60 acast.com More Than A Statistic https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/more-than-a-statistic en Our World Too refugee,Bosnian Genocide,asylum seekers,human rights,storytelling,activism,refugee rights,climate change Our World Too Uncivilised. Illegal. Security threat. 


Labels and statistics have been used to dehumanise refugees and displaced communities around the world to justify hostile asylum policies, inhuman treatment and direct discrimination. 


Join us as More Than A Statistic takes you on a journey to destroy one stereotype at a time and rehumanise the narrative, by putting the narrative back where it belongs, with the people themselves.

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]]> Uncivilised. Illegal. Security threat. 


Labels and statistics have been used to dehumanise refugees and displaced communities around the world to justify hostile asylum policies, inhuman treatment and direct discrimination. 


Join us as More Than A Statistic takes you on a journey to destroy one stereotype at a time and rehumanise the narrative, by putting the narrative back where it belongs, with the people themselves.

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]]> false Hira Aftab ourworldtoo19@gmail.com 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 more-than-a-statistic episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65/1680259818022-eed81302175be5798c331e4f045d1d90.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/more-than-a-statistic More Than A Statistic Voices from the Drina: Discussing what social media newsfeeds would have looked like during the Bosnian Genocide with Georgio Konstandi. Voices from the Drina: Discussing what social media newsfeeds would have looked like during the Bosnian Genocide with Georgio Konstandi. Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:50:27 GMT 56:39 691055d44e59613eaf2ca79d false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 691055d44e59613eaf2ca79d 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 3 2 What would social media newsfeeds have looked like during the Bosnian Genocide? In this episode, Georgio Konstandi introduces Voices from the Drina, a new educational project that simulates a social media newsfeed to present the events of the Bosnian Genocide (1992-1995) as if unfolding in real time through the voices of survivors. Georgio also discusses the significance of understanding the broader context of the Bosnian Genocide beyond Srebrenica and the ongoing implications of the Dayton Peace Agreement.


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]]> What would social media newsfeeds have looked like during the Bosnian Genocide? In this episode, Georgio Konstandi introduces Voices from the Drina, a new educational project that simulates a social media newsfeed to present the events of the Bosnian Genocide (1992-1995) as if unfolding in real time through the voices of survivors. Georgio also discusses the significance of understanding the broader context of the Bosnian Genocide beyond Srebrenica and the ongoing implications of the Dayton Peace Agreement.


Links mentioned in the episode : 


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]]> Exploring identity, memory, and resilience in the Bosnian Diaspora with Berina Smajlovic and Lamija Hodzic Exploring identity, memory, and resilience in the Bosnian Diaspora with Berina Smajlovic and Lamija Hodzic Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT 1:32:32 6856fbdb412e0f0fbf544963 false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 6856fbdb412e0f0fbf544963 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 3 1 Dealing with the trauma of war, genocide and displacement while navigating new countries and systems is never easy. In this episode, Berina and Lamija reflect on their journeys of being made refugees because of the Bosnian Genocide and having to navigate life in the US and Canada. They also discuss the lasting impact of genocide, the complexities of diaspora identity, and the need for activism and community engagement to foster change.


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]]> Dealing with the trauma of war, genocide and displacement while navigating new countries and systems is never easy. In this episode, Berina and Lamija reflect on their journeys of being made refugees because of the Bosnian Genocide and having to navigate life in the US and Canada. They also discuss the lasting impact of genocide, the complexities of diaspora identity, and the need for activism and community engagement to foster change.


Learn more about Jedna BiH

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]]> Existence is resistance: Speaking about the Palestinian Genocide with Basma Al-Doukhi. Existence is resistance: Speaking about the Palestinian Genocide with Basma Al-Doukhi. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:28:45 GMT 1:12:23 67475b1287df9e7063b279c1 false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 67475b1287df9e7063b279c1 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 2 5 Since October 7th 2023 and for the last 76 years, the Zionist regime has ruthlessly committed genocide and war crimes against Palestinians while occupying and creating an apartheid on sovereign Palestinian land. In this episode, Basma speaks about her experiences as a Palestinian, growing up in a refugee camp in Lebanon and how we can be better allies to Palestinians and for Palestine. 


Read our previous interview with Basma here - We need to highlight refugee contributions


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]]> Since October 7th 2023 and for the last 76 years, the Zionist regime has ruthlessly committed genocide and war crimes against Palestinians while occupying and creating an apartheid on sovereign Palestinian land. In this episode, Basma speaks about her experiences as a Palestinian, growing up in a refugee camp in Lebanon and how we can be better allies to Palestinians and for Palestine. 


Read our previous interview with Basma here - We need to highlight refugee contributions


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]]> Learning about refugee resettlement in Dallas with Aisha Waheed. Learning about refugee resettlement in Dallas with Aisha Waheed. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:54:54 GMT 51:09 673c7c8eb1e4e2505ab99f95 false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 673c7c8eb1e4e2505ab99f95 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 2 4 Ma’ruf Dallas is a non-profit organisation based in Dallas, Texas. It advocates social justice by providing holistic assistance to asylum seekers, refugees and the local community. In this episode, Aisha highlights what led her to found Ma’ruf, their approach and the US asylum system.


If you would like to learn more about Ma'ruf and follow their work, please visit their website:


https://marufdallas.com/





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]]> Ma’ruf Dallas is a non-profit organisation based in Dallas, Texas. It advocates social justice by providing holistic assistance to asylum seekers, refugees and the local community. In this episode, Aisha highlights what led her to found Ma’ruf, their approach and the US asylum system.


If you would like to learn more about Ma'ruf and follow their work, please visit their website:


https://marufdallas.com/





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]]> Surviving the Srebrenica Genocide: Holding the Dutch state responsible and raising awareness about genocide through theatre with Alma Mustafić.  Surviving the Srebrenica Genocide: Holding the Dutch state responsible and raising awareness about genocide through theatre with Alma Mustafić.  Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:19:58 GMT 48:22 668fbfdea0179c311c35fa32 false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 668fbfdea0179c311c35fa32 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 2 3 In 1995, 8,372 Muslim men and boys were systematically murdered in the Srebrenica Genocide by Serb nationalist forces in front of the UN Dutchbat Peacekeepers. 29 years later, the remains of the victims are still being found amid growing denial of the genocide by Serb nationalists. In this episode, Alma speaks about her experiences of surviving genocide, holding the Dutch state responsible for murder, raising awareness about the Bosnian Genocide through theatre, and what she believes we can all learn from the Srebrenica Genocide. 


If you would like to read our previous interview with Alma, please follow this link.


If you would like to contact Alma or learn more about her work, please follow the links below:


Twitter , LinkedIn


Picture credit: Tom van den Dool

 

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]]> In 1995, 8,372 Muslim men and boys were systematically murdered in the Srebrenica Genocide by Serb nationalist forces in front of the UN Dutchbat Peacekeepers. 29 years later, the remains of the victims are still being found amid growing denial of the genocide by Serb nationalists. In this episode, Alma speaks about her experiences of surviving genocide, holding the Dutch state responsible for murder, raising awareness about the Bosnian Genocide through theatre, and what she believes we can all learn from the Srebrenica Genocide. 


If you would like to read our previous interview with Alma, please follow this link.


If you would like to contact Alma or learn more about her work, please follow the links below:


Twitter , LinkedIn


Picture credit: Tom van den Dool

 

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]]> Discussing the mental health impacts of surviving displacement, war, and genocide with Selma Bacevac. Discussing the mental health impacts of surviving displacement, war, and genocide with Selma Bacevac. Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:33:33 GMT 1:08:40 6678242db38fec0011b34308 false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 6678242db38fec0011b34308 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 2 2 When people are displaced, the physical needs of providing food, water and shelter are prioritised, but the effects of war and forced displacement go beyond just physical impacts and needs. The mental health needs of people who have been displaced often go unmet for reasons ranging from stigma to lack of resources. In this episode, Selma shares her journey from being made a refugee because of the Bosnian Genocide to finding her way to becoming a psychotherapist to guide others through their trauma.


If you want to learn more about Selma's work, follow her on Instagram!

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]]> When people are displaced, the physical needs of providing food, water and shelter are prioritised, but the effects of war and forced displacement go beyond just physical impacts and needs. The mental health needs of people who have been displaced often go unmet for reasons ranging from stigma to lack of resources. In this episode, Selma shares her journey from being made a refugee because of the Bosnian Genocide to finding her way to becoming a psychotherapist to guide others through their trauma.


If you want to learn more about Selma's work, follow her on Instagram!

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]]> Living under the shadow of Israeli aggression: Discussing the realities of living in South Lebanon with Zainab Chamoun. Living under the shadow of Israeli aggression: Discussing the realities of living in South Lebanon with Zainab Chamoun. Thu, 09 May 2024 13:33:33 GMT 41:14 663cbf901f998c0012f1b061 false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 663cbf901f998c0012f1b061 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 2 1 South Lebanon has been misrepresented by portraying the region as having a ‘culture of death’. In this episode, Zainab speaks about her experiences of living through the 2006 Lebanon War against the colonial settler state of Israel and the current situation in South Lebanon in light of the ongoing Palestinian Genocide.


You can read Zainab’s article in Missing Perspectives here: On ‘neighbouring’ the oppressor: living under the constant threat of war


If you would like to keep up with Zainab, her projects and life in South Lebanon, follow her on:

 

Instagram

Twitter 

LinkedIn


If you would like to support content creators from South Lebanon by amplifying their voices, please follow:


Eye on South Lebanon

Hasan

Sara Rammal

Hasan Atieh



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]]> South Lebanon has been misrepresented by portraying the region as having a ‘culture of death’. In this episode, Zainab speaks about her experiences of living through the 2006 Lebanon War against the colonial settler state of Israel and the current situation in South Lebanon in light of the ongoing Palestinian Genocide.


You can read Zainab’s article in Missing Perspectives here: On ‘neighbouring’ the oppressor: living under the constant threat of war


If you would like to keep up with Zainab, her projects and life in South Lebanon, follow her on:

 

Instagram

Twitter 

LinkedIn


If you would like to support content creators from South Lebanon by amplifying their voices, please follow:


Eye on South Lebanon

Hasan

Sara Rammal

Hasan Atieh



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]]> How can VR technology help preserve memory? Everything you need to know about Project Dastaan and their work to raise awareness about the 1947 Partition, with Saadia Gardezi. How can VR technology help preserve memory? Everything you need to know about Project Dastaan and their work to raise awareness about the 1947 Partition, with Saadia Gardezi. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:38:59 GMT 23:47 6580d8142809dc0015b6ca39 false https://shows.acast.com/more-than-a-statistic/episodes/6580d8142809dc0015b6ca39 6580d8142809dc0015b6ca39 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 1 6 Project Dastaan, a peace-building initiative which examines the human impact of global migration through the lens of the largest forced migration in recorded history, the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan.

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]]> Project Dastaan, a peace-building initiative which examines the human impact of global migration through the lens of the largest forced migration in recorded history, the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan.

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]]> Combating state narratives about partition and 1971 through oral histories with Anam Zakaria Combating state narratives about partition and 1971 through oral histories with Anam Zakaria Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:54:16 GMT 47:39 64dbe5f89e767200118b25ef false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 64dbe5f89e767200118b25ef 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 1 5 The Partition of the subcontinent resulted in one of the bloodiest partitions in history and caused the rapid displacement of millions of people overnight. In this episode, Anam shares her personal journey of learning more about 1947 and 1971, the importance of collecting oral histories to combat state narratives and what she hopes her books can achieve. 


To learn more about Anam and her work visit, https://www.anamzakaria.com/


To learn more about Anam's books, visit:


Footprints of Partition: Narratives of Four Generations of Pakistanis and Indians


1971: A People's History from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India


Between the Great Divide: A Journey into Pakistan-Administered Kashmir



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]]> The Partition of the subcontinent resulted in one of the bloodiest partitions in history and caused the rapid displacement of millions of people overnight. In this episode, Anam shares her personal journey of learning more about 1947 and 1971, the importance of collecting oral histories to combat state narratives and what she hopes her books can achieve. 


To learn more about Anam and her work visit, https://www.anamzakaria.com/


To learn more about Anam's books, visit:


Footprints of Partition: Narratives of Four Generations of Pakistanis and Indians


1971: A People's History from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India


Between the Great Divide: A Journey into Pakistan-Administered Kashmir



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]]> Using storytelling to amplify the voices of refugees and raise awareness about the Bosnian Genocide with Emlyn Pearce and Smajo Bešo Using storytelling to amplify the voices of refugees and raise awareness about the Bosnian Genocide with Emlyn Pearce and Smajo Bešo Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:19:53 GMT 1:30:08 64adb133dc6dc30011123991 false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 64adb133dc6dc30011123991 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 1 4 Storytelling is an art that allows us to see the world through someone else's eyes and acts as a record to prevent historical revisionism. In this episode, we're joined by Smajo and Emlyn to talk about how storytelling can rehumanise the rhetoric surrounding refugees and raise awareness about the Bosnian Genocide by placing the narrative where it belongs, with the people themselves.


You can learn more about Smajo's work on Twitter and the Bosnian Genocide Education Trust


You can learn more about Emlyn's work on TikTok.

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]]> Storytelling is an art that allows us to see the world through someone else's eyes and acts as a record to prevent historical revisionism. In this episode, we're joined by Smajo and Emlyn to talk about how storytelling can rehumanise the rhetoric surrounding refugees and raise awareness about the Bosnian Genocide by placing the narrative where it belongs, with the people themselves.


You can learn more about Smajo's work on Twitter and the Bosnian Genocide Education Trust


You can learn more about Emlyn's work on TikTok.

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]]> Highlighting the humanitarian impacts of the Syrian Crisis with Celine Kasem Highlighting the humanitarian impacts of the Syrian Crisis with Celine Kasem Thu, 04 May 2023 18:43:48 GMT 40:27 6453fce46de49d00116947cb false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 6453fce46de49d00116947cb 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 1 3 12 years have passed since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, during which millions of people have been displaced. In this episode, Celine speaks about the ongoing humanitarian crisis, the politicisation of aid and the treatment of Syrian refugees.


To follow Celine's work:


Twitter, Instagram


Syrian Emergency Task Force


To find out more about the links mentioned during this podcast:


Syria Watch App: Apple Store, Google Play


For Sama


Mazen Al-Hamada

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]]> 12 years have passed since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, during which millions of people have been displaced. In this episode, Celine speaks about the ongoing humanitarian crisis, the politicisation of aid and the treatment of Syrian refugees.


To follow Celine's work:


Twitter, Instagram


Syrian Emergency Task Force


To find out more about the links mentioned during this podcast:


Syria Watch App: Apple Store, Google Play


For Sama


Mazen Al-Hamada

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]]> Discussing the Illegal Migration Bill and debunking myths about seeking asylum with Qays Sediqi Discussing the Illegal Migration Bill and debunking myths about seeking asylum with Qays Sediqi Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:27:51 GMT 1:06:06 6426bc944e2dd20011dbca51 false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 6426bc944e2dd20011dbca51 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 1 2

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]]> Raising awareness about the Bosnian Genocide with Georgio Konstandi Raising awareness about the Bosnian Genocide with Georgio Konstandi Sun, 29 Jan 2023 22:13:41 GMT 56:11 63d675fd6ae5690011efe265 false https://ourworldtoo.org.uk/podcasts/ 63d675fd6ae5690011efe265 63d671e5fc9ef00011ffea65 full 1 1 Our first episode introduces Georgio Konstandi, a Bosnian Genocide researcher. 


The Bosnian Genocide lasted from 1992-1995 and saw the worst atrocities committed in Europe since WW2. 


In this episode, Georgio speaks about his projects dedicated to raising awareness about the Bosnian Genocide by working with survivors. We also speak about the dehumanising language used to justify the genocide and why it continues to be a lesson for all of us about what can happen when discrimination and hate speech goes unchecked. 


Find out more about Georgio’s projects:


https://twitter.com/georgiokon


https://twitter.com/dearsrebrenica


https://the-scroll.co.uk


To follow the work of other organisations mentioned in this podcast:


https://srebrenica.org.uk


https://www.bget-uk.org


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]]> Our first episode introduces Georgio Konstandi, a Bosnian Genocide researcher. 


The Bosnian Genocide lasted from 1992-1995 and saw the worst atrocities committed in Europe since WW2. 


In this episode, Georgio speaks about his projects dedicated to raising awareness about the Bosnian Genocide by working with survivors. We also speak about the dehumanising language used to justify the genocide and why it continues to be a lesson for all of us about what can happen when discrimination and hate speech goes unchecked. 


Find out more about Georgio’s projects:


https://twitter.com/georgiokon


https://twitter.com/dearsrebrenica


https://the-scroll.co.uk


To follow the work of other organisations mentioned in this podcast:


https://srebrenica.org.uk


https://www.bget-uk.org


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