Through her work Ahrabi Rajkumar moves between international advocacy for Eelam Tamil justice and community work around childhood sexual abuse. Across both spaces, she reflects on memory, responsibility and the silences that continue to shape Tamil life in the diaspora. The Prisma Series: “Tamil women in the UK”. Evie Ratnaventhan […]
Multiculture
Migrating from Medellín to London: a reinvented life
Arriving in 1984 to study the language, he built a varied path: low-paid work, translation, teaching and eventually his own academy. After more than three decades, he balances British roots with a lasting connection to Colombia. (The Prisma memoirs) Marcos Ortiz F. Dedicated to teaching English today, Jaime Flórez […]
20 years on, the dilemma of returning home
A nursery teacher in south London considers returning home after years of professional stability. Rising living costs and family distance shape a decision driven more by life stage than political factors. Mehdy C Ortiz Born in Belorado, a small town in the north of Spain, Gabriela always wanted […]
Islamophobia in London: perceptions and experiences
A Muslim resident in London argues that Islamophobia is amplified in media discourse and does not necessarily reflect her personal experience. She points to Muslim political participation in the UK as an example of social inclusion. Some Muslims don’t hear about Islamophobia but instead feel support coming from the British […]
Immigrant voices gain ground in UK elections
They pay their taxes, contribute economically, and are involved in local initiatives. Immigrant communities, comprising 16% of the UK population, are moving beyond the ballot box to stand as candidates. Despite barriers to participation, their growing electoral mobilisation could prove decisive in the 7 May local elections. The Prisma Series: “Immigrants and UK politics”.
















