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The New Zealand Refugee Resettlement Strategy: implications for identity, acculturation and civic participation

The process of resettlement as a refugee often involves adapting to, and reconciling with, a new social reality. The complexities associated with acculturation across age, gender and family dynamics are…continue reading

Posted on 9 July 2021 |

A Social Justice Lens to Examine Refugee Populations Affected by Disasters

The pedagogical implications of encouraging social work students to consider the inter-sections of social justice with communities affected by disasters are considerable. This focus is key as disasters can impact…continue reading

Posted on 9 July 2021 |

Refugee resettlement, social media and the social organization of difference

Posted on 9 July 2021 |

Beyond the Discourse of Trauma: Shifting the Focus on Sudanese Refugees

The refugee label acknowledges the plight of people marginalized, oppressed and pushed to the periphery of society. While having this status affords a number of rights from countries signatory to…continue reading

Posted on 9 July 2021 |