Migration Stories

Breaking the Silence: Kiru’s Story

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:07:30 +0000

Kiru doesn’t like to talk about what happened when she left. It’s personal, painful, and, above all, nobody’s business. But when she overhears other girls in her village falling into the same trap, she has no choice but to speak out.

This podcast, narrated by a voice actor, is based on the real-life story of a trafficking survivor, shared with IOM.

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Le poids de la responsabilité

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:54:23 +0000

À seulement 16 ans, Oumar perd son père et devient l'homme de la maison. Prenant la lourde responsabilité de s'occuper de sa mère et de sa sœur, il saisit une opportunité professionnelle qui le mène du Mali à la Libye. Mais rien ne se passe comme prévu. Après des années de souffrance et de désillusion, il retourne chez lui et se rend compte que sa présence est tout aussi essentielle. Il devient l'homme qu'il était destiné à être.

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The Girl Mechanic

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:47:57 +0000

Imma loves cars and works as a mechanic in a workshop in Lagos. She’s unbothered by what others think about a woman in this field because she knows exactly what she wants — and what she doesn’t. Promises were made to her, too good to be true. After a perilous journey, she’s found herself here, and she’s grateful to be alive to share her story.

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The Witness

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:26:03 +0000

Awa is a survivor of modern-day exploitation. Originally from Mopti, in northern Mali, she bravely testifies in a criminal court in Bamako against the man she once called her uncle — the very person who deceived her into a trafficking scheme. Awa chose justice.

Listen to her powerful, real-life story, recorded by IOM Mali and interpreted by a voice actor.

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