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Photo by Nicholas Feeney, USA for UNHCR.  \n\n| PAGE 2 |  |\n| --- | --- |\n\nSAFETY IN STORYTELLING  \nPurpose of This Guide  \nTime and time again, leaders with lived experience of forced displacement are proven to be the most powerful messengers for changing hearts and minds when they share their stories in a way that builds connection, empathy, and fills in critical knowledge gaps. Public opinion polling the Lab conducts annually affirms this – while 63 percent of Americans support refugee resettlement, that number jumps to 80 percent among people who say they personally know a refugee. Sharing your perspectives and experiences – through the media, events, and more – in ways that inform the public debate, challenge ideas around what it means tobe a person who is a refugee, and advocate for change has the ability to redefine the narrative on welcoming.  \nAt the same time, political environments and personal circumstances change, and there may be periods where publicly sharing your story may not be comfortable or safe. This guide, informed by seasoned leaders and storytellers who have experienced forced displacement, aims to walk you through the process of what to consider before, during, and after storytelling opportunities to keep yourself and your communities safe. Each section includes checklists with items to consider to help you feel prepared and safe at each stage, and first hand accounts from storytellers who have been through the process before so you can learn from their experiences.  \nYour story has the power to build bridges, inform and educate, and shape inclusive narratives, and it’s important that you keep yourself safe while participating in storytelling opportunities.  \n“Storytelling has been powerful for me, but also vulnerable. Sometimes it feels healing, other times it feels heavy, especially when the space isn’t prepared to hold difficult truths.”  \nTeddy Almuktady Wismoyo, Refugee Storytellers Collective Member  \n\n|  | PAGE 3 |\n| --- | --- |\n\nSAFETY IN STORYTELLING  \nYour Storytelling Safety Checklist  \n1. You’ve been approached with an opportunity to share your story... Now what?  \nBefore saying yes, it’s important to pause and consider a few key questions. Sharing your story can be powerful and impactful, but it should always happen on your terms. This section will help you understand the opportunity, ask the right questions, assess your comfort level, and know your rights throughout the process.  \nGet the Details of the Opportunity  \nWhois asking for my story—and why?  \nResearch the person or organization making the request. Have they shared similar stories before? Do those stories align with your values and goals? Look into their past projects, mission, reputation, and audience. If possible, ask others who’ve worked with them what their experience was like.  \nWhere will my story be shared, and who is the audience?  \nKnowing the platform and audience can help you shape your message in a way that feels authentic and effective. Ask whether you’ll be named or can remain anonymous, and if photos or videos will be included.  \nWhat’s the goal or angle of the story?  \nClarify whether the intent of the storytelling opportunity is to inform, advocate, or raise awareness—or if the story is advancing a particular agenda. This helps you decide if the opportunity aligns with your values.  \n“I like to think about the impact the topic will have on myself as well as others before I agree to share my story. Especially with the media, the consequences can be very serious and have a wide impact. Media interviews really need the time and space to sit down and actually think about the questions and the answers. 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