In 2007, Maryam Zohdi, a poet, writer and reporter at BBC Persian decided against publishing her second book âLetter to Semi-Official Daysâ due to excessive censorship by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Iran. Maryam left Iran in the same year to work for BBC Persian in London, and has been living there ever since. We gain a closer insight on issues within the censorship process in Iran, alternatives movements of publishing, and its effect on Iranâs culture and society through Maryamâs personal experiences.
« We open the doors of our companies to refugees. »
On February 1, the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the « Salon for the professional integration of refugees.» The Tent Foundation brought together some thirty major companies committed to reducing the obstacles to hiring refugees, who are often far removed from the job market.
« Being able to carry on a conversation is the key to fitting in. »
An employee of the L'Oréal Foundation, Hassan Karam has enjoyed a successful professional rise since arriving in France in 2014. The 36-year-old Sudanese refugee now seeks to facilitate the integration of refugees through his association "La Voix des réfugiés."
