Fractured

In the second episode of Humanitarian Watch we bring you the information from the UK, Poland, Libya and Ghana. Join us to learn more about the initiatives to suspend the right to asylum and citizenship for refugees and about recently discovered massive graves. In this episode we also show you pictures from Buduburam camp in Ghana, which was demolished last year. Learn more:  UK to refuse citizensh...

For a year journalists connected to the Lighthouse Reports investigated the treatment of asylum seekers and migrants in North Africa, particularly focusing on the roles of various governments and militias in facilitating deportations and human rights abuses. In this episode one of those journalists and a co-founder of Lighthouse Reports, Klaas van Dijken, discusses the systematic arrests, racial p...

Check out our latest production! A Disinfo Watch is our answer to the spread of disinformation about refugees and asylum seekers in the media. In a light and funny format we point out the ridiculousness of some fake news regarding refugees. Play the game of Headlines with us and guess which ones are true and which are fake and check if you did better than our co-hosts Doug and Rasheed. And don’t f...

In this episode we examine the daunting task of rebuilding Gaza’s education system—who will lead the effort, and how can the lack of teachers and schools be addressed? With estimates saying it could take up to 14 years to rebuild, how will education continue without the necessary infrastructure? We also touch on the situation in the West Bank and how it could be a part of the solution, exploring i...

In the second episode of Humanitarian Watch we bring you the information about the International Criminal Court which seeks warrants for Taliban leaders, a tragic humanitarian situation in Congo and Trump cancelling the Afghan refugee resettlement scheme. We also show you the conditions of the safe zones for unaccompanied minors in a camp on Samos. Fractured and Humanitarian Watch by Fractured are...

In this episode, Amjid Khazir, founder and CEO of Media Cultured, discusses the organization's mission to combat hate through education and media. He emphasizes the importance of engaging youth, understanding the trends in radicalization, and the role of social media in spreading hate. The conversation also touches on the significance of cultural intelligence, diversity training, and the impact of...

In our first episode of Humanitarian Watch Podcast we discuss the ECHR ruling on systemic pushbacks by Greece, the situation of asylum seekers deported from Libya to Niger, a new law in Afghanistan and an interesting story of a baby born on a dinghy on a way to Canary islands. Now you can listen to the Fractured podcast every week. We bring you either an interesting conversation with an expert gue...

This episode explores the complex dynamics of refugees in Africa, focusing on the dual role of countries as both hosts and sources of refugees. It delves into the historical context of colonialism, the impact of external influences on current conflicts, and the humanitarian challenges faced by host countries. The discussion highlights the plight of refugees, particularly women, and the psychologic...

This is a special episode of Fractured, a part of the Display Europe project on housing, migration and tourism. Journalists from around Europe discuss the main issues in the largest European cities. Have they become victims of their successes and good PR? How can the issues that attract tourists and migrants be solved without losing revenue? Can the European cities still keep the traditional chara...

For this holiday episode Sonia and Rasheed invited several members of the ReFOCUS Media Labs team to reflect on the major issues of 2024, including the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, the situation in Syria with political prisoners, the rise of polarization in society, and the dire state of women's rights in Afghanistan. We engage in a candid discussion about these pressing topics, sharing insights...

In this episode of the Fractured Podcast together with our guest Duniya Aslam Khan, an external relations officer at UNHCR, delve into the complex issue of statelessness. We discuss the global prevalence of statelessness, particularly in Thailand, and the recent developments regarding citizenship for stateless people. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by stateless people, including...

In this conversation, Sonia, Rasheed and Daniela Sepehri discuss the evolving refugee policies in Germany, the rise of far-right sentiments, and the implications of new laws on asylum seekers. Daniela highlights the historical context of Angela Merkel's welcoming stance towards refugees, the subsequent shift towards restrictive policies, and the alarming increase in violence against refugees. They...

In this episode, James Holeman and Abby Carpenter discuss their work with Battalion Search and Rescue, a humanitarian organization focused on finding missing migrants along the US-Mexico border. They share the origins of their organization, the challenges they face in their search operations, and the grim realities of migration, including the deadly consequences of current border policies. The con...

This episode of Fractured explores the experiences of refugees in the Dadaab camp, the motivations behind writing 'City of Thorns', and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It highlights the challenges faced by refugees, the role of humanitarian organizations, and the complex dynamics within the camp, including safety concerns and the informal economy. In this conversation,...

In this conversation, Petra Molnar discusses the intersection of migration and technology, focusing on the implications of surveillance technologies, data colonialism, and the automation of immigration processes. She highlights the role of Israel in the global surveillance tech market, the testing grounds for these technologies, and the politics of fear that shape migration policies. Molnar also e...

In this compelling episode of Fractured, we delve deep into the ongoing refugee crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border. Our guest, Anna Alboth, a journalist and human rights activist, brings firsthand insights into this humanitarian disaster. Anna has been working closely with refugees affected by this crisis and provides a unique perspective on the political, social, and human rights issues at pl...

On the second anniversary of Russia’s full scale invasion on Ukraine we joined the Ukrainian community in Greece as they marched through the streets of Athens to remind the world that there is an unprovoked and unfair war happening in Europe right now. We learned about some direct ways of supporting Ukrainians who stayed in the country and some not so obvious, like cultural diplomacy. Watch the wh...

Through this Summer Short we would like to encourage you to learn more about the difficult topic of deaths on the Balkan route. We present to you some findings of independent investigative journalism which capture the neglect of authorities to document deaths of asylum seekers on the Balkan route. We speak to Stavros Malichudis who investigated the deaths on the Balkan route to learn how difficult...

Stating the obvious that children should not be growing up in refugee camps doesn’t change the reality that in Greece almost every child during the asylum procedure lived in deplorable conditions in island or mainland camps. And what comes next is frequently even worse as the homelessness problem in Greece increases. To close our Summer Shorts we’re talking about this issue to Kayra Martinez - a f...

In this Summer Short we explore the topic of trauma, memory and identity through the psychological and emotional experience of conflict and forced displacement. Our guest is a National Geographic Explorer Photojournalist Hailey Sadler who has worked across the Middle East, Africa, Southern Asia and the US. Watch the whole episode here:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1K0NfpP4ADPxciLs01Z...

In this episode of our Summer Shorts ReFOCUS founders: Sonia Nandzik-Herman and Douglas Herman describe the situation of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Despite being one of the largest forcibly displaced communities in the world, Rohingya haven’t seen any improvement to their situation for decades. Neither in their home Myanmar nor in countries hosting them.  Watch the whole episode here:  Spoti...

The new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially declared the “Rwanda Deal” dead. As we’re closely watching the actions leading to deem the deal null and void, we would like to remind you what was behind former PM Rishi Sunak’s decision to send asylum seekers to Rwanda in the first place. To explain this issue we invited an independent migration journalist - Katy Fallon Watch the whole episode he...

Pylos shipwreck was one of the largest sea tragedies since 2015. Around 600 people have lost their lives yet as of today nobody has been named responsible for this tragedy. Bill Van Esveld - Associate Director at Human Rights Watch presents the survivors testimonies and describes the specificity of several investigations taking place in relation to this travesty.  Watch the whole episode here:  Sp...

This Summer Short on multiple layers of discrimination of transgender refugees is one of the most underreported stories we presented this season. Yuli - our guest describes how her gender, sexual orientation and her job impact her position in the society. Watch the whole episode here:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sxVeRnkqTeUjhojNOqxdj?si=ZkjQS7vvT_GwMX8bVH2QNw Youtube: https://youtu...

Starting on October 7th multiple earthquakes devastated Herat adding to the already tragic situation of Afghans. This travesty was one of the fast news in Western media but locals still feel its impact. In this episode we’re joined by  Zobair Ahadi in Afghanistan and Yaser Taheri in Berlin. Watch the whole episode here:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/40xedDcRMSMNV23yxRO9UQ?si=UZV0bZLgS...