Refugee Rights with Maya Ghazal
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Presenter Isy Suttie talks to the amazing Maya Ghazal, a prominent advocate for refugee rights who has stood her ground when it comes to spreading the message that education is a right not a privilege. When Maya was just 15 she arrived in the UK from Syria. Despite initially struggling with English and facing rejections from schools and the education system, through sheer determination 4 years on Maya is now a compelling spokesperson and role model for young refugees and migrants across the UK. Winner of The Diana Legacy Award - Maya is now pursuing Aviation Engineering with pilot studies at Brunel University London, whilst continuing to speak at high profile events she continues to smash stereotypes and offers solutions to better understanding refugees. This is how Maya changed her world…
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