Forced Criminality

My country’s condition and situation is not okay, because of the political issue, corruption, there are many, many problems in Bangladesh. So, when I complete my graduation, I think I need to go abroad to earn money and support my family.” Recently graduated, Ariyan…

I belong to a big family of seven, and among us, I was the only one capable of making good money.” Salam, a highly educated textile engineer from Bangladesh, carried the hopes of his entire family. As the only one capable of earning a decent living, he felt a deep re…

Definitely [in Uganda] I had nothing to do, despite the fact that I was a graduate and what? I had nothing, no job here in my country.” Michael Mugisha*, a recent graduate from Uganda, was ambitious and eager to create a better future for himself and his family. Wit…