Refugees
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Fighting the Battle Away from the Frontline
One year ago, my family and I were forced to leave Malawi, not because of wrongdoing, but because I dared to speak out for the rights of refugees, those whom society often prefers to forget. After calling Malawi home for 21 years, walking away felt like tearing a piece of my soul. It was a Continue reading
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The Imperfect Fighters
I had the privilege of spending a powerful day at the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, surrounded by inspiring human rights defenders from across the world. Outside the conference center, hundreds of Iranians had gathered, waving flags and chanting in solidarity with their Crown Prince, Reza Pahlavi. Their passion was electrifying, but it Continue reading
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Hear my heart, see our potential: A Refugee Advocate’s Response
During our recent senior management team meeting, a colleague shared a conversation she had with a government official about refugee affairs. The official remarked that I tend to get emotionally involved in these discussions which sometimes leads to perceptions of “aggression” and suggested that, despite my personal background, it might be beneficial to take a Continue reading
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Moving Mountains with a Hammer
In the story of human determination, Dashrath Manjhi, also known as the Mountain Man, is a legend. After tragedy struck and his wife couldn’t reach a hospital 55 kilometres away, Dashrath dedicated 22 years to a seemingly impossible task. Armed with a humble hammer and chisel, he carved a road through a mountain, reducing the Continue reading
Thriving Through Trials 