Media Monitor
NZ Herald 29 April 2008
Would-be Burmese voters start fo despair of getting an invitation
Burmese refugee So Aung, 48, thought he would be getting his first taste of democracy as he waited eagerly for an invitation letter from the Myanmar Embassy to arrive - which would allow him to vote on his country's new constitution. More on Burmese voters
Manawatu Standard 29 April 2008
New batch of refugees arrive
There were plenty of smiles yesterday when Palmerston North's newest refugees - the first from Bhutan - arrived in the city to cries of welcome from volunteers and supporters. More
UNHCR - Refugees Magazine Issue 148 - Refugee or Migrant?
Refugee or Migrant?
In the case of the man on the cover of this magazine, at the moment when the picture was taken, the question was irrelevant. Whoever he is, he deserved to be saved. Refugees Magazine
UNHCR News - Colombia 22 April 2008
UNHCR delivers emergency aid
UNHCR brings emergency aid to indigenous communities living along southern central Colombia's Guaviare River. UNHCR delivers aid
UNHCR News - Nepal 22 April 2008
Eastern Nepal's Goldhap camp starts to rise from the ashes
The UN refugee agency is rebuilding Goldhap camp in eastern Nepal after a fire last month left nearly 8,000 refugees from Bhutan homeless. More
UNHCR News - Belgium 10 April 2008
UNHCR launches refugee poster campaign in Belgium
The UN refugee agency has launched a bilingual poster campaign aimed at raising awareness in Belgium about refugees and highlighting their need for protection. More on campaign
Changemakers Refugee Forum
Standards of Engagement Publication
Refugee Communities want to be active participants in policy development and service delivery.
Standards of Engagment publication
Wel-com April 2008
Refugee Wins Scholarship
Samara Al Badri has had just six years in New Zealand before winning the Halina Fladrzynska-Morrow scholarship. Full story
The Press 6 April 2008
From refugee to master speller
He did not speak English till about six years ago, but former Afghan refugee Abbas Nazari has been judged the third speller in New Zealand. More on master speller
Tribune Manawatu Standard 6 April 2008
Women Sewing a New Life
Ten women, most of whom came to Palmerston North as refugees, are stitching themselves a new life graduating from a six week Straight 2 Work Sewing Skills programme in Palmerston North. Women Sewing a New Life
Radio New Zealand National - Morning Report on Friday 1st February 2008
Kayan Exit Visas Still Not Issued for Refugees
THe New Zealand Government is being urged to negotiate with Thailand to allow two refugee families to resettle here. Kayan Exit Visas Still Not Issued
Dominion Post on Friday 1st February 2008
"Human Zoo" can't come here
A United Nations official is accusing Thai authorities of barring a group of 20 Burmese refugees from resettling in New Zealand because they are a 'human zoo' attraction in a remote area of Thailand.
NZ Herald on Friday 9 November 2007
Refugee health service goes clean, green
Refugee mental health services plan to reach more people without too much damage to the environment through a new fleet of "eco-cars". NZ Herald
Scoop on Monday 8 October 2007
Christchurch Shows Solidarity With Burma
Under a glaring Christchurch sun, a quiet but dedicated crowd gathered on Saturday in a show of solidarity for the Burmese people. As part of Global Action Day for Burma, a demonstration was held in Victoria Square at 12 noon. Scoop