Event - World Refugee Day (Christchurch/Otautahi)

Submitted by annastevens on 9 June 2008 - 11:52am
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Friday, 20th June - an event to mark WORLD REFUGEE DAY.

"Safe Haven: The Benefits of Refugee Resettlement in New Zealand."
Key speaker: Anne-Marie Reynolds (Southern Regional Manager, Refugee Services Aotearoa/NZ).

An exciting opportunity to learn more about the situation of refugees worldwide, in NZ & right here in Christchurch/Otautahi - and meet some friendly likeminded people...

Starts 6pm at the WEA Hall (59 Gloucester St - opposite Art Gallery). Gold coin entry, all ages welcome, refreshments provided.
(NB: parking available just across the road under the Art Gallery at $2.20/hr)

Jointly presented by the Canterbury Workers Educational Association (366 0285), Amnesty International (980 5114) and Refugee Services Aotearoa/NZ (366 0497).