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World Refugee Day is coming up on 20 June!

Join us in honouring the strength and resilience of refugees around the world!

Check out the events happening around the country or organise your own celebration of World Refugee Day. Mufti days, school fundraisers, even a presentation from a former refugee to your community group. So many ways to recognise the huge contribution former refugees make to New Zealand! 

And don't forget, we're here to help. Email Teresa.Bass@refugeeservices.org.nz or phone Teresa at 04 805 0343!

Visit our How you can help page for ideas and info!

 

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Together we can make a difference.

For photos from our events and updates about what's going on, click here to visit our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter by clicking here!

 

 

Refugee Services (formerly known as RMS Refugee Resettlement) is the lead refugee resettlement agency in New Zealand. Since we began in 1976, we have supported over 40,000 refugees to build new lives in their new country.

We provide resettlement support for all UN Quota refugees while at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre and in settlement locations across New Zealand. We support refugees to build on their strengths and empower them to become independent, fully contributing members of their new communities. 

Former refugees can be found in every walk of life, making a wonderful contribution to the social, cultural and economic fabric of our increasingly multicultural society.

  

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Refugee Services' Volunteer Featured in NZ Lawyer Magazine!

In 2003 Carolyn Heaton became a Refugee Services volunteer. The experience had such a big impact on her that she's still sharing her story!

Click here to see the feature in NZ Lawyer Magazine about Carolyn and her time as a Refugee Services volunteer.

High Commissioner praises refugee resettlement and integration in Australia and New Zealand

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio Guterres, has praised the contributions of Australia and New Zealand to refugee protection after visits to both countries. He thanked both governments for their leadership and contributions to UNHCR's global policy forums, their annual resettlement programmes and their generous financial contributions to the work of his Office...

During his visit to New Zealand, the High Commissioner watched as group of refugees performed a traditional powhiri or greeting ceremony. "This is one of the most genuine and moving reception ceremonies I have seen for refugees anywhere in the world," he said at the event.

Click here to read more.

 

Myanmar Refugee Works with Kapiti Artist

Kapiti artist Bodhi Vincent and refugee background sculptor from Myanmar Tin Aung teamed up after support agency Refugee Services contacted Vincent about possible work opportunities for Aung, who moved to New Zealand with his wife and nine year-old daughter last year. Click here to read more.