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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‘Plugging a gap’ in the history of Australian Chinese relations

23 February 20260 comments

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Economic impact of migration revealed in new report

18 February 20260 comments

By Joshua Tyrell According to a new report from the European Parliament, across the world, more than 160 million people...

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Epic run highlights plight of migrants

13 February 20260 comments

A refugee advocate has become the first person to run from Cape Town to London as part of campaign to...

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Deadly global humanitarian aid cuts – the data revealed

13 February 20260 comments

Almost eight million people have lost access to health care and food support and hundreds of thousands have already died...

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