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Text written by a student at Noh Bo Academy: “I feel deeply sad. All our dreams have been lost. I wish the children in the country’s IDP camps could study peacefully and properly. Instead of just feeling sad like us, they live in constant fear. My heart aches every time I think about my country, Myanmar.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/2f5e97a1-2fd6-417f-bfc7-bfc93d43af55/2_.jpg Mindscapes of Mae Sot, Thailand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/2d16474e-981a-4649-9d4f-6ecf116c06a8/3_White+School.jpg Mindscapes of Mae Sot, Thailand At the end of the school day, a young girl at White School in Mae Sot carefully packs away her pencils. Text written by a teacher at White School:
“Because of Myanmar political situation many people face difficulties and many problems. Since military coup some states cut off the electric and the whole country cut off the Internet. So Myanmar people face the difficulties. Please help my country.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/9b6e92fa-f113-449c-8d93-3b416af7623a/4_Break-time.jpg Mindscapes of Mae Sot, Thailand Young girls from Sunshine School sit outside their classroom, laughing together during break-time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/ffb094e3-2948-498a-818e-9e9d0c0c5267/5_Sunshine+School.jpg Mindscapes of Mae Sot, Thailand Sunshine School sits on the edge of the Thai-Myanmar border, with the mountains of Myanmar visible in the distance. Every day, new families arrive, hoping to secure a place for their children. Text written by a student at Sunshine School:
“I feel sad. The certain future we once had is gone. My country may not survive much longer — it could fall under the control of others.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/1c42c24f-72a1-4f58-ab95-e1ffdcfb589b/6_.jpg Mindscapes of Mae Sot, Thailand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/70778e67-4a98-47cf-8e25-133ef96038a7/7_Mae-La+Refugee+Camp.jpg Mindscapes of Mae Sot, Thailand Mae-La refugee camp, one of the largest in Southeast Asia, is home to an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 people. Text written by a student at KKB School:
“Myanmar has faced military coup. Some students cannot attend school. A lot of citizens have no home. Some families don’t meet anymore with their family.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/b4293d09-0512-4a92-a4e2-4a26831c3963/8_Football+Team.jpg Mindscapes of Mae Sot, Thailand Sixteen-year-old Nan Yadanar San (bottom right) poses with her football team on the grounds of KKB School, where they live and study. She fled Myanmar alone after fighting reached her village in Karen State, leaving the care of her grandmother to continue her education in Mae Sot. 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While widely characterised as right-wing, protesters rejected the label, saying they are concerned about the future of their families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/c4e13874-a273-4992-b497-9d4dfa61add1/protest-7+2.JPG The Immigration Debate, Scotland Two protesters engage in a heated debate as police attempt to separate them, May 24, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/42badb81-93b6-4524-84ab-50fb2e224fbf/Visura-VA128544-IMG1450959-6_k.jpeg The Immigration Debate, Scotland A boy holds a sign with the message “Stop the Boats!” , May 24, 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/12ce393e-56b9-4df4-a7c0-d8bb34f43da7/Visura-VA128544-IMG1450973-6_k.jpeg The Immigration Debate, Scotland Demonstrators returning from a “Mass deportation” rally, where UKIP leader Nick Tenconi spoke, are kettled by police to keep them separated from “Stand Up to Racism” demonstrators. During the standoff, one man in the crowd is seen raising his arm in a gesture resembling a Nazi salute, 26 July, 2025. One arrest was reported from this rally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/34bda632-b243-4e41-87ce-d9f65d647618/Visura-VA128544-IMG1450978-6_k.jpeg The Immigration Debate, Scotland Counter-protesters from “Stand Up to Racism” gather on Buchanan Street on July 26, 2025. Police kept groups apart to prevent clashes with those attending a UKIP “mass deportation” rally, part of a nationwide tour by UKIP leader Nick Tenconi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/8fd16821-46c7-465c-ba38-e58943d80d44/Visura-VA128544-IMG1450998-6_k.jpeg The Immigration Debate, Scotland People queue outside Glasgow City Mission during a lunchtime service. The Christian charity, founded in 1926, has focused on supporting Glasgow’s homeless population since the 80s. As part of their services, the Mission provides daily meals of lunch and dinner, serving hundreds of people each day. With many refugees and asylum seekers housed in temporary accommodation and unable to cook for themselves, a significant number of those attending are seeking both a meal and a sense of community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/3c7b973f-7ed5-46be-8443-12f1d4cf9db1/Visura-VA128544-IMG1451000-6_k.jpeg The Immigration Debate, Scotland Mohammad from Syria volunteers in the kitchen at Glasgow City Mission weekly cooking meals for thousands of Glasgow's homeless and asylum seekers like him who are stuck in temporary housing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/b6f238db-f136-498f-ae3d-9abe9d91424c/Visura-VA128544-IMG1450994-6_k.jpeg The Immigration Debate, Scotland Guests at Glasgow City Mission attend an English as a second language class for beginners. These classes are run by volunteers and attended by people within the asylum system unable to get a place at a local college. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/f9b6e10b-27ba-44fb-8bf2-e25c2444816a/Visura-VA128544-IMG1450981-6_k.jpeg The Immigration Debate, Scotland Local Scots, students and asylum seekers attend English as a second language classes at Refuweegee. Founded in response to the arrival of refugees during the Syrian crisis, Refuweegee now supports a wider community, with many of its services also open to people experiencing homelessness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/455313b8-a685-4917-bb7c-b800666b7431/Visura-VA128544-IMG1450986-6_k.jpeg The Immigration Debate, Scotland Classes are often informal, with language learning unfolding through conversation, humour, and the relationships formed between locals and newcomers. In this class they play the card game UNO together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/96282d92-1718-4884-910f-0e6be42cea6d/protest+2.JPG The Immigration Debate, Scotland Munira (name changed) and her daughter volunteer nearly everyday at Refuweegee while also using their communal kitchen, rest and games space. This space is open to everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/8f39f92a-38cf-495e-a79e-0d9ceb2aa643/Visura-VA128544-IMG1450962-6_k.jpeg The Immigration Debate, Scotland Protesters from the group “Unite the Clans” shout at Stand Up to Racism and Women Against the Far Right demonstrators outside Holyrood in Edinburgh. The group, previously known as “Aberdeen Against Illegal Immigration,” organised a rally outside of the Scottish Parliament focused on economic concerns and national identity in relation to illegal migration. Police separated the two crowds to prevent violent clashes. March 21, 2026. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/85b69035-82af-45c8-bd1c-0135a22061e5/Visura-VA128544-IMG1450964-6_k.jpeg The Immigration Debate, Scotland Women against the Far right join a Stand Up to Racism protest to counter a rally held by group“Unite the Clans”, March 21, 2026. Women against the far right came into prominence in September of 2025 aiming to counter the rise of far-right, anti- immigrant narratives that use "women’s safety" to justify racism. Activists have used the movement to highlight the hypocrisy of far- right actors who champion anti- migrant policies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/27cc7843-a453-444b-8629-df63cc48a6e1/Visura-VA128544-IMG1450965-6_k.jpeg The Immigration Debate, Scotland Independent councillor for Falkirk Laura Murtagh photographed outside the Cladhan Hotel, which houses around 90 asylum seekers and has been the site of repeated anti-immigration protests. In response, counter-protesters part of “Falkirk for All” have gathered regularly outside the hotel in support of those staying there. Laura has regularly joined “Falkirk for All” but has faced severe backlash and threats from anti- immigration activists for her stance. She has been labelled a “traitor” online for speaking out. For her own safety, Laura now wears a body camera while in public. “The idea that the people in the hotel aren’t worthy of our love and empathy is crazy. Anyone who is taking a human approach is a traitor to them (anti-immigration activists).” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/be9abc34-9fdc-43ff-adb2-7004b8d7b1fe/Rage+Against+Reform_-11.jpg The Immigration Debate, Scotland Stand Up To Racism activist Zamard Zahid (centre) marches alongside trade union representatives towards Buchanan Steps during a “day of rage against Reform” following the Scottish Parliament elections on 9 May 2026. At the event, Zahid said: “We the people of Scotland reject you and everything you stand for.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/0c70ceb1-5c9a-41e5-a7bd-4b481752f0d3/Rage+Against+Reform_-7.jpg The Immigration Debate, Scotland At a Stand Up To Racism protest in Glasgow on 9 May 2026, a man holds a sign reading “One Love” during a demonstration held after the Scottish Parliament elections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/91748418-07c1-4971-a9ee-4f6169bd1b55/Rage+Against+Reform_-12.jpg The Immigration Debate, Scotland Activists sit on the street during a “day of rage against Reform” organised by Stand Up To Racism in Glasgow on 9 May 2026, following the Scottish Parliament elections. https://www.raynacarruthers.com/displaced-lebanese-lebanon daily 0.75 2026-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/c56a7fff-4779-40ca-9c4a-255809d9f9c9/Jamal-12.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Jamal, Fatme and Adam photographed outside of their tent located in Biel, Beirut. They are originally from Sour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/92fbd7de-3ee8-4421-9acc-d0bea27c21c8/MTHS_Captioned-3+copy.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon A makeshift camp, there is no water, electricity or plumbing in the camp. Residents came together to create an outside shower and toilet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/ca50d37a-b5cb-403d-9b62-b06fa03a1ae6/Screenshot+2026-06-27+at+15.47.21.png Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Fatme pours water into a small plastic bottle, which she will place inside the freezer container her husband brought to their tent. The container is used to store cold drinks — not just for their own family, but for others living in the camp as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/e1552204-e258-4099-a914-df9e84a7f4d4/MTHS_Captioned-3+copy+2.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Samira, cooks for the entire camp Mansaf with donated meat and rice gathered from people in the camp. Many of those displaced are without work and have little money relying on the kindness of their neighbours or aid for support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/b7bcc032-4c91-4826-a6cd-e5af451fb8ec/Jamal_-9.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon A solar panel above the entrance to Fatme’s tent. The camp, set up by the local municipality, has no electricity — so residents have had to find their own ways to power their lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/df376eda-d974-4beb-81b1-aeaafa132725/MTHS_Captioned-10.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Fatme and her husband Jamal speak with their neighbour on the ground in between tents in the afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/10cbc960-4ba4-4af5-a45d-51277e380be3/Jamal_-14.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Fatma gives her son, Adam, a bath in a tub with water she has bought. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/a9b423a4-ce14-47ef-ab1d-563716b38971/MTHS_Captioned-2.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Adam gets some food for his mother who is 5 months pregnant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/b205a183-1aa2-414f-9307-827a15283d5b/Jamal_-10.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon In their tent, Fatme and Jamal care for their neighbour’s young son. The extreme heat has left the boy severely distressed: hours of nonstop crying and violent coughing have increased the pressure on his abdomen so much that his belly button has protruded outward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/8602b3e4-f14a-458b-ae32-18ba66f13078/Jamal-21.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Fatme holds a neighbours son who she has started looking after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/a4dda0a5-3673-4b84-b1bd-d11a6ca18c4f/Jamal_-35.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Elisa cleans her tent while her son eats. Originally from Dahiyeh, she is displaced as a single mother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/cf321d53-ae87-4447-9fc1-9c22b0d1b519/Jamal-10.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon A father plays with his daughter in an IDP camp in Biel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/e20f31e1-81a8-4392-a7db-062a26b57852/Jamal_-5.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Jamal hangs up his family's shoes outside fo their tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/5e5d0a80-22d2-4d5e-ba1b-ead270b94f42/Jamal_-29.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Jamal and Adam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/55786ddf-b2e7-48c5-b08f-54bb52111efa/Jamal-9.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Jamal cleans out the ice cooler he brought with him to the camp to keep water and food cool and fresh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/93aaffdb-1975-4dd6-a53a-b389be0b30e3/Jamal-13.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Jamal tries to stop mosquitos and bugs from entering the tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/8147da5c-1b47-4e12-8166-9941d655e880/MTHS_Captioned-18.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Fatme kisses her son Adam before they sleep in their tent in Biel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c84389916bd32f98dd3274/9074e1b2-3c68-427a-84bb-de966975068a/Jamal-2.jpg Displaced in Biel, Lebanon Adam plays on the ground beside his tent under a make shift shelter his family have created to ensure they are protected from the sun.