Meaningful engagement with refugee communities and building strong partnerships with organisations in the refugee sector is central to the work of the Forced Migration Research Network (FMRN). This engagement takes a number of forms and includes: research partnerships, community education, training, consultations and advocacy.

Network members partner with government, UNHCR, NGOs, settlement service providers and refugee community groups to undertake research, training and advocacy. These activities inform policy and practice responses to asylum seekers and refugees.

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