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Real voices

First-person accounts from people rebuilding their lives after torture and those supporters and professionals standing with them.

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“Shining the light on Freedom from Torture”

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Never bury your shit too deep - Imprisonment in Syria

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Bread heap and a dreamer - Imprisonment in Syria

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‘Inside, I feel like I’m a dead person’ - Inara's story

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The power of therapy - Marie's story

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Reconnecting with my passion for education - Lutalo's story

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I was reminded I wasn't alone - Udoka's story

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Sara's story - Why supporting survivors is crucial

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Joining a Student Group - Toga's Experience

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I help refugees with their mental health. This is the toll our asylum system takes

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A Letter to My Afghanistan

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The healing power of nature and friendship

Accommodation

I was made homeless 11 days after the asylum decision I waited 16 years for

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Tanya's story - RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

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Richard's story - RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

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How baking bread helped me find my voice - Nafa's story

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I’m a torture survivor who was put in detention. This is what happened

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Welfare Appeal - Asif's Story

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Welfare Appeal - Adira's Story

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Welfare Appeal - Elijah's Story

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