Right to Refuge: a SolidariTee podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, SolidariTee CEO Alexa Netty speaks to Nantina Tsekeri, head of Defence for Children International (DCI) Greece, one of SolidariTee's grant recipients. They discuss DCI Greece's recent report, 'In The Shadows', which analyses the challenges by accompanied children and their mothers on the move in Greece, and the importance of legal and psychosocial aid in providing support to these groups.

We are grateful to Nantina for her participation and the insights she provided about these issues.

To read DCI Greece's report: https://www.defenceforchildrengreece.org/_files/ugd/936582_475c9487fd97426d84e2341f61e52647.pdf

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In 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 thank the team at Freedom from Torture for facilitating this podcast taking place. 

To learn more about Nasrin: http://www.nasrinparvaz.org/web/ 

To order Nasrin's books: http://www.nasrinparvaz.org/web/category/books/ 

Learn more about Freedom from Torture: https://www.freedomfromtorture.org/ 

Freedom from Torture Survivors Speak OUT: https://www.freedomfromtorture.org/what-we-do/survivor-activism/survivors-speak-out

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The 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.

In 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, compassion fatigue, and storytelling as a means to effect change.

Further reading resources: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/right-to-refuge

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In 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.

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Content 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.

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In 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

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In 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

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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.

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This 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

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