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

October 2014

Rally marks refugee policy anniversary (Sky News)

12 October 20140 comments

More than a thousand people have rallied in Melbourne to protest against the first anniversary of the federal...

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Refugees welcome here – GALLERY: Our newest Aussies (Parkes Champion Post)

10 October 20140 comments

Throughout its proud history, Parkes has always opened its heart and homes to migrants and in particular the displaced...

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Two of Us: Nyanchiew Lul and Maggie Lynch (WA Today)

6 October 20140 comments

When newly arrived Sudanese refugee, Nyanchiew Lul, 35, pregnant with her first child, attended the Monash Medical Centre...

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Australia’s treatment of refugee and asylum seeker children: the views of Australian paediatricians

6 October 20140 comments

Australia’s response to refugees and people seeking asylum is a matter of national debate. We sought to determine the...

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