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

Challenges mount for migrants and refugees in the US

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

Latest Articles

March 2021

UK sees biggest population decline since WWII

25 March 20210 comments

Britain’s population appears to have shrunk significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new report suggesting about...

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The UK’s ‘two-tier’ asylum system under fire

25 March 20210 comments

The UK government has come under fire over its plans for a ‘two-tier’ system of asylum that would effectively...

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US Vice President representative of demographic changes

18 March 20210 comments

Kamala Harris’ swearing in as the Vice President of the United States was a watershed for several reasons when it...

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India the latest nation to persecute the Rohingya – aid agencies

18 March 20210 comments

Dozens of Rohingya Muslims, who fled to India from violence and persecution in Myanmar, have been detained and face...

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