Faith, Support, and Services in Displaced Communities

Dr. Romina Istratii sits down with Dr. Natalia Paszkiewicz—Research Fellow at the School of Government and an expert in forced migration—on: - Domestic violence in migrant and refugee populations - Barriers to accessing services - The role of faith and cultural context in support-seeking behaviour With over 20 years of experience across research and humanitarian sectors, Dr. Paszkiewicz brings deep insight into refugee protection and policy. She’s currently working on Making Aid Work for Displaced Women, and previously managed the UKRI-funded project on religio-culturally sensitive domestic violence responses at SOAS. Her global fieldwork and applied research offer valuable lessons for creating more inclusive, effective support systems for displaced women.