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CAPRS Co-Founder and Co-Director Rez Gardi Criticises UK’s New Asylum Measures
Important commentary from CAPRS co-founder and co-director Rez Gardi has been highlighted by the New Zealand Herald, where she addressed the UK government’s proposed new “tough measures” aimed at preventing people from seeking asylum. She cautioned that restricting...
Dr Ritesh Shah Discussed the Intersections of Refugee Rights, Capitalism, Race, and Education at the 2025/26 MDS Guest Speaker Series
The Migration and Diaspora Studies (MDS) program opened its 2025/26 Guest Speaker Series on 10 September 2025 with an engaging session featuring Dr Ritesh Shah, partner of The Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN) and Co-Director of The Centre for Asia...
A utopian vision may be the only viable solution
In his recent opinion article "A utopian vision may be the only viable solution", Dr Ritesh Shah presents a different vision beyond the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, arguing that the model has long ceased to be a viable option. Read the full article...
NRF Fellow’s work to strengthen legal empowerment for refugees in Thailand
Through the CAPRS Non-Residential Fellowship (NRF) programme, Andrew Wai Phyo Kyaw is collaborating with refugee communities and advocacy groups to share his research and gather feedback on practical ways to engage policymakers. Building on these insights, he will...
A “Fragile” Sense of Belonging: What Does a PhD Study Says About Refugee Students at NZ Universities?
A recent University of Auckland's PhD study by Alex Pennycuick, under supervision of Professor Jay Marlowe and Dr Ritesh Shah, reveals that students from refugee backgrounds frequently feel a limited sense of belongingness at New Zealand universities. Conducted...
Is this a 1980s Apartheid moment for our universities?
In this opinion piece, Dr Ritesh Shah compares New Zealand universities’ current neutrality on the Gaza crisis to their stance during the 1980s apartheid era. He notes that while neutrality has often been justified as protecting academic freedom, universities have...
CAPRS Involved in Parliamentary Review of Immigration Act Amendments
Over the past month, CAPRS has worked together with others in the sector to put forward submissions to New Zealand Parliament about amendments to the Immigration Act. The bill introduces a number of important reforms, including the introduction of judicial...
CAPRS Invited to Human Rights Discussion with Hon Phil Twyford and NZ Labour Party
CAPRS was pleased to be invited to a discussion on human rights hosted by the Hon Phil Twyford and colleagues from the NZ Labour Party including Vanushi Walters, Chris Hipkins, Carmel Sepuloni, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Jan Tinetti and Camilla Belich. We joined...
Education and Crisis: The power of education in times of upheaval by Dr Ritesh Shah
Dr Ritesh Shah discussed the transformative potential of education as a source of hope and recovery in times of conflict and disaster, while also raising concerns about how education is currently framed within the Education in Emergencies (EiE) discourse. He...
CAPRS Named Sole NZ Partner in Global Forced Migration Initiative
CAPRS is excited to announce our involvement with the LERRN - The Local Engagement Refugee Research Network, a seven-year global initiative supported by a CAD$2.5 million SSHRC Partnership Grant. Co-led by Carleton University and the global refugee-led organisation...