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 U.S.

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

Employers see benefits in hiring migrants, refugees

11 April 20240 comments

A new employment program is connecting newly arrived skilled migrants and refugees with employers who see value in their...

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Ukraine loss will mean explosion in refugee numbers

11 April 20240 comments

Ten million extra refugees could be the result of a Russian victory in the war in Ukraine. This is the...

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Australia’s population set to hit 46 million by 2071

11 April 20240 comments

Australia’s population is projected to reach between 34.3 million and 45.9 million people by 2071 – up from 26...

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Refugees moved on ahead of Paris Olympics

11 April 20240 comments

Refugees and asylum seekers appear to be being swept up in an apparent clean-up operation ahead of the Paris Olympic...

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