Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Refugee’s long journey to safety

27 April 20260 comments

Eritrean refugee Jahar Mussa Mahmud survived conscription by a brutal military regime, the harsh conditions of a notorious military camp and ten years as a refugee living precariously in…

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Supporting a thousand refugee families to find homes

17 April 20260 comments

A thousand refugee families across Melbourne have safe and secure homes thanks to the work of former Karen-Burmese refugee, Law Baw.
As a housing worker with migrant and refugee settlement…

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Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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October 2021

Afghanistan facing financial and humanitarian crises

4 October 20210 comments

Afghanistan is facing financial collapse and a resultant humanitarian crisis following the Taliban takeover on August 15,...

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September 2021

Australia should accept more Afghan refugees – AHRC

22 September 20210 comments

The Australian Human Rights Commission has called the Australian Government to consider expanding Australia’s refugee...

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Migrant boat arrivals sparks debate in UK

22 September 20210 comments

Migrant crossing of the English Channel are on the rise and may surge even further following the Taliban takeover in...

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Young tennis star sparks multicultural debate in UK

22 September 20210 comments

Rising UK tennis star Emma Raducanu’s surprise win in the US Open singles final has sparked a fresh conversation...

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