What we miss when we simplify refugee stories
Refugee Week ambassador Samah Shda on the importance of embracing complexity and discomfort.
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Storytelling to build communities for all
This year’s Refugee Week recognises that sharing refugee’s stories can help us build understanding and stronger communities.
