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Over the years the Immigrant Council has supported many individuals and families with immigration questions, concerns and challenges. All of them have survived difficulties most of us have never had to face. The bravery of those we have met and worked alongside inspires us every day.

Read about their experiences below – the mother who would stop at nothing to be reunited with her daughter, the victims of trafficking who have escaped exploitation and built new lives, the stateless man seeking a home and fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor. These are our every day heroes.

If you would like to share your own story with us, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!

Chino Okeke
Arriving in Ireland as a child, Chino survived homelessness to study law at Trinity College, Dublin.
Reunited in Ireland
Meijiao Yu was supported by the Immigrant Council to bring her daughter back home.
Haikal Mansor
Haikal dreams of becoming a doctor, but is currently living a life in limbo because the Irish Government does not recognize that he, like thousands of Rohingya, is stateless.
Mariaam
"She threatened to call the immigration services each time I wanted to leave. I felt trapped..."
Alicia
"I want to tell other women in similar situations that this is not their fault, don’t let that situation consume you."
Faiza
"After years of emotional, financial and physical abuse he finally threw me out from the house. I was 8 months pregnant..."
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