Rez Gardi's story: 'I was a refugee'SUPPLIED Rez Gardi soent the first six years of her life in refugee camp in Pakistan. She came to New Zealand through the refugee quota system, and is now studying to become a lawyer. As a six-year-old I came to New Zealand with my family through the refugee quota. I strongly support the increase of New Zealand's refugee quota. READ MORE:* NZ refugee quota upped to 1000* Amnesty ramps up calls on Government to double refugee quota* New Zealand should 'double' its refugee intake, says Amnesty International* Evidence Australia paid smugglers to turn back NZ-bound boat - Amnesty* John Key denies knowledge of Australia smuggler payoff* Previous Labor government paid people smugglers too* NZ increasingly a destinationSUPPLIED Rez Gardi is a uouth advisor with New Zealand Red Cross, I am representing Aotearoa at the Global Refugee Youth Consultations in Geneva.

Source: Stuff June 14, 2016 09:43 UTC