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New National Refugee Network strengthens refugee voices

National Refugee Network,

A national network of organisations representing former refugees living in New Zealand was formed in January, after more than a year of consultation and meetings.

The initial purpose of the National Refugee Network is to share information. As it builds resources, the network will look at how to develop a mechanism for communities to talk to each other, and promote a shared voice on issues of common concern.

A National Steering Committee (NSC) will oversee the work of the Network. Its members are:

• Anne Uma George, Vice-Chair, Auckland Refugee Community Coalition
• Zenebe Tsega, Treasurer, Auckland Refugee Community Coalition
• Ismail Gamadid, President, Hamilton Refugee Forum
• Sadiya Ali, member, Hamilton Refugee Forum
• Adam Awad, Executive Chair, ChangeMakers Refugee Forum (Wellington)
• Jean-Claude Sacheun, Board member, ChangeMakers Refugee Forum
• Ahmad Tani, Chairman, Canterbury Refugee Council
• Bashir Ahmad Nooristani, Spokesperson, Canterbury Refugee Council.

Kafeba Mundele, Chair of the Auckland Refugee Community Coalition, was appointed Chairperson of the NSC.

Contact person	Glenda McCallum
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Email	glenda@crf.org.nz
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