Seeking Asylum

Discover the powerful narratives of resilience and hope in 'Seeking Asylum,' a heartwarming hardback that unveils the poignant stories of individuals who have sought refuge in Australia. Featuring 100% of proceeds donated to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, this beautifully illustrated book captures the essence of the asylum-seeking experience. Contributors share their journeys, from growing up in refugee camps to pursuing higher education, while also shedding light on their struggles with racism and cultural identity. As you turn the pages of this 176-page edition, you'll find moving portraits and insightful essays that challenge perceptions and humanize those navigating the asylum process. With a foreword by Liliana Maria and an enlightening essay by Abdul Karim Hekmat, 'Seeking Asylum' not only advocates for compassion but also highlights the significant social and political issues regarding Australia's immigration policies over the last fifty years. A must-read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of seeking asylum, this book is a call to action for a more inclusive Australia. Purchase your copy today from Smartfox NZ and contribute to meaningful change while enriching your knowledge about the diverse experiences of asylum seekers.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760643300
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 176


Description:
100% of the proceeds from this title will go to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

This beautifully illustrated hardback captures the stories of those who have lived the experience of seeking asylum.
In their own voices, contributors share how they came to be in Australia, and explore diverse aspects of their lives- growing up in a refugee camp, studying for a PhD, changing attitudes through soccer, being a Muslim in a small country town, campaigning against racism, surviving detention, holding onto culture, dreaming of being reunited with family.

There are stories of love, pain, injustice, achievement and everything in between. Accompanied by beautiful portrait photographs, they show the depth and diversity of people's experience and trace the impact of Australia's immigration policies.

Seeking Asylum also includes a foreword by Liliana Maria and an essay by Abdul Karim Hekmat on the human, social and political impact of Australia's treatment of people seeking asylum over the last fifty years. With an afterword by Kon Karapanagiotidis and supporting material demystifying Australia's current policies from Julian Burnside, Seeking Asylum redefines assumptions about people who have sought asylum and inspires readers to take action to create a more welcoming Australia.