Know Your Place
$31.99
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
31 May 2020
Summary
From Refugee to Parliament: A Story of Courage and Belonging
The story of a child refugee who faced her fears, found her home and accidentally made history.
When she was just nine, Golriz Ghahraman and her parents were forced to flee their home in Iran. After a terrifying and uncertain journey, they landed in Auckland where they were able to seek asylum and - ultimately - create a new life.
In this open and intimate account, Ghahraman talks about making a home in Aot…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781775541424 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1775541428 |
| Author: | Golriz Ghahraman |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand) |
| Imprint: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 31 May 2020 |
| Weight: | 435g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 155mm x 26mm |
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About The Author
Golriz Ghahraman
Golriz Ghahraman made history as the first refugee to be sworn in as a member of New Zealand’s parliament in 2017. Iranian-born, Golriz arrived in New Zealand with her parents seeking asylum as a nine-year-old. She studied human rights law at Oxford and has practiced as a lawyer in New Zealand and for United Nations tribunals in Africa, The Hague, and Cambodia. Her work has included trials of leaders for genocide and war crimes, restoring communities after war and human rights atrocities, particularly empowering women engaged in peace and justice initiatives.
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