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"I am a migrant" is a space for people on the move to share their personal stories and journeys, challenge stereotypes, and lead the narrative on migration.

Discover their stories

Ayesha

1,350KM
of courage

“Kyrgyzstan is a fantastic country that has so much to offer to international students. I feel like I've grown so much as a person.”

Ayesha

Oleksii

770KM
of courage

Live your life happily, never give up and love your child as they are. (Tetiana, Oleksii’s mother)

Oleksii

Sainey

7,450KM
of courage

I faced stigma and discrimination from people in my neighbourhood. They labelled me a ‘coward’ for not making it to Europe. But my family stood by me.

Sainey

Agustina

9,900KM
of courage

In Argentina, I didn't know as many Latin American or African migrants as I do in Spain. Now, I carry a bit of culture from everyone I meet.

Agustina

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“I am a migrant” is a campaign created by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to promote diversity, inclusion and fight xenophobia and divisive narratives on migration. The platform features first-hand accounts from people on the move.

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