Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Migrant jobs at risk from AI – analysis

31 August 20260 comments

Migrants in Australia are among the most vulnerable to losing their jobs to the roll out of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, a new analysis has found.
An AI Industry Impact…

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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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February 2021

What next for Biden on immigration?

23 February 20210 comments

People seeking asylum in the United States are being allowed into the country for the first time in years as...

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Fears over Malaysia plan to deport migrants back to Myanmar

23 February 20210 comments

Malaysia is set to deport migrants and asylum seekers back to Myanmar amid fears the returnees will face persecution...

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Equitable vaccine delivery and humanitarianism under pressure

16 February 20210 comments

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting humanitarian efforts under enormous stress, according to a new report, which also raises...

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COVID to hit migration driven economic growth – OECD

16 February 20210 comments

Nations that have coped well with COVID-19 pandemic will face a lasting economic impact from the global collapse in...

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