Voices from the Border: Speaker Series & Report Launch

Voices from the Border: Insights from the Thai-Myanmar Border and Cox's Bazar Join Settlement Services International (SSI), the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN) and Amnesty International Australia for the launch of our joint advocacy report and a moderated panel discussion sharing insights from our June 2026 field trip to Thailand and Bangladesh. Over the course of the field-trip, our teams engaged with refugee-led and women-led organisations, UN agencies, government representatives and civil society partners across the Thai-Myanmar border and Cox's Bazar, gathering firsthand accounts of displacement, protection gaps and community-led responses. This event will bring together speakers from the field trip and partner organisations to discuss key findings, on-the-ground realities, and what meaningful international engagement and advocacy can look like going forward. The discussion will also examine Australia's specific role in the Asia-Pacific region in advancing refugee protection and promoting human rights. What to expect: • Launch of SSI, APRRN and Amnesty International Australia's joint advocacy report • Panel discussion with speakers from the field mission (to be confirmed shortly) • Q&A session • Light refreshments and networking Details: 📅 Tuesday 20 October 2026 🕚 12:00pm – 2:00pm AEDT (refreshments from 12pm, panel starts 12:30pm) 📍 SSI Parramatta office - 19/60 Station St E, Parramatta NSW (in-person and livestream options available) Speakers will be confirmed shortly — check back for updates. This event is free to attend. Register now to secure your spot.