Keeping up with the refugee crisis can feel overwhelming, and knowing where to start isn't always easy. Podcasts are a simple way to stay informed and fit seamlessly into your day whether you're commuting, exercising, or enjoying your morning coffee.
We've rounded up a few of our favourites to help you get started.
For migration politics and updates
Fractured - listen here
Our top recommendation for understanding the changing political landscape affecting refugees. Each episode explores a different topic, from country spotlights and migration trends to conversations with experts.
With episodes ranging from 15 minutes to an hour, there's something for every schedule.
Highlights:
Series 5, Episode 1: UK: Refugees Still Welcome? – featuring our founder Amber Bauer and trustee Nima Moradi discussing refugee housing and Refugees at Home
Humanitarian Watch: From the EU-Turkey deal to the EU Migration Pact
For first-hand refugee stories
Un/Documented - listen here
Although only six episodes long, this series is packed with powerful personal stories. By giving forcibly displaced people the chance to share their experiences in their own words, Un/Documented highlights the power of storytelling to inspire understanding and hope.
Highlight: How Telling My Story Changed My Life
For a bit of everything
Asylum Speakers - listen here
From in-depth multi-part stories to bite-sized explainers, Asylum Speakers explores migration, identity and culture through thoughtful conversations and inspiring guest interviews.
Highlight: Food, Heritage, Identity, Cultural Mobility and Going Viral with filmmaker Nadir Nahdi
Forced to Flee - listen here
Created by UNHCR to mark 70 years of the 1951 Refugee Convention, this seven-part series explores why people flee, what they experience, and how they rebuild their lives.
Highlight: Pencils and Pictures – a moving episode focusing on children and young refugees.
Also worth a listen
The Law Show (BBC): How Tough Are the UK's Asylum Laws? – examining Shabana Mahmood's Restoring Order and Control policy.
BBC Happy Pod: Success Stories of Former Refugees – uplifting stories released for World Refugee Day that celebrate resilience and new beginnings.
Every listen is an opportunity to better understand the experiences of refugees and amplify voices that deserve to be heard.
Found a podcast that moved or inspired you? Let us know!
