Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Refugee mayor brings agenda of inclusion and equity

29 October 20260 comments

He’s been called the ‘Mamdani on the Maribrynong’ and the analogy is fitting given he is a charismatic young political leader with some radical ideas.
Twenty-eight-year-old Mohamed Semra is a…

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Global refugee crisis deepening

29 October 20260 comments

Displacement crises across the globe are growing as international aid dries up and more nations are closing their borders to refugees and people seeking asylum.
A disturbing litany of reports…

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Facing life’s challenges with a smile

26 October 20260 comments

Dalal Altaji’s life has been 51 years of constant struggle.
A struggle to overcome her disability, a struggle to access and complete her education, a struggle to survive the devastation…

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Conference focuses on belonging, cohesion

22 October 20260 comments

FECCA Conference 2026
Australians need to foster a sense of belonging at a local level to avoid eroding social cohesion, according to a leading multicultural voice.
Chair of the Australian Multicultural…

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Afghan evacuees feel welcome and safe five years on – survey

1 October 20260 comments

Afghan families who arrived in Australia five years ago this month after being evacuated from Kabul as it fell to the Taliban are feeling welcome, safe, confident about their…

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Refugee footballers win a flag and friendships

24 September 20260 comments

When the Nhill Tigers under-14 boys team won the Wimmera District AFL grand final this month, it was the culmination of an intensive season of training and drills.
It was…

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Germany grappling with racist extremism

11 July 20190 comments

For the first time since the 1920s a German politician has been murdered by a racist right-wing extremist. Last month...

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Negative perceptions of migration due to city congestion may have peaked – Lowy Institute

8 July 20190 comments

The 2019 Lowy Institute Poll has revealed shifting public perceptions around immigration in Australia, with attitudes...

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A child migrant dies or goes missing every day – UN report

8 July 20190 comments

Almost 1600 children have died while migrating from their homes over the past four years as they fled war, persecution,...

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CALD festivals get funding boost

8 July 20190 comments

The Victorian Government has increased funding to diverse communities to stage events showcasing and sharing their...

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