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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March 2019

Community ‘miracle’ saves refugee family

5 March 20190 comments

It’s been called a “small miracle’ by the media and it’s one of those stories that almost restores your faith...

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Refugee flows in the Med easing, but more deadly

5 March 20190 comments

The flow of refugees across the Mediterranean is showing signs of slowing but the route remains the deadliest for people...

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Refugee resettlement places harder to find – UN

5 March 20190 comments

Less than 5 per cent of refugees needing resettlement found new homes in 2018 despite record levels of worldwide forced...

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February 2019

Solutions needed to rural poverty – Pope Francis

26 February 20190 comments

Rural development is key to ending poverty and hunger, and we can’t pass the buck on the issue, Pope Francis...

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