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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Home grown Hip Hop accused of cultural exclusion

11 March 20150 comments

Criticism of the lack of cultural diversity in the Australian Hip Hop music scene is increasingly growing internationally....

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UK treatment of LGBT asylum seekers under fire

10 March 20150 comments

Britain’s Home Office has caused a public outcry over its treatment of LGBT asylum seekers. Aderonke Apata, a Nigerian...

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The secrets of the Indian takeaway revealed

6 March 20150 comments

Most of us have chowed down on a chicken korma, munched on marsala and scoffed samosas. Now, the secret of...

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From roughriders to refugees – a Texas tale

5 March 20150 comments

In the 1970s Neil Sedaka penned and recorded the country-pop crossover song Amarillo. In an unmistakably mid-western,...

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