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| Rita Ora |
The world-famous Albanian singer, Rita Ora, has shown several times that she is proud of her family history.
Despite growing up amid ridicule for being a refugee in London, Rita says this has made her even more aware of the respect that should be given to people.
In a recent interview with The Independent Ora spoke on the topic of refugees, saying that he will always be a voice in support of them.
"Sometimes it is difficult to explain to non-refugees what it is like to be a refugee because it is not a voluntary choice," Ora said. "It's not a matter of feeling sorry for us. It is more about a vote of opportunity. I do not know if I would be here in this dream home if it were not for my relocation to the UK. And where would I be if I was not given this opportunity", said the Albanian singer.
The UK's attitude towards refugees has not improved much since Rita Ora's family arrived 30 years ago; just a few weeks ago, 27 refugees drowned in a canal trying to reach Britain and the government responded by promising tougher measures and no safe passage.
"My parents came to the UK for us - so we could grow up in a safer environment," said Ora, who is UNICEF's ambassador to the UK, focusing on their work for refugees.
"And for the rest of my life, I will feel infinitely passionate about refugees, because I am a refugee and I will always be. I am very proud to be a refugee. And I think there is often a stigma around refugees. A stigma that I really am using to break my mission", said the Albanian singer.