Learning languages and discovering another culture have transformed the life of a Venezuelan who arrived without any knowledge of Mandarin. However, spending Christmas away from his family, missing birthdays and being unable to say goodbye to loved ones are sacrifices that accompany his decision to remain in the Asian country. […]
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From domestic worker in Dubai to a future in London
After almost five years working without holidays in Dubai, Ligaya Reyes seized a trip to London to escape her employer. She now enjoys better working conditions, supports relatives in the Philippines and plans to return with her husband once they have saved enough money to start a business. Javier […]
From Cambridge to London, a life between two cultures
The Colombian lawyer is the heart and soul of the group “Classico Latino” and is the man to credit for bringing Latin rhythm to British musicians Graham Walker and Lizzie Ball. (The Prisma memoirs) Olga Briasco Iván Guevara originally planned to finish his legal studies in Cambridge then […]
Protection or prison? The paradox of victimhood
In 2006, Ofer Zur argued that reducing someone to a role shaped by past experiences can limit their ability to regain control of their lives. Social support remains essential, but responding to suffering also requires facing complexity and recognising individual agency rather than relying on a single explanation. Nigel […]
Turbulent waters: destroyed vessels, missing fishermen
Several Ecuadorian boats have been intercepted by US military forces in 2026. While Washington links them to illicit activities, fishermen and human rights organisations denounce violent boardings, deprivation of liberty, torture and disappearances, and question the evidence and procedures used in the operations. Adriana Robreño In one of […]
















