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.
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.
Two immigration law experts are urging migrant workers and communities to make their voices heard so new powers introduced to Parliament this week, to help manage visa changes, are only used as they are intended.
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.
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.