Veronica Camacho* is a woman who, like many others, was arrested in the middle of the street and taken to several detention centres in the UK. She spent more than three months in one of them and was mistreated. Fortunately, she managed to get out of “hell”, as she called it. This happened a long time ago but the memory is still with her.
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23 years in London, one dream of returning
After more than two decades in London, Martha has built a new life, raised a family and watched her children thrive. Yet despite feeling at home in Britain, she still hopes to return to Colombia one day, when the time is right. Taylor Zambrano When she was younger, […]
The deadliest route for migrants
Thousands of people die on the journey, even before they reach the desert. On route to the dividing wall between Mexico and the United States, more than 10,000 people have been kidnapped, and 60% of women have been raped. The Prisma memoirs. Juanjo Andrés Cuervo Marc Silver directed […]
A immigrant without borders: “Home is where I am”
A Spanish migrant reflects on life in England, adapting to new jobs, learning English and never feeling unwelcome. For him, home is not a place but wherever he happens to be, and moving on has always been part of the journey. Sonia Gumiel Ramiro moved to England four years […]
Violence and impunity against migrant workers in the UK
Latin American workers describe beatings, threats, unwanted touching and attempted rape in their workplaces. Even when complaints are reported to supervisors or companies, investigations rarely move forward and those responsible often face no consequences. Virginia Moreno Molina There are many reasons why someone decides to leave their country: […]
















