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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February 2019

Book Review – Last Boat out of Shanghai

4 February 20190 comments

The dramatic real life stories of four young people caught up in the mass exodus from Shanghai in the wake...

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Refugee and migrant compacts – what do they mean

4 February 20190 comments

Last year saw the adoption by most nations on the planet of two new compacts which were designed as roadmaps...

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Refugees given work rights in Ethiopia

1 February 20190 comments

Ethiopia has passed a historic law giving almost a million refugees the right to work and live outside the nation’s...

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English speaking migrants snaring the top jobs – study

1 February 20190 comments

English-speaking migrants in Australia are more likely to become CEOs than those born here, a new study has found. Using...

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