Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

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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Landmark Adelaide conference to give refugee communities a voice 

26 February 20260 comments

A landmark conference is set to give refugee communities in Australia a voice in policy development and civic conversations that affect their lives.
The second Refugee Communities Association of Australia…

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Refugee community land trust a world first

25 February 20260 comments

A group of refugees in San Diego is building a world-first community land trust that is providing housing and business...

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Child trafficking, forced labour on the rise – IOM

25 February 20260 comments

Nearly one in four victims of people trafficking, or 30,000 individuals, are children, according to the UN migration agency...

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The global rich are migrating – report

25 February 20260 comments

The world’s rich are migrating overseas in unprecedented numbers driven economic, tax and lifestyle factors, according to...

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Refugee artwork gives pause for thought

25 February 20260 comments

As the debate around migration in the UK grows more toxic, an intriguing art installation is serving as trigger for...

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