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The Living Refugee Archive (www.livingrefugeearchive.org/) provides access to archival collections focusing on the lived experiences of migration. Linked to the University of East London Archives.

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Our new online exhibition on the Living Refugee Archive entitled The Chile Solidarity Poster Exhibition in collaboration with Dr. Hernando Fernรกndez Canque.

Futher details here:
www.livingrefugeearchive.org/chile-solida...

06.10.2025 09:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good to see that the Eastside Community Heritage @eastsidecommunityheritage Archive catalogue is now available online following its recent launch at Newham Heritage Month.

See : catalogue.eastsidecommunityheritage.org/

#EastsideCommunityheritage @newhamheritagemonth

03.10.2025 19:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œUNSPOKENโ€ โ€“ A MENTAL HEALTH FILM FESTIVAL by TONGUES ON FIRE
The Source, Source Studios (formerly Stratford Circus)
Friday, October 10 ยท 5 - 9:30pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unspoken-a...

02.10.2025 13:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pleased to have the opportunity to connect with Kristi Dawn Riggs on a podcast for the @therefugeearchive focusing on our work with the Living Refugee Archive.

Podcasts are availabe at therefugeearchive.substack.com/

02.10.2025 10:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Archive of the Vicariate of Solidarity: Past-Present-Future by Maria Paz Vergara Low The Archive of the Vicariate of Solidarity: Past-Present-Future by Maria Paz Vergara Low - International Council on Archives

The Archive of the Vicariate of Solidarity: Past-Present-Future. A talk by Maria Paz Vergara Low for the ICA's Section on Archives and Human Rights (SAHR) Tuesday Talks series in August 2024. Watch the recording here: www.ica.org/event/the-ar...
@ICArchiv #TuesdayTalks

01.10.2025 10:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Eritreans now most common nationality of migrants crossing Channel It is the first time Eritrea has accounted for the largest number of people making the journey per quarter.

Eritreans now most common nationality of migrants crossing Channel
Eritreans have become the most common nationality of migrants arriving in the UK after crossing the English Channel, new figures show.
www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/nationa...

30.09.2025 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Witness Panel Recordings from the Resistance, Rights and Refuge: Britain and Chile 50 Years After the Chile Coup

Recordings are available on the Living Refugee Archive at:
www.livingrefugeearchive.org/witness-pane...

30.09.2025 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Section on Archives and Human Rights - SAHR - ICA Following the decision of the ICA General Assembly on 22 October 2019 in Adelaide, theย Human Rights Working Group (HRWG)ย has become theย Section on Archives and Human Rights (SAHR)

Honoured to be elected to serve on the Executive Committe for the ICA's Section on Archives and Human Rights (SAHR). Further info on the SAHR here: www.ica.org/ica-network/...
@ICArchiv

30.09.2025 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The University of East London Archives: an introduction
Archives Hub feature for August 2025
blog.archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/2025/08/01/t...

30.09.2025 08:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mexico disappearances: Thousands march for the 130,000 missing Thousands march through Mexico's cities urging more government action against enforced disappearances - a problem often linked to drug cartels.

Thousands demonstrate across Mexico for the 130,000 missing
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

30.09.2025 07:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Justice & Coffee Podcast on `The UK - An immigration nation' with Professor Giorgia Dona available at: www.livingrefugeearchive.org/2025/09/just...
@bluebearcoffeeco @brynfreresmith @giorgia_dona

29.09.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Saving the Archives of the Temporary International Criminal Tribunals
The ICA Section on Archives and Human Rights (ICA/SAHR) invites you to its next First Tuesday Talk on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4pm (Central European Time/Paris):
www.ica.org/event/saving...

29.09.2025 18:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rhythms of Memory | London/Syria โ€“ Frequencies Podcast Episode 6 by Cultural Action Europe focusing on Qisetna's cultural heritage work with the Syrian community. Available at: www.livingrefugeearchive.org/2025/09/rhyt...
@qisetna

29.09.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The University of East London Archives: an introduction
Archives Hub feature for August 2025
blog.archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/2025/08/01/t...

29.09.2025 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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