Fractured

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A project of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists, FRACTURED is an informative podcast about the most important events as well as political and social challenges related to the refugee crisis and migration flows in the world with a special focus on Europe. ReFOCUS Media Labs foundation is dedicated to building a global network of media labs to equip asylum seekers and recognized refugees with modern media creation skills. For more go to: https://refocusmedialabs.org/

  1. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    S05 Summer Short E05: SURVIVING VS LIVING. Long displacement in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya

    In this Summer Short we speak with Claude Jonkmans, founder of EmpowerVan, about their work delivering self-defence training in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Together, we explore what empowerment looks like in one of the world’s largest and most protracted refugee settings and why programs like this are critical in contexts marked by insecurity, poverty and limited opportunity. We unpack daily life in Kakuma, the realities of gender-based violence and how recent cuts to humanitarian aid are reshaping conditions inside the camp. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXjcKOqv6us&list=PLIU3A1qWAMTw2W9iCAhSddO3Rq_XkWTBc&index=8

  2. Aug 27 ·  Bonus

    S05 Summer Short 04: Life in a post-Maduro Venezuela

    In this Summer Short, independent Venezuelan journalist Gabriela Ramírez offers an on-the-ground perspective on societal sentiment following the fall of Nicolás Maduro. We discuss the complex emotions and hopes shaping the nation’s future, while emphasizing that meaningful recovery requires deep structural reform rather than superficial shifts in power.👉 Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/WB740-cdbU8?si=64IdrqHcRzZbQbpy

  3. Aug 20 ·  Bonus

    S05 Summer Short 03: Resettle Afghan Allies

    Since this week marks 5 years since the Taliban took over power in Kabul, we are returning to episode with Shawn VanDiver, founder of #AfghanEvac, who breaks down why international normalisation of relations with the Taliban must never happen without fundamental policy changes protecting women and girls. We discuss the global authority failure to hold the regime accountable and the urgent need for leaders to take action to save vulnerable women, children, and allies on the ground. Shawn highlights why diplomatic pressure and international accountability are critical to preventing further erosion of human rights in Afghanistan. 👉 Watch the full episode now to hear to hear even more: https://youtu.be/RH1G3ZSaz-Y?si=ncU6ISsexEpGuohI"

  4. Aug 13 ·  Bonus

    S05 Sumer Short E02: Free Humanitarians

    In this Summer Short, search and rescue volunteer Seán Binder opens up about his harrowing arrest, pre-trial detention, and the absurd criminal charges he faced simply for saving migrant lives at sea off the coast of Lesvos. We discuss how the EU is failing to uphold its core human rights obligations and why public oversight is so critical in resisting the growing criminalization of humanitarian aid. 👉 Watch the full episode now to hear Seán's story and join the call for justice: https://youtu.be/NaAzpBNDM-w?si=_3tvcJOZ9q06kYPX

  5. Aug 6 ·  Bonus

    S05 Summer Short 01: Spotlight on Iran

    At the very beginning of the civilian protest in Iran, Eli sheds light on the struggle of the Iranian people as they stand up for their fundamental rights against a terrorist regime. We discuss the frustrating silence of the international community in the face of injustice and the unwavering resilience of Iranians fighting for freedom. 👉 Watch the full episode now to hear more of Eli's story and support the conversation: https://youtu.be/oKPCE3ioj5o?si=2XyQic9ujM3qKKtt

  6. Jul 30 ·  Bonus

    HUMANITARIAN WATCH 16: FROM AFGHANISTAN TO UKRAINE. Our 100th episode.

    To mark our milestone 100th episode, we are looking back to where it all began. In our very first episode, recorded just six months after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, we analyzed a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis and dared to ask a heavy question: What happens if Russia invades Ukraine? Just one week later, the invasion began, shifting the global landscape forever. In this special retrospective, we revisit our initial debates on whether Europe’s welcoming response to Ukrainian refugees would fundamentally alter its approach to displaced people from the Global South. Four years later, we assess our prognostics, examine the reality of modern asylum policies, and reflect on what all of those episodes have taught us about the politics of human empathy. SUPPORT FRACTURED: "Fractured", "Humanitarian Watch” and "DisInfo Watch” are original podcast productions of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists.  To support this program donate on ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/donate or join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/refocusmedialabs HELP US SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN: Give them their voice back through support for our online media skills training courses.  LEARN MORE- www.refocusmedialabs.org/voices-afghan-women PRODUCTION FAMILY: Hosts:  Sonia Nandzik-Herman Douglas Herman Production Family:  Dawoud Nouri, Yaser Akbari, Ziad Ibrahim, Sonia Nandzik-Herman Wassim Ahmed, Melek Moussa, Angel Sifontes Citizen Journalists:  Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami Mentorship:  Douglas Herman  Producers:  Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman  Graphic Design:  Eli Fazlollah  for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠  Music:  Theme: "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound)  Additional: "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound) SPECIAL THANKS: To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Dominika Pawlik, Weronika Pawlik, Liz Nasyrova, Evi Amersfoort,  Alina Mieniailova, Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Natalia Tsarenko, Fine Bieler, Tommaso Stingo, Nazanin Foroghi, Dariia Stepanova, Rada Valchanova, Walker Watson, Eleonora Giacomelli, Joseph Murray, Omer Butt, Wojtek Paluch, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Fatima Al Ali, Karina Kozłowska, Grace Neely, Marion Olang, Beryl Waindi, Dominika Pawlik, Evi Amersfoort, Tess Scott Bell, Weronika Pavlik, Liz Nasyrova, Alina Mieniailova CONTACT:  Thoughts or questions about this episode? Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season?  Contact: ⁠sonia@refocusmedialabs.org

  7. Jul 16 ·  Bonus

    HUMANITARIAN WATCH 15: UNHCR GLOBAL TRENDS. Little Reason for Optimism.

    The latest UNHCR Global Trends report may suggest a slight decline in the number of refugees worldwide, but does that really mean the crisis is easing? In this episode of Fractured, we unpack the numbers behind the headlines and explain why there is little reason for optimism. We discuss how many of those counted as "returns" were anything but voluntary, with people forced to leave host countries or returning to places that remain unsafe. We also look at the growing reality of repeated displacement, where refugees are uprooted multiple times before finding any semblance of stability. Beyond the statistics, we examine the barriers that continue to prevent refugees from rebuilding their lives: limited access to bank accounts and financial services, obstacles to fair employment, and the legal and administrative hurdles that keep millions from achieving genuine self-reliance. LEARN MORE:  https://www.unhcr.org/media/global-trends-2025-report SUPPORT FRACTURED: "Fractured", "Humanitarian Watch” and "DisInfo Watch” are original podcast productions of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists.  To support this program donate on ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/donate or join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/refocusmedialabs HELP US SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN: Give them their voice back through support for our online media skills training courses.  LEARN MORE- www.refocusmedialabs.org/voices-afghan-women PRODUCTION FAMILY: Hosts:  Sonia Nandzik-Herman Douglas Herman Production Family:  Dawoud Nouri, Yaser Akbari, Ziad Ibrahim, Sonia Nandzik-Herman Wassim Ahmed, Melek Moussa, Angel Sifontes Citizen Journalists:  Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami Mentorship:  Douglas Herman  Producers:  Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman  Graphic Design:  Eli Fazlollah  for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠  Music:  Theme: "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound)  Additional: "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound) SPECIAL THANKS: To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Dominika Pawlik, Weronika Pawlik, Liz Nasyrova, Evi Amersfoort,  Alina Mieniailova, Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Natalia Tsarenko, Fine Bieler, Tommaso Stingo, Nazanin Foroghi, Dariia Stepanova, Rada Valchanova, Walker Watson, Eleonora Giacomelli, Joseph Murray, Omer Butt, Wojtek Paluch, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Fatima Al Ali, Karina Kozłowska, Grace Neely, Marion Olang, Beryl Waindi, Dominika Pawlik, Evi Amersfoort, Tess Scott Bell, Weronika Pavlik, Liz Nasyrova, Alina Mieniailova CONTACT:  Thoughts or questions about this episode? Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season?  Contact: ⁠sonia@refocusmedialabs.org

  8. Jul 2

    S05E10: AGE AS A SENTENCE. Age assessment along Polish-Belarusian Border

    Since the Summer of 2021 thousands of people from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia were brutally drawn to the Polish-Belarusian border by the Belarusian regime, only to find themselves trapped between two states unwilling to let them pass. As an outcome of that, the Polish government suspended the right to asylum at the border. In this episode we discussed what has changed at the border over the years and what humanitarian aid looks like there. We focus on the procedures of age determination of asylum seekers. Judyta Kuc leads us through the process introduced by Polish border guards and explains the impact of false age assessment for a minor. SPECIAL GUEST:  Judyta Kuc Humanitarian, Activist, Researcher working with Doctors Without Borders LEARN MORE:  MSF: Trapped between border: https://www.msf.org/trapped-between-borders-life-threatening-consequences-increased-militarisation-poland-belarus MSF/We Are Monitoring/Save The Children: Age as a Verdict: https://www.msf.org/polish-legislators-must-drop-harmful-age-assessment-children We Are Monitoring: They did not let us speak. The “temporary” suspension of human rights at the Poland–Belarus border: https://wearemonitoring.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/They-did-not-let-us-speak-WAM.pdf  Human Constanta: https://humanconstanta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/humanitarian-crisis-in-belarus-.pdf  We Are Monitoring: https://wearemonitoring.org.pl/en/report/ Save the Children: https://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/pdf/Children-at-the-border-I_IX_21112025.pdf SUPPORT FRACTURED: "Fractured", "Humanitarian Watch” and "DisInfo Watch” are original podcast productions of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists. To support this program donate on ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/donate or join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/refocusmedialabs PRODUCTION FAMILY: Host: Sonia Nandzik-Herman Production Family:  Dawoud Nouri, Yaser Akbari,Ziad Ibrahim, Sonia Nandzik-HermanWassim Ahmed, Melek Moussa, ANgel Sifontes Citizen Journalists:  Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami Mentorship: Douglas Herman  Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman  Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah MUSIC:  Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound)  Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound) SPECIAL THANKS: To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Dominika Pawlik, Weronika Pawlik, Liz Nasyrova, Evi Amersfoort,  Alina Mieniailova, Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Natalia Tsarenko, Fine Bieler, Tommaso Stingo, Nazanin Foroghi, Dariia Stepanova, Rada Valchanova, Walker Watson, Eleonora Giacomelli, Joseph Murray, Omer Butt, Wojtek Paluch, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Fatima Al Ali, Karina Kozłowska, Grace Neely, Marion Olang, Beryl Waindi. CONTACT:  Thoughts or questions about this episode? Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season?  Contact: ⁠sonia@refocusmedialabs.org

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A project of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists, FRACTURED is an informative podcast about the most important events as well as political and social challenges related to the refugee crisis and migration flows in the world with a special focus on Europe. ReFOCUS Media Labs foundation is dedicated to building a global network of media labs to equip asylum seekers and recognized refugees with modern media creation skills. For more go to: https://refocusmedialabs.org/

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  • Creator
    ReFOCUS Media Labs
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © ReFOCUS Media Labs
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    Fractured