Interview with Lejla & Rukaia: A Critical Analysis on DEI Initiatives and the Refugee Experience
In 2024 alone, up to 300 million people are expected to need humanitarian aid, psychological support, and protection as they flee inhospitable conditions, seeking a new place to call home. The refugee crisis concerns us all, and so this month we interviewed Lejla Podgoršek and Rukaia Aldubouni, who graciously shared their experiences to offer critical recommendations for improving refugee inclusion through nuanced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies.
When do I become an ally?
What does it take for one to call themselves an ally? How can groups of people from historically marginalised backgrounds become allies to each other? And what are the different types of allies? In this article, we will explore answers to these questions as we reflect on allyship, not as a static identity, but one that requires accountability, humility, and most of all: action