'The Swimmers' tells the true story of two refugee sisters who did something extraordinary
InfoMigrants spoke with the film's director Sally El Hosaini about how war upturns people's lives and why Yusra and Sarah Mardini's story is far from over.
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Youssoufa Moukoko: Reaching for the stars
The World Cup in Qatar has brought a new generation of players into the spotlight. Some of them are immigrants who shine on the world stage with the jersey of their adopted country. Among them is the German footballer of Cameroonian origin Youssoufa Moukoko -- a rising star who has overcome serious hurdles.
Italy: Lega Pro football to bring refugees and locals together
A new project promoted by the Italian Lega Pro aims to bring refugees and local communities together through sports. The Integration League is promoted by UNHCR and Project School and is co-funded by the European Union. Matches are slated to begin in January.
How Italy can make Black lives matter
Following the killing of a Nigerian immigrant in Italy, anti-racism activists are demanding legal and immigration reforms to address the country's anti-black discrimination.
Afghanistan: One year on from fall of Kabul, little hope for female athletes
A year ago, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan amid chaotic scenes. Female athletes who remain in the country now fear for their lives, while those who left have little hope of resuming their careers.
Walking into the light with refugees in Munich
A night hike in Munich aims to bring members of the refugee community closer to local employers. The experience seeks to facilitate new ties and friendships between the participants.
Summer activites for migrants in Paris and northern France
In the regions of Paris and Calais, several associations organize free outings, cultural and sporting activities and workshops of all types for migrants. InfoMigrants provides you with a (non-exhaustive) list.
Video: The young refugees shooting hoops in Cyprus
On the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, the situation for many African refugees is dire. Even after they're granted asylum, they have a hard time integrating into society due to the island's lack of political will. But Joshua Kambala and his friends are channeling their frustration in a positive way: On the basketball court.
Olympic great Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to UK at age 9, forced to be child servant
Olympic great Mo Farah was illegally trafficked to Britain at the age of nine from Djibouti and forced to work as a child servant, he has revealed, saying his real name is Hussein Abdi Kahin.
Afghanistan women athletes in peril, future uncertain
The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August last year crushed the dreams and hopes of millions of Afghan women who had made significant strides in the past 20 years.
Boxer Bilal Fawaz fights for UK and for citizenship
Trafficked to the UK from Nigeria as a child, 33-year-old professional boxer Bilal Fawaz is still in a legal limbo, awaiting British citizenship. The boxer continues to fight in the ring for the British national team.
Refugees celebrate football in new UEFA event designed to promote understanding
A team with refugee football players in Germany has won the first UNITY EURO Cup in Nyon -- an international football tournament for refugees and migrants. The new competition organized by the European Football Union (UEFA) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) aims to promote the integration of refugees.