Introduction When we consider the concepts of asylum and sanctuary, the discussion often centres on laws, borders, and political debates. However, what tends to be less visible are the everyday lives and lived experiences of mothers in Wales, seeking safety and a new beginning for themselves and their children. My recent research (Shobiye 2023) aims … Continue reading Community Learning and Mothers Seeking Sanctuary in Wales
Over recent years, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with mothers seeking sanctuary in Wales—women who have fled conflict, persecution, or instability in search of safety and a better future for themselves and their children. My research has concentrated on their experiences of education and learning, and how these experiences influence their identities, wellbeing, … Continue reading Research Impact: Sanctuary-Seeking Mothers and Transformative Education
Today, I woke up feeling a profound sadness. Yesterday, the Nationality and Borders Bill became an Act of Parliament and passed into legislation. I wanted to reach out to all the wonderful, warm, and courageous fellow human pans I have met over the years and give them a big hug. Fellow humans who also happen … Continue reading Anti-Refugee Act
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