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5 things to know about Refugee Week
Find out about how Refugee Week has grown, and how it will be celebrated here at the Southbank Centre this year.
Who is artist Pio Abad?
Discover the Philippine-born Turner Prize-shortlisted artist who found his artistic feet in Glasgow.
Yassmin Abdel-Magied on writing, racism and making a difference
The writer and broadcaster, talks about her book Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism ahead of an appearance at Imagine Festival in 2024.
Tori Tsui on climate, eco-anxiety and how It’s Not Just You
The climate activist and mental health advocate discusses her book It’s Not Just You in this 2023 interview.
Ashish Ghadiali on lessons from Kenmure Street and Migrant Futurism
The founder/director of Radical Ecology, discusses the 2021 Kenmure Street protest and his Migrant Futurism talk series in this 2023 interview.
Sarah Agha on the Arab Film Club and refugees on screen
The actress and presenter introduces the Arab Film Club and a selection of films she curated for the Southbank Centre for Refugee Week 2023.
Momtaza Mehri and AWATE on compassion and compassionate society
Poet Momtaza Mehri and rapper AWATE answer questions on compassion, the theme of Refugee Week in its 25th year.
‘Got your mind set on a dream’: celebrating the Windrush generation
The Windrush generation began arriving in London in 1948, but what brought people from the Caribbean to the UK? And what was it like for them?
Jess Thom: 6 things… everyone should know about disability
The comedian and performer behind Touretteshero, breaks down some common misconceptions about disability.
They are here, because we were there: Afghan interpreters in the UK
The challenges faced by Afghan former British Army interpreters resettled in the UK are discussed by photographer Andy Barnham and researcher Sara de Jong.
Mental health: conversations, talks and discussions
Revisit clips and podcasts from our archive – featuring Simon Amstell, Ruby Wax, Rob Delaney and Matt Haig – that encourage openness on mental health.
Dara McAnulty: A day in the life of a naturalist in lockdown
Naturalist, activist and writer Dara McAnulty explains how the restrictions of lockdown altered his daily interactions with nature.