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

September 2014

Abbott faces the reality of multicultural Australia (ABC)

29 September 20140 comments

While many conservatives continue to hold to the Howard line against multiculturalism, Tony Abbott is adjusting to the...

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New refugee visas could provide boost for rural communities and farm businesses (ABC)

26 September 20140 comments

Farm groups and rural communities say the Federal Government’s proposed new visa arrangement for refugees would be...

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Cambodia has agreed to a deal to take asylum seekers (The Daily Telegraph)

26 September 20140 comments

CAMBODIA is about to sign an agreement with the Australian Government to resettle refugees that are currently being held...

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From child soldier to Adelaide restaurateur: Mohamed Beyan’s story (ABC)

23 September 20140 comments

His family moved to the country’s capital, Addis Ababa, when he was still young, and it was here that his...

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