refugees
Look no further for your next read with this selection of books written by authors who were displaced from their homelands. From harrowing autobiographies and stunning fiction to anthologies of essays, collaborative novels and even a hugely evocative cookbook, each tells a poignant story about refugeehood. The books in this collection will give you a deep insight into the experience of becoming a refugee, the terror of the journeys made by thousands seeking safety, the mistreatment refugees face at the hands of governments and authorities, and the struggle of building a new life far from home.
If you want to learn more about the situation in Palestine but aren’t sure where to start, this list contains seven movies, short films, and documentaries to help you understand what’s happening and how we got here.
The issue of Palestine is hugely contentious and highly controversial. This reading list will help you deepen your understanding of the highly complex and constantly changing situation facing Palestinians today.
Throughout its rich history of trade, migration and empire, the East African coast – from Eritrea in the north to Mozambique in the south – has developed a unique cultural, religious and demographic identity that makes it distinct from the rest of the African continent.
At Pink Jinn, we are all about supporting small businesses, women-owned businesses and social enterprises. Here’s a list of some of our favourite socially conscious brands from the Middle East and North Africa which provide fair wages and employment opportunities to local people – particularly women and refugees.
We are delighted to introduce to the Pink Jinn Souq two new products: The DAMASCUS and PALMYRA crochet clutch bags. These beauties were made by a women’s cooperative in Syria which provides employment to women who have lost their livelihoods as a result of the conflict.
With Covid-19 causing chaos throughout the world, we decided to conduct a series of interviews with people across the Middle East and North Africa to try to understand how the effects are being felt across the region. In this interview, social entrepreneur Noora Sharrab shares her reflections.
Food is one of the best ways to break down cultural boundaries. Relationships are built…
These five awe-inspiring change-makers are using their platforms – along with their vision, passion and determination – to empower communities and shape culture in the Middle East and beyond, and we’re so excited to share them with you!