Child Refugee Abused at New Zealand Resettlement Facility

A woman, now in her 20s, recounted her traumatic experience of being sexually abused at the Māngere Refugee Resettlement Centre when she was just 14, by another refugee. She emphasized the lasting impact of this abuse and encouraged other girls and women to speak out, asserting their rights regardless of their backgrounds. Immigration New Zealand expressed deep regret over the centre’s failure to protect her. The woman’s testimony highlights the vulnerabilities faced by refugees.

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