Refugee Crisis
The photographer capturing youth in defiance
We keep on living free — Italian photographer Giacomo Cosua’s show ‘I’m Not Afraid’ documents youth determined to express themselves - no matter what - around the globe.
Written by: Alex King
Story Behind the Still: The defiant joy of Afghan refugees arriving on Lesvos
Reframing the refugee crisis — Two Afghan boys wearing Real Madrid T-shirts pose for a picture minutes after their boat landed on Skala Sykaminias beach on the Greek island of Lesvos. Hundreds of refugees, make this journey every day, boarding overcrowded inflatable boats to flee war and violence. But in the eyes of right-wing anti-immigration groups, this twosome are something to be feared. This is the story behind one of the boldest image in Huck’s Freaked Out Issue.
Written by: Jack Richardson
How pinhole photography can capture stories of humanity
Finding real truth in imagery — For over five years, Fabio Bucciarelli has been documenting the solidarity and spirit of those fleeing the Middle East and North Africa. The Dream is the culmination of those years: a photographic journey through the human condition.
Written by: Jack Richardson
Refugees and young Berliners are finding community through food
Filling in the gaps — Germany might have accepted large numbers of refugees into the country at points during the ongoing crisis, but when it comes to support and integration the state is failing. Instead, young people are filling in the gaps, using food as a tool to bring people together.
Written by: Merlin Jobst
Activists storm Australian embassy with boat to protest 'illegal' refugee policy
Close the camps — On World Refugee Day, activists storm the Australian embassy in London with a boat to symbolise the thousands of desperate refugees turned away from Australian shores.
Written by: Alex King
The Kids of Calais: Portraits of Europe's forgotten children
The young faces of a crisis — For refugees arriving in Europe, life remains to be tough. Dangerous journeys end in prejudice and poverty, as European governments continue to turn their backs. Photographer James Rippingale headed to Calais 'Jungle' to capture the faces of the children with their lives suspended, waiting for a new place to call home.
Written by: Michael Segalov
This exhibition will challenge your misconceptions of the Calais 'Jungle'
Call me by my name — A new exhibition displays work from those camping in Calais, volunteers and emerging artists, forcing us to reconsider both the diluted identities of migrants, and our own high-brow preconceptions of art.
Written by: Taylor McGraa
How this social entrepreneur overcame her fear of not making a difference
Generation Why Not — With a stellar education in politics and investment management, 25-year-old Paula Schwarz was destined for a successful career in financial consultancy. Instead, she launched a social initiative, which is now helping to tackle one of the greatest crises facing mainland Europe since the Second World War.
Written by: Daniel Tapper
The storytellers revealing Eritrea's dark secrets
Telling Eritrea's untold stories — Under an oppressive military regime, hundreds of Eritreans are fleeing their country and making perilous journeys through Africa and beyond. Three storytellers have found innovative ways to shed light on one of the world's most underreported crises, through film, documentary and illustration.
Written by: Natasha Turner
Why are we so scared and confused by migration?
What does migration really mean? — The Glass Bead Game podcast looks at the hotly politicised debate around migration, explore its complexities and busts some of the myths around it.
Written by: HUCK HQ