Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Refugee Week 2026 Panel Discussion 

"Stories of Our Journeys - Courage & Hope"

Refugees and people seeking asylum tell their stories

Venue: Eblana Club, 3 Eblana Ave., Dún Laoghaire A96 DX74

Date: Monday 15th June, 7pm

Panel members:-

Anulika Patricia Oyelade is a mother of 4 from the eastern part of Nigeria. She is a graduate of anthropology from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. She is a devoted Christian and loves to help humanity.

Amir Wali is a 22 year old Palestinian from Gaza strip who came to Ireland in October 2025 as a medical evacuee. He is a Haemophilia patient and is awaiting a knee replacement. He is a software engineering student

Tatiana Petryshyna is a Ukrainian Refugee

Panel facilitator:

Pierrot Ngadi is a dedicated human rights activist and a prominent leader in community development and integration. He is involved in many community initiatives across Dún Laoghaire Rathdown and wider areas. His commitment to volunteerism and social justice has earned him numerous prestigious accolades, including the Congolese Merit Award and DLR Volunteer of the Year 2026 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to community cohesion and integration.

Followed by a social event

Hosted by Dún Laoghaire Welcomes in conjunction with DLR Local Authority Integration Team