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

Latest Articles

March 2024

Probe launched into child asylum seekers in UK

12 March 20240 comments

A scandal has erupted in the UK over the treatment and welfare of children seeking asylum. Charities and child advocates...

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Global migration bounces back – new report

12 March 20240 comments

Australia ranks tenth in a new list of the world’s top migration countries compiled by the World Bank. The report...

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Information now available on Victoria’s multicultural communities

12 March 20240 comments

Victoria’s vibrant multicultural communities have been profiled in a new resource for organisations and individuals...

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

8 March 20240 comments

Migrant and refugee women in Australia are finding more independence and opportunity in Australia as well as a healthier...

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