What it feels like to be told 'go back to where you came from'

"He called me the N word and then he’s like 'go back to where you come from'. I was just confused because as a child or as a teenager you don’t expect that."

Apajok

Apajok from South Sudan shares what it's like to be told to go back to where you came from. Source: SBS

What does it feel like to be told to go back to where you come from? 

Three young Australian women of refugee backgrounds share their personal experiences navigating racism and how this has impacted their sense of belonging and confidence. 

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Go Back to Where You Came From Live airs over three consecutive nights, October 2 – 4, 8.30pm, LIVE on SBS Australia and streaming live at SBS On Demand.


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By Damian McDermott

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