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Safe space

June 28, 2023

On this week's show, we hear from people looking for a safe place to live. Members of LGBTQ community are heading for Kyrgyzstan out of fear of the draft and homophobia. And then, a fascinating interview with Professor Jon Schultz about his work helping refugee children recover from traumatic nightmares. Plus, Niger's transit hub Agadez, and more.

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On this week's show, we're taking a closer look at people who have been forced to leave their homes. According to the UN Refugee Agency, the world's forcibly displaced population reached nearly 108.5 million in 2022.

First, we'll hear about why Kyrgyzstan has become a new home for some in Russia's LGBTQ community. Levi Bridges has more.

And then, Professor Jon Hakon Schultz of UIT, the Arctic University of Norway, explains why refugee children often suffer nightmares. Luckily, he and the Norwegian Refugee Council, along with a group of researchers have made inroads in treating this common problem.

Plus, a look at Niger's transit hub for many migrants, Agadez, and why some have been unable to continue their journey north to Europe. 

We'll also hear how the reelection of Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is making some consider leaving Turkey altogether.

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Kathleen Schuster Kathleen Schuster is a freelance producer and host of DW’s environment podcast Living Planet
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