I AM A MIGRANT

Skip to main content [#main-content] Main navigation Home About Stories en en fr es ar Menu What does it take? What does it take? "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 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 7,900KM of courage You learn a lot when you are on your own. If I hadn’t come here, I would still be working at the hair salon and would have never grown the way I did. Deivit 9,700KM of courage The first time I returned, I was worried that I wouldn’t live up to their expectations. But I felt in my gut and in my heart that this was where I belonged. Emeritha 5,100KM of courage People migrate for various reasons; because they want peace, because they are seeking a better education or to be with their family, for example. This strength and motivation we have is an engine that must be used to keep the ball rolling. Jean MORE STORIES “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. Main navigation: Parent Home About Stories Follow Us Facebook Instagram YouTube Copyright © 2023 International Organization for Migration Footer Terms and Conditions Home About Stories sfy39587stp19 5 8 153