Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Afghan woman speaks out against Taliban’s oppressive regime

24 January 20250 comments

An Afghan woman living in Australia has called on the international community to support the women of Afghanistan whose rights and access to education and employment have… Read Full Article

Trump’s immigration policies a disaster for humanitarianism

21 January 20250 comments

On his first day in office US President Donald Trump has signed a raft of executive orders that are indicative of his administration’s approach to migration and… Read Full Article

From Gaza to Melbourne: Nirmaan’s story

17 January 20250 comments

As the much-welcomed ceasefire appears to be imminent in Gaza, the legacy of 15 months of conflict is a grave humanitarian crisis, urban destruction and the deaths… Read Full Article

Communities welcome Gaza ceasefire

17 January 20250 comments

Palestinian and Jewish community members in Australia have welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza after 15 months of conflict.

The ceasefire, if it holds, is… Read Full Article

Refugee’s journey comes full circle

18 December 20240 comments

In 2009 Bwe Thay arrived in Melbourne as a refugee from Burma and was supported by settlement agency AMES Australia.

This week, he became a member of the… Read Full Article

Refugee family rescued from care crisis

11 December 20240 comments

A refugee family facing significant and multiple barriers to settlement have been supported to build happy, successful lives in Adelaide thanks to a collaboration between humanitarian settlement… Read Full Article

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April 2024

Supporting refugees in Australia

11 April 20240 comments

Many refugees and asylum seekers have high levels of trauma from experiences before and during migration or while their...

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Palestinian asylum seeker wins landmark ruling in the UK

4 April 20240 comments

In a landmark legal case in the UK, a Palestinian citizen of Israel has been granted asylum protection in the...

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Climate a rising cause of displacement – UNHCR

4 April 20240 comments

More than half of all the internal displacements that took place globally in 2022 were triggered by climate-related...

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March 2024

Global migration at a crossroads – IOM chief

28 March 20240 comments

The world will soon be plunged into a fierce competition for skilled migrants, according to the head of the...

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