The Journey Of Belonging - Story Of A UK Activist

In this Podcast we interview Lia Dover who was born in Argentina when her country was under a dictatorship and who then came to the UK and then stayed. In this interview we will explore her journey that saw 40 years of activism in the United Kingdom.

What led Lia to be so active in many causes from amnesty International, the United Nations, from work with the homeless to environmental issues. Was it her escape from the dictatorship in Argentina that made her passionate about human rights and environmentalism

Is this battle a universal one that we should all be conscious of whatever country we live in?

Lia was born in South America and came to England, the land of her ancestors, at a time when her country was under a military dictatorship. She only intended to stay for a year, but she is still here, 40 years on. She has a passion for the defence of human rights, and worked as a researcher and campaigns director for Amnesty International for many years, before moving on to do consultancy work for the United Nations and then to become a solicitor. She dedicated her legal work to helping the homeless in London. After retirement she became involved in environmental issues. She is a volunteer at The Ark, a community service based at St John ‘s Church in Palmers Green, and she is currently the Acting Chair of the Fox Lane and District Residents Association.