Mohammed is a refugee who grew up in Syria and now lives in the UK having fled his hometown, due to ISIS’ invasion. Owen has lived in the UK longer than he lived in Jamaica, moving at the age of 4. In this episode, both men discuss the discrimination they faced upon arrival into the UK, the challenges they have faced as a migrant and asylum seeker and the biggest misconceptions people have about them.

This episode references suicide, listener discretion is advised.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, the following organisation may be able to provide help and advice:

• www.migranthelpuk.org

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