Knockalisheen Women’s Group Limerick
Knockalisheen Women Group was established in 2008 by a group of women who realized the need to create a platform for women asylum seekers. The group was established to assist women seeking asylum through sharing experiences and getting friendly advice and support from other women more equipped in understanding what they are going through, information about local public services, available drop-in centres and different networks and organizations that may be able to help them. The group's aim is to empower women seeking asylum living in the Knockalisheen Accommodation Centre through training, workshops, seminars, social gathering and life skill training.
As Knockalisheen is located in a remote area, residents are unable to connect and contact with the usual social activities. This results the residents to become more isolated and depressed. However, Knockalisheen women's group has become an innovative instrument to help women asylum seekers tackle such challenges by providing them with information; unconditional emotional support to victims of torture; raising awareness on sexual and labour exploitation; recreational activities, and the creation of friendly and hospitable environment.
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Knockalisheen Women Asylum seekers originate from numerous countries. Their linguistic, cultural, religious, ethnic and racial backgrounds form a specific and highly heterogeneous group.