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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June 2022

Parliamentary diversity increased – but more work needed

7 June 20220 comments

While the federal parliament will see an increased representation of female and culturally diverse members in the term...

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Migrant MP makes history

7 June 20220 comments

Cassandra Fernando has made history as the first Sri Lankan-born member of the Australian Parliament. Ms Fernando, the...

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Exiled Syrian refugees face poverty, food shortages

6 June 20220 comments

Syrians refugees exiled in camps in Iraq and Lebanon and elsewhere in the Middle East are struggling to survive as...

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Political participation and CALD communities – Scanlon report

6 June 20220 comments

The 2022 federal election has again highlighted the under-representation of people from culturally diverse communities in...

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