Farzaneh Dadkhah

In late July I wrote a blog about the plight of Farzaneh Dadkhah and her two daughers, and their attempt to seek asylum to stay in Wales as opposed to being sent back to Iran where they would have faced persecution for Farzaneh's work as an activist fighting for the rights of women. I am pleased to say that they are able to remain here, and that Romisa, who is currently studying at Bristol University has contacted me to inform me of the news.

Here is the email that I received, which makes being a politician all worthwhile( although I wouldn't say that I was 'wonderful' either;-)) The work of Swansea Asylum Seekers Support Group cannot be ignored, nor can the work of the Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation who I have rung on numerous occasions when addressing Farzaneh and her daughter's case.

Dear Bethan Jenkins,

I am very glad to tell you yesterday we received our immigration status document and they granted us with leave to remain.

I would like thank you (on behalf of my mum and my sister as well) and say how grateful we are for everything you have done for us to pass this process.

We are very lucky that we are living in Wales which has such wonderful people like you.

Thanks a lot,

Farzaneh, Romisa, Maedeh