‘In the Spotlight’ # 3: Adam
[Greek Text to Follow] The eldest of three brothers, Adam arrived to Cyprus after fleeing the war in Syria, leaving his mother and father behind in Damascus. As a …
International Day for Tolerance
Yesterday marked the UN declared International Day for Tolerance but what is tolerance really about? German philosopher Rainer Forst understands tolerance as the balance of acceptance and objection. That is …
‘In the Spotlight’ # 2: Ladan
[Greek Text to Follow] At six months pregnant, Ladan fled her homeland in an attempt to bring safety to her unborn child after persecution by her family for marrying someone …
‘In the Spotlight’ # 1: Boneh
Text and photographs by Melissa Hekkers [Greek text to follow] It’s within the premises of the Caritas Cyprus Migrant Centre adjacent to the Holy Cross Catholic Church in the centre …
A refugee food coupon fiasco
Asylum seekers relying on state subsidies to survive find themselves at the mercy of a handful of small retailers that accept vouchers issued by the Welfare Department, which can be …