Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

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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Tuvaluan couple begin new life in Australia

25 February 20260 comments

A Tuvaluan couple have taken their first steps towards building a new life in Australia just days after arriving in Melbourne under the Falepili Mobility Pathway Program.
Tevesi Saila who…

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Meet the new United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

16 January 20260 comments

Barham Salih, who began his role as UNHCR chief on January 1, is a former President of Iraq and the...

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Statelessness on the rise – UN reports

16 January 20260 comments

The UN refugee agency UNHCR is calling on nations to grant citizenship to stateless people as the issue of statelessness...

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US migrant population in decline – Pew study

16 January 20260 comments

After more than 50 years of rapid growth, the US’ immigrant population is now in decline, according to new research...

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Migrants’ sense of belonging in Australia growing, study finds

16 January 20260 comments

Multicultural Australians are increasingly forging a sense of belonging in Australia and are feeling their needs are being...

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