In this episode we meet Mahbubeh (Maya) from Iran. Her incredible story starts in 1988 – when she was working in theatre and as a political activist. Her story is one that is both shocking and horrific in its detail of torture and imprisonment.  She talks about the heartbreak and truly desperate lengths she went to for safety and peace. The brave decisions she took are ones that many of us will never have to face.

She’s been through more in her lifetime than many people could bear. And yet despite the three decades being full of exceptional challenge, somehow, she remains undaunted, unbowed and full of hope and life.