Aside from being an activist, which had led to her receiving the Right Livelihood Award in 2005, Irene is also a mother to three children, Camverra Jose Maliamauv, Tania Jo and Katrina Jorene, and several foster children.
Mbali na kuwa mwanaharakati, ambao ulikuwa umemwongoza kupokea Tuzo ya Liveli ya Haki mwaka 2005, Irene pia ni mama ya watoto watatu, Camverra Jose Malimauv, Tania Jo na Katrina Jorene, na watoto kadhaa walezi.