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 2024

Refugee’s epic journey to freedom

4 June 20240 comments

This month marks 50 years since the beginning of one 20th Century’s major refugee crises when large numbers of so...

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Migrants have faith in Australia’s democracy – study

4 June 20240 comments

Migrants are more likely to have confidence in Australia’s democracy than native born Australians, a new study has found....

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Racism at Australian universities to be probed

4 June 20240 comments

The Australian Human Rights Commission will lead a groundbreaking independent study to better understand and address the...

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Ireland failing asylum seekers, court told

4 June 20240 comments

Ireland is failing in its international obligation to house asylum seekers, a court in the republic has been told....

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