVolunteering in refugee campsIn this episode, Team SolidariTee Director Rosie talks to the founder of SolidariTee Tiara about volunteering in refugee camps. They talk about making sure the organisation you're with is sustainable, and how to choose the best placement for you. Further reading resources: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/right-to-refuge More from SolidariTee: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/ IG @teesofsolidarity Twitter @SolidariTeeUK FB https://www.facebook.com/teesofsolidarity Music by Alex Bokhari Produced by Emma Penney 2021-01-1525 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastWhy do we call it a refugee crisis?In this episode, Fundraising Director Flic is joined by Phillip from European Lawyers in Lesvos, one of the NGOs SolidariTee is supporting in 2020-21. They talk about the problem with describing the refugee crisis as a crisis, and the importance of legal representation for asylum seekers. European Lawyers in Lesvos is one of the organisations SolidariTee is funding through our 2020-21 grants. Further reading resources: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/right-to-refuge More from ELIL: https://www.europeanlawyersinlesvos.eu/ IG @europeanlawyerslesvos Twitter @ELIL_Greece More from...2020-12-2135 min $Queen\'s University Belfast - QUB Voices$ Queen's University Belfast - QUB VoicesEpisode 6: The human right to asylum and the urgency of legal aidIn this episode Chrysi Kyratsou speaks with Rachel Carlin-Lavery and Anna Magee, both volunteers at the QUB branch of the student-led charity SolidariTEE. In resonance with Human Rights Day, as well as the never-ending refugee ‘crisis’, they discuss the right to asylum, as well as why having access to legal aid is so crucial. Moreover, they explain why helping asylum seekers should be our concern, as well as how volunteering with SolidariTEE has been a life-changing experience. If you want to learn more about what SolidariTEE does and help, have a look at: http://solidaritee.org.uk/ For more information abou...2020-12-0342 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastLanguage and discourse in the refugee crisisThis episode explores the power of language and how it shapes and influences the way we talk about the refugee crisis. We discuss how SolidariTee navigates this discourse, and how we use language that aligns with our values. Further reading resources: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/right-to-refuge More from SolidariTee: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/ IG @teesofsolidarity Twitter @SolidariTeeUK FB https://www.facebook.com/teesofsolidarity Music by Alex Bokhari Produced by Emma Penney 2020-11-1818 min

Yess Jess!Skincare!In episode 2, we discuss the stereotypes and perceptions associated with hobbies related to our physical appearance, specifically skincare and its reputation for being associated with people who are shallow or frivolous. We also look at self-esteem, the science of skincare, which ingredients are Jess' faves, and why we should make conscious decisions, even if we only have 3 products in our skincare routine! Also featured is the charity SolidariTee, YouTube channel 'Psych2Go', and a new multi-lingual release from Angèle and Dua Lipa. A longer one today, whack it on in the background, learn through osmosis, and use it t...2020-11-151h 12

That Bright Idea#1 Kicking off with Rhi's Sister FfionWe started off as Lightbulb Moments and now we are That Bright Idea, some references may be old and the full series of Lightbulb Moments can easily be found if you search the name! It all starts here! Rhiannon kicks off the series hosting with her sister... Ffion Collins, who is currently studying at Exeter Uni. Ffion shares some insight around her experience of being at University during the pandemic, plus some very unique ways to combat procrastination. Want to find out more about the brilliant initiatives we mention? 1. AmazingIf, who...2020-11-0424 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastWhat is a refugee?This episode explores the basic principles, definitions and assumptions that shape the way we talk about the refugee crisis. We discuss the definition of a refugee, how it differs from that of an asylum seeker, and why we think legal aid is so important. Further reading resources: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/right-to-refuge More from SolidariTee: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/ IG @teesofsolidarity Twitter @SolidariTeeUK FB https://www.facebook.com/teesofsolidarity Music by Alex Bokhari Produced by Emma Penney 2020-11-0223 min

Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcastRight to Refuge TrailerIntroducing Right to Refuge, a podcast brought to you by SolidariTee, an international charity who work to raise awareness of the refugee crisis and offer grants to NGOs providing legal aid and other vital support to refugees and asylum seekers. Music by Alex Bokhari Produced by Emma Penney More from SolidariTee https://www.solidaritee.org.uk Instagram: @teesofsolidarity Twitter: @SolidariTeeUK Facebook: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk 2020-10-1301 min

SwitchboardS5. Ep3. Behind the headlines - Cambridge and 'the refugee crisis'In this week’s episode, hosts Isabel and Maddy take a closer look at ‘the refugee crisis’, hearing the real life stories behind the headlines, and speaking to the organisations Cambridge students have been involved with that are trying to aid the situation. The hosts talk to Cambridge Alumnus Milan Vrućinić about his experience as a refugee, fleeing Bosnia and Herzegovina as a child. (01:09). Tigs Louis-Puttick, founder of Cambridge Must Act (a city charter of Europe Must act), details the work organisations are doing to urge European governments to evacuate the overcrowded and unsafe refugee c...2020-10-0241 min

Cambridge Quaranchats12. Tackling the refugee crisis during Covid19, w/SolidariTEE founder Tiara AtaiiTiara Ataii is the founder and director of SolidariTEE, the largest student-led charity in the UK. She is also a final year undergrad in 'Middle Eastern Studies' and a member of Robinson college. In 2019, Tiara was awarded the Vice-Chancellor's Social Impact Award for her organisation. SolidariTEE raises awareness and funds for the refugee crisis by selling t-shirts on over 40 university campuses across the UK. When Tiara started the campaign in her first year at Cambridge, she sold 600 t-shirts on her own, off her bike. Three years later, the campaign has almost 500 volunteers involved and raised over 150.000 pounds last year...2020-05-2736 min