New Years Honours 2022 - Rochana Sheward, Belong Aotearoa CEO
Congratulations to Rochana Sheward, Belong Aotearoa Chief Executive for being appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honour 2022.
Leaving No One Behind: CALL TO ACTION FOR NEW GOVERNMENT FROM MIGRANT & FORMER REFUGEE COMMUNITIES IN AOTEAROA
COVID-19 brought out the best of Aotearoa as a society but at the same time exposed the inequality and the marginalisation of migrants and resettled communities. We all deserve a decent life in a compassionate society that is part of the global community.
You don’t have to be a voice for the voiceless. Just pass the mic.
Thursday 27th August 2020 marks the official launch of a community-led media campaign - #PassTheMic - to promote inclusion for people from migrant and former refugee backgrounds by promoting their diverse voices; and to challenge racism with our allies beside us.
Enrol to vote today - Make sure your voice is heard
Make sure you and your communities are enrolled to vote they can have their say in the 2020 General Election and referendums.
Diverse communities & voices urged to have their say on council Emergency Budget
Belong Aotearoa is urging diverse voices to be informed and have their say on the Auckland Council Emergency Budget, amidst growing concerns that a lesser rate rise of 2.5% will greatly impact vulnerable communities through cuts to community services at a time of particular need.
Migrant Matters Hui: Leaving No One Behind
Over the past few weeks of lockdown and in the run up to the national elections, Migrant Matters Hui have been bringing together politicians, not only to hear of the issues our migrant communities are facing but to also share how they are responding to their needs.
