"I was born in Kosovo, and when I was one year old, had to flee the country with my parents and sister. The word refugee carries a lot of prejudice...and not everyone is comfortable having refugees settle into their environment. Some people make negative judgements on new immigrants and others simply turn a blind eye.
This is an opportunity for all of us to reach out and embrace families and people in a time of need. So many positives are coming out of this situation, but two of these issues my family faced when we first arrived are ever-present: racism and indifference. These attitudes need to change...and we can approach this crisis with compassion and care. If we take action, we help everyone thrive. Islamophobia is on the rise...and some people are making negative judgements on new immigrants, and British citizens, based on their skin colour, clothing and more."
