Being white and British, I was often told how lucky I was growing up, but the conversation never went further to ask at whose expense that comfort was made possible. Olivia Hooper / Nadja* I grew up with everything that is supposed to make you feel safe and […]
Human Rights
“Borders for me are a geography of pain”: A Kurdish journalist’s path to Sheffield
Three years after arriving in the city, Aso Mohammadi reflects on his life in Kurdistan, making a home in the UK and his experiences of borders. Aso Mohammadi / Now Then* After the far-right riots against immigrants last summer in some British cities, many questions occupied my mind. […]
How local communities are rejecting media panic over immigration
While corporate headlines rage about “border chaos” and “migrant crises,” people on the ground tell a very different story. Dorset Eye* A new report from Best for Britain reveals that the supposed national obsession with immigration has little to do with the realities of local life. According to […]
Inside Iran’s expanding machinery of repression and control
In a context where human rights in Iran are under increasing pressure—from arbitrary arrests to structural violence against minorities and women—the country’s future hangs in the balance; these issues are brought to light in the second part of our conversation with Mai Sato, the UN Special Rapporteur. Rola Zamzameh* […]
Diaspora in London: stories of journeys, resilience and creativity
Migration runs through family memories and work experiences, reflected in diverse communities and in voices such as Wilfred Emmanuel‑Jones and Ivy Ngeow. Amid resilience and creativity, their narratives reveal how newcomers transform cities, enrich culture and reshape the fabric of contemporary urban life. Andy Bungay / The Chim(inea)* […]
















