InfoMigrants

Fleeing from gender violence: Marie's story of escape, survival, and hope

This is the story of a Malian woman, who, after escaping violence and abuse by her husband, finds support in Italy, where she was assisted to overcome the trauma of an unwanted pregnancy. Cultural mediator Gogbe Romaine Tia shared Marie's story at a UNHCR event in Rome.

Arale's story: 'Wherever I go in Somalia, people haunt me'

Arale* was born and raised in Somalia and says he has been facing discrimination his whole life for being an illegitimate child. In Somali culture, people like him are marginalized, abused, and sometimes even killed, he told InfoMigrants.

War in Sudan: Ache's story – returning home to Chad

Until recently, Ache was a successful cattle farmer in Sudan. But then the civil war got close to her town, and she had no choice but to return to her native Chad. This is her story, as told to the IOM's project support officer, François-Xavier Ada.

Baba's journey: A baker leaves Mali to find himself in Italy

28-year-old Baba Sissoko left Mali for Italy where he eventually found a job and a new life. His experiences of the past few years are nothing short of a profound transformation. But they also came at a cost.

Achylle's tale: 'I have tried to kill myself three times'

Originally from the English-speaking region of Cameroon, 29-year-old Achylle was kidnapped before he fled to Cyprus to protect his life. But the drama that led him to the Mediterranean island did not convince the authorities, who rejected his asylum request four times. Their refusal weakened the young man, who is regularly plagued by dark thoughts.