Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Nahid’s story – one woman’s epic journey from statelessness to service

31 August 20260 comments

Nahid Kazemi spent ten years struggling to survive in Malaysia as stateless refugee after fleeing Iran. Earlier, her family had fled their home in Afghanistan because of war.
She grew…

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Painting provides healing and happiness

5 August 20260 comments

Cancer, spinal surgery and long-term unemployment have failed to dampen the dreams of Thai migrant Chattraporn Suwantevakup.
Between 2019 and 2022, Chattraporn, 62, underwent intensive treatment for follicular lymphoma, including…

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Finding the sweet spot – how a refugee rebuilt his life

30 July 20260 comments

Aghan refugee Hafiz Kamali has overcome being targeted by the Taliban, having little English language and almost no knowledge of commercial practice in Australia to start a business and…

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Refugee convention marks 75 years under existential threat

30 July 20260 comments

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was created in the wake and amid the wreckage of World War II to help people fleeing…

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World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Most people support refugee protection – global survey

16 July 20260 comments

Two thirds of people in a new global survey ​back the idea of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing war or persecution.
Support for refugees in 29 countries remains…

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Multicultural Affairs given more weight by the federal government

6 June 20250 comments

A new office for Multicultural Affairs is to be established within the federal department of Home Affairs in a move...

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Dragon Boat Festival brings history to life

6 June 20250 comments

By Katherine Kwong The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated by Chinese communities across the globe on the fifth day of...

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Australia gets first MP of Palestinian background

3 June 20250 comments

Australia has its first member of parliament who is from a Palestinian background. Muslim Labor candidate Basem Abdo has...

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Communities see issues with multicultural infrastructure – survey finds

3 June 20250 comments

Newly arrived refugee and migrant communities see gaps and issues with Victoria’s multicultural arrangements. A focus...

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