Julio Castor Achmadi

The Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN) is an open and growing network consisting of more than 450 civil society organizations and individuals from 38 countries committed to advancing the rights of refugees in the Asia Pacific region. APRRN aims to advance the rights of refugees and other people in need of protection through joint advocacy, capacity strengthening, resource sharing, and outreach. APRRN envisions a region in which all people in need have equal and adequate access to assistance and protection, and to timely durable solutions as relevant. We envision a region in which refugee communities, civil society, UNHCR, States (including those outside the region) and other actors collaborate effectively towards the common purpose of protection. I am responsible in maintaining, developing and supporting collaborations between the members of the South East Asia Working Group to strengthen advocacy and promote stronger protection of the rights of refugees in the Asia-Pacific region, and South East Asia in particular.