Journalism
We support our journalists to publish their work, whether on our platform or with external organisations. For many of them, this marks their initial experience in publishing content in English.
A selection of stories published by media organisations
The Washington Post
Israel’s military pushes into southern Gaza as danger for civilians mounts
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The Spectator
The Economist
Stories published by the Refugee Journalism Project
Tales of a Hostile Kingdom
This animation, based on Fuller’s writing, depicts the UK’s “hostile immigration e…
Objects of Resilience
The term resilience is frequently woven into complex narratives of migration. Understandably so. Sur…
UAL Students helping to debunk stereotypes
By Dalia Dawood How can creative practices positively contribute to the way refugees tell their sto…
Project calls for help with freedom of expression sculptures
Refugee Journalism Project (RJP) is calling for media associations, freedom of expression organizati…
Blackburn YMCA celebrates unity
by Aftab Alexander Mughal Blackburn YMCA organized a joint Refugee Week and Eid Party on 22 June 201…
Let down by failures in immigration legal system
By Ibtihag Mahjub MPs, immigration specialists and legal experts gathered at the House of Commons la…
Asylum seekers face inadequate legal advice
by Shakib Mohammad Afzali I recently attended a panel on the immigration legal aid market at the Hou…
Unwritten rules of office life in the UK
by Victoriya Holland As a foreigner, I was really excited to discover office life in the UK. However…
Is there any way to stop the persecution of journalists?
By Ernest Zhanaev It was getting dark in London, but the Houses of Parliament were busy with issues …
Tales of a Hostile Kingdom
By Michelle Fuller My therapeutic expression. ‘The hostile environment’ mental health epidemi…
Gender, race and resilience in journalism
On Friday 29 March, it was an honour to welcome British journalist and author Yasmin Alibhai-Brown a…
Researchers building hope for the future
by Hasnaa Omar Academics, MPs and those working in the NGO sector gathered at the House of Commons l…
Towards the dream of mutual understanding
Former Russian journalist and award-winning filmmaker, Margarita Novikova talks about her latest col…
Surviving torture through creative writing
Journalist, MG is a survivor of torture and a member of Write to Life – a creative writing and…
Breaking out of the London bubble
Ernest Zhanaev meets international journalists at a London Newsrewired conference in a discussion ar…
Longform journalism: From sprinter to marathon runner?
Kerim Balci mulls over the passing of the old guard to the new at the UK’s only longform and n…
In celebration of International Women’s Day – Masterpiece
Masterpiece by Michelle Fuller I am woman Intricately woven by the master’s hand, Layers upon…
Motivated by the love of journalism
By Zouhir Al-Shimale I began my journalism career as a civilian reporting on the ground in Aleppo, S…
Gearing up for Refugee Week 2019
By Ernest Zhanaev It is a crisp February morning and I am on the train heading to the Refugee Week C…
Seeking freedom from the refugee camps
by Hasnaa Omar You might wonder about those Syrian refugees drowning in the sea as they try t…
Is change really imminent in Bangladesh?
2019 could be an extraordinary time for Bangladesh. More than 18 billion Bangladeshi people are wait…
Tackling integration through collaborative teaching
Higher Education partners from coLAB gathered in London for the first stage of an initiative that se…
Using theatre to empower refugees
More than a mentoring scheme, the Refugee Journalism Project primarily aims to place and offer job o…
Capturing the added value of integration
The Refugee Journalism Project Coordinator, Tessa Hughes, and project participant, Abdulwahab Tahhan…
Reflecting on the mentoring experience
The Refugee Journalism Project aims to connect its participants with established UK-based journalist…
Harmony through collaboration
By bringing together disparate individuals, The Refugee Journalism Project aims to create a network …
It will take more than sympathy to save refugees from drowning in lifejackets
by Shahd Abusalama As world leaders were meeting in New York for the UN Migration Summit, activists …
Visit to the Guardian Media Group
Refugee Journalism Project participants visited the Guardian where they learned about the history of…
Eritrea: A Country In Transition
October 3, 2013 marked a black chapter in the history of the small East African nation of Eritrea – …
Afghans Celebrate Cultural Festival in London
Afghan refugees celebrate their cultural festivals, not only for fun and entertainment, but also to …