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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The Global refugee crisis – how you can help

15 September 20153 comments

Donate financially: • UNICEF has been a lead agency throughout the crisis, responding to needs throughout the region by...

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The Mediterranean – a crossroads of tragedy

15 September 20150 comments

The number of migrants and asylum seekers who have arrived in Europe by sea so far in 2015 is now...

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The human face of the Europe’s refugee crisis

15 September 20151 comment

The familiar and now formulaic debate around the migration crisis in Europe has changed perceptibly in the past few days...

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Migration to benefit the economy by $1.6 trillion

15 September 20150 comments

An increased migration intake of 250,000 people a year would help offset the country’s ageing population, according...

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