In this podcast episode, Roman Abasy shares his inspiring journey from Afghanistan to Australia as a refugee and human rights advocate. He discusses his background as a Taekwondo champion, his transition to advocating for women's rights in sports, and the challenges he faced adapting to a new culture. Roman emphasizes the importance of sports in helping refugees integrate into their new communities and highlights the unique challenges faced by young refugees today. He also shares his hopes for the future of women's rights in Afghanistan and offers advice to fellow refugees and migrants on navigating their new lives.

Resource mentioned:

The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini

Connect with Roman:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-abasy-702ab2227/

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Roman Abasy

(01:36) Journey from Afghanistan to Australia

(10:06) The Power of Sports in Integration

(17:05) Challenges Faced by Young Refugees

(21:06) Hopes for Women's Rights in Afghanistan

(22:00) Advice for Refugees and Migrants

(24:54) Reflections on Identity and Home

(31:12) Conclusion

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