Living in a single room, sharing housing with several families and paying excessive rents are part of the housing reality faced by many Latin American migrants. The figures reveal a sharp inequality compared with the average in London, with limited access to social housing and very low levels of home […]
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A migrant journey through Europe’s closed doors
From freezing crossings at sea to hiding beneath a lorry bound for England, one Afghan man’s route through Europe reveals the physical risks, police violence and legal traps encountered by migrants long after they reach European soil. Akvilė Žaromskytė I was walking on the street without any reason […]
The high emotional cost of surviving in the UK
Although many migrants have visions of leaving problems behind in search of a better life in the UK, many find that issues caused by living in a foreign country can have devastating effects on their emotional health. Problems arise due to the migratory and adaptation process.
From the classroom to the field: a commitment to global justice
From community work with women in Mexico to visits to Sahrawi refugee camps and pre-independence Pristina, first-hand experiences reveal how injustice, conflict and solidarity shape a lifelong commitment to human rights. (The Prisma memoirs) Juan Galbete She studied Law with a major in Economics in her native city […]
Rebuilding life and forging a future far from the Middle East
A Syrian couple rebuilds their life in Santiago, facing language barriers and limited job opportunities while navigating a society largely unfamiliar with Middle Eastern migration. (The Prisma memoirs) Marcella Via Loua and Amar are a Syrian couple who arrived in Santiago a year and a half ago. Since Middle […]
















