ASHA: Crossing Borders, Breaking Silences
Part of the DCU-based SFI project ”They Are Here Too: Gendered Violence in the South Asian Immigrant Community in Post-COVID Ireland”. The podcast aims to foster more empowering policies for immigrant communities.
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Episodes
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
In this episode of ASHA: Crossing Borders, Breaking Silences, we speak with Teresa Buczkowska, CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland and founder of Migrant Vote. We discuss migrants’ lived experiences in Ireland, focusing on political participation, labour rights, and pathways to representation.
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
In this episode of ASHA: Crossing Borders, Breaking Silences, we speak with Dr Alejandra Ramos, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin. Dr Ramos discusses her research on intimate partner violence and support services for survivors of DSGBV, as well as her work on different forms of empowermen
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
In this episode of ASHA: Crossing Borders, Breaking Silences, we sit down with award-winning journalist Shamim Malekmian, who covers the immigration beat for Dublin Inquirer. Shamim shares her insights on the narratives and politics of migration in Ireland, the recent attacks on Indian individuals, and the critical role of new and old media in shaping public understanding and representation.
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
In our first episode of the ASHA podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Caroline West—relationship columnist, media commentator, podcast host, and sexual violence response manager. Caroline shares insights from her work at the intersections of sexuality, media, and advocacy, reflecting on public conversations around consent, education, and social change in Ireland today. A thoughtful and engaging start to the series