Refugee Week 2021: How you can get involved
22 June 2021
Learn:
- Read Hava Rezaie’s article ‘Campaigning for Afghan women’s rights’ in Eureka Street.
- Read JRS Australia’s statement for Refugee Week 2021.
- Read JRS Australia’s and Vinnies NSW’s new policy briefs on key issues affecting people seeking asylum.
- Read Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen’s reflection and call on the Australian community to embrace new arrivals.
- Read Fr. Frank Brennan SJ’s analysis of a recent High Court decision on indefinite detention.
- Read JRS International’s call for vaccine equity in 2021.
- Read the UNHCR’s Global Trends and Global Reports 2020.
- Read about what one school in the Blue Mountains is doing to support people seeking asylum.
Listen:
- JRS Australia’s Finding Safety Insights and Learnings Forum on Wednesday 23 June 2021.
- Vinnies NSW’s Refugee Week 2021: United For Freedom Webinar on Wednesday 23 June 2021.
- Amnesty International’s and the Kaldor Centre’s Making Australia Home Conversation on Friday 25 June 2021.
Lend a hand:
- Help refugees to survive and thrive by donating to JRS Australia’s Winter Appeal 2021.
- Sign up to JRS Australia’s E-Newsletter to receive the latest updates in service, accompaniment, and advocacy.
- Walk with refugees and people seeking asylum in the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta (Sydney).
- Organise a community conversation or workshop for your community group or school.