About Refugees, By Refugees

Portrait of refugee Rowaida wearing a mustard colored hijab and sweater while holding the collar of her sweater with both her hands

Rowaida Allan

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Germany

Lebanon

German

Esra Gültekin

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Many 1000 Dreams interviews were not conducted in English. Their translation has not always been performed by professional translators. Despite great efforts to ensure accuracy, there may be errors.