Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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Fall of a dictator – is this end of Iran’s regime

4 March 20260 comments

Neda Zeyghami is part of Australia’s Iranian diaspora. In this opinion piece, she examines the emotional and political realities of witnessing upheaval in one’s homeland, and questions what the…

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Ukrainians resolute four years after the invasion

26 February 20260 comments

Ukrainian Australians remain resolute in support of their homeland as this month marks four years since Russia’s invasion.
Melbourne-based Ukrainian community leader Maru Jarockyj said Australian Ukrainian communities were continuing…

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Sector News

December 2014

Processing hold-up blamed for Manus riots (SBS)

11 December 20140 comments

A Senate inquiry into a fatal riot on Manus Island has found the Australian government failed in its duty to...

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Alice Springs photographer helping refugees after rare desert event (ABC)

11 December 20140 comments

Photographer Peter Carroll captured these images over the past fortnight as a rare tropical storm front created conditions...

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Refugees learn English by doing, playing, working

8 December 20140 comments

A youth program that teaches English to young refugees via social and sporting events is having considerable success,...

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Temporary protection visas: Senate votes to bring back temporary visas after deal to get children off Christmas Island (ABC)

5 December 20140 comments

The Senate has passed sweeping changes to Australia’s immigration laws, including the re-introduction of temporary...

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