Post by Shirley Downward RPCDP

Inspiration : Yesterday Ibrahim Omer was sworn in as a Member of the Parliament of Aotearoa/New Zealand becoming the second refugee and the first of African origin to sit in the house. As a fine example of multiculturalism in action he choose to speak his oath in Teo Reo Maori and Arabic. Ibrahim's settlement journey has followed the initial pathway of so many refugees , working 80 hrs a week as a cleaner. He became a student at Victoria University -Wellington enabling his work within the union movement and political involvement. His election was a heartwarming source of inspiration for many in the Eritrean diaspora across the world and for those of us who remain committed to the success of refugees#refugees#multiculturalism#inspiration