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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Organised crime muscling in on people smuggling – study

21 August 20200 comments

Clampdowns on low-level people smuggling has turned the industry into a multi-billion dollar global bonanza for organised...

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US private prisons making a windfall from asylum detention

21 August 20200 comments

US private prison companies have emerged as major donors to the election campaign of President Donald Trump, whose policies...

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Canada gives permanency to asylum seekers on COVID front lines

21 August 20200 comments

The Canadian government is granting permanent residency to asylum seekers who have worked on the front lines of the...

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News bulletins slammed over ‘sick’ coverage of asylum seeker boat

13 August 20200 comments

BBC and Sky News in the UK have been hit with backlash after airing live footage of a ‘sinking’ refugee...

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