The Green Party is once again calling on the Government to support victims of war, oppression, and violence to reunite with their families and put down roots in Aotearoa New Zealand. “It’s time for the Government to make sure Afghan refugees and their families can resettle into our communities with a safe place to call home and everything they need to live with dignity,” says Green Party foreign affairs spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman. “While the Government extended visas to a handful of at-risk Afghan women after pressure from human rights organisations, the international community, and the Green Party – it chose to keep them separated from close family. “There are millions of Afghans still trapped under Taliban rule, or displaced in refugee camps – especially women and human rights defenders. “The Green Party will continue fighting for people’s right to come to Aotearoa with their families – and to make sure that when people arrive here they are supported to thrive,” says Golriz Ghahraman.

Source: Stuff September 19, 2022 09:57 UTC