About Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN)

ASIA PACIFIC REFUGEE RIGHTS NETWORK (APRRN)

APRRN is a network of more than 200 active civil society organisations and individuals from 38 countries, committed to advancing the rights of refugees in the Asia Pacific region. The network is supported by a secretariat, based in Bangkok. APRRN's activities are structured into key areas of information sharing, mutual capacity building, and joint advocacy. Our members are diverse. They include service providers, human rights advocacy groups, research institutions, law firms providing pro-bono legal aid, refugee community-based organisations, refugees themselves, and dedicated individuals. Almost all APRRN members are working in their specific local contexts, advocating for advancing policy and practice to ensure and protect the rights of people in need of protection. APRRN’s vision for the Asia Pacific region is one in which all people affected by displacement and statelessness have meaningful access to assistance and protection, and to timely durable solutions as needed. Our goal is to work towards a future in which refugee communities, civil society, States, UNHCR, and other actors collaborate effectively towards the common purpose of protection.