A small group of citizens attempts to help 18 men who are on a hunger strike in a New Zealand prison. The men from Pakistan, India and Iran arrived in the country seeking refugee status, but have been jailed pending resolution of their claims. Join producer Allan Coukell of Radio New Zealand for their story.
Hungry for Justice was produced by Allan Coukell of Radio New Zealand. Technical production by Ian Gordon. This program originally aired as part of the international documentary exchange, Crossing Boundaries.
Links:
Refugees International
Photos, video clips and articles concerning refugees around the world.
Refugees on Hunger Strike in New Zealand
News coverage of the refugees from India, Pakistan and Iran.
U.S Committee for Refugees
A source of world refugee information and international refugee headlines.
Books:
The State of the World's Refugees: A Humanitarian Agenda By The United Nations High Commission Report
A discussion of the responsibilities of ensuring human rights and welfare.
The Health of Refugees By Ros Levenson, Naaz Coker
A look at how the experience of refugees and asylum seekers affects their health.
Krystynas Story By Halina Ogonowska-Coates
The story of Polish child refugees in New Zealand during the Second World War.
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