Refugee Advisory Panel

The purpose of the panel is to:

• provide former refugees in New Zealand an opportunity to participate in the development of refugee settlement strategies and policies in an effective and meaningful manner
• ensure former refugee interests, perspectives and knowledge inform and influence strategic direction and policies on regional, national and international refugee issues
• include former refugees in relevant New Zealand government delegations.

Refugees Seeking Equal Access at the Table (R-SEAT)

Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS)

Role of the Refugee Advisory Panel

As a panel member you will use your skills to:

• ensure decision-making is informed from the perspective of former refugees
• provide advice and feedback on international, regional and national refugee issues
• advise on the development of refugee policies, programmes and strategies
• identify and actively take part in work that improves the lives of refugees in New Zealand.

Panel members