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In this expert opinion article, Dr Ritesh Shah argues that the warm reception of Ukrainian refugees starkly contrasts with the largely ignored humanitarian crises affecting African and Middle Eastern populations, revealing significant racial and geopolitical bias....

In his article, Evan Jones draws attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, with over 1.08 million people displaced in neighbouring countries and a population of 4.5 million inside the country requiring "life-saving" humanitarian assistance as per...

In his article for The Diplomat, Evan Jones sheds light on the plight of people displaced from Myanmar, who are trapped in limbo—unable to return home due to ongoing violence and repression, yet facing uncertain futures in host countries. Over a million refugees...

CAPRS co-founder and co-director Professor Jay Marlowe explains that asylum seekers, receiving relatively less support, in New Zealand are treated unfairly compared to quota refugees, despite both being protected under the same international conventions, and calls...

In his article for The Diplomat, Evan Jones highlights the immense pressure Afghanistan’s neighbors—particularly Iran and Pakistan—are facing as they host millions of Afghan refugees amid the country’s ongoing crisis. These countries have long provided refuge, but...

The University of Auckland has been ranked sixth globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which assess universities based on their contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This recognition highlights the...

Unlike quota refugees who receive comprehensive assistance, asylum seekers have limited access to essential services such as mental health support, social welfare, and employment rights. Many are denied work visas and are left to rely on emergency benefits, which...

In his opinion article, Professor Jay Marlowe highlights the inconsistency in New Zealand’s refugee response, contrasting the swift support for Ukrainians with the lack of similar action for people fleeing conflicts in countries like Afghanistan and Ethiopia. He...

Dr Ritesh Shah examines the starkly different responses to the Ukrainian refugee crisis compared to past influxes from regions like the Middle East. He notes that while Western countries have warmly welcomed Ukrainians—granting them temporary protection and access...

The article "A Plea for Afghanistan" by CAPRS programme manager Evan Jones highlights the deepening humanitarian crisis following the Taliban’s return to power, with over 18 million Afghans in urgent need of aid due to conflict, drought, and COVID-19. It describes...