Personal Insights
Personal Insights
Balancing the old with the new as a refugee in the UK
Houda Fansa Jawadi shares her thoughts on what is lost and what is gained in transitioning to a 'safe' life.
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I fled Kuwait to seek refuge in London
Maria shares her story of hope and resilience in her fight for a new chance at life and freedom.
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My trans story: theory is only half of the journey
'Now I focus much more on talks of empathy, understanding, compassion, togetherness.'
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Why I’m running a marathon during Ramadan
Belong’s Zak Hussain explains the mental and physical challenges of the race.
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‘I came out as trans in the military and helped make it a more inclusive place’
How Caroline Paige used her story to raise awareness about gender and sexuality.
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I was 13 years old when I first understood I was queer
Whatever journey you take, finding your true identity is incredibly rewarding.
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How conversations with friends can save lives
There’s still stigma around men’s mental health, but when my best friend told me he was proud of me, it saved me.
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Ashley Theophane: ‘I didn’t want to be poor, so I became a champion’
Former boxing light welterweight champion speaks about his journey to greatness and the challenges he overcame.
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When I changed my pronouns, I finally started to understand myself
Curious about those who change their pronouns? This story illustrates the entire journey.
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Death, Race, and the pursuit of justice for a young Black man.
When he was 11, Lee's mother was left paralysed after being shot by police. Today, he opens up about the barriers to justice he's had to overcome.