MAPW commentators available on asylum seeker humanitarian crisis

MAPW members are available to speak on issues concerning refugees and asylum seekers.

MAPW has urged in the past that Australia’s response to asylum seekers be humanitarian, and in accordance with international human rights law.

We have noted that asylum seekers are fleeing violence that most of us in Australia can barely imagine; and that with a massive increase in global asylum seekers, only a minute proportion are housed by Australia.

Speakers available include Dr Margaret Beavis, a Melbourne GP with extensive experience working with asylum seekers.

To arrange media comment contact the EO, Nancy Atkin, on 0431 475 465 or 03 9023 1958.