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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August 2015

The age of migration

12 August 20150 comments

As migration becomes the mega-trend of our time it is becoming increasingly necessary to critically observe the current...

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It’s not just people smugglers exploiting asylum seekers

4 August 20150 comments

It’s a common phrase uttered by politicians and activists alike that ‘asylum seekers are being exploited by ruthless...

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France, UK declare global migrant crisis

4 August 20150 comments

The world is facing a “global migration crisis”, according to the British and French governments. In a dramatic joint...

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July 2015

MIFF embraces cultural diversity

28 July 20150 comments

This year’s Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) allows viewers to be transported through screen into the...

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