Interpreting Between Empathy and Professionalism: Insights, Challenges and Solutions

In this vodcast, the ReTrans team delves into the dynamic world of interpreters in transit zones along the Western Balkans Route, exploring the insights and the challenges they encounter, as well as the possible solutions. Through thought-provoking interviews and compelling stories, the vodcast offers a unique glimpse into the invaluable role interpreters play, gaining a deeper understanding of their experiences, the emotional toll they face, and the ethical dilemmas they navigate while supporting migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. This vodcast will leave you informed, inspired, and most importantly, with a newfound appreciation for the vital role these interpreters play.

Script: Silvana Simoska & Savikj Zhaneta
ReTrans Team: Simoska Silvana, Sekulovski Dario, Sekulovski Lazar
Interviewers: Karamizari Electra, Pasch Harald, Pöllabauer Sonja, Pušnik Anemari, Vidinić Jasna, Vovko Tjaša
Interviewees: Bagherzadeh Hani, Dabić Mascha, Fouladvand Novak Sanam, Hamad Hisham, Lukančič Kompara Mojca, Motamed Hosseini Hamid, Nikolovski Mile, Omar Maryam, Sadegi Mustafa, volunteer interpreter (anonymous)

Suggested citiation:
Silvana Simoska, Zhaneta Savikj, Mirjana Aleksoska-Chkatroska, Tatjana Panova-Ignjatovikj, Dario Sekulovski, Lazar Sekulovski, Karamizari Electra, Pasch Harald, Pöllabauer Sonja, Pušnik Anemari, Vidinić Jasna, Vovko Tjaša (2023) “ReTrans Vodcast No. 3: Interpreting Between Empathy and Professionalism: Insights, Challenges and Solutions”. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuoxDmTX_cU