May 2022

22m 5s

Has the world forgotten about the Rohing...

About this episode

The UN's High Commissioner for Refugees urges more help for a million Rohingya refugees stuck in camps in Bangladesh. So, what must be done to support one of the world's most persecuted minorities?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

Guests:

Imrul Islam - Advocacy Manager in Bangladesh, Norwegian Refugee Council.

Yasmin Ullah - Rohingya social justice activist.

Dr. Ambia Perveen - Chairperson, European Rohingya Council.

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