Still We Rise

Episode 10 - Dr Lucy Mayblin, University of Sheffield- What connects colonialism and contemporary Asylum Policy?

Britain is currently reforming its Asylum system and its Home Secretary, on the face of it, appears to have driven a coach and horses through the Refugee Convention of 1951. In this conversation with Dr Lucy Mayblin, A Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Sheffield, she talks to us about the Convention and breaks it down to its simplest elements. Is Britain on the brink of breaching its obligations by contemplating these far reaching changes?
She explores what connects Colonialism and contemporary Asylum Policy. She confronts questions that almost seem incendiary, Is the Humanity of people seeking Asylum in Britain at best ambiguous? Where do conceptions of Humanity and differential rights derive, she situates them with histories of Hierarchical and exclusionary ideas over time. A Must Listen!

Episode 9 - Alphonsine Kabagabo, Director- Women for Refugee Women- Surviving the Rwanda Genocide & now leading with Lived Experience

This week we speak to Alphonsine Kabagabo, Director of Women for Refugee Women.
Alphonsine survived the Rwandan Genocide and is one of a handful of Lived Experience Leaders in the Refugee Sector. She’s authoritative, steadfast and persuasive in this compelling conversation.

Episode 8 - Dr Kathryn Medien, Open University- Archival research on internal borders in Britain as a form of racialised governance

In this weeks Podcast we speak to Dr Kathryn Medien who is a Sociology Lecturer at the Open University. We examine her research into the development and use of internal borders in Britain as a form of racialised governance. She traces numerous elements of what we now know as the Hostile Environment to key Legislative changes in the 1970’s & 80’s.
 

Episode 7 - Zrinka Bralo, CEO Migrants Organise- Surviving the Sarajevo siege & finding refuge in Britain. How to reform Britain's Hostile Environment.

The 1992 Sarajevo Siege is seared in Zrinka Bralo’s memory. Nineteen years after seeking protection in Britain, she’s now Chief Executive of Migrants Organise. In this conversation, Zrinka outlines what Britain needs to do about its contentious Immigration System.
Visit https://firmcharter.org.uk/ for more information.

Episode 6 - Colin Prescod, Institute of Race Relations- Race and Class in contemporary Britain

In this wide ranging conversation with Colin Prescod, the Chair of the Institute of Race Relations, we explore what role Race and Class play in 21st Century Britain. 
He is lucid, bristling, provocative and picks apart contemporary Britain.
In the aftermath of the Sussex’s Oprah interview He speaks candidly on Race & the Royal Family, laments on that Boris Johnson encounter and is incandescent on Windrush.
It’s personal, historical and political.

Episode 5 - Ake Achi, CEO Migrants at Work- Navigating Britain's immigration system

In this podcast we talk to Ake Achi, the Founder and Director of Migrants at Work. We discuss the hurdles immigrants face applying for leave to remain, work permits and the working conditions in the UK.

Episode 4 - Last Mafuba & Karen Dhlamini, Culturally sensitive mental health therapy

In this episode, we speak with Last Mafuba the CEO & founder of Inini Initiative, a Coventry based mental health organization that works with people from the migrant community. Karen is a therapist for Inini.
Please visit www.inini.co.uk for more info.

Episode 3 - Joseph, Disability and Asylum

In this episode, we speak to Joseph a disabled asylum seeker who talks about his personal experience and views as a disabled applicant.
 

Episode 2 - Living on £5.39 a day.

On this episode, we are joined by Ellis, Moses and David who describe what it's like to live on just over £5 a day.

Episode 1 - Loraine Masiya Mponela- CARAG- Migrants & Refugees Leading from the grassroots

In this episode, we are joined by Loraine Mponela the current Carag chairperson. CARAG is a grassroots migrant-led community organisation based in Coventry. We believe that people affected by a problem are best placed to find the solutions. Our common cause is our lived experience of the UK Immigration system. We focus our energy and effort on dismantling its 'hostile' infrastructure and helping our communities settle in the UK. Join our community and let's achieve Social Justice together. 
We discuss the work Carag is doing for the migrant community in and around Coventry.