While some of the life stories of women described in the RCN publication Stranger or Citizen? Barriers to Citizenship are harrowing, many are inspirational such as that of Bennie Attoh from the Louth African Women's Support Network. Bennie, who came to Ireland in 2000, unable to find a job after two years despite having a degree began selling Nigerian food from the boot of her car. With start-up funds of Euro140 she managed to grow a business that now has an annual turnover of Euro200,000.
The publication describes many of the now familiar barriers facing women, and new arrivals in particular, in Ireland but more importantly highlights the massive change they can inspire if given an equal chance.
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