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 2022

Men’s shed welcomes Afghan refugees

4 February 20220 comments

Recently arrived Afghan refugees being resettled in Melbourne now have the opportunity to meet people from the broader...

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Women migrants’ group reaching out

4 February 20221 comment

A new support group based in Melbourne’s north is helping newly arrived migrant and refugee women navigate their new...

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Former seaman steers nursing home through waves of COVID

4 February 20221 comment

Essex Diocena is used the navigating troubled waters. The Filipino migrant went from being the captain of a merchant...

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The issues behind global human suffering

4 February 20220 comments

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of the omicron variant has drawn attention away from a plethora of...

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