Interviews with refugees Archives – Social Science Works

I was born in Kpalimé. I have six siblings and my father has three wives. My father passed away in … Continue ReadingYao, Togo

Interviews with refugees

Fofo, Togo

May 6, 2023May 6, 2023 Nadia Lejaille

So far, we have interviewed people from all over the world who have come to Germany. One of the questions … Continue ReadingFofo, Togo

Interviews with refugees

Adeel, Iraq

February 17, 2023 Nadia Lejaille

I am 30 years old. But I look much younger. Many people think that I am 22 or 23 years … Continue ReadingAdeel, Iraq

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Almar: Afghanistan

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 Isabel Romijnders

This interview was conducted (in English) and edited by Hans Blokland and Isabel Romijnders. I lived a good life with … Continue ReadingAlmar: Afghanistan

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Ali Ghaznawi, Afghanistan

November 23, 2022February 17, 2023 Social Science Works

When we (Isabel Romijnders and Hans Blokland) interviewed Ali, we immediately noticed that he was very interested to share his … Continue ReadingAli Ghaznawi, Afghanistan

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Zahra and Farida, Syria

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Laila Keeling & Anjali Zyla

This interview was conducted with two women who are related by marriage, the first with a young woman and the … Continue ReadingZahra and Farida, Syria

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Meryem, Ayaz, and their daughter Esila: Turkey

July 20, 2022 Nadia Lejaille

Five years ago, everything was normal. My mother was a history teacher and my father a chemistry teacher. We lived … Continue ReadingMeryem, Ayaz, and their daughter Esila: Turkey

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Sharif and Arezo, Afghanistan

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Sahba Salehi

We conducted this interview with a couple from Afghanistan, Sharif and Arezo. They complemented telling their life story together. However, … Continue ReadingSharif and Arezo, Afghanistan

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Sahar and Baran, Iran

July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 Sahba Salehi

We conducted this interview in Farsi with an Iranian woman, Sahar, and her daughter, Baran. They complemented telling their life … Continue ReadingSahar and Baran, Iran

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Ines, Cameroon

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Laila Keeling & Anjali Zyla

I come from Cameroon. I arrived in Germany in 2018. I can’t speak about my life in Cameroon because I … Continue ReadingInes, Cameroon